September 2026 - SRP Good Neighbour Fund Donation

17 September 2026

SRP donate £500 to Moorlands FC, Uddingston for provision of training equipment.

On Thursday 17 September 2026, Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP) Operations Manager Graham Drummond visited Moorlands FC Under 16’s football club, founded in 2003 in Uddingston and currently training at the John Paul II Primary school astroturf facility in Laburnum Road, Viewpark. This was after SRP donated £500 to the club as part of their Good Neighbour Fund and Graham wished to meet the Manager Kevin Gibson and see the boys and girls training with new footballs, goals and benches purchased with the funds, being put to good use. SRP operate the nearby M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvement Project on behalf of Transport Scotland and had kindly donated £500 to support the club.

Photo - SRP’s Graham Drummond back row 5^th from left) visits Moorlands FC Under 6’s training session.

Moorlands FC is home to over 250 young players and supported by an incredible team of over 50 dedicated coaches and parent volunteers who give their time, energy, and passion to help every child reach their potential. They are driven by a simple but powerful mission — to make football accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all children in the community, regardless of background or ability. They use the game to build confidence, encourage teamwork, promote physical and mental wellbeing, and teach life skills that last long after the final whistle.

From their very first kick to the pathway toward higher levels of the game, Moorlands FC are here to guide, inspire, and grow the next generation — not just of footballers, but of confident, healthy, and connected young people.

Potential Move to Spindlehowe Park & Pavilion

Since the SRP donation, Moorlands FC have secured a new home for their clubs’ future. From Spring 2027, they hope to begin revitalising the Spindlehowe Park in Viewpark in to a playing area, featuring a grass pitch and new pavilion. Despite its current decline, it remains a valuable community green space with strong potential for renewal. Moorlands FC has applied for a Community Asset Transfer from North Lanarkshire Council to take over the site and deliver long‑term stewardship. The club has committed to a £250,000 investment to fully restore and repurpose the pavilion and grounds.

If the Community Asset Transfer is approved, Moorlands will invest in transforming the building into a modern sports pavilion with changing facilities and a vibrant community hub, restoring safety, pride, and the matchday experience.

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