Barrow Raiders have agreed a two-year deal with MKM Building Supplies for the sponsorship of the club’s hugely popular marquee. 

The marquee, which will now be known as the ‘MKM Marquee at Barrow Raiders’, plays host to a large number of rugby and non-rugby events throughout the year and is also a key part of the matchday experience at the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium.

MKM are the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchant, and they were delighted to have recently opened their 113th branch in Barrow-in-Furness.  

Open to the trade and public, MKM have an extensive range of stock, including everyday essentials and specialist equipment across building materials, plumbing and heating, landscaping supplies and more.

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If you’re looking for some kitchen and bathroom inspiration, they also have a stunning showroom and expert in-house designers to help create the property of your dreams, with a free design service also on offer.

MKM have also shown a keen interest in the club’s ever-growing portfolio of community work, and we are excited to see how this fantastic new partnership can develop over the coming months. 

MKM Building Supplies Barrow director Paul Curwen said: “We are absolutely delighted to demonstrate our support of Barrow Raiders through the sponsorship of the marquee for the next two years.  

“The marquee is hugely popular on matchdays, of course, but also in regular use with lots of well-attended events throughout the calendar. This sponsorship represents a great way to demonstrate our support of the Raiders and the community. 

“Furthermore, the Raiders’ work across several initiatives is very impressive indeed, and aligns with our own focus on developing relationships within the community, supporting charitable causes and nurturing the potential of young people in particular.”

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Barrow Raiders chairman Steve Neale said: “Partnering with an organisation of MKM Building Supplies’ standing is really great news for the club, and it has been really refreshing to see MKM clearly demonstrate their interest in our community work, and how we are helping create positive change in Barrow-in-Furness as a whole.

“The marquee is a key source of revenue for the club, both in and out of the season, so to see MKM put their name to it for the next two years is indicative of how crucial a role it plays within the local area.

“We look forward to seeing MKM’s new Barrow branch go from strength to strength, and we wish them the very best of luck with this new venture.”

You can find MKM’s new Barrow branch on Facebook and Instagram.

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