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Another great night of live music cabaret was held here at Stanway Rovers on Saturday 20th April. This time we hosted "Living The Dream". ---------------------------------------- Do you have a private function coming up? Would you like to host it at Stanway Rovers? Click this link to see the facilities we offer at Stanway Rovers Football Club: Book your next event at Stanway Rovers Football Club If you do have a private function coming up and you would like to host it using the facilities at Stanway Rovers, then contact the club using the form here: Book the Hall. Fill in the form and select the option for "Facility Hire". Someone from the club will get in touch with you.

A top morning with the Rovers U23 lads at The Playground, Bury St Edmunds. Fantastic place for a bonding session. Well done to the coaches and players, nice to have a sunny Saturday afternoon off and show what big strong lads they are. U23 Fixtures U23 Results U23 League Table

Our under 16s concluded what was, for some, their last season with us on Sunday. Despite losing players and Coaches, the team persevered and have done the club proud. Some members are now moving on to our Women’s teams and the others will drop to play at their age group. Those that are leaving and the coaching staff thank you for all your hard work and efforts for the club. It’s been a fantastic journey and all the best on your next adventures!

Congratulations to Rovers U14 EJA on winning the Eastern Junior Alliance League. A fantastic achievement for the young lads, not many have done it! Well done to the players, coaches and parents, well deserved!! U14 BOYS EJA League Table

Congratulations Alfie Betts, Alfie was Man Of The Match in this weeks U18 fixture beating @OfficialHarwich 3-0 U18 TNL Team Fixtures U18 TNL Team Results U18 TNL Team Table

Harwich 0 U18TNL Team 3 Completing a hat-trick of wins this weekend, well done to the U18 boys winning a tricky fixture away to @OfficialHarwich 3-0. A good performance throughout the 90 minutes lifts the boys to 2nd in the table Stanway Rovers Goalscorers: Ben Roddy Louis Gallant Harvey Paris U18 TNL Team Fixtures U18 TNL Team Results U18 TNL Team Table

Stanway Rovers Football Club 4 West Essex Football Club 0 Today's 1st team Man-of-the-match, on his senior team debut at 16yrs old-Mark Strain. Here he is with proud manager Jamie Shaw. From Youth through to the 1st team. The future's bright, the future is Stanway. First Team Results First Team Table First Team Fixtures

Stanway Rovers Community Reserves 3 Kings Park Rangers 2 Exceptional performance for the young lads which see’s them through to the knock out cup final. The boys were in control for the vast majority of the game, they took the game away from the vastly experienced KPR in the 2nd half with a Tom Lewis hat-trick. A really mature performance well done boys. Rovers goalscorer: Tomas Lewis (3) #WeAreStanway U23 Team Results U23 Team Table U23 Team Fixtures

Research is currently happening here at Stanway Rovers as we try to pinpoint the date of our origin. We currently state "The modern club was established on 10th July 1956, although records show that another club by the same name had been playing in the early 1900s, including winning Division II B of the Essex & Suffolk Border League in 1927-28." So, if we were established on 10th July 1956, that means we would be celebrating our 68th anniversary on 10th July 2024. But what do we mean by "The modern club"? And what do we mean by "Another club by the same name had been playing in the early 1900s"? Surely "an early club" playing by the name Stanway Rovers is the forefather of today's "modern" club playing by the name Stanway Rovers? Surely "early 1900s" puts our origin date as pre 10th July 1956. But when? And when does the "early 1900s" extend to? Sadly the historian that penned these original words is no longer with us, so we cannot ask them what these mean. However, we have recently uncovered newspaper articles that mention matches played in 1950, so that would mean we would be celebrating our 75th anniversary this year, in 2024. But does 1950 count as "early 1900s"? But, wait, hold the press!! This newspaper article has recently come to light that is stating "for the record, the club was formed in 1922 with a Mr Brooks as president". Well, 1922 is certainly "the early 1900s", so is 1922 the definitive date for the origin of Stanway Rovers Football Club? Sadly there is no date at the top of the clipping, so we don't know when the newspaper article was printed, but the comment "the club was formed in 1922" together with the comment "so Stanway Rovers are 62 years old" indicates the article was published in 1984. The full text of this article is reproduced below the picture. The full text reads as: Monday morning "blues" last week were completely swept away by a letter we received from a Mr. S. Isom, a one-time resident of Stanway and now living in Colchester. He wrote "I am as an old resident of Stanway, interested in notes in the Essex County Standard. My goodness, how the village has changed from when the water tower stood on the corners of Millers Lane!" Mr Isom then went on to say how interested he was to read of Stanway Rovers and, for the record, the club was formed in 1922 with a Mr Brooks as president. Mr Jarman was secretary, and Mr "Fred" Tiggy Nice was on the committee. This latter gentleman was very well known to me personally, he was one of my great-uncles! Many other names of past and present residents were mentioned by Mr Isom, who then went on to say the matches were played on a field now used by a well-known Stanway rose growers. The club then moved to a pitch in Winstree Road (formerly Stanway Straight Road), everyone carrying their kit from St Andrews Church Hall on the London Road (which was formerly the Mission Room). Next pitch was on a meadow next to where houses are now built near St Andrews Church Hall. So Stanway Rovers are 62 years old, and Mr Isom would like to wish them every success, and wishes his regards be given to all who knew him or may be knew of him, as he himself took over the job of secretary from Mr Jarman, until he became a successful referee. Following receipt of his letter, I went to see Mr Isom and he was able to unearth two photographs of Stanway Rovers of "yesterday" - one very resplendent photo proudly shows the team displaying the Border League Shield! Unfortunately, Mr Isom has no idea of the exact date of the photographs. So if anyone in the village can help out, we would be only too pleased to hear from them. Sadly, some of the players mentioned are no longer with us, but I am quite sure their families and friends will be happy and proud to know that their memories still live on. JIC. This search of "The British Newspaper Archive" (website here The British Newspaper Archive) shows the earliest mention of Stanway Rovers was published in the "Football Notes" section of thee Chelmsford Chronicle on Friday 07th September 1923. Multiple other references to Stanway Rovers appear in the Chelmsford Chronicle after this article. The following is the part of the article published on Friday 07th September 1923 in the Chelmsford Chronicle. This article is the copyright property of the Chelmsford Chronicle and is permitted to be reproduced here by acknowledging that copyright. The article mentions Stanway Rovers (presumably the "Junior team) losing 1-0 to Warren Old Boys (presumably on Thursday 6th September 1923) and shows Stanway Rovers (presumably the first team) playing away from home to Copford United in Division 2 of the Kelvedon and District League on Saturday 8th September 1923. So, to answer the question "How old is Stanway Rovers?" it would appear the earliest reports we can currently find (in the Chelmsford Chronicle, reproduced in the The British Newspaper Archive) show us playing matches at the start of the 1923 - 1924 season, with a reference (from the Essex County Standard in 1984) that we were formed in 1922. Therefore it would appear we are 102 years old.

On Monday 29th April, we are very proud to announce that we are hosting the Colchester & District Monday Open Darts League "Finals Night". There will be finals matches in: Team Matches Individual Matches Doubles Matches And the night will culminate in the annual awarding of trophies. The night will open at 6:30 in the Hawthorn Suite at Stanway Rovers Football Club, 50 New Farm Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PG for socialising and gathering, and the darts will commence at 8pm. The awards will commence when the darts finishes. Come along - and see darts at the football club. The room is ready

We are very pleased to announce two (yes, two) "Beers Of The Week" - both from Colchester Brewery: Barbarian Brinsop As with all of our "BOTW", they are delicious, and they sell out fast. When they are gone, they are gone. And with live cabaret this weekend - we do not expect them to last too long into next week. So, which one is best? That is the same as asking a parent which is their favourite child - you don't ask that question, and it doesn't get answered. But the answer we can give is: come along, enjoy the live cabaret and give each beer an equal amount of time, enjoy both of these special beers, direct from Colchester Brewery. Live cabaret this weekend - Living The Dream Barbarian - by Colchester Brewery Well hopped copper beer. U.S. Willamette hops for flavour and aroma. Style: Copper Session Bitter Strength: ABV 3.9% Hops: Bullion, First Gold, Willamette Barbarian – Colchester Brewery Brinsop - by Colchester Brewery Specially for St George's Day - Tuesday 23rd April Named after the home of the dragon slayed by St. George, Brinsop is a light brown ale balancing the malty sweetness of the best English barley with the floral, spicy and herbal characteristics of the thoroughly English Boadicea hop. Style: Dark Malty Bitter Strength: ABV 4.3% Hops: Boadicea Brinsop – Colchester Brewery -------------- Visit the Colchester Brewery website: Home – Colchester Brewery

The time has come to announce our annual charity football game: Karl Duguid Colchester Utd legends vs The Hope for Grace FC team The game is on 11th May 2024, here at Stanway Rovers Football Club with a 14:00hrs kick off. Gates open at 12:30hrs Entrance will be cash only: £5 for adults £2 for children Big Dog Ballin will be there again this year providing the music to entertain you We will have a bouncy castle supplied by Madbounce Inflatables. Facepainting by Jumbletime Face Painting donations will be requested. The amazing L.T.P Duo will be singing you into the afternoon after the game has finished in the bar area. Massive thank you to our hope for Grace kit sponsor L J Rose Accounting Ltd. Also huge thank you to Daniel Haste and George Kingsley Prestige & Performance for sponsoring the legends kits. But who are the legends I hear you ask? Well here is the list we have so far and what a treat to have these lads back together again: * White * Duguid * Keith * Watson * Izzet * Slatter * Marks * Ankarang * Greg Halford * Jamie Cureton * Craig Fagan Grace and the family are hoping the Colchester United FC Supporters will come along and be taken back to the glory days of their football club! @followers Everyone please like and share this post and spread it far and wide it’s a day not to be missed. As always thank you all for your love and support. Love Grace and all the family

Congratulations to Jamie Shaw, who has just been announced as the Essex Senior League - Supporters "March Manager Of The Month". The announcement states: CONGRATULATIONS The winner of the @DistinctionSol1 "Supporters Manager of the Month for March", with 38% of the vote, is Jamie Shaw of @StanwayRovers The first man to do the MOTM double, winning both awards for March. Well done Jamie, his staff and players. @ESL Read the announcement on the ESL Twitter account, here. A comment from the Jamie on Twitter, upon receiving the news of his own personal double: "Really appreciate everyone who voted, all three managers in this vote would have been fully deserving winners also. Every manager knows how much hard work, time and effort goes in, not only from us but everyone at our clubs and this is a nice little touch for all involved". A comment from the club on Jamie winning the double: "Congratulations Jamie. Really pleased for the double award from ESL, then extra pleased for you for being the first man to do the Manager of the Month double". Use this link to read our announcement on Jamie winning the first half of the "Manager of the Month" double. First Team Results First Team Table First Team Fixtures

We are holding an "Open Evening" to introduce you to the wonderful world of "Over 50's Walking Football". You may not have heard of "Walking Football" before. You may have heard of it, but didn't know it is played in Colchester, or even that we have two Over 50's teams here at Stanway. Walking football is a fantastic way for Over 50's to exercise, and to socialise. If you would like to play, or just to find out more, then come along to this Open Evening. We are holding it for any Over 50's players, or potential players, who would like to be part of our friendly team. The Introduction Open Evening will take place at our main ground on grass, followed by a "Get Together" in our fully licensed Stanway Rovers Club Bar. For more information about the Open Evening, or to register an interest: Contact Essy on 07392 996144 Fill in the form here: Walking Teams Enquiry Form Check out these pages for: More information about our walking teams: About the Walking Teams A view of all the fixtures, results and tables for the current season for our two walking teams: Fixtures, Results and Tables Or simply go to our main website page Stanway Rovers and click on the menu option for "Walking", where you will find more information about our walking teams.

A Grand National sweepstake was run at the Stanway Rivers members bar yesterday. In fact, interest was so good, we managed to run 2 sweepstakes. All horses for both sweepstakes sold out in less than an hour. We gave prizes for the first four home. The first four winning horses at Aintree were: Winner - I Am Maximus (7/1 - joint favourite) Delta Work (28/1) Minella Indo (28/1) Galvin (40/1) Our winners were: Sweepstake 1: Barry The Bat Barry The Bat Gary Ennew Bob Sainty Sweepstake 2: Kev Mather Sharon Blake Sharon Blake Bob Ritchie Our prize money was substantially less than Aintree, our prize money for both sweepstakes was: £36 £18 £8 £6 Many thanks to all who took part, and many congratulations to our winners.

Join us for an Adult Comedy Games Night @Stanway Rovers Football Club Hosted by - RUSSELL VALENTINO HALL 🔜 30th August 2024 - 7.00pm ⏰ Members Bar Open for Drinks  before show 🎁 GIFTS TO BE WON 🎲 Adult Games - Mr & Mrs / Play your cards right 😹 STAND UP COMEDY & GAMES Price: £10.00 per tickets ALL WELCOME ⚠️⚠️⚠️WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️🔞 This event is strictly for adults only, and for adults that are not easily offended! To enhance your experience, we are offering complimentary bubbly upon arrival for group bookings (5 or more) and a fully stocked bar throughout the evening. Doors will open promptly at 6:00pm, with the show scheduled to begin around 7:00pm. Secure your ticket for this unforgettable night of entertainment for just £10.00 ticket BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW BELOW   👇 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/colchester/stanway-rovers-fc/adult-comedy-games-night-at-stanway-rovers-fc/2024-08-30/19:00/t-xmxzemq ⚠️⚠️⚠️WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️🔞    OVER 18 only ! This event is strictly for adults only! Do you have a private function coming up? Would you like to host it at Stanway Rovers? Click this link to see the facilities we offer at Stanway Rovers Football Club: Book your next event at Stanway Rovers Football Club If you do have a private function coming up and you would like to host it using the facilities at Stanway Rovers, then contact the club using the form here: Book the Hall. Fill in the form and select the option for "Facility Hire". Someone from the club will get in touch with you.

Hilarious, outrageous and utterly entertaining hypnotist show that will be the topic of conversation for many weeks after the event. Have the experience of your life, see your family friends or colleagues surrender to the power of suggestion, giving the audience a hilarious, outrageous and utterly entertaining hypnotist show that will be the topic of conversation for many weeks after the event. PERFORMING LIVE @ STANWAY ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB - this is sure to be a sell out event. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING SNACKS OR NIBBLES FOR YOUR TABLE. ⚠️⚠️⚠️WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️🔞    OVER 18 only ! This event is strictly for adults only! Saturday 27th July, 2024. Doors will open promptly at 7:00pm, with the show schedulled to begin around 7:30pm. Secure your ticket for this unforgettable night of entertainment for just £10.00 ticket   BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW BELOW 👇 Comedy Hypnotist Night / Mind Reading by Ian Dee @ Stanway Rovers FC at Stanway Rovers FC event tickets from TicketSource Do you have a private function coming up? Would you like to host it at Stanway Rovers? Click this link to see the facilities we offer at Stanway Rovers Football Club: Book your next event at Stanway Rovers Football Club If you do have a private function coming up and you would like to host it using the facilities at Stanway Rovers, then contact the club using the form here: Book the Hall. Fill in the form and select the option for "Facility Hire". Someone from the club will get in touch with you.

Join us for an exclusive evening of entertainment at the Stanway Rovers Football Club, featuring the renowned Drag Queen and International Cabaret Legend, Fonda Cox. Prepare to be captivated by Fonda's razor-sharp wit and irresistible stage presence. Get ready to experience an intimate encounter with this dazzling Diva as she brings sparkle and sass to our Comedy night and music bingo event. Fonda will have you in stitches with her hilarious jokes and will serenade you with timeless classics that will leave you singing along and dancing. This event is strictly for adults only, so come one, come all and make sure to clean up after yourselves! Friday 6th September, 2024. To enhance your experience, we are offering complimentary bubbly upon arrival and a fully stocked bar throughout the evening. Doors will open promptly at 7:00pm, with the show scheduled to begin around 7:30pm. Secure your ticket for this unforgettable night of entertainment for just £10.00 ticket   BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW BELOW 👇 https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/colchester/stanway-rovers-fc/comedy-stand-up-music-drag-bingo-by-fonda-cox-stanway-rovers-fc/2024-09-06/19:00/t-nogyvmk 👀 EYES DOWN AND GOOD LUCK 🤞🏻 Do you have a private function coming up? Would you like to host it at Stanway Rovers? Click this link to see the facilities we offer at Stanway Rovers Football Club: Book your next event at Stanway Rovers Football Club If you do have a private function coming up and you would like to host it using the facilities at Stanway Rovers, then contact the club using the form here: Book the Hall. Fill in the form and select the option for "Facility Hire". Someone from the club will get in touch with you.

Sadly we have had to cancel our Fund Raising Race Night that was planned to take place on Friday 19th April. We love hosting these events and we are as disappointed as you. We hope to have a new date for this very soon. Please note: our "Members Bar" will still be open - to members and non-members. If you are a non-member and still wish to come along to enjoy our facilities (and low bar prices), please do so. You will be made very welcome.

OK, so you didn't win the GIANT Chocolate Easter Egg in our Easter Raffle. But did you win one of the many smaller Easter Eggs? We have five unclaimed Easter Eggs. The winning tickets were ticket numbers: 579 580 586 607 730 If any of these are your tickets, please get in touch, and we will make sure your little piece of "chocolate heaven" gets to you: Either fill in the "General Enquiries" form, here or call 01206 578187 (after 7.00pm)