Berecroft football team's first competitive match, against St Germaine, kicks off at 2:00pm, and as Vice Chairman of Harlow Council I'm on the touchline. The pitch at the back of the estate is soggy and waterlogged, but no-one's enthusiasm is dampened and at least the weather is good. There's a good turn-out from the police - Gary Brown from Harlow East neighbourhood police team takes his turn on the pitch for the Berecroft team, and PC Orme and a colleague from the Harlow South police team are also there to watch.

St Germaine wins out at the end of the day, but the new Berecroft team scores a couple of good goals and comes away full of enthusiasm and looking forward to the next match. I present all the players with a medal to mark the occasion, and join the Berecroft team in the community house for tea and sandwiches after the match.