CHFT's annual 5-a-side footie competition 2019 is looming - and teams are urged to sign up now.

It will be at 3GI, Clock Tower Lodge Mills Shaw, Shaw Lane, Halifax  HX3 9ET on Friday 4th October 6-8pm.

Ian Harrison, from Pharmacy, is the  tournament organiser so if you have a team or are interested in playing  contact him on ian.harrison@cht.nhs.uk. Deadline by the end of next week, please.

Theatre, procurement, pharmacy and the Execs have  previously been known to turn out and any other new areas are welcome. Ian said a Medics' team would be very welcome addition as we know there is talent as two CHT colleagues were at 11-a-side World Cup finals in Mexico earlier this year playing for the winningYorkshire team.

Ian said: " It's a great night. All ages are welcome and  it's very inclusive."

He said if individuals want to play - but can't raise a full team - they are also welcome and should get in touch. For example, Ian played for three different teams last year - and still didn't win!

Ian added: " Sometimes we can create a team on the night or players can merge into existing teams if they are short of a player or players are getting tired. It's a really good night and open to all."