On Thursday, 3rd August 2023, we will be hosting a special Sponsors & Supporters evening, starting at 5pm. This event promises an enjoyable and engaging experience, offering sponsors a unique opportunity to expand their reach while fostering a deeper connection with our club. In order to plan the evening further, businesses are requested to send an RSVP email to commercial@bristolmanorfarm.com.

Arrival & Refreshments:

A complimentary drink and light refreshments will be provided to guests upon arrival, prior to the presentation.

Presentation:

The club will host a short opening presentation in order to provide sponsors and supporters with information about the club, its community involvement, and possible ways the Farm could help expand its customer base through our fantastic commercial opportunities. The Management and First-Team will be in attendance for you to introduce yourself to them.

Trade Stands & Handouts:

We appreciate the value of promoting our sponsors’ brands to a wider audience. Therefore, we extend an invitation to sponsors who would like to set up trade stands or provide handouts during the event. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your products, services, and initiatives to a group of individuals who share a passion for football and community. Please could you let our commercial & hospitality team know at least 14 days in advance if you wish to have anything set up in the main function room. For all commercial enquiries, please email commercial@bristolmanorfarm.com.

Photo Opportunities:

For sponsors and supporters who have already sponsored their chosen player for the upcoming 23/24 season, we are pleased to say that there will be an opportunity for you to grab a photo with them at the presentation. If you decided to sponsor a player on the evening, you too can get a photo with the chosen player(s).

Bring a Friend or Two:

In the spirit of camaraderie and shared experiences, we extend the invitation to sponsors and supporters to bring a friend or two along to the event. This will not only create a vibrant atmosphere but also allow us to expand our network and engage with new individuals who may become future advocates for Bristol Manor Farm FC.

Join us as we come together to strengthen our bond and continue our shared journey of passion for football and community.

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We would like to recognise the following sponsors for their fantastic support this season:

Firstly, we would like to express our gratitude to our stadium & player sponsors: BS3 Services.

BS3 Services are a trusted and professional mechanical & electrical engineering company who won our Stadium Name Raffle earlier in the season, and won the naming rights for the 2022/23 season. We thank them for their cooperation this year, and details for our next stadium name raffle will follow in due course.

We would also like to thank Macron Cardiff for providing us with more excellent match day and training wear this year, as well as our Kit sponsors:

Roman Glass (Front of Shirt)
BS3 Services (Top of Shirt)
The Harrington Family (Bottom of Shirt)

Their contribution has helped our players look and feel their best on the pitch, and we are grateful for their continued partnership.

We would also like to thank the other sponsors listed on our website, including our Main Terraces, Advertising Boards and Programmes. Their support has allowed us to invest in our team and infrastructure, and we are thankful for their partnership.

Advertising Boards & Main Stands:

Lancer Scott
Bateman Skips
Bristol Sky Park
The Stoke Inn
Toolstation
Dave John Butchers
Goodman Lilley
BCM Funeral Services
Southmead Glass & Glazing
Stuart Harvey Transport
Carrsons Construction
Wood Family Butchers
John David & Co Accountants
Cameron Lee Carpets
Trade Windows
Greenfield Waste Management
WH Mogford & Sons
Jon Woozley Mortgages
JTS Snack Foods
Design Scaffolding
Clifton Design Bristol
Balmoral Systems
Buckler Engineering
Mark Ryan Cleaning Equipment

Match day Programmes:

Chew Valley Raj
Mitre Printing
Lancer Scott
The Stoke Inn
Macron Cardiff
Salvatories Barber Shop
Jon Woozley Mortgages
FWP Group Stadium Development Specialists
Bristol Walking Tours
WH Mogford & Sons
Dave John Butchers
Roman Glass
Elite Mobility
Bristol Sky Park

We would also like to say a big thank you to our Matchday Sponsors who very kindly supported us for all of our home matches across the 2022/23 season. We sincerely hope that you enjoyed our friendly hospitality, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the ground for next year.

At Bristol Manor Farm Football Club, we are committed to working closely with our sponsors and community partners to achieve our shared goals. We appreciate the tremendous support we have received this season, and we look forward to continuing our journey together.

Thank you once again to all of our sponsors for your fantastic support. We could not have achieved what we have without you, and we hope to continue our partnership long into the future.

If you would like to partner with us, please contact our commercial department at commercial@bristolmanorfarm.com. Our 2023/24 commercial brochure will be released in the near future.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Tomorrow evening, Bristol Manor Farm will host Bristol City U23 for the highly-anticipated GFA Senior Challenge Cup Semi-Final at The BS3 Services Stadium.

The match will kick-off at 7:45pm, with the turnstiles opening at 6:30pm.

HOT REFRESHMENTS:

We are pleased to report that the popular ‘pie stand’ will be available tomorrow night, serving Clarke’s meat pies, pasties & sausage rolls. You can also purchase selected cold alcoholic beverages, as well as soft drinks.

Additionally, we also have the ‘serving hatch’ situated next to the main clubhouse. Here you can buy hot foods as well as heated beverages such as tea and coffee.

TICKET INFORMATION:

• Adults: £10
• Concessions: £7
• Under-16s: £2
• Under-12s: FREE

PLEASE NOTE – Due to FA guidelines, season pass offers aren’t accepted on the turnstiles for cup matches.

THE STADIUM:

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The Farm has now secured a play-off spot, so attention quickly turns to the away semi-final against Frome Town on Tuesday. The hosts have announced that this fixture is an all ticketed event.

Online ticket sales will be available until 1pm Tuesday. Then Frome will be accepting card and cash payments on the gate.

However, if you can please bring cash as card payments take time to process and delay all getting in.

Farm supporters can purchase tickets through Frome Town’s website here: https://www.weareba11.com/events/h-bristol-manor-farm-po?fbclid=IwAR3Y44ztkzBItEUZwy2Qw8bdPnhvp1XcgsJhzWTKP3Ld0X5LPJiH7d_Gifw

We will be running a supporters coach to Frome Town FC, with seats costing £10 per person. Please arrive at The Creek at 4:30pm.

Contact Club Secretary Rachael on 07767 633549 or secretary@bristolmanorfarm.com to avoid missing out.

Match details

26 April, 19:45 kick-off

Badgers Hill, 48 Berkley Rd, Frome BA11 2EH, UK

Tickets

• Adults: £10
• Concessions: £7
• Under-16s: £2
• Students: £3.50

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• £40 – 45 – Darren Sawyer
• £30 – 126 – Ali (Stoke Inn)
• £20 – 60 – Beth Jones
• £10 – 235 – Nick Matthews

Congratulations to Darren, Ali, Beth and Nick on your winnings! Speak to us at our next home match, or email secretary@bristolmanorfarm.com to arrange a collection of your winnings.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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A slight slip up against Bideford didn’t deter the Farmers from reminding the division why they’re in serious contention for promotion – collecting 16 points (W5, D1) from their previous six matches; and last Saturday’s victory added gloss in front of the jubilant Farmy Army.

Speaking to Official BMF TV after the match, Lashenko praised his sides ‘spirit and desire’ as Kye Simpson’s strike helped them on their way to what was a landmark victory.

“I don’t usually like to single players out, but I thought Ben Bament was excellent once again. He was playing like an advanced midfielder who worked, worked, and worked,” Lashenko said.

“We’re ready to go to another side who are desperate to get out of this division, and we know we need to be at the top of our game.

“When we brought Kye to the club, we knew what we were bringing to the table. Kye likes to score goals, and he’s proven that at a number of clubs. When we brought him in, we need that little bit extra – and he’s certainly given us that,” Lashenko expressed.

As for Saturday’s hosts, Frome will be hoping they can secure a positive result and move back to the top of the division – having just been knocked off by the in-form Plymouth Parkway. The Robins’ recent form has slightly dipped from their electric start to the new year, having won just twice in their last six matches in all competitions (W2,D3,L1). Last time out, Danny Greaves’ team defeated Willand Rovers on the road 2-1.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27123″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”27129″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Travel Information

For supporters looking to make their way to Badgers Hill, here is the following travel information.

We will be running a supporters coach departing The Creek at 11am, with seats priced at £10 per person. Please contact Club Secretary, Rachael, on 07767 63354 or secretary@bristolmanorfarm.com to avoid missing out.

Frome Town AFC Ltd, Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EH

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Ticket Information

Here is all the ticket information for Saturday’s match, courtesy of Frome Town FC. Alternatively, click HERE to purchase on Frome’s website.

Match details

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The Opposition

The club was founded in 1904, and started playing in the Wiltshire Premier League at their home ground of Badgers Hill. A few seasons later the club experienced success when they won the Somerset Senior League Championship in the 1906–07 season, followed by two more in 1908–09 and 1910–11 as well as winning the Wiltshire League Championship in the 1909–10 season. After the league successes the club made its debut in the FA cup in the 1911–12 season reaching the fifth qualifying round before losing 4–1 to Southport Central.

At the end of the 1999–00 season the club finished bottom of Division one but were spared relegation as the league was restructured that season. Two seasons later at the end of the 2001–02 campaign the club were Division One champions, and promoted back to the Premier Division. In the 2003–04 campaign the club gained media attention when they asked local white witch Titania Hardie, to help improve their home form as they struggled at Badgers Hill. The witch blamed the Decor of the changing rooms, and once the club changed them the team won eight of their nine remaining home games.

At the end of the 2008–09 season the club finished as runners-up in the Premier Division and this was enough to secure promotion to the Southern Football League in Division One South & West, as champions Bitton did not apply for promotion as their ground would not have passed the Southern League ground grading committee’s standards. The club also achieved cup success that season when they beat Paulton Rovers 3–1 to win the Somerset Premier Cup.  In their second season in Division One South and West the club gained promotion to the Premier Division when they beat Sholing 1–0 in the play-off final, under the management of Darren Perrin.The club has since remained in the Premier Division of the Southern Football League.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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This Saturday, Bristol Manor Farm head to The Snows Stadium to face 3rd placed AFC Totton in the Southern League Division One South. Here is all the match preview, travel and ticket information ahead of the fixture.

Off the back of Saturday’s 2-0 home win against Willand Rovers, attention turns to a ‘play-off six-pointer’ against high-flying AFC Totton on England’s South Coast. The Stags currently have the same points tally as Manor Farm (55) but have played two matches less and have a far superior goal difference. However, based off the last six matches – the Farmers sit second in the division’s form table, only to be knocked off top spot following Plymouth Parkway’s midweek victory. The two sides previously met in September with the match ending 2-2, courtesy of two free-kicks from Owen Howe.

Dan Sackman’s side were off the pace against Larkhall at the beginning of the month, but quickly reminded the division why they’re still in with a chance of becoming champions after they defeated Cirencester 1-0 last time out.

For the Farm, it’s been a near perfect month for the club who have picked up seven points from their past three matches. A thumping 4-0 home win against Highworth was followed by a score draw at Slimbridge, and then a 2-0 home victory against the Devon All-Whites, Willand.

Saturday’s debutant Kye Simpson capped his excellent performance with a sumptuous goal, gracefully volleying into the net to make it 2-0 to the Farm. Match highlights to follow on Official BMF TV. If you haven’t subscribed already, follow the link to watch all our highlights, interviews and much more.

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Ticket Information

Here is the following admission prices for Saturday’s match at The Snows Stadium, set out by AFC Totton:

• Adults: £10
• 13-17-Year-olds, Concession: £​6
• Over 65s, Concession: £​6
• Registered Disabled, Concession: £​6
• Carer: £​6
• Child (under 13, Must be accompanied by a paying adult): FREE
• Away Fan, Concession: £6
• Away Fan, under 13: FREE

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Travel Information

We will be running a supporters coach to AFC Totton on Saturday afternoon. The coach will depart The Creek at 10:30am, and coach tickets are priced at £10 per person. Spaces are limited, contact Club Secretary Rachael on 07767 633549 to avoid missing out.

For supporters looking to make their own way to The Snows Stadium, here is the relevant travel information:

The Snows Stadium
Salisbury Road
Totton
Southampton
SO40 2RW

Tel: 023 8086 8981
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The Opponents

Association Football Club Totton is a football club based in Totton, Hampshire, England.

The 2010–11 season saw the Stags play their first match at the newly built 3,000-capacity Testwood Stadium with the first match against Paulton Rovers, winning 5–1. The club also gained promotion to the Premier Division when they won the league on the final day of the season with a 1–0 win away at Gosport Borough. The club made it a double winning season when they beat Sholing 3–1 in the Hampshire Senior Cup final at the home of Southampton, St. Mary’s Stadium.

The 2011–12 season saw the club beat Bradford Park Avenue 8–1 to reach the FA Cup second round for the first time in their history. A record attendance of 2,315 was achieved beating their previous record of 1,746 when Totton played Southampton in 2009.

Totton’s dream of reaching the third round of the FA Cup was ended as they lost 6–1 against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup 2nd Round at the Testwood Stadium. The club also finished third in the league, and so entered the play-offs to gain promotion to the Football Conference beating Chesham United 3–2 in the semi-final, but lost 4–2 to Oxford City in the final.

The club finished the season in the Hampshire Senior Cup final at St Mary’s Stadium, but could not make it three wins in a row as they lost to Eastleigh 2–0. After finishing mid-table in 2012–13, the club were relegated to Division One South & West at the end of the 2013–14 season.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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• £40 – 176 – Matt Virgo
• £30 – 35 – Dave Hall
• £20 – 192 – Mike Elliott
• £10 – 155 – Rob Angus

Congratulations to Matt, Dave, Mike and Rob on your winnings! Speak to us at our next home match, or email Secretary@bristolmanorfarm.com to arrange a collection of your winnings.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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The Farm fell to a 1-0 defeat at Bideford last time out, and will be looking to bounce back this Saturday against Highworth Town at The Creek. Here is all the match preview, ticket, and travel information for the match.

The Farm will have striker Ben Bament back in contention for Saturday’s match following a three match suspension. The former Toolstation Western Premier Division winner was given a straight red card at Plymouth Parkway for a foul midway through the first half.

Earlier this week, we caught up with Manager Lee Lashenko ahead of the match.

“Ben Bament’s suspension is now over, and we’re delighted to welcome Ben back to first-team action,” said Lashenko.

“Hopefully we will also have a couple of others back for the match leaving us in good contention for Saturday.”

You can read the full interview with Lashenko HERE.

The two sides previously met on Hallows Eve last October, with the Farmers coming away from the match 1-2 winners. Owen Howe and Mike Bryant’s headers was enough to seal all three points, despite a late goal from the home side.

The Worthians currently sit in 12th position with 32 points. Their season records for the season shows 10W, 2D and 12L. Most notably, they defeated Evesham United 5-1 just a few weeks prior to our match in October.

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Ticket Information

We are pleased to announce that spectators can purchase tickets by cash or debit/credit card on the turnstiles. Ticket prices for Saturday’s match are as follows:

• Adults: £8
• Concessions: £5 (students, OAP’s, Public Transport Ticket, NHS & Armed Forces)
• Under-16s: £2
• Under-12s: FREE

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

For supporters looking to make the fixture at the Creek on Saturday afternoon, visitors should remind themselves using our contact page HERE.

There are no COVID-19 restrictions for Saturday’s match, however we urge that any supporters that have tested positive, or have symptoms, for COVID must refrain from attending. You can familiarise yourself with our BMF Risk Assessment.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

The Opponents

The club was established in 1893. In 1909–10 they won the Advertiser Cup and the Swindon Junior Cup. Three years later the Advertiser Cup was won for a second time.

They went on to dominate the league in the 1960s, winning the Premier Division title in 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1966–67 and 1967–68. They also won the Wiltshire Senior Cup for the first time in 1963–64. The club then joined the Wiltshire Combination, finishing as Division Two runners-up in 1970–71, earning promotion to the Premier Division.

In 1976 the Combination merged with the Wiltshire League to form the Wiltshire County League, with Highworth becoming members of Senior Division One.

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The Farm head south to Bideford AFC on Saturday afternoon looking to continue their fantastic form in the Southern League Division One South. In our latest preview, find out all the information ahead of week 27.

Two first-half goals from Farm condemned Paulton Rovers to a 2-0 defeat at The Creek last Saturday. Jayden Nielsen swept the ball across to Mike Bryant who gave the Portwaymen the dream start. Then Jake Gosling stepped up to drill the ball past Aaron Sainsbury from the spot. That result meant that the Farm maintain the final play-off position, but set their sights higher with only seven points separating them from the top of the table.

You can read Jack Davies’ match report HERE

Speaking to the club ahead of the match, Manager Lee Lashenko commented: “As everyone connected to the club will know, spirits are very high at the minute. We’re all enjoying each other’s company, and most importantly my players are enjoying their football,” Lashenko said.

“We’re looking to involve some of our U18 players to the matchday squad on Saturday. Luco Ponsillo has been playing for Hengrove in the Western League on a dual registration, and Charlie Tiley has been involved at the ProChance Academy. Both players who I think will go on to have a good chance of playing in the professional game, and will aid us for Saturday’s match,” Lashenko said.

As for our opponents, Bideford will be looking put their results back on track following their 2-1 defeat against Lymington last time out. Despite the aforementioned result, Bideford have won three of their last five matches as they look to secure their place amongst the 19 teams in the Southern League Division One South next season.

Amongst their squad, the Robins bolstered their defensive ranks with the signing of former Farm player Kai Fisher – who will be doing a sponsored skydive to raise money for an alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation charity. You can donate HERE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26907″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

TRAVEL INFORMATION

We will be running a supporters coach to Bideford AFC, leaving The Creek on Saturday at 10:30am; seats are priced at £10 per person.

For supporters looking to make their way to North Devon, here is the following travel information:

TICKET INFORMATION

Bideford AFC have released the following ticket information ahead of Saturday’s match.

• Adults: £10
• Concessions (Over-65‘s, NHS & Student ID Card Holders): £6
• Under-16’s: £2
• Under-12’s (Accompanied by an Adult): FREE

THE OPPONENTS

Bideford Town was established in the late 1890s and spent most of their history playing in the North Devon League. In 1947 the club was reformed as Bideford A.F.C., and joined Section A of the North Devon League. Although they finished bottom of the division, they remained in Section A for the 1948–49 season, which saw them finish sixth. At the end of the season they joined Division Three of the Western League, which they won at the first attempt, winning 19 of their 20 matches and drawing the other to earn promotion to Division Two. In 1951–52 they won Division Two, and were promoted to Division One.

Bideford dominated the Western League in the 2000s, winning the Premier Division in 2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06 and 2009–10, as well as the League Cup in 2001–02 and 2003–04. After continuously opting not to take promotion due to the increased travelling costs, in 2010 they were promoted to Division One South & West of the Southern League, which they went on to win in 2011–12.

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