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All the Bude Town Football Club news, views and stories for 2012/13.

 

 
Latest News In May 2013
11/5/13. May 200 Club winner.
The May '200 Club' draw was made on Saturday night and this months winner of £300 Travis Perkins vouchers were Mrs Norma Rickard. The accumulator again wasn't won so rolls over to the June draw.
5/5/13. Get Your Names Down For End Of Season Presentation Evening.
The end of season do will be held on Saturday 1st June at Bude Golf Club, 7 for 7.30 sit down.

If you haven't already get your names down with your managers, it's £20 per head which must be paid before the night. It's a 2 course meal and will include the presentation followed by a disco.

5/5/13. 1st Team Not Up To Scratch In Cup Final.
The 1st team continued Budes final bad form as they too went down in a final of a cup this season. Against Boca Seniors in the Westward Ho! Cup final Bude lost 3 nil. Bude had played two other games in the week which Boca hadn't and they looked way fresher than Bude who didn't really turned up. They were 2 nil down at half time but Bude also had two good chances cleared off the line. Boca wrapped the game up with minutes remaining to lift the trophy for the 6th time in the last 7 seasons.
Latest News In April 2013
29/4/13. 3rd Team Go Out On Cruel Penalty's In Cup Semi.
The 3rd team went out of their second cup in a week as they lost in a penalty shoot out against Morwenstow. Just days previously they lost out in the final of the Pickard Cup losing 3 goals to two. This semi final of the Hutchings Cup went even closer as they drew 3 all at full time, the game went straight to penalty's and it was Morwenstow who held their nerve to win 8-7.
28/4/13. Saturday Success With 70's & 80's Night at Penstowe.
On Saturday night the club hosted a 70s & 80's night with Cornish band 'The Bubble' playing along with a local DJ. A lot of fancy dressers got the atmosphere going. Thanks to everyone who made it up there and help turned it in to a great evening and thanks to all organisers!!!
28/4/13. 1st Team Out In One Semi  Final But Through To The Final In Another.
The 1st team went out to Premier league rivals Bere Alston in the league Supplementary Cup semi final losing two goals to one on the Saturday with Wes Pugh scoring Bude's only goal from the penalty spot.

On the Sunday Bude were due to play Torridgeside in the Westward Ho! Cup semi final but Torridgeside couldn't manage to field a side so Bude progress to the final where they will meet Boca Seniors at Barnstaple FCs' ground.

24/4/13. Youth Team Coaches Win Awards.
Two young coaches Tommy Rowland and Leigh Watson were rewarded this week by winning awards at the CATS ceremony. Both Tommy and Leigh coach youth teams and won these awards due to the amount of work they do for the youth teams and the enthusiasm they show, well done guys!!!
14/4/13. Ladies Come Runners Up In County Cup Final.
The ladies team played Charlestown in the final of the County Cup at Launceston FC and went down in an exciting game 2 goals to nil. Bude looked the better side for the majority of the game but could quite find that killer instinct in front of goal, Charlestown scored just after half time and then put it beyond Budes reach in the final minutes. Both teams celebrated after though. A great achievement getting to the final, well done girls!!!
3/4/13. 1st Team Through To Semi Final Of Westward Ho! Cup.
The 1st team progress to the semi final of the Westward Ho! Cup after a hard fought victory away to local rivals Bradworthy beating them 4-2. Budes goals came from young striker Adam Smith who picked up a hat-trick, and Tommy Statton who chipped in Budes fourth. Craig Thompson also won but missed a penalty towards the end for Bude, Gary Clark scored from two set pieces for Bradworthy, but a decent win with a team which featured a mixture of first, second and third team players. Another trophy back to Broadclose maybe???

Notice. Don't forget to but your tickets for the 70s and 80's night at Penstowe on 27th April, gonna be a great night!!!!
 

Latest News In March 2013
31/3/13. Good Cup Week For The Tootball Club.
The ladies team made it through to the final of the County Cup winning 2-1 against a strong Falmouth side in the semis, and the 3rd team followed this up with a 2-1 win in the semi final of the Pickard Cup and now meet local rivals Stratton in the final at the end of April. Well done all, let's bring these trophy's back to Broadclose!
 
15/3/13. Get Your Tickets Now For 70's & 80's Night @ Penstowe on 27th April.

The Bubble @ Penstowe in AprilTickets are on sale now for a special night being held at Penstowe in Kilkhampton on Saturday 27th April from 8pm til 1am.

Cornish band 'The Bubble' will be playing their 70's & 80's classic hits you all know from that era. The evening will also see local DJ Jellybean finishing off the night with more vinyl classics.

Get your tickets now, they are just £10 per person and can be purchased from Hodgson Insurance Services in Belle Vue Lane,Bude or from Luke at Bude Post Office. If you aren't local you can also reserve your tickets by calling Richard Pinkus (evenings please) on 07885 901017.
You may be able to purchase the tickets on the night but they will be £12,50 on the door.

Proceeds will be going towards the continued running of Bude Town Football Club, we will also be organising a raffle with all money from the draw being donated to Cancer Research.

Fancy dress is optional but we hope many of you will dress up for the occasion, it's going to be a great night, hope you can all make it, tell your friends, tell your friends friends and let's make this a great night to remember!!!!!!

 

9/3/13. March 200 Club draw.
The March '200 Club' draw has been won by footie club stalwart Ian Watson who wins £300 Wroes vouchers or £200 cash. The £140 accumulator would have gone to Matt Pepperell but he decided last minute he couldn't afford to come out, so it rolls over to the April draw where £150 will be available along with £300 Woolacotts vouchers.

Also well done to Ian's son Leigh who won the darts tournament beating Robin Worden in the final, thanks to everyone who turned up and made it a great night!!

Hope you can be there in April there will also be a quiz on the night, teams of 4, more prizes and mayhem!!

Latest News In February 2013
26/2/13. Seconds Narrowly Lose Out In Penalty Shoot Out Area Final.
The second team played in the area final of the Cornwall Junior Cup against St.Austell at Wadebridge and after draw at full time and extra time, they lost out in the penalty shoot out.

St.Austell were the better team in the first half and went one nil up, although Bude had a perfectly good free kick scored but ruled out for offside and interfering but video evidence on Facebook suggests otherwise. Bude battled backhard int he second half and persistence paid off when Steve Smeeth equalised in the final minute. Going in to the extra time Bude took the lead with Andrew Heywood scoring from close range, St.Austell though kept in it by levelling soon after. On to penalty's which is never nice and Budes weren't good enough on the night compared to St.Austell who tucked there's away well. Congrats to St.Austell who go through to the grand final at the Easter weekend and well played the 2nds in getting this far, you done the club proud!!!!

17/2/13. Ladies Through To Cornwall County Cup Semi Final.
Bude FC Ladies Team
The ladies team beat high flying Truro 3 - 2 away in the quarter final of the Cornwall County Cup. Bude showed true spirit after going 2 nil down to pull it back to 2 all with goals from Lily Godwood and Jenkins scored the winner in the final 5 minutes to win the game and progress in to the semis!!!

Well done girls!!

9/2/13. February 200 Club draw.
The February '200 Club' draw has been won by Chris Base who wins £300 Woolacotts vouchers or £200 cash. The £130 accumulator would have gone to Gary Dinshaw but he turned up 5 minutes after the draw was made so it rolls over to the February draw where £140 will be available along with £300 Wroes vouchers. Hope you can be there. The darts tournament will also be played then!!
9/2/13. 1sts Knocked Out In Closely Fought Charity Cup Game.
The 1st team narrowly went down in the Cornwall Charity Cup, playing against the higher league opposition of Wadebridge Bude matched them most of the way taking the game in to extra time after the game was 1 all at 90 minutes. Bude started to tire in extra time and let in 2 quick goals, Bude pulled one back from the penalty spot but couldn't find the equaliser in the final minutes.
2/2/13. 2nd Team Through To Junior Cup Area Final.
2nd team after beating Grampound Rd Junior CupThe 2nd team convincingly beat Grampound Road in the area semi-final of the Junior Cup with a 4 to 1 score line.
They will now meet St.Austell in the area final at the end of Feb after they won the other semi 2 nil.
The other area final is between Lizard Argyle and Illogan Reserves.

Also good to receive an email from the guest house the boys stayed at afterwards for a night out in Truro to say they were a credit to the club with the way they behaved so good stuff all round guys!!!!

Latest News In January 2013
20/1/13. Not A Good Cup Weekend For The 1st Team.
The 1st team had a bad weekend at the office as they went out of the Cornwall Senior Cup and Torridge Cup. On Saturday they lost against a Newquay side 2 leagues above them, going in nil nil at half time then finished losing 5 nil. On Sunday they played and lost against Exeter & Devon Premier league leaders Hatherleigh 3 goals to 2 losing with the final kick of the game.
12/1/13. Hodgson Wins The 200 Club Draw.
The January '200 Club' draw has been won by Mark Hodgson who has only been in the draw for 12 months and walks away with £300 Sharrons travel vouchers.

The £120 accumulator would have gone to Steve Box Snr but he wasn't at the draw so it rolls over to the February draw where £130 will be available. Hope you can be there!!

Latest News In December 2012
8/12/12. Newcomer Wins Xmas '200 Club' draw .
The December '200 Club' draw has been won by newcomer Mr Steve Drew, only been in the draw for a couple of months and receives £300 Co-Op  vouchers. The £110 accumulator would have gone to Den Buse but he wasn't at the draw so it rolls over to £120 at the New Year January draw. Hope you can be there.

If you would like a chance to win in the draw then it's just £50 a year (£1 a week only), there are free numbers left, get in touch with the club!!

Ian The Ractcathcher Adams!!1/12/12. Movember 2012 winner.
Various members of the footie club participated in this years Movember, helping make people aware of testicular and prostrate cancer, they had to endure the embarrassment of growing a moustache in the style they wanted throughout the month of November without shaving it.

We held a competition for the best Mo!! 

This years winner went to the one and only Mr Ian Adams who was voted the nations favourite Mo via Facebook,

Ian is shown here with his illustrious trophy which he was very proud to win. Ian said "although I have a trophy, everyone who participated this year are winners, well done!!"

For more pictures of everyone's Mo just visit our Facebook page !!!

Latest News In November 2012
10/11/12. November 200 Club Draw & Speed Pool Competition.
The November '200 Club' draw was won by Mrs Jenny Bowden who receives £300 Brooks Garden vouchers. The £100 accumulator would have gone to Les Cornish but he wasn't at the draw so it rolls over to £110 at the December Christmas draw. Hope you can be there.

Thanks to everyone who turned up for the speed pool competition, a great evening had by all and a bit of alcohol consumed!!

Latest News In October 2012
13/10/12. Great Night for 200 Club Draw & FIFA 12 Night.
At the October '200 Club' evening Herbie Goodgroves held a PS3 FIFA 12 Tournament. Harry Hopcroft was the Messi of the night beating Herbie in the Cup final. Well done Harry!!

The October '200 Club' draw was won by local Des Gregory who receives £300 Woolacotts vouchers. The £90 accumulator would have been won by Steven Drew but he wasn't at the draw so it rolls over to £100 at the November draw. Hope you can be there.

Also well done to the seconds for going through to the next round of the Junior Cup after beating Premier Sixes 3-1!!

Latest News In September 2012
10/9/12. Over £300 raised at Horse Race Night and Sept 200 Club Draw.
The September 200 Club draw was held at The Lucky Kiss with a horse race night organised. Thank you to everyone who turned up to support the evening, a great night was had by all with £342 raised for the club and quite a few winners went away happy!!!

There was no accumulator draw but for the main '200 Club' £300 Woolacotts vouchers went to Sarah Streeter of Bude. The October draw will also be for Woolacotts vouchers and the return of the accumulator draw.

Latest News In August 2012
11/8/12. £3,000 cash or £4,000 towards car won in August 200 Club draw.
The Main August '200 Club' draw was made on Saturday and £3,000 cash or £4,000 towards a car was won Mr Alan Pedrick of Bude. The £90 accumulator draw would have gone to the luckiest man in Bude Glen Bickle but he wasn't won so rolls over to the October draw.

Next months main draw will be held at the Lucky Kiss with a race night being held. £300 Woolacotts vouchers will be up for grabs, but no accumulator draw. It's changed to encourage more members to join this great club, hope you make it, put it in your diary now 8th September!!!

Latest News In July 2012
30/7/12. Seasons fixtures are released.
The 2012/13 fixtures have been released and are now on the site for you to view.
The first team start their campaign on Saturday 18th with a tricky fixture away to Probus. The 2nds start at home the same date against Combe Martin. The 3rd teams fixtures aren't quite ready yet but the ladies start at home against Dobwalls on Sunday 26th August in what is looking to be a promising season for all teams. Here we go !!!!!!
14/7/12. July 200 Club Winner Named.
The July '200 Club' draw was made on Saturday and £300 Congdons vouchers was won by Mr Kinsman of Bude. The £80 accumulator draw would have gone to Henry Stuttaford but he wasn't won so rolls over to the big August draw with £4,000 towards a car available or £3,000 cash!!.
7/7/12. Herbie Goodgroves Named 2nd Team Manager.
Herbie Goodgroves has been named as the reserve team manager for the coming season after Luke Francis stepped down from the post. Herbie has already been busy trying to bring in fresh faces as he looks for a strong assault on the North Devon Senior league. Herb has been a regular as a 1st team player over the last few years and has recently come back from his scouting trip in Ghana. He has also brought in some Italian influence with James Giordani being named as assistant manager.

Continuing with management Clive Cornish has been named as 1st team managers Andy Haines' assistant this season and Ladies manager Rich Haydon after initially stepping down has decided to continue managing the team this season!!!

1/7/12. Follow The 2nd Teams League News.
The latest North Devon League news can now be found via Facebook and Twitter. If you're on Facebook then just search for 'North Devon Gazette Football League and click the 'like' button. Follow the league on Twitter by finding @northdevonfl . You will get the lastest news, postponements, rule changes and more.
Latest News In June 2012
30/6/12. It's That Time Of Year We Love - Pre Season Training
Yes it's back, way too soon, but pre season men's training starts this Wednesday 4th July and every Wednesday onwards. Meet at the footie clubhouse at 6pm sharp. Bring your boots, trainers and probably a drink. Not just for existing players, we hope to see new players as well. We have 3 men's teams, the 1st team play in the East Cornwall Premier League, the 2nds play in the North Devon Senior League and our 3rd team play in the Kingsley League. We look forward to seeing you all there !!!!!
9/6/12. Annual 5 A Side Competition Coming in July
The annual adult 5 a side tournament this year is on Saturday 14th July. £24 per team, maximum of 6 players in a squad, played on pitches at Bude FC. If you're interested in entering a team contact Greg Snowden on 07917 054264 or message him through Facebook and get the money to him asap !!   The '200 Club' draw will also be made in the evening.
9/6/12. Youth Presentation
The June '200 Club' draw was made on Saturday and £300 cash was won by Norma Rickard. The £70 accumulator draw wasn't won so rolls over to the July draw on 14th July. Hope you can make it!!
Latest News In May 2012
30/5/12. Youth Presentation
Just for everyone to note the youth presentation will be on Sunday 10th June with a 12 midday Kick Off. The day includes Mums and Dads football, a Coaches vs Players game, various other games, BBQ, the bar and canteen will be open along with the presentation of trophies and medals to the youth teams, hope you can make it !!
26/5/12. Presentation Evening Awards
The Bude FC end of season presentation evening was held this year at The Lucky Kiss. The night started with the award ceremony and up first was Best Supporter which went to Hughie Bartlett, Most Promising Young Player Under 21 went to the talented left footer Craig Thomson. Supporters Player Of The Year went to Wes Pugh who had his trophy presented to him earlier in the week. Club Person Of The year went to long time youth secretary Tracy Wosnitzka.On to the managers and starting with the third teams Ian Adams he announced that Keith Feltham was Players Player and Chris Hill was named Managers Player. Luke Francis for the seconds was next and a happy Liam Anderson collected the Players Player award and James Findlay won Managers Player. First team manager Andy Haines presented Tommy Statton with the teams Players Player trophy and Wayne Cornish received the Managers Player award. The Ladies manager Richard Haydon was up and he gave his Most Improved Player award to both Mandy Bickle and Rachael Badham, Players Player was won by Leanne Stanbury and Leona Marsh won Managers Player. Pinkys Club Player Award went this season to young Tommy Rowland for his efforts between the sticks for the thirds, seconds and Under 18's as well as his work with the youth teams. Last but not least barman Gary Westlake presented a new award for Best Goal Scored at Broadclose which went to a superb goal from third team player/manager Ian Adams. Many other thanks were given out to canteen staff, bar staff, sponsors, Steph Dinshaw for organising the evening and also Tony Holgate for hosting the evening and he laid on a great spread for everyone after the speeches and some cracking tunes played by DJ Jellybean, an end to a cracking season.

 
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