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CONTENTS 05
HISTORY
06
CLUBHOUSE/GROUND
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FIRST TEAM
12
20/21 SEASON REVIEW
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U23
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U18
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YOUTH TEAMS
21
QUIZ
23
WORDSEARCH
25
SOCIAL MEDIA
27
COMPETITION
29
FREE TICKETS
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2001 CLUB
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CLUBHOUSE HIRE
33
PITCH HIRE
35
CLUB SHOP
37
MERCHANDISE
38
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WELCOME UN 1896 J
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‘The Stringers’, have been part of the town since 1885
Welcome to the first ever Hailsham
We hope you enjoy the annual, and we
Inside, you will find information on the
Town Football Club annual. Your local
would like to thank Ludis Group for their
club, our adult and youth teams, our
team, ‘The Stringers’, have been part
hard work in producing and distributing
community activities, our facilities and
of the town since 1885, and play at
it, as well as all of our sponsors, without
more. Most of all, we would love you to
The Beaconsfield, behind the hedge
whom this great opportunity to spread
come and see us for yourselves!
and next to the tennis courts on the
the word about the club would not have
Western Road Recreation Ground.
been possible.
Come on you Stringers! WWW.HAILSHAMTOWNFC.ORG.UK | 5
HISTORY Established in 1885 after a meeting at
rejoining the East Sussex League in
between the outside pitch and what is
the Crown Hotel, with Dr Ernest Gould
1920. Although the club finished in the
now The Beaconsfield, and the club
as the first club President, Francis Terry
bottom two in both 1925–26 and 26-
were league runners-up to Hastings
as the first Secretary/Treasurer and
27, they shared the title with Hastings
Rangers in 1937–38. After finishing
Alfred Smith as the first club captain,
Seconds in 1927–28, before finishing
bottom of the table again in 1948–49
Hailsham won the Sussex Junior Cup
bottom again in 1929–30, 1930–31 and
and 1950–51, they won the East Sussex
in 1895–96, beating Worthing Athletic
1931–32. After three years playing at
League for the first time outright in
1-0, and were founder members of the
Lovell’s Field from 1934 (behind the old
1953–54, a season which also saw them
East Sussex League in 1896. The club
Courthouse), Hailsham moved to the
win the Sussex Intermediate Cup.
finished near to or at the bottom of the
Recreation Ground, alternating games
league in 1901–02 (the final table is lost to history), but would reach the Sussex Senior Cup final for the first and only time to date, going down 3-0 against Shoreham, before finishing bottom for the next three consecutive seasons, and then again in 1906–07 and 1907–08, after which they left the league, instead joining the Eastbourne League. After World War One played one further season in the Eastbourne League before 6 | WWW.HAILSHAMTOWNFC.ORG.UK
In 1955 Hailsham joined Division Two
Parish Council gave the club an ultimatum
national competitions for the first time
of the Sussex County League under
in April 1969 to pick one pitch – naturally
since the days of the FA Amateur Cup in
the name Hailsham Football Club, and
we chose the one with our floodlights –
the early 1900’s, the club’s best runs came
became the first club in Sussex to install
however memories suggest otherwise!
in consecutive seasons – in the 1988/89
built in floodlights, with the ‘Switch On’
season Hailsham reached the fifth round
coming on 12th January 1960 with a
Hailsham were Division Two champions in
of the FA Vase, where they would go out
game against an East Sussex League XI.
their first season back in the East Sussex
3-2 to Hungerford Town, and the following
Hailsham would then win the Division Two
League, earning promotion to Division
year a spot in the Third Qualifying Round
Invitation Cup in their first season, but
One. They went on to win the Division
of the FA Cup was achieved, going out 4-3
resigned from the league during the 1962–
One title at the first attempt. In 1972, the
in a replay to Dulwich Hamlet. They won
Hailsham were Division Two champions in their first season back in the East Sussex League, earning promotion to Division One. 63 season. They subsequently joined the
now-renamed Hailsham Town transferred
Eastbourne & District League, before
to the Southern Counties Combination.
returning to the East Sussex League in
They won the league in 1974–75 and were
1968, when they joined Division Two, this
promoted to Division Two of the Sussex
also should have been the final season
County League. After finishing as Division
in which first team games were regularly
Two runners-up in 1980–81 they were
played on the outside pitch, as Hailsham
promoted to Division One. After entering
the League Cup in 1994–95, beating Wick 2–1 in the final, and remained in Division One until being relegated at the end of the 1998–99 season. However, a third-place finish in Division Two in 2000–01 saw them promoted back to Division One.
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In 2005–06 Hailsham won the Sussex
2016–17 and were relegated to Division
on target for a mid-table finish, before
RUR Cup, defeating Whitehawk 2–0 in the
One, finishing 8th in the first season back
the season was brought to a premature
final thanks to goals from Eddie Koboah
in the second tier in 2017/18, and again in
end by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst
and Peter Cooper. The club were relegated
2018/19.
Kevin was replaced by Dale Hendy after
again in 2010–11, but finished second in
his resignation in September 2020, this
Division Two the following season to earn
For 2019/20, a new approach was taken,
focus on youth remains our core intent for
an immediate promotion back to Division
with The Stringers focusing on the future,
the future - bringing local players through
One. In 2015 the league was renamed
with younger players being given the
the ranks with the hope that we will once
the Southern Combination, with Division
opportunity to be centre stage. With
again created a golden generation of
One becoming the Premier Division. They
Kevin Roberts in charge, The Stringers
committed, local players performing for
finished bottom of the Premier Division in
picked up some useful results and were
their local team.
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OUR HOME - The Beaconsfield The Beaconsfield has space for 2000,
The Beaconsfield has seen many a thriller
with Covered Seating for 100 and
over the years - our highest gate came
covered standing for a further 100. The
in the 1988/89 season in the FA Vase
Tea bar is open for all First & Under 23
against Hungerford Town, when over 1350
Team matches, serving teas, coffees,
packed in to watch Hailsham in action in
chocolate, crisps, soup, Bovril and soft
the last 16 of a national competition. In
drinks, whilst the hot food bar serving
more recent times, we have welcomed
burgers, hot dogs and chips is also
many clubs from Sussex and beyond,
open for First Team games.
including Brighton & Hove Albion in the
The Beaconsfield has seen many a thriller over the years - our highest gate came in the 1988/89 season in the FA Vase against Hungerford Town.
last few years. All First, Under 23 and
Way Industrial Estate (footpath to ground
Under 18 Home games are played at the
signposted opposite SETYRES) and via
ground, and for part of the season, it is
the large free public car park on South
also home to our youth teams for training
Road.
and matches, as we hope to bring through the next generation of local heroes.
Behind the goal at the Diplocks Way end of the ground you will find our well
The ground is located just off the
appointed clubhouse, containing a
Recreation Ground on Western Road,
well-stocked bar, along with comfortable
Hailsham, opposite the library. Nearby
seating, a pool table, dart board and large
car parking is available within a couple of
screen TV. Our clubhouse is open on
minutes walk of the ground, on Western
matchdays and is also available for hire for
Road, Summerheath Road, Diplocks
private events (SEE PAGE 33) WWW.HAILSHAMTOWNFC.ORG.UK | 11
FIRST TEAM Our First Team play in Division One
before moving into coaching, where his
closest away game in the coming season
of the Southern Combination Football
honours include winning the National
will be against near neighbours Seaford
League, which sits at Step 6 of the
Christian Cup with Battle Baptist FC in
Town, a side we have enjoyed many good
National League System, 9 divisions
2018. Dale will lead the side into action
natured battles with over the years, whilst
below the Premier League. As well as
against the 17 other clubs from across
we also look forward to the visit of fellow
the League, the First Team compete in
Sussex and Surrey who make up Division
Wealden side Forest Row.
the national FA Vase competition, the
One - from Selsey and Midhurst &
Sussex Senior Cup, the Sussex RUR
Easebourne in the far west of the county,
First team games are often well attended,
Charity Cup - one of the oldest cup
up to league newcomers Epsom & Ewell
and are played on both Saturdays and
competitions in English football - and
and Godalming Town in the north. Our
midweek, on a home and away basis.
two League Cups, the Peter Bentley Cup and the Division One Cup. The First Team are managed by Dale Hendy, who joined us as Assistant Manager in the summer of 2020 before moving up to become manager in October. Dale is a former Hailsham player who famously scored from the half way line against Brighton & Hove Albion in a preseason friendly at The Beaconsfield, and also starred for other local sides 12 | WWW.HAILSHAMTOWNFC.ORG.UK
For first team matches, the clubhouse, bar, tea hut and hot food bar are open, and we also produce a matchday programme, costing just 50p and containing all the latest news, reports, fixtures, tables and more. One of the best parts of Non League football is the family atmosphere, and this coming season we will be trying to increase this by having
The First Team are managed by Dale Hendy, who joined us as Assistant Manager in the summer of 2020 before moving up to become manager in October. Dale is a former Hailsham player who famously scored from the half way line against Brighton & Hove Albion in a preseason friendly at The Beaconsfield.
members of our youth teams as mascots. A friendly greeting from Alan, our cheery gateman, is guarenteed, and at just £5 for adults with concessions at £2.50 and accompanied Under 16’s going free, an afternoon at The Beaconsfield is great value for all the family. The first team wear the logo of our community partners, Sunflowers Mental Health & Wellbeing CIC, and our players wear a distinctive shirt with our club colours of yellow and green in quarters. WWW.HAILSHAMTOWNFC.ORG.UK | 13
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2020/21 SEASON IN REVIEW The 2020/21 Season proved to be one
difficult opening to the season, getting off
of the strangest in recent memory,
the mark at the fifth time of asking with an
thanks to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
excellent 3-1 victory away at Storrington. From then, things were a litle brighter - a
After a positive preseason which saw Ellis
2-0 reverse to AFC Varndeanians saw most
Webster score a fantastic volley against
considering the Stringers worthy of a point,
Langney Wanderers that briefly made him
before a very memorable evening saw us
a social media sensation, We kicked off
demolish Roffey 6-0 in the First Round of
in high hopes in August, but endured a
the Sussex Senior Cup, with young striker Rhys Taylor scoring a hatrick.
The League did attempt a resumption in December, with a superb 2-1 victory away at local rivals Seaford Town. Whilst results may not have been great, and the difficulties faced by the whole
Sadly however it was not to be a
country played a massive part, there were
successful season for the Stringers, or
some high points, particularly the victories
indeed for anyone involved in Sussex
against Roffey and Seaford, whilst a
Football, as the season was brought to a
3-3 thriller at The Beaconsfield against
premature conclusion in early November.
Billingshurst in October kept everyone
The League did attempt a resumption
entertained until the final kick of the game.
in December, with a superb 2-1 victory away at local rivals Seaford Town, but
We all hope that 2021/22 will be a much
only one further game was able to be
more positive year for all involved in local
played before the country went back
football - and we are very much looking
into lockdown.
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UNDER 23’s The Under 23 divisions of the Southern Combination Football League are the replacement for the old Reserve Team leagues, and allow for The Stringers younger players to develop in a competitive local division. There
The primary aim of the Under 23’s is development, but there is also scope for some of our older players to get valuable game time, with up to 5 overage players allowed in a match day squad.
are three Under 23 divisions - we play in the East Division, meaning we will
Under 23 players also often stepping
Under 23 matches take place midweek
come up against our old friends and
into the first team squad. Nigel Ottley, a
- most nights during the season will
rivals at Eastbourne Town, Eastbourne
long standing member of the coaching
see a U23 game somewhere in the
United, Seaford Town, Bexhill United
team, serves as Jimmy’s assistant.
county - and at Hailsham, we play our
amongst others. As well as the league,
The primary aim of the Under 23’s is
home Under 23 matches under the
the Under 23’s also play in the Sussex
development, but there is also scope for
floodlights on Wednesday evenings.
County FA’s Under 23 Cup, which, as
some of our older players to get valuable
The clubhouse/bar is always open on
the name suggests, features Under 23
game time, with up to 5 overage players
Under 23 match nights, and this season
sides from across the whole county, as
allowed in a match day squad meaning
we will also be opening the tea hut
well as the League Cup.
those coming back from injury often
for all U23 games. Entry for Under 23
feature. Of course, our younger players
matches is half the price of first team
The Under 23 side are managed by
also use the Under 23’s as a stepping
games, meaning adults pay just £2.50
Jimmy Siggins, who joined us in October
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for entry, concessions £1 and of course,
2020, and brings great enthusiasm to
Under 18’s get their first taste of adult
accompanied Under 16’s are free of
what at times is a difficult role, with
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UNDER 18’s Over the years Hailsham Town Under 18’s have proved a fine starting point for many players in Sussex football and beyond. After running teams at this level for many years, we were forced
The Crowborough League side will comprise of players in their first year of eligibility for Under 18 football
to take a short break around five years
As a result of this, in the coming season
may get the chance to test themselves
ago due to lack of numbers, but have
we hope to run two Under 18 sides - one
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Football League. Both teams will kick
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whom will be joining us from local junior
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football clubs, as they take their first steps
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see how the future is looking!
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Training takes place on Saturday
The youth section also gives your child
in 2018, and now has 8 teams ranging
mornings - at The Beaconsfield until
the opportunity to be the mascot for a
from Under 7’s through to Under 11’s
October, and then on the all weather
first team game - allowing them to walk
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pitch at Grovelands School. When
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the squad, the match officials and the
group at Under 6’s.
Beaconsfield, our refreshment bar is
opposition. Mascot packages are free to
open to parents and players, allowing hot
our registered youth team players, and of
Our youth teams play in the highly
and cold drinks and light snacks to be
course include complimentary tickets for
respected Crowborough & District Youth
purchased without leaving the ground.
parents. In addition to this, all members of
League, which is fully affillated to the
our youth section are able to attend first
Football Association and has seen many
Our youth section has been a massive
team and Under 23 games, accompanied
high quality players over the years, as
success so far and we hope it will
by an adult, completely free of charge.
well as having the opportunity to enter
continue to grow to provide the Stringers
summer tournements.
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If your child is interested in joining
for generations to come.
our youth section, email youth@ hailshamtownfc.org.uk in the first
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QUIZ The Beaconsfield Teaser Just for fun, why not try your hand at our club quiz. All the answers you need can be found throughout your copy of this annual! 1; Where do Hailsham Town play their home matches? 2; What year were the club founded? 3; Who did we play in the last 16 of the FA Vase? 4; Which team suffered a 6-0 defeat to Hailsham in last season’s Sussex Senior Cup? 5; And who scored a hatrick on that night?
6; Which Leagues will our Under 18 sides be playing in this year? 7; How much does a Hailsham Town FC Car Sticker cost?
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A relaxed and friendly environment. Treatments include: Manicure, Pedicure, Massage, Waxing, Podiatry and many more!
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SOCIAL MEDIA Our social media pages are the place
Last but by no means least - our club
to go to keep up with all the latest from
website. www.hailshamtownfc.org.uk
across the club.
is the main hub for our online presence, where you can find the latest league
On our Facebook page, we regularly
tables, information about who is in our
post match reports, photos and videos
squad, information on the history of the
of match action, as well as keeping our
club, our town and more.
supporters up to date with all the news from around The Beaconsfield - and of
If you have any ideas or wish to have any
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input to our club website, please get in touch! Email Chairman@Hailshamtownfc.org.uk
For those who tweet, we do too! - Twitter. com/Hailshamtownfc is the ideal place to visit if you can’t make it to a game, as we live tweet score updates from both home and away first team matches, and also where possible from Under 23 and Under 18 matches too.
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DENT MEDIC
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We come to you and take out any dings and dents in your vehicles bodywork without the use of any paints or fillers. Restoring your vehicle back to its original factory condition for a fraction of conventional body shop prices. For a Quick Free No Obligation Quote please send pictures of your vehicles damage to:Phone: 07802751921 Email: luke@dentmedicpdr.co.uk Whatsapp: 07802751921 Website: www.dentmedicpdr.co.uk or call today for more information
Boarding, Care& & Grooming Grooming Boarding,Day Day Care Hempstead Lane, Hailsham, BN27 3PR
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COMPETITION & FREE TICKETS Win the Ultimate Stringers Supporter
Free Season Tickets For Under 16’s!
Pack If you, or your child, is aged under 16 Readers of our first annual can be in with
they can get a free season ticket for
a chance to win the Ultimate Stringers
The Stringers. This allows entry to all
Supporter Pack, consisting of;
First and Under 23 team games, when accompanied by a paying adult.
Season ticket giving entry to every remaining home first team and Under 23
To claim yours, simply email Tickets@
team game over the 2021/22 season
Hailshamtownfc.org.uk with your name
Club Scarf
and address; your ticket can then be
Hailsham Town FC Mug Hailsham Town FC Car Sticker
collected on a matchday. We are also delighted to offer free match tickets to local schools, charities,
To enter, simply email Competition@hailshamtownfc.org.uk with your name, address and telephone number. The winner will be picked and notified on Saturday 9th October, following our game against Arundel FC.
voluntary organisations and events for use as raffle prizes, tombola prizes or even as part of a goody bag.
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Impact Sports Clinic Sports Massage, Sports Injuries, Rehabilitation, Electrotherapy & Musculoskeletal Acupuncture
The Old Oak Inn, situated in the country village of Arlington, near Polegate and Hailsham, East Sussex. Our cosy 18th Century oak beam traditional English pub and restaurant with warming open fires and offer cask ales, a wide range of affordable wines and an exciting seasonal menu lovingly prepared and cooked on the premises. A large beer garden and pub frontage provide We are open 7 days a outdoor seating to enjoy the peaceful location and week from 12 pm, and country views. The large car park and children’s play offer a food service area compliment our reputation as one of Sussex’s Monday - Friday best independently owned pub and restaurant. 12-3. And 5-8pm Telephone 01323 482072 www.oldoakinnarlington.co.uk
Saturday 12-8 pm and Sunday 12-6pm.
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Podiatry & Chiropody Jamie Bedwell (MCPod BSc) Providing care for patients with diabetic, biomechanical, nail, verrucae, and general foot health conditions.
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2001 CLUB The 2001 Club draw takes place at the beginning of each month, usually after a match, and the winners are paid by cheque or bank transfer. The winning numbers are also published on the club website, www.hailshamtownfc.org.uk To join our 2001 club, please visit
Over the years, the 2001 club has been a vital fundraiser for the club, and has paid for many ground and facility improvements.
webcollect.org.uk/hailshamtownfc or pick up a form from the clubhouse the next time you are at The Beaconsfield. Over the years, the 2001 club has Want a chance to win up to £1000 for
been a vital fundraiser for the club, and
Christmas? It’s just £3 a month/£36 a
has paid for many ground and facility
year to enter our 2001 Club. The 2001
improvements. We always look to invest
Club is a monthly raffle, with three
in the facilities of the club, in line with
prizes a month - £50, £30 and £20 - and
our aims of continual improvement,
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and the 2001 club is a great way for our
considerably bigger - £1000 as the star
supporters to help with that, as well as
prize, plus runners up prizes of £500,
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£250, £150 and £101.
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CLUBHOUSE HIRE Our clubhouse is available to hire for very reasonable rates for all parties, wedding receptions, wakes, christenings - any event you can think of, we can (probably!) host it. Our Clubhouse was opened in 1997, and offers a wide range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks including beers, spirits, sports drinks, soft drinks and of course tea and coffee. The clubhouse also hosts a pool table, two darts boards, a Widescreen TV and comfortable seating. To enquire about booking rates and availability, please email bookings@ hailshamtownfc.org.uk Please note that we do not hire the venue for 18th or 21st birthday parties.
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Our full size, floodlit pitch is available
Over the years we have hosted many
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successful charity and fundraising
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events, with the area behind the goal next
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CLUB SHOP Youth section kit is available to try and buy on Saturday mornings. Our friendly volunteers are happy to help you find the right size for your child, allowing room for growth so that you don’t have to replace so often! There are also club branded hats and water bottles available for members of the youth section.
We hope to be opening an online club shop in the near future
We hope to be opening an online club shop in the near future - keep an eye on the dedicated youth section Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HTYouthFC , for more information as and when this is available. For our adult sides, replica shirts may be available - should you wish to order, please enquire in the first instance via email to Chairman@Hailshamtownfc.org.uk
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MERCHANDISE CLUB MERCHANDISE - AVAILABLE FROM THE BAR
The Stringer is our matchday programme. Produced for all first team home games, it is a great record of your day at the club and costs just 50p for 36 pages.
Car Stickers £3
Mugs £5
Pens £2
Pin Badges £3
Scarves £12
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