Following the successful launch of their community partnership a year ago, aiming to deliver the safer neighbourhood message to children across the borough through the fun of football, and the two community partnership family fun days last season, Sutton United FC and the Metropolitan Police are proud to be staging their first family fun day of this season when Sutton entertain Ashford Town in a Ryman League game this Saturday.

Last season, more than 200 local schoolchildren watched the games against Harlow and Boreham Wood, and invitations have been sent to seven of the borough’s primary schools as well as Cheam High School, the first time that a senior school has been involved in the event.

Youngsters will all receive a goody bag, including Sutton United souvenirs, while there will be a penalty shootout competition, with the final staged at half-time.

The 10 finalists will receive Sutton United scarves and DVDs, and the winner will have the chance to be the club's mascot at the next fun day.

PCSO Steve will also be in attendance, together with his airwave radio friend Alpha, and the Met's safer neighbourhoods mobile reassurance unit.

Local hospital radio station Radio Marsden, who have a month long licence to broadcast to the Sutton area as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, will be broadcasting their Saturday afternoon show live from the ground.

Sutton United chairman Bruce Elliott said: "The two fun days we held last season were a great success and we are delighted to be continuing with them this season.

“The Safer Neighbourhoods Scheme is an extremely worthwhile venture and we are pleased to be able to play our part in supporting it through our partnership with the Metropolitan Police. We hope that everyone who is at the game on Saturday enjoys their day."