MATTISHALL YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB

MYFC continues to thrive, with seven teams playing in competitive leagues across the county. There are four 11 a-side teams from the Under 12’s to Under 16’s and three mini soccer teams, the Under 9-11’s.

The Saturday morning training for children from year 1 upwards is very popular and at the earliest opportunity these children engage in playing friendly matches.

The mini soccer team’s Under 9’s have had a brilliant start to their season in the Norfolk Youth Football Combination League (Evening News). They’ve played 6, won 5, drawn 1 and are just one point behind the leaders.

The Under 10’s, who are also in the Norfolk Youth Football Combination “Hunter” League, had a difficult start to season with two losses, but recovered with two wins. They only narrowly lost to two of the top teams in their league.

The Under 11’s (who are in the Mid-Norfolk mini-soccer division 2) have had a great start to their season with two wins, two draws and one loss. The most notable of their results was a 3-2 victory against top of the league Dereham Wanderers.

The Under 12’s last went from strength to strength last season and finished in fine form. Their hard work has paid off this season and they remain unbeaten in the South Norfolk Youth League and were top with 5 wins and a draw.

After topping their league last season, winning 17 out of their 18 games, the Under 13’s team are adjusting to playing in division one against teams with considerable experience.

Following their promotion last year from division 2, the under 14’s have adjusted to the top flight and are currently leading their league with four wins and one loss.

After initially struggling to find sufficient players to field a team in the Norfolk Combination league, the under 16’s have given a creditable performance with 2 wins out of 5 matches.

More details concerning fixtures and leagues information can be obtained on these websites:

For the mini-soccer under 9’s and 10’s and Under 16’s go to:

http://full-time.thefa.com/gen/Search.do and select “n” then select from the menu of leagues “Nfk Yth Football Comb (Eve News)” from there you can choose which league from the drop down menu.

For the Under 11’s mini-soccer and Under 13’ and 14’s go to:

http://full-time.thefa.com/gen/Search.do and select “m” then select from the menu “Mid Norfolk Youth League” from there you can choose the relevant league.

For the Under 12’s go to web site:

http://www.freewebs.com/snyfl/under12s.htm

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For further information and news about MYFC go to:

http://www.mattishallyfc.co.uk/

The Club would like to thank all those who support and help in the running of the club. We are continually on the search for more support in sustaining and improving the club’s resources, either by way of sponsorship or fund- raising. This season we are particularly interested in attracting people who either are qualified referees or wish to pursue referee career. If you feel able to offer a contribution in any aspect of MYFC please contact our Chair Richard Gagen on 01362- 858464

MATTISHALL SOCIETY

MEMBERSHIP now stands at 200 and the Society is always happy to welcome new people. The membership fee is £2 per year and the Society meets on the second Monday of each month between September and May at 7.30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall. Outings are arranged occasionally.
Forthcoming outings:
1. A conducted three mile walk around the village on the afternoon of Saturday 28th October, followed by refreshments at the home of Neville and Duane Frewer.

2. A visit to the Theatre Royal in Norwich on Thursday 16th November to see the Northern Ballet's performance of 'A Christmas Carol'.

3. A visit to Collectors¹ World at Downham Market next April/May.

Anyone interested in joining one of these events should contact Alan Strachen, programme secretary, on 850968.

Fifty years after the RAJ
Mr. Keith Wills entertained members with this illustrated talk at the September meeting. The title was somewhat misleading, as he did not compare India now with India under the RAJ, but showed stunning photographs which he had taken on a guided trek in NW India. The slides did show the poverty of the people, but also their cheerfulness and dignity and how they make the best of so little. Mr. Wills¹ group sometimes camped and sometimes stayed in local schools overnight. These were generally tiny concrete buildings, with no equipment, in which the school master also lived. Small children would think nothing of walking for an hour and a half to school each day, carrying some wood for the teacher¹s fire, perhaps in payment of their lessons. The bleak beauty of the terrain was underscored by pictures of landslides, cutting villages off for months and forcing the people to be totally self-sufficient.

Mr. Wills raises money for a children¹s liver disease charity and drew members' attention to Fakenham's Christmas Tree Festival which is held between 30th November and 7th December, where there is an opportunity to donate to a wide variety of charities.

Anna English.

Eileen Conway: econway50@btinternet.com.