Community News

Frome Town Sports lift Somerset Junior Cup Thursday 1st May 2014 Frome Town Sports completed an amazing season with the capture of the Somerset Junior Cup to go alongside their league championship success. Playing against Clevedon United Reserves from the Western & District League Sports ran out 4-0 winners in a superb display.  Everybody at Frome Town sends their warmest congratulations to Gareth Wright, Mark Evans and all the lads on such a great achievement. Vauxhall provide car for community section Tuesday 4th March 2014 Frome Town’s community coaching team have just taken delivery of a car sponsored by Vauxhall Platinum in Frome.  The Frome Town branded vehicle will be used by the community team when running coaching sessions at schools and other local clubs. Jamie Malley, Head Community Coach commented “We are really pleased to have  link with Platinum as this will not only help us to deliver quality coaching in Frome and the surrounding areas but also seeing the car round town will raise the profile of the club.  I’d like to thank Jon Bush and the team at Vauxhall for their help in making this happen.”  Jon Bush, General Sales Manager at Vauxhall Platinum said, “Vauxhall has a long tradition of supporting football and we were keen to support the club’s work in the local community” The car was officially handed over prior to last Saturday’s Robins home game against Hitchin Town where the Under 10’s were also present to act as mascots with their highlight of the day getting the chance to show their skills on the pitch and had the chance to speak to Frome’s first team manager Adrian Foster. Pizza Hut confirm this Saturday as their new offer date! Thursday 27th February 2014 Pizza Hut have confirmed to the Club that their offer which was originally set for the 8th February will now take place this weekend. Frome Town welcome Hitchin Town on Saturday and anybody showing their wrist band from the game will be able to eat in at the Frome branch with every child eating free for every full paying adult. Pizza Hut announces great deals for FTFC fans Tuesday 14th January 2014 Our Community Partner at PIZZA HUT has also offered supporters a great deal for two upcoming games.  On Saturday 8th February which is designated as our FAMILY DAY anybody showing their wrist band from the game against St Neots will be able to eat in at the Frome branch with every child eating free for every full paying adult.  Then when we play Biggleswade on the 22nd February over that weekend the production of their wrist band from the game will be two for the price of one for any eat in orders.  Our deepest thanks to Steve and all the staff at Frome Pizza Hut for their continued support and we hope that as many supporters as possible can take up these great offers. Finally Supporters Club members will now be able to get a 25% discount on all orders made at the branch on production of their valid ID card. Mini section enjoy day out with the Glovers at Huish Park Monday 4th November 2013 Players from Frome Town’s mini-soccer section were recently guests of Yeovil Town for their home match with Nottingham Forest.  The boys were treated to a tour of the stadium before receiving a coaching session from the Yeovil Town community coaching team.  At half time the club did a lap of honour round the pitch and then went on to cheer Yeovil onto their first home win of the season. Former Pro returns as Tesco Skills coach Monday 21st October 2013 The club is really pleased that Martin Phillips our local Tesco Skills coach will be working with both our U7 and U11 teams during the next few months.  Martin was a professional footballer for 16 years, starting with his hometown club Exeter City and going on to play for Manchester City, Portsmouth, Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United.  Martin is a Level 3 qualified coach, and has also completed the FA Youth Award modules one,two and three We have worked a lot with Martin over the last few years, including having set up a club day in the summer and the boys are in for some really great coaching. Community player of the week is Cameron! Monday 21st October 2013 This week’s player of the week from Bishops Henderson school is Cameron.  Cameron impressed the coaches with his great attitude in training and by scoring a fantastic hat-trick these week. We are looking for more community coaches Thursday 17th October 2013 FTFC’s football in the community team works throughout the local area to provide opportunities for children to play and learn football in a fun and safe environment.  Our aim is to encourage healthy and active lifestyle choices for children through football and other sports.  The approach is simple - make football fun!  We do this by combining our knowledge and experience of coaching children with an enthusiasm for football and add in a big measure of common sense. We are currently looking for dedicated coaches to join our team so if you are interested in being part of the team please contact Jamie Malley by calling 07767 873108. George is community player of the week! Thursday 17th October 2013 Every week we award one of the children who comes to our clubs with a player of the week trophy.  This weeks winner comes from Bishops Henderson school.  George has is always really keen to learn, listens to the coaches and has been working really hard to learn the new skills he is being taught.  Well done George! Fun Day organised by ladies at end of month Tuesday 8th October 2013 Frome Town Ladies have organised a two day Football Fun Day for 31st October and 1st November to be held at Oakfield Academy for boys and girls aged between 6 and 12.  The price is £10.00 for one day or £16.00 if you book for both and there are plenty of games, prizes and fun on offer.  If you would like more details or would like to book please email ladies@www.frometownfc.co.uk Under 10’s enjoy day with the First Team Monday 16th September 2013 Members of Frome Town’s Under 10’s were guests of the first team at their FA Cup tie against Bognor Regis.  The boys took part in a training session on the pitch before the game and then had the chance to test the Frome from the penalty spot, before leading the first team out. Tesco skills day a success Wednesday 7th August 2013 The FA Tesco Skills team were at the Aldersmith Stadium on Tuesday running a free club coaching day for youngsters aged 5-11.  FA Tesco Skills is a revolutionary approach to coaching football that gives children the opportunity to get active, learn new skills and enjoy the game!  Children are given more time with the ball, which increases their confidence and decision making so that they can get the most from playing football.  Martin Philips from the Tesco Skill team said: “It was great to see so many children come along and take part and we must thank everyone at Frome for making the facilities available.”  Frome’s community coach, Jamie Malley commented: “We have been working with Martin and his team for a few years now and events like today are fantastic for giving children the chance to enjoy playing the game, and the boys and girls were really excited to be playing in a real football stadium.” For more details of the Tesco Skills programme visit TheFA.Com/TescoSkills Club confirm 3rd Battalion link-up Wednesday 7th August 2013 Frome Town Football Club are delighted to announce an exciting partnership with the 3rd Battalion of The Yorkshire Regiment who are based in Warminster.   The Battalion, who have over 500 soldiers predominantly from Yorkshire, already has close links with both Barnsley and Leeds United and are set to stay in the local area indefinitely.   Captain Nick Wilson from the Battalion was delighted to have linked up with The Robins: "We are really happy and excited to be a part of such a Community orientated club, and the battalion has a long history connected with football and we hope that by working together we can forge a close relationship.  Back in 2011 our own football team was the first to win both the army and the infantry cups in the same season which was the first time anybody had achieved that in 130 years of the Army FA history.  We haven't competed since then but will be making a return this season".   The partnership will see the Robins using the excellent facilities in Warminster for their training during the season while also helping the Battalion with coaching, community work, tickets to matches and the use of the AlderSmith Stadium. Productive meeting starts new era Tuesday 2nd July 2013 Leading up to the start of the new season the Club have started a new era with the introduction of a Community Meeting with all sections of the Club represented.  Two representatives from the main board, the ladies, youth, community and the supporters club all met on Monday evening to discuss various aspects around the Club and agreed on ways of moving forward on various ideas which will include joint fund-raising and increased publicity which will see the publication of a club handbook and diary which will be given out to each person who joins the club as either a player, manager or a member as well as a new club ID card.  Community Meetings will be held every quarter (January, April, July and October) and minutes of the meetings will be distributed to all individual committee’s and will also be available for general view to supporters with the main aim of more collaborative working and generating the ‘one club’ feel which has always been the aim and to encourage more people through the turnstiles for matches. Club Secretary Ian Pearce said of the new format: “Its been a long held vision of the Club to bring in this new structure and now everything is in place with all sections working really well on their own areas it’s the ideal time to get things moving properly.  Each area of the Club really does a superb job but we need all that to come together to generate the ‘one club’ feel as there is a massive potential that we have not yet fully tapped into but with the new structure in place it should help develop that over the coming season”.

Address Frome Town AFC, Blindmans Brewery Stadium, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH Contact Phone; (01373) 464087 Email: info@www.frometownfc.co.uk Frome Town AFC are a members run Club affiliated to the Somerset Football Association