14 May 2026
Fields launched its 60th Anniversary celebrations in unforgettable style with a spectacular three‑day Weekender at Allpay Park, a showcase of community spirit, entertainment, footballing heritage, and the tireless work of the club’s volunteers and committee.
Friday Night: Comedy, Conversation & Club Spirit in the Marquee
The festivities began on Friday 8th May, when more than 200 guests filled the marquee for an evening of laughter and storytelling. The club was privileged to welcome former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Mark Crossley and award‑winning comedian Nick Page, who delivered a brilliant mix of football tales, humour, and crowd interaction.
The evening was proudly sponsored by Border Office Supplies and Humfrys & Symonds, whose continued support helped create a professional, memorable opening night for the Weekender.
Saturday: A Full Day of Presentations, Pride & Live Music
Saturday belonged to the future of the club — the Junior Section. From morning through late afternoon, players, parents, and coaches came together for a full presentation day celebrating effort, development, and achievement across all age groups.
As day turned to evening, the focus shifted to the Senior Awards Night, where the first team, development squad, and senior players gathered to honour standout performances from the 2025/26 season.
A special mention must go to the Women’s Team, who arrived in fantastic numbers — dressed up, full of energy, and absolutely ready to celebrate their season together. Their presence added colour, personality, and a real sense of unity to the evening.
The celebrations continued long into the night with live entertainment from The Road Knights, who kept the marquee bouncing with a brilliant set enjoyed by players, staff, and supporters alike.
Sunday: A Historic Fixture — Fields Heroes vs Manchester United Legends
The Weekender reached its pinnacle on Sunday as we welcomed a Manchester United Legends XI to Allpay Park, a fixture that will live long in the memory of everyone who witnessed it.
A crowd of over 1,600 supporters packed into the ground, creating one of the most vibrant atmospheres in the club’s history. The match delivered everything the occasion promised: goals, nostalgia, entertainment, and a dramatic finish as the game ended 4–4, perfectly capturing the spirit of the day.
The fixture was generously sponsored by Burnendo.com, with the Hereford Branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club hosting their guests in the Airband Executive Suite, adding prestige and hospitality to a truly special event.
The People Behind the Magic: Committee, Volunteers & Organisers
This event simply would not have been possible without the extraordinary dedication of the committee and the club’s remarkable team of volunteers, who worked tirelessly for months to plan, prepare, and deliver a weekend worthy of the club’s 60‑year legacy.
Organising Committee
The club extends heartfelt thanks to the organising group whose commitment never wavered:
• Ash Jones — whose vision brought the idea to the table and set the entire project in motion
• Paul Boulton
• Lindsay Salmon
• Becs Eversham
• Jenny Coughlin
• Paul Martin
• Sean Edwards
• Steve Higgins
• Stef Davies
• Steve Chadwick
• Chris Ricketts
• Mark Denslow
• Rich Brown
• Andrew Morris
Volunteers
Alongside them stood a band of volunteers whose contribution cannot be overstated. Their roles included:
• Gate team: Chris Johns, Zoe, Kirsty, Steven Snooks
• Raffle & programme team: Sandra Morris, Zoe Semple, Amie Jones
• Bar team: Claire Boulton, Katie Boulton, Emma Van De Hoek, Kirsty Dodd‑Cox, Laura Jenkins, Anya Cooper‑Taylor
• Car park: Andrew Wheatstone
• Camera team: Nibbo, Wayne, Alex Morris
• Decorations: Charlotte & Arthur supporting Lindsay
• Kit support: Owen & Shaza
• Catering: Nick Anderson, ensuring supporters and guests were well fed throughout the weekend
• First Aid & Physio: Tiago Viana, Owen Bainbridge
• Match Officials (who gave their time for free): Alan Robinson, Dan Pallett, Adrian Rock, Josh Marchant
• General Kev Chamberlin, Craig Stanton, Darren Lynch, Nathan Rivers
• And of course, our outstanding groundsman Joe Mecke‑Davies, who ensured Allpay Park looked immaculate throughout the weekend.
Special Mentions: Suppliers, Sponsors & Technical Teams
A number of partners and contributors played key roles in elevating the professionalism and spectacle of the Weekender:
• Simon Milham (PressBox) — for producing a fantastic, memorable match day programme for the Manchester United Legends fixture
• Your Herefordshire — for promoting the event across the community
• Richie Palmer-Disco in Marquee
• Glenn Crossley (Burendo.com) — for supporting the event and sponsorship
• Andy Smith — for sponsoring Mark Crossley on the Friday night
• FENERGY — for sponsoring the warm‑up tops worn by the Westfields players
• Keiron Blackburn (Rhino Global) — for supplying the superb 1966 retro shirts worn for this special anniversary match
• Signworx — for providing all banners and boards across the site
• Nick Small —Network Data Services for installing the new PA system just in time for the event
• Area Entertainment — for delivering the marquee sound system
• Fuzz Williams and his team — for erecting a fantastic marquee that became the heart of the weekend’s events
• Hampton Hire — for supplying the tables used throughout the weekend
• Halo Leisure — for the loan of chairs that helped accommodate the people in the marquee.
• Wye Valley Brewery — for sponsoring the event and providing the additional outdoor bar facility used inside the marquee
• The food and sweet stall teams — who added to the festival atmosphere and kept supporters fuelled throughout the weekend
• Local Produce — The use of the vehicle to collect chairs etc.
There were so many contributors that it’s impossible to list every name — but to each and every person who played a part, thank you.
A Community Effort — Powered by Supporters & Sponsors
Events of this scale are only possible thanks to the dedication of sponsors, supporters, and everyone who purchased tickets and attended across the three days. Your backing ensures the club can continue delivering memorable, affordable community events.
In our recent community survey, you told us you wanted more accessible, family‑friendly events in the area. We hope this Weekender delivered exactly that.
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