The cup run continues in the Isuzu FA Vase after a 2-0 win at home against Dussindale & Hellesdon from the Thurlow Nunn Division 1 North. This now means the team has reached the 1st Round Proper (another historic day in the club’s history) and now have a difficult tie away to St. Panteleimon, who are currently sitting top of the Spartan South Midlands League, on Saturday 21st October k.o. 7.45. This game will be played at Potters Bar Town F.C. ground.

In the league the team have had a mixed bag of results recently and possibly would consider that a few points have slipped away. However, one stand out game was the local derby win at Downham Town. Having lost to Downham twice last season, the team came from one goal down at half-time to win 2-1 and end Downham’s long unbeaten home record ( in the league), that had stretched back nearly 2 years.

Results have been as follows:-

Lost 0-3 away v Soham Town Rangers
Won 2-1 home v Sheringham
Won 2-1 away v Downham Town
Lost 2-3 home v Ely City

Forthcoming fixtures:-

OCTOBER
Saturday 21st away v St Panteleimon k.o. 7.45pm - FA Vase 1st Round Proper
Tuesday 24th home v Dereham Town k.o. 7.45pm - League Challenge Cup
Saturday 28th home v Mildenhall Town k.o. 3pm - league

NOVEMBER
Saturday 4th away v Long Melford k.o. 3pm - league
Saturday 18th away v Kirkley & Pakefield k.o. 3pm - league

DECEMBER
Saturday 2nd away v Mildenhall Town 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.

Unfortunately there will be no Reserve team this season but the good news is that the club are pleased to announce that there will be an Under 16’s side this season competing in The Norfolk Combined Youth Football League (Under 16 Premier League).

Heacham F.C. U16’s

The team currently sits second in the league table and have also progressed to the next round of the Norfolk FA County Cup (John Savage Cup) after beating Dereham Town Youth F.C.U16 2-0 at home.

Recent league results have been as follows:-

8-3 win at home v Old Catton Juniors F.C. U16 Pumas
2-5 loss at home v Sheringham F.C. U16
7-5 win at home v Caister F.C. U16 Gladiators

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

Sunday 29th October away v Sheringham F.C. U16 - league
Sunday 5th November away v Norman Wanderers F.C. U16 - 4Trophies Cup 3rd Round
Sunday 12th November home v Norman Wanderers F.C. U16 - league
Sunday 19th November home v Attleborough Town F.C. U16 - league
Sunday 26th November away v Old Catton Juniors F.C. U16 Pumas - league

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.

Matchday Drinks & Snacks

Again we are pleased to announce that initially prices will remain at last season’s prices, we will be keeping a close eye on our purchasing costs.

Matchday Admission

With another step up in the Football Pyramid, comes additional operational costs.

We have conducted a benchmarking exercise, comparing our new pricing structure against other teams in our division, and we still compare extremely favourably.

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 October winners were:-
(No11) - Mark Pishorn who wins £45
(No.96) - Dave Page who wins £22.
Congratulations to both our winners. The next draw will take place mid November.

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

October's Members Monthly Draw Winner of £25 was Steve Copeland (membership no.126).
The next draw will also take place mid November.

Supporters Club Membership for the new season is now 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