Crawley woman given British Empire Medal

Photo credit: Henry Smith MP
A Crawley woman has received a British Empire Medal.

Carol Bates was given it for setting up Crawley Old Girls Football Club back in 2015.
With five sessions throughout the week on the grounds of Crawley Town FC stadium, it’s for women who want to play football at any age.
Ms Bates was given the award at an event at Broadfield Stadium on Tuesday.

You can find out more about Crawley Old Girls Football Club here: https://www.crawley-cogs.co.uk/

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