It is with much excitement and immense relief that we can report that the first phase of the pitch drainage has been completed. The site is a little muddy still but with a final treatment to ‘shock’ the surface and get some grass seed down the warmer weather arriving will do the rest. What a winter we’ve all had!
Rain, rain and more rain have had a severe impact on our ability to host football matches over the last month, and have delayed the start of the next phase of the drainage operation. We’re still on track, though at the mercy of the elements somewhat, but this spell of soggy weather has certainly provided an excellent reminder of why it is so important to get this work completed.
The lighting situation at the tennis courts has now been resolved, and the Sherfield English netball club has been the first recipient of its benefits. We’ve also managed to upgrade the pavilion lighting, so no more tricky moments of darkness looking for the door! We’re grateful to everyone who has helped us get these jobs done, and very much to Nick Adams-King, who we understand has provided a grant to the netball club to help with the installation costs.
We’ve still further exciting developments planned for 2026 so watch this space. Cricket will be starting again in the late spring and the number of football clubs using our facilities continues to grow. With that in mind it’s worth mentioning that the SEFC Ladies Teams are still recruiting for new members. We can’t recommend it enough as this is a chance to experience a great camaraderie and benefit from expert coaching.
DATES FOR THE DIARY.
SherFest Music evening Saturday 15th August 2026
Fireworks Night Sunday 1st November 2026
Jerome Hoffman
Chair, SERP2000
Formed just two years ago, Sherfield English Football Club (SEFC) has already made an impressive start to life in local football. In this short time, the club has achieved league promotion and lifted a cup final trophy, building a strong and promising reputation within the local footballing leagues.
SEFC is more than just a football club. It is a welcoming place for everyone – a club to call home. At its heart, the club prides itself on being one big family, offering players, supporters, and volunteers a place to enjoy football, forget daily worries, and feel part of something special within the community.
Chairmen Sam and Rhys are committed to continuing the club’s positive growth. What began as a single men’s Saturday team has quickly expanded to include a men’s Reserves side and a Ladies Sunday League team managed by Mickey Lovell. The men’s teams currently compete in the Southampton District League, while the ladies represent the club in the Hampshire leagues. Progression remains firmly on the agenda. Plans are already underway to further expand next season, with the introduction of a Ladies Reserves side and an
additional men’s team, either a Thirds or an Under-23 Development squad.
As a local grassroots club, SEFC understands the financial challenges involved in running community football. Costs this season alone have been significant, and the club would welcome the support of local businesses wishing to become part of the SEFC family. Sponsorship opportunities are available, including pitch-side advertising boards, with all supporters and sponsors promoted across the club’s social media platforms.
The club would also love to see more local residents supporting the men’s team on Saturday afternoons and the Ladies team on a Sunday afternoon. A great deal of time and effort has gone into building Sherfield English Football Club, and there are no plans to slow down its growth any time soon. For more information on sponsorship or how to get involved, please contact: sherfieldenglishfootballclub@yahoo.com