The above photograph shows the official presentation of FA Charter status to Gerrards Cross & Fulmer Football Club taken at the recent Reading v Fulham game at the Majedski Statdium.

The presentation was the highlight of a very successful season for the thriving club with its 11 squads from ages 6 to 18. All teams performed well and the current Under 14’s won their league this year. With its excellent facilities, including the Pavilion, a new floodlit training area and launch of the club’s website www.gxffc.co.uk, the club is going from strength to strength.

Gerrards Cross & Fulmer Football Club, which is based at the King George’s Field in Fulmer, does have a few vacancies next season for young players in the Under 6 (they must be over 5 on 1/9/08) and Under 7-year-old age groups. Anyone interested should contact club chairman Tony Davison, Chairman, gxffc@dsl.pipex.com, 01494 874079 or Membership Secretary Eppy Inman, e-mail: eppy.inman@ntlworld.com.

Picture shows: (left to right)

(Back row) Kevin Dillon (Asst. Manager, Reading FC), Stephen Godfrey (Manager –Youth Team), David Dyer, Mick Snowshill,(Front row) Harry Davidson(Under 10’s), Joseph Snowshill (Under 11’s), Harley Dyer (Under 8’s), Mark Hughes (Treasurer),
Stephen Hunt (Republic of Ireland International who scored the winning goal in the match after this presentation), Tony Davidson (Chairman) and Paul Hope (Berks & Buck FA).

Further information: Achieving FA Charter status is the kite mark for all amateur football clubs. It ensures the club has a proper constitution and committee; codes of conduct for parents, players and coaches; a child protection policy and procedures and a child protection officer; properly qualified coaches for all age groups and first aid policies and personnel. Such a status means that GX&FFC attracts the best coaches and members, as well as taking advantage of certain grants, favourable rates for FA organised courses etc.

For further information, please contact:
Club Secretary :- Bob Bracey Tel 01753 887699 – e-mail:
rjb@cracknellbracey.co.uk