HEACHAM F C

THE TEAMS

1ST TEAM

The cup run in the Isuzu FA Vase is over after a narrow 1-0 defeat at St. Panteleimon (played at Potters Bar Town F.C. ground). The game was played midweek after the original match was postponed very late on the Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch. The coach, carrying players and spectators, travelling down for the original fixture had nearly reached the ground before hearing about the postponement, which was very frustrating and extremely disappointing for all concerned.

There was better news to report in The League Challenge Cup with a penalty shootout win (4-2) against Dereham Town, after the game had finished 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes. We have an away tie in the next round against either Sheringham or Downham Town.

In the league the team have played only the 1 match to report on, due to cup commitments and postponements, and that was the 0-5 home defeat against current league leaders Mildenhall Town.

Unfortunately some bad news to report. During the friendly midweek game v Dersingham, Lewis Gibson suffered a serious injury, sustaining a broken right fibia and dislodging his ankle. Everyone connected to the Club wishes him a speedy recovery.

Results have been as follows:-

Lost 0-1 away v St Panteleimon FA Vase 1st Round Proper
Lost 0-5 home v Mildenhall - league
Drew 2-2 home v Dereham Town but winning on pens 4-2 - League Challenge Cup
Won 1-0 home v Dersingham - Friendly

Forthcoming fixtures:-

NOVEMBER
Saturday 18th away v Kirkley & Pakefield k.o. 3pm - league
Wednesday 22nd away v Dussindale & Hellesden k.o. 7.45pm - Norfolk Senior Cup
Saturday 25th home v Brantham Athletic k.o. 3pm - league

DECEMBER
Saturday 2nd away v Mildenhall Town k.o. 3pm - league
Saturday 9th away v Hadleigh United k.o. 3pm - league
Away either on Tuesday 12th v Sheringham or Wednesday 13th v Downham Town depending upon the outcome of the game being played on 14th November between these two - League Challenge Cup k.o. 7.45pm
Saturday 16th home v Woodbridge Town k.o. 3pm - league
Saturday 23rd home v Mulbarton Wanderers k.o. 3pm - league
Saturday 30th away v Harleston Town k.o. 3pm - league

JANUARY 2024

Saturday 13th away v Walsham Le Willows k.o. 3pm - league
Saturday 20th home v Soham Town Rangers k.o. 3pm - league
Saturday 27th away v Lakenheath k.o. 3pm - league

FEBRUARY 2024

Saturday 3rd away v Brantham Athletic k.o. 3pm - league

Information on all this season’s fixtures are available by picking up a 2023/4 Fixture Card, which will be available from various outlets around the village and, of course, from the ground. A digital fixture list can also be found on the Heacham FC Supporters Club Facebook page.

Heacham F.C. U16’s

They compete in The Norfolk Combined Youth Football League (Under 16 Premier League) and currently are sitting 2nd in the league, just two points behind Blofield.
Unfortunately the cup run in the Under 16 4Trophies Cup came to an end in the 3rd round, losing out in a penalty shoot out 4-5 to Norman Wanderers F.C. U16, after the game had finished 1-1. However, the team can look forward to the next round of The John Savage Cup (Norfolk FA County Cup) with an away tie at Horsford F.C. U16, who currently play in League 1, on Sunday 3rd December k.o. 10.00am

Recent league results have been as follows:-

1-1 draw away to Sheringham

The following league fixtures have been released and note games are usually 10.00am k.o. :-

Sunday 19th November home v Attleborough Town F.C. U16
Sunday 10th December home v Blofield United Youth F.C. U16
Sunday 17th December home v Norman Wanderers F.C. U16
Sunday 7th January away v Attleborough Town F.C. U16
Sunday 14th January away v Blofield United Youth F.C. U16
Sunday 21st January home v Dereham Town Youth F.C. U16

Note : Fixtures are subject to change but you can keep up to date with any changes by visiting facebook:-
Heacham Football Club Under 16’s or Heacham FC Supporters Club

The team are currently looking for sponsorship for Players, Match Days, Match Balls, Match Day Polo’s & Hoodies. If you would like to get involved with any sponsorship for the U16’s then please contact Mark McDonnell on 07392 831608.

Sponsorship / Advertising News

Programme Advertising

There are various options / sizes available, all prices are for the entire season

Prices start from £40 for a ⅛ black and white, whilst the premium full page colour is priced at £200

Programme Sponsor

We are pleased to announce that Graham Hagger will be our matchday programme sponsor for the 2023/24 season.

Many thanks to Graham for his continued support of The Magpies.

Matchball Sponsor

We are pleased to announce that The Heacham FC Supporters Club will be our matchball sponsor for the 2023/24 season.

Many thanks to them for their continued support of The Magpies.

2023/24 General Pricing Update.

Following a club meeting we can now share the prices for this season, we have taken on board the current economic climate, and frozen as many prices as possible, in areas where there is an increase, we have kept the increase to a minimum.

Matchday Programme

We are pleased to confirm the matchday programmes will remain priced at £2.

Season 2023/4 Matchday Admission Prices

Adults - £6
Concessions - £4
Children - £1

The Football Club offer various forms of sponsorship/advertising and if you are interested in getting involved with the Club then please contact the club for further information of the packages available by email at:-
commercial.heachamfc@gmail.com

Pin Badges

The Official Heacham F C pin badge and the Anglian Combination Premier Champions 2021/2 pin badge are now priced both at only £3 each and both can be purchased on match days but they are also available from behind the bar at The Heacham Sports & Social Club.

Match Day Programmes

Did you miss collecting any programmes last season? There are a limited number of programmes still available from some games. Please get in touch (email address shown below) with any requirements you have and I will check our stock. There are also a few programmes available from this season.

The 2023 “50/50 Club”

The November winners were:-
(No,49) - Maureen Cooper who wins £45
(No.12) - Carri Pishorn who wins £22.
Congratulations to both our winners. The next draw will take place mid December.

The 2024 “50/50 Club”

Details have now been released on how to join for next year:-

Numbers from “No.1” are available to buy for a one off annual payment of £12 per number
(note: people who are already in the current 2023 “50/50 Club” will have first option to renew their current number(s) but other numbers will be made available)
12 monthly draws starting January 2024 (equates to only £1 per month)
You can purchase as many numbers as you like
Size of the prize pot will depend on how many numbers are sold
2 monthly prizes (eg if 100 numbers sold, prizes of £35 & £15: if 120 numbers sold, prizes of £40 & £20)
Numbers purchased will be entered into every monthly draw - so you could possibly win more than once throughout the year
1st Draw - Sat 20th January 2024 after the home game against Soham Town Rangers

To reserve/request a number, please contact Denis Cooper via:-

Heacham FC Supporters Club facebook page
Personal message on facebook
E-mail: deniscooper06@aol.com

Payment to be made by Tuesday 9th January 2024. Payment can be made by cash or by bank transfer (account details/sort code will be made available upon request). Unfortunately the Supporters Club are unable to take card payments.

Supporters Club News

November's Members Only Monthly Draw Winner of £25 was Charlotte Gascoigne (membership no.136). Congratulations to Charlotte.
The next draw will also take place mid December.

Supporters Club Membership for the current season is still available and for the 4th consecutive season the cost is still only £5 to join. Full details of benefits etc will be on our Facebook page.

If you require any further information on any of the matters mentioned, then please contact me on the email address shown below. You can also keep up to date with all the latest news on our Facebook page:- Heacham F C Supporters Club.

“COME ON HEACHAM”

Denis Cooper
Chairman/Secretary
Heacham F C Supporters Club
Email: deniscooper06@aol.com