Article for November issue of Heacham Newsletter

THE TEAMS

At the time of writing this article the first team sit proudly at the top of the Thurlow Nunn Division 1 North League. The chasing pack do have games in hand but having points already "on the board" leaves the Magpies in a strong position.
Recent results have been as follows:-
Norwich CBS away - won 1-0
Diss Town home - drew 1-1
AFC Sudbury Res home - won 4-1
Holbeach United away - drew 1-1
Cornard United away - won 4-1
Huntingdon Town home - won 4-1
Downham Town away - lost 1-2
Harwich & Parkeston away - won 3-1

The first team have also progressed into the 3rd roind of the League Cup after a very convincing 3-0 win away at Swaffham Town. They now travel to Premier league side Mulbarton Wanderers in the next round, with the game being played on Saturday 19th November k.o. 3pm.
In the Norfolk Senior Cup the team have been drawn away to Norwich United, with the game to be played on Tuesday 15th November k.o. 7.45pm.

Up and coming 1st team fixtures (all league):-
Sat 22nd Oct v Leiston Res home
Sat 29th Oct v FC Parson Drove home
Sat 5th Nov v AFC Sudbury Res away
Sat 12th Nov v Whittlesey Ath. home
Sat 26th Nov v Framlingham T away
Sat 3rd Dec v FC Parson Drove away
Sat 10th Dec v Haverhill B. home
Sat 17th Dec v Whittlesey Ath. away

Note: All Saturday k.o. 3pm
All evening k.o. 7.45pm

The Reserves season is now fully up and running after a slow start with regard to fixtures. They currently sit in 5th place in the North West Norfolk Div 1 league but have games in hand on the teams above them. Recent results have been as follows:-
Watlington Res home - won 2-1
Refley Youth away - lost 3-6
Marshland Saints away - won 2-1
The Reserves have also progressed in the Norfolk Junior Cup with an excellent home win (played in Kings Lynn) against Scrublands 5-2. They now go to play Caister Res in the next round on Saturday 22nd October k.o.2.30.

Up and coming Reserve league fixtures:-
Sat 29th Oct v Dersingham Rovers FC Res away
Sat 5th Nov v Ingoldisthorpe FC 1st home
Sat 19th Nov v KLSC Res home
Sat 26th Nov v Docking away
Sat 3rd Dec v Dersingham Rovers FC Res home
Sat 10th Dec v Castle Rising away
Sat 17th Dec v West Wiinch William Burt home

Note: All k.o. 2.30pm

ADMISSION PRICES - SEASON 2022/3
(for 1st team matches)

Adults £5
Concessions £3
Under 16's £1
(payment : Cash or Card)

Match day programme £2 (payment : cash only)
(only issued for 1st team games).

Please remember that entry to all Reserve matches is free.

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING

The Football Club are pleased to announce the opportunity to sponsor the 1st team.match day programme.
Cost is £60 and includes your name/business or company name on the front of the programme, free entry and programme. Refreshments will also be included in the package.

For further information/details please contact Duane Gowen by email:- Commercial.heachamfc@gmail.com

MERCHANDISE

Visit our Club Shop on 1st team match days to view our exclusive range of clothing and much more including replica shirts, hoodies, caps, scarves, t-shirts, coasters, umbrellas, badges etc
Please ask for Carol or Paul, who will be glad to help you.
Payment: Cash or by card

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We are still looking for help on match days. If you can spare a few hours a week then please come down to the ground and have a chat. You'll find it's a great friendly family type atmosphere and we would love you to join the "Heacham Family ".

SUPPORTERS CLUB

I would like to remind everyone that we now have back in stock the Official Heacham FC Club pin badge. Price only £3 ea (collection) or can post (UK) for £5 Inc p&p.

Currently membership for the new season continues to grow and is currently at 190 members and the Facebook page now has 457 followers.
I am also pleased to confirm that the Supporters Club are now on twitter.
Membership for the 2022/3 season can be renewed and also new members welcome. The cost is £5 per season (for the 3rd season running), payment by either cash or bank transfer and you will receive an limited edition Anglian Combination Champions pin badge (worth £4), free entry into regular prize draws and discounts from the following local businesses:-
1. 10% discount from North Beach Fish Bar, Jubilee Road, Heacham.
2. 10% discount from Flames Kebab & Fish Bar, Station Road, Heacham (collection orders only)
3. 5% discount from Owen's DIY (Hunstanton) on colour mix paint.
4. Claim a free tea or standard coffee at Halt Cafe, South Beach, Heacham, when ordering either a small, medium or large breakfast.
5. Jennings Stores, South Beach Road, Heacham: 10% discount on a full crate of beer
5% discount on a half case of beer.
NOTE :- To take advantage of these offers a valid current Supporters Club Membership card must always be shown.

"100 Club" & "Free Raffle" results:-

The latest winner for October's "100 Club" was Ady Day (no.98) - congratulations Ady who wins £50.
The November draw will take place in the Heacham Social Club after the home 1st team game v Whittlesey Athletic on 12th November.
The next "free raffle" for members will
be taking place at half time during the 1st team match v Leiston Res on Saturday 22nd October and the list of winners and prizes will be in next month's issue of the Newsletter.

"100 CLUB" Relaunch for 2023

The "100 CLUB" is going to change its name to "The 50/50 Draw" for next year. This will give the opportunity to increase the number of participants (ie no limit on the numbers sold). The cost will remain the same at £12 per number for the year (equates to only £1/month) and full payment for the year is required and can be paid by cash or by bank transfer. The number of prizes per month will be increased to 2 per month.
The size of the "prize pot" will depend on how many numbers are sold e.g.
100 numbers sold will gives a £35 and £15 prize each month. If 80 numbers sold then prizes would be £30 and £10 month etc etc. All numbers are entered into every monthly draw.

If you require any further information on any of the matters mentioned, then please contact me (email address below) or come and find me at any of the 1st team matches. You can also keep upto date with all the latest news, fixtures, away travel news etc on our Facebook page: Heacham F C Supporters Club.