SWINTON Lions Rugby League Club are to cut by 50 per cent admission prices at Gigg Lane, Bury, for the new summer season.

Admission to the all-seater venue will be just four pounds for adults and one for juniors up to 15.

All home games will kick off at 6.30pm and will be preceded by mini rugby, pre-match entertainment and surprises for children.

All local youngsters up to 15 years old will also be able to join the Junior Lions free of charge and they will then gain admission to all League games free plus have the opportunity to enter competitions etc.

For adults a season membership card is available for five pounds which enables the holder to gain entry to games for just three pounds.

Commercial Manager Peter Young commented "We want to encourage families to come along and support the Lions and enjoy the facilities here at Gigg Lane which are amongst the very best in the country.

In addition Bury FC season ticket holders are to be admitted free to all home league games which means they will now be able to watch sport all the year round at no extra cost.

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