HEACHAM F C

******BREAKING NEWS******

Our Chairman, Mr David Page, has made the decision to step down from his role as Chairman of the Football Club at the end of the season. Dave, as many of you know, has been at the helm of the Football Club for many years but now feels it is the right time to step back to watch the football rather than be involved with the organisation of it.
Therefore, the Club are now actively seeking a replacement to fill this role. If you feel you would like to get involved with Heacham F.C. and think you have the required skills to become our new Chairman, then please get in touch by contacting Darren Bailey, Club Secretary, via email: secretary.heachamfc@gmail.com or by calling him on 07775 647323.
Please note that there is no financial obligation attached to the role.

THE TEAMS

1ST TEAM

Interest in the Cup Competitions has finally come to an end for another season. In the Norfolk Senior Cup there was a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Kings Lynn U23’s, which was played at The Walks in front of a crowd of nearly 400.

The League Challenge Cup match against Downham Town was finally played at Heacham but resulted in a 2-0 victory for the visitors.

In the league there have been only a few matches to report on. A good home win against Soham Town Rangers by 1-0 but the team have suffered two away defeats to Lakenheath and Mildenhall Town, both by the same score margin 3-1.

Remaining fixtures for the season:-
(all league games)

FEBRUARY

Saturday 17th home v Lakenheath k.o. 3pm
Saturday 24th away v Hadleigh United k.o. 3pm

MARCH

Saturday 2nd away v Sheringham k.o. 3pm
Saturday 9th home v Harleston Town k.o. 3pm
Saturday 16th away v Mulbarton Wanderers k.o. 3pm
Saturday 23rd away v Long Melford k.o. 3pm
Saturday 30th away v Ely City k.o.3pm

APRIL

Monday 1st home v Downham Town k.o. 3pm
Saturday 6th home v Newmarket Town k.o. 3pm
Saturday 13th home v Long Melford k.o. 3pm
Tuesday 16th away v Walsham Le Willows k.o. 7.45pm
Saturday 20th away v Thetford Town k.o. 3pm

Further Information on all this season’s fixtures/results can be found on The Thurlow Nunn League website.

Heacham F.C. U16’s

They compete in The Norfolk Combined Youth Football League (Under 16 Premier League).

The team progressed in The John Savage Cup (Norfolk FA County Cup) after a 1-0 home win v Wroxham FC U15 EJA. In the next round they have an away tie at Terrington Tigers Youth F.C. U16, with the game due to be played on the 3rd March k.o. 2.30pm. Once again in the league the team have suffered with various fixture postponements/changes and have played only 1 league game in the past month, losing away at Mulbarton Wanderers F.C. U16 Falcons by 3 goals to nil.

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

Sunday 25th February home v Mulbarton Wanderers FC U16 Falcons
Sunday 10th March home v Blofield United Youth F.C.U16
Sunday 17th March away v Attleborough Town F.C.U16
Sunday 24th March 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
You can also visit Norfolk Combined Youth Football League website.

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 2024 “50/50 Club”

Winners in the January draw were:-
1st Prize - £50 Margaret Taylor (No,41)
2nd Prize - £25 Duane Gowen (No,74)
3rd Prize - £12 Maureen Cooper (No.94)

The next draw will take place on 17th February, in the Social Club, after the home match v Lakenheath.

Supporters Club News

The winner of the Members Only Monthly Draw for February (£25) will be announced next month.

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