A "wonderful" new 3G pitch has been officially unveiled at Katherine Warington School. 

Special guests, including former Luton-town player and manager Mick Harford, attended an opening event on Friday (January 12).

Annie Brewster, who has worked at parish, district, and county council level for over 15 years and Dr Tom Gilham, a local GP partner, were also invited to attend the unveiling.

The new 3G pitch is the result of a collaboration between Katherine Warington School, Wheathampsted Wanderers, the Football Foundation, and Watford FC Community.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Katherine Warington School's new 3G pitch in action.Katherine Warington School's new 3G pitch in action. (Image: Keates Photography)

It will be used by Katherine Warington students and the wider community for a variety of sports all year round.

Mick Harford commented that “sport changes lives for the better” and urged students to make the most of the pitch, which “is going to be an incredible success”.

He continued: "Sport and exercise also brings people together especially when it’s introduced in your formative years, it builds relationships which last a lifetime."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: KWS Students and Mick Harford.KWS Students and Mick Harford. (Image: Keates Photography)

After taking part in a penalty shootout with Mick Harford, two students spoke of their delight at using the new facility.

Benjamin Mupita said: "It was amazing to be playing with Mick Harford. It was lots of fun and I really enjoyed myself."

Meanwhile, Isobel James stated: "I enjoyed using the new astro to play football with Mick Harford very much, as it gave me an opportunity to use this wonderful facility and understand how it would be used in the future.”

Along with opening a new 3G pitch, Katherine Warington School has also raised funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

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A JustGiving page has hit £330 so far, while a cheque for £1,000 was presented at the 3G pitch's opening ceremony, following a donation from Academia Technology Group.

Annie Brewster, who will soon begin her new role as High Sherriff of Hertfordshire, added: "I am delighted the school, plus its wider community, now have access to this fantastic facility, having originally campaigned for the school to have a 3G when it was built."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: A £1,000 check for Prostate Cancer UK was presented during the event.A £1,000 check for Prostate Cancer UK was presented during the event. (Image: Keates Photography)

David Martin, the school's headteacher, praised "the incredible contribution of so many in the local community, who have worked tirelessly together to support this project and make it a reality."