Belper Town relies on hospitality to recover from flooding damages
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Belper Town FC's hospitality efforts are proving crucial as the club faces ongoing flooding issues at its Raygar Stadium. The venue has been hit by floods multiple times, leading to significant expenses for clean-up and flood defenses. Volunteers Annette Carter and Lara Woodward emphasize the importance of their hospitality lounge, which has been recognized for exceptional service. As the club seeks to bolster income through match day experiences, they are focusing on local sponsorships to support operations and future developments.
- •Belper Town's Raygar Stadium has flooded five times from 2019 to 2024.
- •The hospitality lounge is recognized as a top non-league experience.
- •Support from local businesses is vital for the club's operations.
- •Carter and Woodward have worked for decades to improve club revenue.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Hospitality a lifeline for flood-hit non-league club
"The clean up and flood defences have been a huge expense to Belper Town for decades.
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