Ultraframe team wins Blackburn’s Orphanage Cup football tournament with a record result and raises £2,500 for local charity

Sunday 4th July 2004

A team from Clitheroe are the champions of the Blackburn Orphanage Cup football tournament for the second year running. The Ultraframe team, sponsored by the leading designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofing systems, won the tournament scoring a massive 42 goals without conceding even one, breaking a tournament record which was held for 54 years!

The winning squad of 15 is made up of staff from Ultraframe, a major employer in Clitheroe. The team defeated six other teams to take home the prestigious silver trophy for a successive year. The exciting final was held at The Anchor Ground, Blackburn against United Utilites, resulting in a resounding 4-0 victory for Ultraframe. The team also raised £2,500 for the Blackburn Child Care Society, a charity which supports local young people.

“It was a really tremendous tournament,” said Dave Buckle Ultraframe team organiser. “We had so much support from colleagues at each leg of the tournament that we were really fired up. We are delighted that we managed to raise money for such a worthwhile charity and the fact that we didn’t concede any goals made it even sweeter! Next year we are definitely going for the hat trick!”

The competition is an annual event now in its 54th year. Companies from in and around Blackburn enter teams who turnout each year to help raise funds for the Blackburn Child Care Society (formerly Blackburn Ophanage).