HARWICH and Parkeston have confirmed three pre-season friendlies.

The Shrimpers host Suffolk and Ipswich League premier division side Ipswich Valley on Tuesday, July 29 (kick-off 7.45pm).

East Bergholt, another Suffolk and Ipswich League side, will visit the Royal Oak on Saturday, August 2 (kick-off 3pm).

Then, on Tuesday, August 5 (kick-off 7.30pm), Harwich have another home game against Wivenhoe Town Reserves.

Harwich returned for pre-season training last week and will continue twice a week until the new Essex and Suffolk Border League season starts on August 9. Any new players interested in joining the club are welcome to attend one of the club’s training sessions, on Tuesday and Thursday nights, at the Oak.