March 15, 2017
Jim Green
Next week’s game between Chester FC and Macclesfield Town will be an emotional occasion full of memories for more than one reason. Firstly the club will pay tribute to supporter Garry Allen who so sadly passed away at the Tranmere fixture and secondly recognise it is 25 years since the Blues returned home after…
March 14, 2017
Jim Green
Girls in Chester will be provided with increased opportunities to play football as part of a new nationwide participation programme. Chester FC Community Trust is launching two SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Clubs in partnership with Cheshire FA. The programme will see 200 SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Clubs opening throughout England this spring and is an…
March 13, 2017
Jim Green
Chester FC staged an impromptu training session with Year 8 students at Upton-by-Chester High School thanks to Big Yellow Self Storage Chester. The students at the school had helped contribute a sizeable amount of gifts and toys for the annual Big Yellow Chester Christmas Toy Appeal, which raised over £10,000 worth of gifts for…
March 6, 2017
Jim Green
Active Cheshire is to form a new and exciting partnership with the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust and Chester FC Community Trust to enhance the lives of young people in and around the City of Chester. ‘Get on Track’ is a flagship community-based programme focusing on personal, social and emotional development for individuals aged 16-25….
February 28, 2017
Jim Green
The issue of racism in football is the topic of discussion at an open forum being held at the University of Chester as part of its Diversity Festival 2017. Kick It Out is football’s equality and inclusion organisation, working to tackle all forms of discrimination in the game, including racism. The charity is joining…
February 22, 2017
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust has launched a new website to make it easier for people to get involved and promote the organisation’s community activities. The site community.chesterfc.com will include the latest news, information on the Trust’s initiatives under the four themes of coaching, education, health and inclusion, matchday experience opportunities and dedicated coverage of…
February 15, 2017
Jim Green
The Cheshire FA is delivering a subsidised FA Level One coaching course aimed at getting more females into coaching. No experience of coaching is needed prior to the course. There a limited amount of places and they will be given on a first come first served basis, so those interested are advised to book early…
January 31, 2017
Jim Green
Chester FC Women U18s are looking for new players of all abilities and experience levels to strengthen the current squad. This development squad for players aged 15-18 is a vital bridge between local clubs at grassroots level and the Chester FC Women’s team, who compete in the Cheshire Women’s League. The club is committed…
January 30, 2017
Jim Green
Chester FC Community Trust have a fun-packed programme of holiday activities planned for boys & girls during the February half-term. The popular Chester FC Soccer School will be running over two days at The Cheshire County Sports Club in Upton on Monday February 20th and Tuesday February 21st, and will help children perfect their skills with…
January 9, 2017
Jim Green
The Big Club Giveaway is back for next month’s game with Gateshead, which is being shown live on BT Sport. Following the success of the community initiative for the Lincoln City match in October, Chester FC Community Trust is again inviting junior teams to get behind the Blues and show off the excellent work being…