Again another historical match to report on in the history of Heacham F.C. On Saturday 26th August 2023 the club played their very first game in the FA Vase at home against Kirkley & Pakefield. The result was a resounding victory by 5 goals to 1 and sweet revenge for the home defeat suffered against the same opposition in the league earlier in the month. The reward for this victory is another home tie (2nd Round Qualifying) v Dussindale & Hellesdon, from the Thurlow Nunn Division 1 North.
In the league the team have had a very busy schedule and although some results have not gone their way, performances have shown that the team are more than capable of holding their own at this level.
Results have been as follows:-

Lost 1-5 away v Dereham Town
Lost 0-1 home v Thetford Town
Lost 1-4 away v Fakenham Town
Drew 0-0 home v Hadleigh United
Won 4-0 away v Norwich United (unfortunately Norwich United have now withdrawn from the league and this result, together with the rest of their results, will be expunged).
Drew 0-0 home v Walsham Le Willows
Won 4-0 home v Dereham Town
Lost 0-4 away v Newmarket Town

Forthcoming fixtures:-

SEPTEMBER
Saturday 23rd home v Dussindale & Hellesdon k.o. 3pm (Isuzu FA Vase 2nd Round Qualifying).
Saturday 30th away v Soham Town Rangers k.o. 3pm
OCTOBER
Saturday 7th home v Sheringham k.o. 3pm
Wednesday 11th away v Downham Town k.o. 7.45pm
Saturday 14th home v Ely City k.o. 3pm
Saturday 28th home v Mildenhall Town k.o. 3pm
NOVEMBER
Saturday 4th away v Long Melford k.o. 3pm

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 home friendly match scheduled for August 20th v BrandonTown U16 was unfortunately cancelled. However, the team has played their first league and cup games, with the following results:-
1-0 win away v Dereham Town Youth F.C. U16 - league
26-0 win at home v Thetford Town F.C.U16 in the 4Trophies Cup 1st round.
4-2 win away v Norman Wanderers F.C. U16 - league

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

Sunday 24th September home v Old Catton Juniors F.C. U16 Pumas - league
Sunday 1st October home v Sheringham F.C. U16 - league
Sunday 8th October home v Caister F.C. U16 Gladiators - league
Sunday 29th October away v Sheringham F.C. U16 - 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

Player Sponsorship

We are delighted to announce revised pricing for sponsorship of a player for this season.
We acknowledge the current economic climate makes it difficult for people to get involved with the club (sponsorship etc), and whilst the vast majority of players did have a sponsor last season, we also take on board that £150 was possibly “out of reach” for some of our valued supporters.

So for this season you can get involved and sponsor a player for the massively reduced price of £75 for the entire season!

In return:

Your name to feature in the matchday programme , alongside a picture of your player

Invitation to the End of season presentation evening, where you will be presented with the shirt(s) of your respective player(s)

Those player’s sponsors from last season, will have first choice of their respective player(s) for this season.

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, priced at only £3 each and the Anglian Combination Premier Champions 2021/2 pin badge, priced at only £4 each can now both 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 September winners were:-
Dave Page (No.77) - who wins £45
Bob Edwards (No.107) - who wins £22.
Congratulations to both our winners. The next draw will take place on Saturday 14th October (after the home game v Ely City).

Supporters Club News

September's Members Monthly Draw Winner of £25 was Andy Halsey (membership no.155).
The next draw will take place on Saturday 7th October (at half time during the home game v Sheringham).

The first “free raffle” of the season was drawn early September and the winners were:-
Mary Sheldrick (no.158) - Tub of Quality Street
Dave Page (no.3) - 6pk Stella
Lorraine White (no.119) - Bottle Red Wine
David Croney (no.154) - Heacham Mug
Bob Edwards (no.149) - Signed Championship Winning Programme v Haverhill (last season)
Darryl Askew (no.183) - Box Caramel Chocolates
Anna Dear (no.172) - BBQ Grill
Congratulations to all our winners. The next “free raffle” will be end October/early 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