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Sadly, after spending forty-nine seasons at the Cribbs Sports & Social Club in Henbury, we will not be playing football there next season. Our landlord, Redmaidsโ High School GDST, served a 12 month notice of lease cessation that ends on 30 April 2026. They kindly offered we could continue to use the football pitches and clubhouse by hiring the facilities, which we were grateful for the opportunity.
Understandably, Redmaids want to upgrade and modernise the site for the benefit of their students. Up to six facility improvement projects are being considered by the School and their parent Trust. As that preparatory work progressed, it became obvious that access to the football pitches would be impacted for season 2026/27 and possibly into 2027/28 too. At a recent meeting on Friday 27 February, Redmaids told us the bad news that pitches wouldn't be available for season 2026/27 at least. They did say we will be welcomed back as hirers, when their development projects are finalised.
We, as a committee, are seeking to find solutions so that ALL of our teams can continue to play football in the local area, including our affiliated junior section, Shire Colts. We appreciate parents will be disappointed that the pathway for their children has been impacted but the committee are committed in trying to re-establish that pathway.
We are being advised and supported by Gloucestershire Football Association, for which we really appreciate their help.
The club has made great memories in BS10 with great people, progressing from the Bristol & Avon League when we arrived, through the Avon Premier Combination, into the national non-league system via the Gloucestershire County League, the Western League, onto the Hellenic League title and the Southern League.
Football clubs are not about bricks and mortar; they are founded on the people within them. Cumulatively, our club officials have over one hundred and fifty years with the club and we hope for many more, as we continue to develop the next generation of Cribbs footballers.
Thank you all for your support and please watch here for updates on our progress.
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Interesting to see that major sports organisations are scaling back basic first aid to a more online approach - perfect timing for me to be increasing capacity delivering one day Emergency First Aid course with sports bias and mainly practical - get in touch if interested!! #busy
Pleased to announce that due to some increased capacity (myself included!!) we are potentially able to supply local clubs with match day cover for the forthcoming season. Fee includes access to our free triage service which assesses acute injuries. DM or call for more info ๐ช
That @kingswoodrfc bobble doing bits here at @LockleazeSport as I wait for @UWESportRehab students to arrive ๐ฅถAn afternoon and evening ahead of pitchside work covering rugby, football, Hockey, Lacrosse and Ultimate - thanks to @PhysiqueMgmt for keeping us supplied as always #๐ช
Interesting chat just now with @kylo_letherby got some great ideas for courses to launch in 2024 - awayday planned to nail down - watch this space #pitchside#traumacare#sportfirstaid#bigyearahead
Delighted to say I am going to be sponsoring the massive Xmas fixture between @CribbsFC and @FromeTownFC on Friday 22nd, 2 clubs who I have been involved in helping over the last few years - should be a great occasion!!! ๐ โฝ๏ธ๐บ
I am running a last minute one day First Aid at Work course with Sports Bias this coming Saturday at UWE Glenside campus - possibly a couple of spaces available - contact if interested
Never covered a game quite like it - Mid shaft tib/fib, G3 MCL, poss ACL, Thumb UCL rupture, High Ankle, Dislocated Shoulder, and that was just the big stuff! So glad me and all my staff are trained well!! Get in touch if your team needs help!! #AmericanFootballhurts#trauma ๐ค
Busy day of Pitch Side trauma support today including @kingswoodrfc@WinscombeRugby@OBsRugby and @filtonpride All this despite Tommo having torn his not insignificant calf and needing assistance๐๐ช
The home match @SW_Pitchside๐๏ธon Saturday is a local derby as we welcome @OfficialShireFC against the Reserves in the @TSWesternLeagueโฝ๏ธ
๐ฐ๏ธ15:00
๐๏ธAdult ยฃ6/Concessions ยฃ4
๐ปBar Open from 1 pm
The 1st XI are in @SouthernLeague1 action away at our old friends @westburyutd looking to continue our good run of form
#bristolfootball
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Due to our cup of exploits it has been a long time since we played a home @SouthernLeague1 matchโฆ.
This Saturday we welcome high flying @BemertonHeathFC to the @SW_Pitchside๐๏ธfor the first time
๐ฐ๏ธ15:00
๐๏ธAdult ยฃ9/Concessions ยฃ6
๐ปBar Open
๐๏ธPrinted Programmes ยฃ1.50
Tickets available online https://t.co/GdhIHfAMHH or pay on the day at the turnstile by๐ทor๐ณ
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