Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club granted further £4.5k to tackle pitch flooding

Andrew Cunningham Sun, 7 December 2025 at 5:00 am UTC·4 min read Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club is working to tackle pitch flooding with the help of a clean energy grant. The club has received a £4,500 grant from the community fund linked to OnPath Energy’s nearby Armistead Wind Farm to address waterlogging and flooding problems at its Underley Park ground, which have repeatedly disrupted matches and training sessions in recent years.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Located in South Lakeland, the club has seen a rise in player numbers across all age groups, especially among juniors and women. Around 300 children now take part in Sunday morning sessions, with more girls expected to...