Falcons donate to KitAid
Chairman Rob Evison recently met with Barrie Neal of the charity KitAid who came down from Chelmsford to collect sets of Falcons’ old long sleeved kits which we had accumulated since 2017. Barrie also received a donation of footballs and other equipment from The Len Forge Centre.
Our kits, bearing the Falcons badge, will now be worn by football lovers in another part of the world. Barrie wrote to thank the club for the donation, saying: “A super quality kit donation from Eastwood Falcons Walking Football Club - massively appreciated. Now beginning a journey to a new part of the world, where the game is loved, but is held back by a lack of access to kit and equipment”
“The Falcons kit donation this week follows over 1 million items of kit donated since KitAid’s formation in 1998.”
“Your donation of kit ensures others get to enjoy a special moment too when they get to wear your colours & Club badge, and though many miles away they will know Eastwood Falcons Walking Football Club, your generosity and commitment to 'spreading smiles for the love of the game.’ “
Quiz night raises
£200 for club
The club Quiz Night on April 13 was a great event for members and also raised £200 for club funds. Thanks to everyone who attended but especially to Steve Roper and Lynne Daughtrey for organising and hosting the evening.
FOOTBALL BRAINS: Chairman Rob Evison presented the prize to Brian Byford’s winning team at the April 13 Club Quiz Night
Life memberships for three club legends....
The Club AGM held on December 21 saw Chairman Rob Evison bestow life memberships to three stalwarts who have contributed immensely to the development and success of the club since its formation. Congratulations to
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Trevor Evans
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Steve Roper
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Leigh Wilby
...and for one of the originals...
Vice-chairman David Holborn presented lifetime membership to Ray Darnell (pictured) at training, honouring one of our longest-standing members and, at 80, our most mature. Ray was one of the first to join us playing walking football at Len Forge back in 2016 and has remained loyal to Eastwood Falcons ever since.
Unbeaten day out for Over-75 debutants
Our fledgling “Over-75s” squad – including three whippersnappers (Jim, Mark, Peter) – were undefeated in a great first set of friendlies on April 16.
Billericay Blue 0, Falcons 1
Billericay Red 1, Falcons 1
Billericay Blue 0, Falcons 1
Mark Hughes notched both goals on the day. “A group to keep an eye on for the future” was the pundits’ verdict.
Squad (age): Jim Johnson GK (74), Ray Darnell (80), Mark Hughes (73), John Mellor (75), Pino (78), Peter Quinn (74), Reg Swallow (77). Manager: Fred Thickbroom
