grass roots

Long time no post for me, but I have just purchased a metal detector and google shows a few historic post on here relating to the hobby. So first up any detectorists on here still? Also anyone know of any local areas I can detect (with permission)? Or know of land owners who I could ask? I...

Hi, and many thanks for allowing me to join the forum. My name is Paul and I am looking to bring 5-a-side football to the St. Christopher's CofE School. The difference between my business and other such business, is the purpose to turn profits back into grassroots football. I think you...

On Sunday 1 June Accrington Girls and Ladies will be holding a fun football competition at 10.00am for younger players and from 12 noon a Ladies competition will be held. the event is on the 3G pitch at Sandy Lane individuals can turn up and will be placed in a team on the day the funday will...

If there's a qualified football referee out there who would like a run out on Sunday afternoon please could they get in touch to raise funds for Accrington Girls and Ladies FC our Ladies Team are to play a male team made up of parents and supporters it would be useful to have somebody who is...

Good Luck to all the Hyndburn representatives who be competing against the other 13 boroughs at the Lancashire Sports Awards in Blackpool on Friday evening It's a very humbling experience to see the quality and commitment of the nominees who gave countless hours voluntarily to support a wide...

Accrington Girls and Ladies FC are holding a free taster session at Sandy Lane College Accrington. Exiting members have been asked to bring a friend to the event and girls will be organised into teams on the day. any girls in the current school years 4 to 7 are welcome to attend. all abilities...

It's been a memorable year for Accrington Girls and Ladies FC. The club started it's 10 Anniversary season being awarded the Lancashire Community Club of the Year 2012, a fantastic achievement for a small club but reflecting the major work that the club undertakes in promoting girls and Ladies...

Accrington Girls and Ladies FC were awarded the Lancashire Community Club of the Year 2012 at the recent awards evening held at Preston Guild Hall Its a remarkable achievement for a club thats only 10 years old and follows on from the highly commended award which they picked up at last years...

Accrington Girls and Ladies achieved a hat trick in being awarded the Hyndburn Community Club of the Year 2012 at the Sports Awards evening held at Accross on Friday evening. It was the 3rd year in succession that the club had been awarded the honour and the club also won the award in 2004 and...

Accrington Girls and Ladies FC are planning for the new season with a restructure of their 2 adult teams. Last season their established ladies Team continued their membership of the Lancashire League Division 1 finishingn a very creditable 4th. The Open Age team comprising of many players who...

Haile Gebrselassie has won the Great Manchester Run for the fifth time. Is it true John Terry was down at the finish line with his PE gear on to collect the trophy

Lancashire clinched their first outright county championship in Taunton today for the first time in 77 years, Warwickshire could only draw with Hampshire leaving Lances to score 210 runs in just over 30 overs to win, they did it with the lose of 2 wickets and 5 overs to spare, well Glen Chapel...

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Hi All, Greyhound Ford Juniors Are looking for 8 year olds to play in this coming season in and around the accrington district saturday mornings. if you are interested please contact craig on 07811194025

Googly that gave Britain the giggles: Hilarious gaffe that'll make even cricket-haters crease up | Mail Online There are times when the statement "when your in a hole stop digging" comes into play. I think Aggres will take a long time to get over his commentary at Lords for Five Live during...

Never seen them have to detour round fences before because of what Clare Balding so nicely called " an obstacle in the landing path" eg another horse that didn't make it first time round and has had to be shot. Don't they usually just move the "obstacle" and cart on? I thought it was really sad...

Hi all We have set up a new football club named hyndburn youth, but as we are a new club we are low on funds and are currently looking for sponsorship for new strips and training wear for next season,if you are looking to sponsor a local club or know anyone who is looking to please can you...

Just noticed on the Tesco customer services desk a nomination box for local sport clubs to win a full kit, I think it was up to £500. Worth a do for some of you local clubs :)

Accrington Girls and Ladies in conjunction with St Christophers CE High School are running girls football sessions at the school each Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon. All ages and abilities are welcome. please pm me if you require any further information

If you are interested in a new darts and domino's team at the Black Dog pub, please come and see me and let me know. Jay.