LATEST NEWS 2017/18
TWO AUCTION LOTS RECEIVED NO BIDS at our TOURNAMENT
DOES ANYONE WANT TO BID FOR ONE ??
1.
Small Sink (without waste/taps) ideal for shower room or small toilet : donated by UK Bathroom - worth £160 - photo to come. IT MUST GO : minimum bid £10.
2.
THREE months ALL INCLUSIVE membership for TWO people at BROOKES SPORT :
For more information visit their website at
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport/
OR CLICK ON THE ACTIVITY LINKS BELOW
Small Sink (without waste/taps) ideal for shower room or small toilet : donated by UK Bathroom - worth £160 - photo to come. IT MUST GO : minimum bid £10.
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THREE months ALL INCLUSIVE membership for TWO people at BROOKES SPORT :
For more information visit their website at
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport/
OR CLICK ON THE ACTIVITY LINKS BELOW
FACILITIES
- Gyms
- Climbing
- Swimming
- Courts, pitches and sports hall
- Boathouse and indoor rowing centre
- Cafe bar, sauna and more
- Exercising outdoors
THIS ITEM IS WORTH OVER £200.
Bids close by noon Friday 29th June.
IT MUST GO - so you could get a REAL BARGAIN !!! Minimum bid just £30.
The all-inclusive is just that, there are no extra costs involved in the activities themselves.
The only potential fees would be for pitch hire (squash and badminton court hire remains included) or for equipment hire - rackets, climbing shoes - or purchases such as padlocks or gym towels.
Mark Mackintosh (Senior Sports and Marketing Manager)
I will UPDATE the BIDS EVERY TIME I RECEIVE ONE, so if interested, MAKE A BID.
Remember, the proceeds are shared equally between ourselves and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
Contact DAVE EVANS at : dave.vans@virgin.net (the Raffle/Auction organiser)
Posted 20th June 2018
Dave Evans
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UNCOLLECTED RAFFLE PRIZES NOW UP FOR AUCTION TOO
Unfortunately, despite trying to contact 3 Raffle Prize winners from the Tournament and leaving messages on their voicemail, they haven't got back to me.
Therefore the THREE prizes are now up for AUCTION : Remember, the proceeds are shared equally between ourselves and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
1.
SIZE 5 TRAINING MITRE FOOTBALL donated by ABINGDON SPORTS worth £9.99
2.
1 ADULT + TWO child tickets for KRAZY PLAYDAYS - an indoor play activity area for young children in Reading - worth £16 (adult goes free) - visit their website : www.krazyplaydays.co.uk
3. TWO ADULTS & up to 4 CHILDREN tickets for THE SOLDIERS OF OXFORDSHIRE MUSEUM in Woodstock - worth £16 - visit their website : www.sofo.org.uk
THE FIRST BID OF 50% of the VALUE gets it INSTANTLY - otherwise BIDS WILL CLOSE at midday on FRIDAY 29th JUNE 2018.
I will UPDATE the BIDS EVERY TIME I RECEIVE ONE, so if interested, MAKE A BID.
Contact DAVE EVANS at : dave.vans@virgin.net (the Raffle/Auction organiser)
Posted 20th June 2018
Dave Evans
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PRESENTATION EVENING
PHOTOS & MANAGERS' SUMMARIES now uploaded on
PRESENTATION EVENING 2018 PAGE
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FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Glenn Hawkins, along with his son Howard and some friends, Will & Chris, are in Russia - with our very own CHOLSEY BLUEBIRDS FLAG - keep an eye out for it in the crowds at England's matches.
Posted 16th June 2018
Dave Evans
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2018 TOURNAMENT RAFFLE & AUCTION PRIZE WINNERS
On behalf of everyone associated with our Club, I would like to thank all those parents, managers, friends, relatives and players who generously supported our Charity Raffle/Auction.
We raised £1265 and split the proceeds equally between the CLUB and The THAMES VALLEY AIR AMBULANCE.
Over the past 4 years we have donated £1905 to the TVAA - an achievement of which we are immensely proud.
Below is a list of SUCCESSFUL BIDS & PRIZE WINNERS :
AUCTION
Worth BID ITEM Donated by
£150 60 Voice Activated System TAV MIKE LICHFIELD
£35 20 Multi-tool BLANCHFORDS M HEDGES
£45 21 Vacuum BLANCHFORDS MIKE WHEELER
£40+ 15 2-ball Voucher THREE LOCKS GOLF CLUB STEVE WILKINSON
£120+ 60 4-ball Voucher EAST BERKS GOLF CLUB LEE CHALLIS
£70+ 20 4-ball Voucher BIRD HILLS GOLF CLUB BARRY PRIMMER
£60 30 2-ball Voucher BADGEMORE PARK GOLF CLUB CHRIS WILCOX
£40 15 2-ball Voucher HADDEN HILL GOLF CLUB STEVE WILKINSON
£80 40 4-ball Voucher DRAYTON PARK GOLF CLUB J RUSH
£50 9 Pressure Cooker CHAMPIONS Wallingford (Pettits) MIKE WHEELER
£10 5 Indoor Golf Putting DAVE EVANS JACK WILKINSON
TOTAL £295 NB: Hope to get something for the 2 NO BID items eventually
£160 NB Small sink basin UK BATHROOM NO BID
£200+ NB Membership OXFORD BROOKES SPORT (2 x3 months) NO BID
RAFFLE
CASH
£100 PAUL HOLDING (H+H) PINK 416
£50 KIM WISE (OxC) BLUE 584
£25 LIZ NEIGHBOUR (CB) GREEN 508
£25 KAREN SILKSTONE (CB) GREEN 508
£25 CARLIE MILLS (KEN) GREEN 748
£25 ANNA CRICHTON (DUCK) BLUE 543
£25 JACK SILKSTONE (CB) PINK 714
OTHERS
£40 + Family Voucher (4) RUSH TRAMPOLINE CENTRE JAYNE TYNDALL (CB)
£23 Voucher 2A+2C FAIRYTALE FARM HARRIET TURNER (ABY)
£22 Vouchers 2A+2C PENDOM MUSEUM AMY MILLER (HLeys)
£62.50 Voucher 2A+2C BLENHEIM PALACE HELEN POWIS (CB)
£45 Service Voucher RIDES ON AIR ZOE HORNER (CB)
£26.50 Tickets 1A + 1C COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK ALISON BUSBY (BER)
£15.45 Voucher 1A+1C CROCODILES of the WORLD PAT SMITH (DUCK)
£50 Voucher EXPERIENCE DAYS ANDREW TREGEAR (CB)
£75 Voucher BUILDBASE RICHARD MAY (CB)
£14 Voucher 1A+1C BEALE PARK MASON WHITE (DT)
£48.25 Voucher 2A+2C BLETCHLEY PARK STUART WETHERALL (CUM)
£35 Multi-tool BLANCHFORDS (via Barry Primmer) ANTHONY HILL (CB)
£48 Voucher (Family of 4) VIRGIN EXPERIENCES (Tour London Stadium) ANN CROSS (NL)
£16 Voucher 1A+1C BECKONSCOT MODEL VILLAGE LISA BLACKBURN (DT)
£75 3 x £25 Vouchers EXCLUESIVE (ONE prize) ROB HARFORD (CB)
£33 Family Cruise THAMES CRUISES DEKKER (CB)
£43.50 Family Voucher (4) WELLINGTON COUNTRY PARK DOUGLAS WEEKS (GOR)
£22 Vouchers 2A+2C PENDOM MUSEUM DAVID DUBISSON (CB)
£65 up to 4 tickets HATTON ADVENTURE WORLD ADRIAN McLEAN (GL)
£35.15 Family Voucher 2A+2C LIVING RAINFOREST PAUL SAPPIN (CUM)
4 prizes still to claim - have contacted the winners by phone & left messages (twice) but they haven't got back to me.
If I haven't heard from them by Friday 15th June, I will auction the unclaimed prizes at our Club Presentation Evening, with half the proceeds going to the TVAA.
Altogether, 2970 tickets were sold, with Bluebirds parents buying 997 of them (34%).
So, it wasn't surprising that they won 12 of the 31 prizes on offer (38%).
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SUPPORT.
If anyone wishes to donate a PRIZE at next year's TOURNAMENT RAFFLE, let me know NOW, and I will contact you next year.
dave.vans@virgin.net
Posted 9th June 2018
Dave Evans
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GIRLS TEAM TOURNAMENTS
An update for diary and website on the tournaments we are entering:
Didcot 10/06/18 TBC
Thatcham 17/06/18
Barton Rovers 15/07/18
Headington 26/08/18
Wargrave 02/09/18
Jermaine Webster
Posted 22nd May 2018
An update for diary and website on the tournaments we are entering:
Didcot 10/06/18 TBC
Thatcham 17/06/18
Barton Rovers 15/07/18
Headington 26/08/18
Wargrave 02/09/18
Jermaine Webster
Posted 22nd May 2018
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MINI TOURNAMENT UPDATE SEVEN
Thank you to the 186 teams that have entered our Tournament next weekend. The highest number we've had for a good many years - due to a late influx over the past 2 weeks, after the original closing date !
In fact, I've had to turn away nearly 20 further teams due to their age groups being full.
It would be great next year to receive your entries in good time and not leave them to the last minute. I hate refusing, but with our 12 pitches and time factors, we couldn't hold many more than the 732 matches arranged for over next weekend.
Dave Evans has now included all the fixtures in the Programme, and it will be off to the printers (ALBRY Print & Design in Wallingford) first thing tomorrow morning.
Glenn Hawkins
Posted 20th May 2018
Thank you to the 186 teams that have entered our Tournament next weekend. The highest number we've had for a good many years - due to a late influx over the past 2 weeks, after the original closing date !
In fact, I've had to turn away nearly 20 further teams due to their age groups being full.
It would be great next year to receive your entries in good time and not leave them to the last minute. I hate refusing, but with our 12 pitches and time factors, we couldn't hold many more than the 732 matches arranged for over next weekend.
Dave Evans has now included all the fixtures in the Programme, and it will be off to the printers (ALBRY Print & Design in Wallingford) first thing tomorrow morning.
Glenn Hawkins
Posted 20th May 2018
TOURNAMENT ENTRIES update SIX - NOW CLOSED
ENTRIES NOW CLOSED
However, if a team has made an inquiry and has indicated they would like to enter a team but haven't yet confirmed 100%, I sometimes give them the name TEAM X. Also, I sometimes put in a fictitious TEAM X to even up the number of teams in each group for a particular age, in the hope that I may receive a very late entry/inquiry.
SO EVEN THOUGH ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED in order for me to arrange the timings/pitches for the 600+ matches we play and get them to Dave Evans for inserting in the programme ready to take to the printers at 7:30am on Monday,
it could be that a "late" entry might become "TEAM X" - so worth giving me a call over the weekend or e-mailing me.
Contact me at : Home Telephone No. 01491 651314
49 Station Road, e-mail: glenn@clearconstruction.co.uk
Cholsey, Wallingford,
Oxon OX10 9PX
See 2018 TOURNAMENT page for full details.
Glenn Hawkins
Posted 17th May 2018
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OUR GIRLS TEAM
Won the U8 OMGFL Festival last Saturday winning all 5 games !
See photos below.
Posted 17th May 2018
Jermaine Webster
Won the U8 OMGFL Festival last Saturday winning all 5 games !
See photos below.
Posted 17th May 2018
Jermaine Webster
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PLAYERS WANTED
Next year's U15s Team, managed by Dave Evans, is looking for 2 or 3 new players to join an enthusiastic group of lads, who on their day, would give any team a real battle, as they proved by getting through to the S-F of the Knockout Shield this year, losing narrowly in a very competitive and sporting match.
However, it's been a tough season in the league and we are likely to be in the "D" League next year, depending on the number of teams entering the U15s OMYFL.
Our philosophy is quite simply, to go out and enjoy ourselves by playing our best - putting in a 100% effort, and working together and supporting each other as a team.
If interested, please contact me at : dave.vans@virgin.net
Many thanks.
Posted 15th May 2018
Dave Evans
Next year's U15s Team, managed by Dave Evans, is looking for 2 or 3 new players to join an enthusiastic group of lads, who on their day, would give any team a real battle, as they proved by getting through to the S-F of the Knockout Shield this year, losing narrowly in a very competitive and sporting match.
However, it's been a tough season in the league and we are likely to be in the "D" League next year, depending on the number of teams entering the U15s OMYFL.
Our philosophy is quite simply, to go out and enjoy ourselves by playing our best - putting in a 100% effort, and working together and supporting each other as a team.
If interested, please contact me at : dave.vans@virgin.net
Many thanks.
Posted 15th May 2018
Dave Evans
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TOURNAMENT ENTRIES update FIVE
Just a few spaces available in each age group - late entries by THURSDAY 17th AT THE VERY LATEST.
See 2018 TOURNAMENT page.
Glenn Hawkins
Posted 10th May 2018
Just a few spaces available in each age group - late entries by THURSDAY 17th AT THE VERY LATEST.
See 2018 TOURNAMENT page.
Glenn Hawkins
Posted 10th May 2018
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GOLF SOCIETY RACE NIGHT supporting Cholsey Bluebirds
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Charity RACE NIGHT
The Society’s next event will be our 9th Annual Fun Family Charity “RACE KNIGHT”, this year sponsored by JPKNIGHT Estate Agents. As in previous years it is being held at the Village Pavilion, on SATURDAY 21st APRIL, doors open at 6:00pm with the first of 9 races around 6:30. Cholsey Primary School PTA are running the bar and providing some tasty hot food (they keep the profits and have raised over £2000 since 2011), and we are also supporting CHOKO (sponsoring a barrel at their Beer Festival for the 9th year), CHIPS (Cholsey’s own Summer Playscheme – donated £100 each of the past 3 years) and Cholsey Bluebirds FC (given them £450 altogether). Along with some other local good causes, the total donations since our first Race Night in 2010 is £2050, another marvellous amount. If you’ve never been to one before, you are guaranteed a fun evening. |
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You are warmly invited to join us - Entry is free, just turn up on the “Knight”, and with bets only 50p, nobody is going to win or lose a fortune. It’s an event for the whole family.
We very much look forward to seeing you, along with your many relatives and friends – the record for bringing guests belongs to one of our members, Andy Halstead – brought along 13 two years ago – can you do better ?
FIVE free drinks to anyone who can !
Dave Evans
Posted 16 April 2018
We very much look forward to seeing you, along with your many relatives and friends – the record for bringing guests belongs to one of our members, Andy Halstead – brought along 13 two years ago – can you do better ?
FIVE free drinks to anyone who can !
Dave Evans
Posted 16 April 2018
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TOURNAMENT ENTRIES
Arriving almost DAILY. - some groups are very close to being FULL - there will be a full update on the numbers entered for each age group on Friday 19th April - please don't leave it too late and be disappointed.
See 2018 TOURNAMENT page.
Glenn Hawkins
Posted 15th April 2018
Arriving almost DAILY. - some groups are very close to being FULL - there will be a full update on the numbers entered for each age group on Friday 19th April - please don't leave it too late and be disappointed.
See 2018 TOURNAMENT page.
Glenn Hawkins
Posted 15th April 2018
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PROGRAMME ADVERTISING / RAFFLE & AUCTION UPDATE
ALL ADVERTISING PAGES NOW ALLOCATED.
Constantly adding extra donated prizes/auction items to list below - almost certain to receive a few more.
The total value of the Prizes & Auction items so far is staggering . . . . in excess of £2000 !
Would love to hear from anyone willing to donate a PRIZE or an AUCTION ITEM for our Charity Raffle/Auction - share proceeds equally between the Bluebirds and The Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Donated £600 to TTVAA last year, £375 the previous year & £350 in 2015.
Trying to raise £1500 in total this year. Go on, donate a prize -
CAN BRING IT ON THE DAY IF YOU WISH OR I CAN ARRANGE COLLECTION BEFOREHAND.
Contact me at : dave.vans@virgin.net
To date, we have the following Prizes for the RAFFLE :
£35 Multi-tool BLANCHFORDS
£45 Service Voucher RIDES ON AIR
£40 + Family Voucher (4) RUSH TRAMPOLINE CENTRE
£65 up to 4 tickets HATTON ADVENTURE WORLD
£33 Family Cruise THAMES CRUISES
£ ? Not sure what ABINGDON SPORTS
£43.50 Family Voucher (4) WELLINGTON COUNTRY PARK
£26.50 Tickets 1D + 1C COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK
£75 Voucher BUILDBASE
£22 x2 Voucher 2A+2C PENDOM MUSEUM
£16 Voucher A+C BECKONSCOT MODEL VILLAGE
£48.25 Voucher 2A+2C BLETCHLEY PARK
£16 Voucher 2A+4C SOLDIERS of OXFORDSHIRE MUSEUM
£62.50 Voucher 2A+2C BLENHEIM PALACE
£15.45 Voucher 1A+1C CROCODILES of the WORLD
£23 Voucher 2A+2C FAIRYTALE FARM
£14 Voucher 1A+1C BEALE PARK
£15 Voucher 1A+2C KRAZY PLAY DAYS
£50 Voucher EXPERIENCE DAYS
£26 Garden Loppers CHAMPIONS (Wallingford)
£48 Voucher 2A+2C VIRGIN EXPERIENCES (Tour of London Stadium)
£35.15 Voucher 2A+2C LIVING RAINFOREST
I expect quite a few more by the time the Tournament comes around - perhaps as much as £1700 worth in total for all prizes.
AUCTION ITEMS so far :
WORTH Item Donated by
£150 Sound Bar TAV
£160 Basin sink UK BATHROOM
£50 Pressure Cooker CHAMPIONS (Wallingford)
£35 Multi-tool BLANCHFORDS
£45 Vacuum BLANCHFORDS
£40+ 2-ball Voucher THREE LOCKS GOLF CLUB
£120+ 4-ball Voucher EAST BERKS GOLF CLUB
£70+ 4-ball Voucher BIRD HILLS GOLF CLUB
£60 2-ball Voucher BADGEMORE PARK
£40 2-ball Voucher HADDEN HILL
IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A BID NOW FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE ITEMS, e-mail me at :
dave.vans@virgin.net
BIDS CLOSE at 6:30pm on SUNDAY 27th MAY at the TOURNAMENT.
I will update any bids received on THIS page.
Dave Evans
Tournament Programme & Raffle/Auction Organiser
Posted 15 April 2018
Updated 10th May 2018
ALL ADVERTISING PAGES NOW ALLOCATED.
Constantly adding extra donated prizes/auction items to list below - almost certain to receive a few more.
The total value of the Prizes & Auction items so far is staggering . . . . in excess of £2000 !
Would love to hear from anyone willing to donate a PRIZE or an AUCTION ITEM for our Charity Raffle/Auction - share proceeds equally between the Bluebirds and The Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Donated £600 to TTVAA last year, £375 the previous year & £350 in 2015.
Trying to raise £1500 in total this year. Go on, donate a prize -
CAN BRING IT ON THE DAY IF YOU WISH OR I CAN ARRANGE COLLECTION BEFOREHAND.
Contact me at : dave.vans@virgin.net
To date, we have the following Prizes for the RAFFLE :
- £100 cash First Prize
- £50 Second Prize
- 6 x £25 Third Prizes
- OTHER PRIZES
£35 Multi-tool BLANCHFORDS
£45 Service Voucher RIDES ON AIR
£40 + Family Voucher (4) RUSH TRAMPOLINE CENTRE
£65 up to 4 tickets HATTON ADVENTURE WORLD
£33 Family Cruise THAMES CRUISES
£ ? Not sure what ABINGDON SPORTS
£43.50 Family Voucher (4) WELLINGTON COUNTRY PARK
£26.50 Tickets 1D + 1C COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK
£75 Voucher BUILDBASE
£22 x2 Voucher 2A+2C PENDOM MUSEUM
£16 Voucher A+C BECKONSCOT MODEL VILLAGE
£48.25 Voucher 2A+2C BLETCHLEY PARK
£16 Voucher 2A+4C SOLDIERS of OXFORDSHIRE MUSEUM
£62.50 Voucher 2A+2C BLENHEIM PALACE
£15.45 Voucher 1A+1C CROCODILES of the WORLD
£23 Voucher 2A+2C FAIRYTALE FARM
£14 Voucher 1A+1C BEALE PARK
£15 Voucher 1A+2C KRAZY PLAY DAYS
£50 Voucher EXPERIENCE DAYS
£26 Garden Loppers CHAMPIONS (Wallingford)
£48 Voucher 2A+2C VIRGIN EXPERIENCES (Tour of London Stadium)
£35.15 Voucher 2A+2C LIVING RAINFOREST
I expect quite a few more by the time the Tournament comes around - perhaps as much as £1700 worth in total for all prizes.
AUCTION ITEMS so far :
WORTH Item Donated by
£150 Sound Bar TAV
£160 Basin sink UK BATHROOM
£50 Pressure Cooker CHAMPIONS (Wallingford)
£35 Multi-tool BLANCHFORDS
£45 Vacuum BLANCHFORDS
£40+ 2-ball Voucher THREE LOCKS GOLF CLUB
£120+ 4-ball Voucher EAST BERKS GOLF CLUB
£70+ 4-ball Voucher BIRD HILLS GOLF CLUB
£60 2-ball Voucher BADGEMORE PARK
£40 2-ball Voucher HADDEN HILL
IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A BID NOW FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE ITEMS, e-mail me at :
dave.vans@virgin.net
BIDS CLOSE at 6:30pm on SUNDAY 27th MAY at the TOURNAMENT.
I will update any bids received on THIS page.
Dave Evans
Tournament Programme & Raffle/Auction Organiser
Posted 15 April 2018
Updated 10th May 2018
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LATEST GIRLS TEAM FIXTURES
14 April - OMGFL Festival at Stratfield Brakes
21 April - Friendly against Purley and Tilehurst Panthers at Long Lane Primary
12 May - OMGFL Festival - Thame
10 June - Didcot tournament
Jermaine Webster
Posted 9th April 2018
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MANSFIELD & NORTHAMPTON Home Match Tickets !
ARE YOU INTERESTED ?
At last year's Tournament Auction, a number of Professional Clubs donated tickets for home matches.
Sadly, nobody bid for the two vouchers - MANSFIELD TOWN & NORTHAMPTON TOWN.
With just a few home matches left for both teams, is there anyone (within Bluebirds or from another club) who wants them for just £10 ?
Each is for TWO TICKETS, worth around £35-40.
Contact me at : dave.vans@virgin.net
The money will go to The THAMES VALLEY AIR AMBULANCE.
Dave Evans
Posted 21 March 2018
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The date for our PRESENTATION EVENING when managers review the season and give out their team's awards has been confirmed. It will be held on :
SATURDAY 16th JUNE 2018
It will again be at the Village Pavilion from around 6:00pm - full details regarding times and format to follow later.
Parents, if possible, are asked to keep this date free.
Dave Evans
Posted 16 March 2018
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GIRLS TEAM - IMPORTANT NOTICE
The U8 girls Training next week will move to 2:30pm on Sunday due to the unavailability of most of the girls.
We then have a friendly on Saturday 24th March away to Purley.
Jermaine Webster
Posted 10th March 2018
The U8 girls Training next week will move to 2:30pm on Sunday due to the unavailability of most of the girls.
We then have a friendly on Saturday 24th March away to Purley.
Jermaine Webster
Posted 10th March 2018
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QUIZ NIGHT UPDATES
Good News : Claire Toal has kindly offered to be Dave Evans' assistant - thank you Claire.
FINAL UPDATE (27 Feb 2018)
Now have 14 teams : Karen S : Cheryl Bryers/Wilkinsons (U16) : Kate Robson (U8) : Jean Salter (?) : Blackmores (U15) : Tom Barker (U10) : Pete M (U13) : Pete M (U13) : Pete M (U13) : Andy Chapman (U15) : Nick Gesner (U7) : Mike Collins (U11) : Clive Miners : Dave Miner (U12)
MAXIMUM of just ONE MORE TABLE AVAILABLE.
NEED a VOLUNTEER at the QUIZ NIGHT to COLLECT SCORES FROM EACH TABLE AFTER EACH ROUND AND MARK THEM UP ON THE LARGE SCOREBOARD - CAN ANYONE HELP ???
Contact Dave Evans who is this year's question master - Glenn Hawkins has set the questions but is away on holiday skiing all this week so Dave volunteered. He desperately needs an assistant, preferably a blonde, around 30, and who goes for the older more mature man ! dave.vans@virgin.net (01491 652547)
Posted 26th February 2018
We now have 12 teams entered - brilliant effort on everyone's part - WELL DONE.
PLACES LEFT FOR ONLY 3 MORE TABLES - any takers - contact Karen Silkstone :
k.silkstone@ntlworld.com
01491 201783
Dave Evans
Posted 25th February 2018
Good News : Claire Toal has kindly offered to be Dave Evans' assistant - thank you Claire.
FINAL UPDATE (27 Feb 2018)
Now have 14 teams : Karen S : Cheryl Bryers/Wilkinsons (U16) : Kate Robson (U8) : Jean Salter (?) : Blackmores (U15) : Tom Barker (U10) : Pete M (U13) : Pete M (U13) : Pete M (U13) : Andy Chapman (U15) : Nick Gesner (U7) : Mike Collins (U11) : Clive Miners : Dave Miner (U12)
MAXIMUM of just ONE MORE TABLE AVAILABLE.
NEED a VOLUNTEER at the QUIZ NIGHT to COLLECT SCORES FROM EACH TABLE AFTER EACH ROUND AND MARK THEM UP ON THE LARGE SCOREBOARD - CAN ANYONE HELP ???
Contact Dave Evans who is this year's question master - Glenn Hawkins has set the questions but is away on holiday skiing all this week so Dave volunteered. He desperately needs an assistant, preferably a blonde, around 30, and who goes for the older more mature man ! dave.vans@virgin.net (01491 652547)
Posted 26th February 2018
We now have 12 teams entered - brilliant effort on everyone's part - WELL DONE.
PLACES LEFT FOR ONLY 3 MORE TABLES - any takers - contact Karen Silkstone :
k.silkstone@ntlworld.com
01491 201783
Dave Evans
Posted 25th February 2018
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GIRLS TEAM
Girls were amazing again today (Saturday 24 Feb), winning 2 and drawing 2 at the Berkshire festival. Zero goals conceded.
Posted by Jermaine Webster
U14s
After winning a classic match against Goring Robins 3-2 just before half-term to reach the Semi-Finals of the Trophy Cup, the team continued their "resurrection" beating Crowmarsh Orient 4-3 this morning. Mind you, we were 3-0 up at HT - so we won't talk about the first 20 minutes of the second half - but eventually, scored our winner with 5 minutes left.
Our S-F is against Cumnor Minors at home next Sunday (4th March) with a midday KO. All support would be very much appreciated - especially running the Tuck Shop as I'm sure all my parents would love to be able to watch the match being a S-F.
Posted by Dave Evans
25th February 2018
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2018 TOURNAMENT
SPONSORSHIP, ADVERTISING, RAFFLE PRIZES & AUCTION
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The cost or running our Summer Tournament increases each year. We have deliberately kept our entry fees at £30 for a number of years as we feel this is a reasonable amount for Clubs to pay - this more or less covers the costs of our Trophies & Referees.
However, as our main fund-raising event, we always welcome sponsors in order to try to increase our overall income to purchase/replace equipment & team kits, pay referees' match fees throughout the season, pay for the upkeep of our Pavilion & insurance, and various other expenses - in total, well over £10,000 annually. We already have a number of Team Kit Sponsors and have 2 main sponsors for this year's Tournament - Thomas Merrifield & Miller Homes. We are very grateful for their support. Also, at present, we have raised through advertising, nearly half the cost of printing our Tournament Programme, and would welcome any further interest from businesses, companies or even individuals. On top of that, we already have some items and sponsors for some of the cash Prizes in our unique Tournament Raffle & Auction, the proceeds of which are shared equally between our Club and The Thames Valley - raised almost £1200 last year, donating £600 to The TVAA - the previous year they received £500. Below are a number of options to support us in various ways at our Tournament either through your business or as an individual :
If you are interested in supporting us in one of the above ways, please contact Dave Evans at dave.vans@virgin.net Dave Evans Tournament Programme & Raffle/Auction Organiser Posted 17 February 2018 |
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Under 8's Manager contact details :
Paul O'Neill
07769 940495
Paul.oneill@intelligent-data-collection.com
Dave Evans
Posted 12 February 2018
Paul O'Neill
07769 940495
Paul.oneill@intelligent-data-collection.com
Dave Evans
Posted 12 February 2018
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PRESENTATION EVENING
The PROVISIONAL date for our PRESENTATION EVENING when managers review the season and give out their team's awards is :
SATURDAY 16th JUNE 2018
It will again being held at the Village Pavilion from around 6:00pm - CONFIRMATION of DATE together with full details regarding times and format to follow later.
Parents, if possible are asked to keep this date free.
Dave Evans
Posted 7 February 2018
SATURDAY 16th JUNE 2018
It will again being held at the Village Pavilion from around 6:00pm - CONFIRMATION of DATE together with full details regarding times and format to follow later.
Parents, if possible are asked to keep this date free.
Dave Evans
Posted 7 February 2018
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QUIZ NIGHT Book your table as soon as possible - only 15 tables maximum. TO BOOK, contact KAREN SILKSTONE at : k.silkstone@ntlworld.com 01491 201783 FRIDAY 2nd MARCH 2018 SCOUT HALL Bar available & hot food included ONLY £6 per person - tables of 6 - cheapest quiz night around Starts 7:30pm For full details see QUIZ NIGHT page, includes gallery and results from last year. It's a great fun Social evening - just look at all those smiling faces . . . Dave Evans Posted 7 February 2018 |
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ENTRIES HAVE STARTED TO ARRIVE ALREADY for our SUMMER TOURNAMENT
Don't leave it too late and be disappointed.
Please visit our 2018 TOURNAMENT PAGE for DATES and FULL DETAILS including downloads : Invitation Letter, Entry Form & Rules.
Dave Evans
Posted 7 February 2018
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APOLOGIES - BLUEBIRDS ARTICLE for the village FORTY MAGAZINE
Due to a lapse of memory on my part - the ARTICLE below should have appeared in the Cholsey Village latest edition of their FORTY magazine - I forgot to send it to the editors.
At my age, the memory, among other things, have ceased working !!!
An updated article will be included in the next edition around March.
Dave Evans
Posted 30 November 2017
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UNDER 14s SHOCK HORROR . . . . a WIN !
Before last Sunday's crunch bottom of the table clash with Cumnor Minors, the Bluebirds U14s record was played 8, drawn 1 and
. . . . . . . LOST 7. We sat rock bottom of the table after Cumnor had won their first game the previous week.
Well, not bottom any more. We beat Cumnor 3-2 in what can only be described as a fantastic match.
After 5 minutes, a corner taken by Fin was expertly glanced into the far corner by Freddie.
After 10 minutes, a superb through ball from Ethan released Fin who nonchalantly rounded the keeper and slotted home.
Even better was to come. A corner was cleared to the edge of the box and Xander stormed in to hit a full blooded half-volley into the top left corner. The team were ecstatic.
However, as is often the case, we possibly relaxed a little just before half-time and Cumnor pulled one back - defence were a bit sloppy trying to clear a corner - our downfall all season !
Second half was fairly even for the first 15 minutes, with both sides having chances. However, with 20 minutes to go, Cumnor scored their second.
The remainder of the game seemed like an eternity, with backs to the wall defending from every single Bluebirds player. Unbelievable blocks and some excellent keeping and encouragement from Bradley (didn't realise he could scream so loudly) kept the scoreline the same - although we did have at least 3 breakaways, of which we should have scored from at least one, but Cumnor's defending matched ours.
Into the last 5 minutes, could we hold out . . . . YES . . . . just.
The supporters from both sides had been on the edge of their seats and when the final whistle went, they all burst spontaneously into rapturous applause - it was that kind of game with all 22 players and substitutes giving their all.
It was left to Dave to clear up the finger-nail shavings and pulled-out tufts of hair from the touchline.
Can the team repeat the performance against St Edmonds next Sunday - they sit in third spot, having lost their first game last Sunday. Perhaps they are on the start of a downhill spiral and, of course, we on on the up ! I'm forever an optimist . . . . well, supporting Leyton Orient for the last 57 years . . .
YOU HAVE TO BE !
A very Happy & Voiceless Dave Evans (manager)
Posted 20 November 2017
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UNDERS 8s TEAM TO FORM
The Cholsey Bluebirds are delighted to say that we are starting up a new Under 8s team (for children born between 1st September 2009 and 31st August 2011). While details are to be confirmed, we are planning to begin training sessions for the U8s as soon as we can, before Christmas, with a view to registering a team which will play competitively in the Oxford Mail Youth League in the New Year. Both boys and girls are very welcome.
We expect significant interest, so if you would like to learn more, please contact Paul O'Neill,
Paul.oneill@intelligent-data-collection.com
who has very kindly agreed to start up and manage the team.
We are also very keen to hear from anyone who would be interested in helping Paul out as an assistant manager for them. Again, please feel free to contact Paul about this at any time.
Mark Toal (Chairman)
Posted 13 November 2017
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VERY IMPORTANT : CAR PARKING for THIS SUNDAY ONLY (5th Nov)
We have 4 teams at home this Sunday, 11s, 12s, 14s & 15s.
There is a Christening on Sunday morning in the village Pavilion at 11am.
The car park will be restricted severely as there will be a reserved area for guests.
To ease any possible congestion in Station Road, the Parish Council have said we can use Whitehead Meadow (Church Road entrance).
The Council would be grateful if those managers playing at home on Sunday, can inform their opposition managers of these car parking arrangements.
Thank you for your co-operation.
MARK TOAL (Chairman)
We have 4 teams at home this Sunday, 11s, 12s, 14s & 15s.
There is a Christening on Sunday morning in the village Pavilion at 11am.
The car park will be restricted severely as there will be a reserved area for guests.
To ease any possible congestion in Station Road, the Parish Council have said we can use Whitehead Meadow (Church Road entrance).
The Council would be grateful if those managers playing at home on Sunday, can inform their opposition managers of these car parking arrangements.
Thank you for your co-operation.
MARK TOAL (Chairman)
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HUGE THANK YOU
to everyone, managers, parents, supporters and players in clearing the grass cuttings from the 3 pitches on Friday and Saturday last week - it really was a fantastic TEAM effort - well done.
Hopefully, we won't have to do that again !
Mark Toal (Chairman)
Posted 12 Sept 2017
to everyone, managers, parents, supporters and players in clearing the grass cuttings from the 3 pitches on Friday and Saturday last week - it really was a fantastic TEAM effort - well done.
Hopefully, we won't have to do that again !
Mark Toal (Chairman)
Posted 12 Sept 2017
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RISING STARS starting THIS Saturday 9th September
The Rising Stars will be starting their regular sessions this Saturday morning at 9:30am and will finish around 10:30am.
The cost of each session is just £1. It is anticipated there will be a bumper turn out of both boys and girls.
Glenn Hawkins will be running the sessions, ably assisted by Jermaine Webster.
Dave Evans
Posted 6 September 2017
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UPDATE
ALL pages have now been updated for the new season 2017/18 although still awaiting some photos/blurb from a few managers.
If any officers or managers (even parents) spot any mistakes (spelling/grammar/wrong date/info/etc.) - our secretary Karen is excellent at proof-reading (see if you can get in first !) - please let me know ASAP.
dave.vans@virgin.net
Dave Evans
Posted 31 August 2017 with update 6 September 2017
ALL pages have now been updated for the new season 2017/18 although still awaiting some photos/blurb from a few managers.
If any officers or managers (even parents) spot any mistakes (spelling/grammar/wrong date/info/etc.) - our secretary Karen is excellent at proof-reading (see if you can get in first !) - please let me know ASAP.
dave.vans@virgin.net
Dave Evans
Posted 31 August 2017 with update 6 September 2017
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FOR LATEST NEWS for OXFORD MAIL YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE visit their WEBSITE Mainly for managers to view but will interest players & parents too. Has lots of info : downloadable forms / list of clubs with website addresses / rules / etc. Well worth a visit. www.oyfl.co.uk CLICK ON address or LOGO for link. Dave Evans Posted 10 August 2016 |
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