Autumn News

Swindon Wildcats
I have arranged to visit the Swindon Wildcats to watch a game of Ice-Hockey. This represents a excellent opportunity to see the fastest game on earth. An exciting battle of brute force and speed. And at a heavily discounted price. Tickets are £6 per adult, £2 for children (which is less than half the normal price). Members, families and friends all invited. It would be great to see you there.

This English Premier League match takes place at the Link Centre, Swindon on Saturday 9th October where the Wildcats take on top side Sheffield Schimitars. Face-off is at 5.45pm.

Book your tickets on-line here. Ticket applications close 1st October.


Get Fit For Winter - Adult Sessions
Arranged by Chris McCormack, Derry Hill United is looking to extend the range of programmes available for members. From Tuesday 21st September the Club will have exclusive use of Calne Leisure Centre's hall. We will be running a circuit training session led by a professional fitness instructor. This session is open to anyone aged 16 or older. We are encouraging all parents/guardian of  members over the age of 16 to participate and to bring a friend, family member or colleague along. All welcome, come and get fit. Just £2.50 per session.


Mineral Extraction in Derry Hill/Studley
Bowood Sports Ground is located adjacent to an area which has recently been identified by Wiltshire County Council as a possible mineral extraction site. You can find further details and comment on the proposals by visiting Wiltshire Council's Spatial Planning site. The consultation period ends in October so be sure to visit the site to find out what this activity means to you.


Derry Hill Dug-Out
Support your Club, use the Dug-Out to purchase your training and match day refreshments. A warming hot drink to counter the effects on a cold winter's day. And that big favourite; a bacon roll served warm. Other refreshments are available too. Open most Saturday mornings. All profits go toward Club funds.

We are looking for more parents to help out with the Dug-Out to ensure we are able to open it each week. Please considering helping out by contacting dugout@dhufc.org.


Keep Up To Date With Club Activity
Make these two websites essential visits each time you use the net:

• DHUFC Calendar
• DHUFC News

And don't forget to get the latest pitch status by ringing our hotline on 0845 5272886 or via twitter.

Welcome To Season 2010-11

Welcome to Season 2010-11
This weekend sees the start of football at DHUFC, our tenth season since Pete Weston, Andy Nott, Wendy and I formed the Club. Much has happened since then, far too numerous to mention here however if you want a flavour of what we have achieved then take a look at our Club News Blog. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt thanks to Pete, Andy and Wendy for their superb support, commitment, energy and vision to bringing football to a small Wiltshire village and providing a fantastic sports development opportunity to the youngsters in this community.

Congratulations
Over the summer Club members have continued to be recognised by external bodies. I would like to say well done and pass my congratulations to the following individuals:

• Luke Weston: Nominated and attended Regional FA Young Leaders Workshop
• Sam Crocker: Nominated and attended National FA Young Leaders workshop
• Tom Nott: Short-listed for Wiltshire Young Volunteer of The Year
  (best of luck Tom for the awards presentation on the 14th September)

Club Uniform
Over the last 18 months we have had ongoing problems with the supply of football kit from the manufacturers. This escalated over the summer with much of the order not being available and no clear view of when it might be.
As a result the committee decided we had no choice but to find another manufacturer.

Unfortunately there are no other major, reputable manufacturers who supply orange and blue shirts and for this reason we have had to migrate to a shirt which is orange with a black trim. Those players who have ordered shirts this summer will receive the new shirt and this will be shirt supplied in future orders. Those who ordered kit before the summer break should be able to collect it from the Clubhouse on Saturday 11th September between 10 and 11.15am.

That's It For Now
This is a busy period as everyone returns to school so no more football news for now. However please ensure you keep in touch with your team secretary and coach. You can also find out about Club activities through our Club calendar, news, facebook and twitter. Choose your favourite Social Media Channel and like or follow us today - keep up to date with your football club's activity.