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Wesco Anixter Confirmed as Gold Friend of Chesterfield FC Community Trust
Sponsorship and Support for SEND Football Teams Celebrated NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / Chesterfield FC Community Trust is delighted to announce Wesco Anixter as a Gold Friend of the Trust, following their generous sponsorship ...
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