MATCH PREVIEW: BMF vs Lymington Town
It’s Non-League Day on Saturday, and Jack Davies looks ahead to what will be another huge game at The BS3 Services Stadium between Manor Farm and Lymington Town.
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NON-LEAGUE DAY AT THE FARM
Bristol Manor Farm Football Club is delighted to be running a number of special offers & promotions ahead of Non-League Day against Lymington Town on Saturday 25 March.
MATCH PREVIEW: BMF vs Cinderford Town
At The BS3 Services Stadium, Manor Farm face Cinderford in one of the biggest games of the season so far and Jack Davies previews the encounter.
In Memory of Nigel Bamford
Saturday’s Matchday Sponsorship is a special and very fitting one indeed. Here’s the story. Fans of both Cinderford Town and Bristol Manor Farm will fondly recall great recent memories of Lewis Bamford flying up and down the wing during his stints as both a Forester and a Farmer too, often electrifying crowds with a neat turn of pace and eye for the spectacular goal or two. A popular lad with fans in both camps.
Like so many of the proud parents and families who travel to every game in unstinting support for their kids, we were lucky that Lewis had his grandparents Nigel and Audrey Bamford along as fine examples of this unique and often unsung breed of football supporter.
During Lewis’ time here both of them soon became regular travelling companions on Manor Farm awayday coaches where they made many friends including Dave & Alison Adams who were likewise following their son Jamie to wherever, whenever Bristol Manor Farm were playing. Their cheerful presence and sharing of fine foods gave those journeys something of a family picnic vibe.
Saturday’s game is sponsored in the memory of NIGEL BAMFORD, who sadly for everyone passed away last year. Our own Tony ‘The Scarecrow’ Parsons was one of those great friends that Nigel made and we thank him for both the idea and for sponsoring this particular home fixture in his honour and memory.
Speaking in the week to LIFE ON THE FARM, Tony added: “He was a family man who was loved by many. He took a real interest in people and was very down-to-earth. Full of love and compassion. He made many friends at The Farm. Nigel also spoke through his eyes when making conversation and like they say ‘the eyes are the window to the soul’. His soul was a good and honest one and his spirit lives on in his beautiful wife and soul-mate Audrey and the family who we welcome back to our ground today.”
Thanks for those kind words Tony, echoed by many we’re sure. Nigel is doubtlessly enjoying looking down on Lewis playing football now in the much sunnier climes of Australia where he is as popular a player as ever for Werribee City FC of the National Premier League of Victoria.
MATCH PREVIEW: Larkhall vs BMF
Lee Lashenko’s Manor Farm make the short trip to Larkhall as they look to build on the four points achieved from their previous two games, and Jack Davies has this one covered with his latest preview.
Memorial Walk Postponed
We regret to inform the Farmy Army that the Geoff Sellek Memorial Walk, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 11th, has been postponed. The decision was made after considering the forecasted weather conditions for the day, which predicts heavy rainfall.
In light of this, we have chosen to reschedule the walk for a later date when the weather is more favourable.
It is our pleasure to announce that the Geoff Sellek Memorial Walk will now be held on Sunday 23 April, beginning at 10:30 am at Memorial Stadium. That weekend is also an extremely poignant one for the football club as it is also the anniversary of the passing of Steve Hillier, former Club Secretary and great friend.
The revised date is also 24 hours from the conclusion of the 2022/23 Southern League Division One South campaign, where the Farmers will have travelled to Westbury United. In addition, the following weekend will be the first anniversary since Geoff sadly passed away on April 29 2022.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled Geoff Sellek Memorial Walk. Thank you for your continued support.
We are pleased to say that Sunday Dinners will continue as planned, and that contemporary four-piece cover band Hooper will still be performing in our Social Club this Sunday at 6:30 pm.
All are welcome to this free event, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Yours in Sport,
Bristol Manor Farm
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