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WESSEX CANCER TRUST PARTNERSHIP
Feb 26, 2023
The Wessex Football League is delighted to announce a new partnership with Wessex Cancer Trust.
Wessex Cancer Trust provides emotional support to anyone affected by cancer and has support centres in Chandlers Ford, Bournemouth, Hythe and Newport on the Isle of Wight.
The partnership builds on Wessex Football League’s commitment to raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing programmes throughout it’s football community across it's membership area of Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Sussex and the IOW.
It will promote the charity’s support services through it’s website, social media, newsletter and award-winning radio show on Awaaz FM. The Wessex League will also host a pre-season charity match between the Premier League Champions and League Cup winners, preceded by a pre-match lunch.
Nick Spencer, Executive Vice President of the Wessex Football League, said: “We were really impressed with the charity when they gave a presentation about their work at Eastleigh FC.
"We represent 40 clubs who collectively have in excess of 600 teams competing at many levels from under 5s, to open age, all genders, disability, veterans and walking football; partnering with them immediately felt like a natural fit for the League.
"Cancer affects so many of us and we’re delighted to be partnering with a charity that can provide valuable free and local wellbeing support throughout our football community.”
One in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. A diagnosis can be a shock and have a huge impact on an entire family.
Wessex Cancer Trust provides free and local emotional support to anyone living with cancer. Through our four cancer support centres we offer a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and courses.
We also run services in the heart of the community, including our popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on our Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments. Our ambition is a future where everyone affected by cancer receives the support that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer. Please visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk
Hamble Club are the recipients of the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division 'Club of the Month' award for October. Frimley Green claimed the Division One accolade, while in the MJM Sport/ Kappa Respect award went to Wincanton Town (Premier) and Clanfield (Division One), respectively. Both clubs receive a £50 voucher from our teamwear partner, MJM Sports. Our congratulations to all the winning clubs. Pictured (l-r): Hamble Club's presentation featuring manager, Matty Gregory, Wessex League Radio Show presenter, Greg Dickson, Hamble Club captain, Matt Casey, and Wessex League Vice Chairman, Bob Purkiss.
The draw for the second round of the Isuzu FA Vase was released at lunch time, featuring nine Velocity Wessex League sides (*at the time of writing), and one all-Wessex tie: SECOND ROUND (*Wessex clubs only - ties to be played Saturday, November 9) Winners Receive £900 Losers Receive £275 Andover New Street v AFC St Austell Downton v Milton United Fareham Town or Bitton v Barnstaple Town Hamble Club v AFC Stoneham Hartpury University v East Cowes Victoria Highworth Town v Sherborne Town Portishead or Fleetlands v Paulton Rovers Roman Glass St George v Hamworthy Recreation
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The Velocity Wessex League was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our long standing and extremely popular President, Dennis Challis. Dennis passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by his family after a brief period in hospital following a fall at home. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with Dennis' family and friends at this terribly sad time. DENNIS CHALLIS - OBITUARY As a mark of respect to Dennis, member Clubs are kindly requested to hold a minutes' silence ahead of their next home fixture. Celebration of Life Arrangements We have been advised a celebration of Dennis' life will take place from 12 noon on Thursday, November 14 at Test Valley Crematorium, Ridge Lane, Romsey, SO51 6AD Further details
The draw for the third round of the Velocity Wessex League Cup will take place live on our Radio Show on Sunday, October 13 between 2-4pm. Velocity Wessex League Cup 24/25 - Results So Far You can tune-in via 99.8FM and on Fiesta 95FM or online HERE . Photo: Nathan Lipsham
East Cowes Victoria claimed the September 'Club of the Month' award for Division One, with four wins in all competitions including an FA Vase triumph at Premier Division side, Blackfield & Langley. Fareham Town's march to the top of the table earned Simon Wood's side the Premier Division award. Meanwhile Sherborne Town and Newport (IOW) respectively picked up the MJM Sports/ Kappa Respect Award for the month - both clubs receiving a £50 voucher to use at MJM. Pictured with League Results Secretary Lee Bray (left) are Eat Cowes Victoria captain Liam Newbold and Manager, Alex Smith collecting their award.
