GRAYS Athletic are inviting the local community to a ‘share launch’ event next week as it bids to create ‘Grays Athletic Community Football Club’.

Supporters and any other interested parties are invited to attend the event, held at Chadwell Village Hall, in Waterson Road, next Wednesday to hear how they can become part of the club by buying a share.

An information pack, including an application form on how to invest in the club, will be available at the meeting.

A full explanation of how the share issue will work and how supporters can play their part in the running of our club will be given by James Mathie from Supporters Direct, who are helping and advising the club.

The information pack will also be made available via the club website.

A club spokesperson said: “This is a key stage in our efforts to become a real community football club and play a bigger part in our local community. Please spread the word and come along to this important milestone event.”

Doors will open at 7pm and the launch will start at 7.30pm.