WHAT YOU SAY…#150
Amble F.C and Swarland F.C
In reply to Tony Martin’s article on Amble Football clubs (online and p12). It was a very good read. However, Amble F.C (2006-2011) was separate from Swarland F.C.
Swarland F.C was indeed formed in 2003 and had 30 plus footballers from Amble. The intention in 2002 was to form a team in Amble but due to Amble Welfare being used by Alnmouth F.C the club was formed at Swarland with Trident Soccer players from various local academies (Amble, Alnwick and Swarland) and known as Swarland F.C.
In 2006, the opportunity to use the facilities at Amble Welfare presented itself and the Northern Alliance team was renamed Amble F.C whilst the North Northumberland League team remained as Swarland F.C and was used as a “feeder” team.
Amble F.C Reserves continued in the Morpeth Sunday League as a combination of the Alliance and North Northumberland teams and won the Morpeth Sunday League Division 3 in 2007/08 and Morpeth Sunday League Division in 2008/09.
The remaining Swarland F.C team then became Amble F.C “A” team in 2007 and played in the North Northumberland League.
Maintaining three teams was a challenge but Amble F.C is proud to have had over 300 local players of all ages play football for their home town.
Thanks for taking the time to acknowledge the work and efforts of all those who for many years dedicated their time to providing a platform for football in Amble.
Ryan Jobson
via email
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Christmas living nativity
The weather was perfect, although cold, it was dry and sunny for the Harbour Lights Church second annual Living Nativity scene, held outside the Radcliffe Club on Charles Road. Adults and children alike enjoyed the Christmas story being acted out by actors in professional costumes accompanied by carol singers in fine voice.
The children especially enjoyed the live animals- donkeys, sheep and goats – provided by Blackberry Donkeys and Animals About Town. To see the wonder on their faces as they approached the manger to interact with Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus was such a delight. A massive thank you to all those who took part and made the event such a success! The short video of the event can be seen on the church website: harbourlightschurch.com
Pastor Neil Sayers
Harbour Lights Church
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