Broadwell Amateurs FC

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Broadwell Amateurs FC, found in Coleford, is a historic club that’s been a staple in the community since way back in 1905. They first kicked off at “The Purples” Coalway, moved to "Wynols Hill" in the 1930s, and then landed at “The Hawthorns” in 1947, with a push from Mr Bert Ruck and Mr Frank Haviland.

Over the years, Broadwell Amateurs FC has used different facilities like “the Rising Sun”, the church hall, and the local working men's club. In 1963, they got new changing rooms thanks to chairman Mr Rube Kibble, secretary William Smith, and committee member Mr Cyril Hamblin. The club paid for everything themselves after getting turned down for a grant.

In 1982, they added a bar, and by 1989, supporters and sponsors helped build a new bar, skittles alley, kitchen, and referees' changing room. They've also got a solid skittles team and a golf society that sets up events twice a year for all members.

These days, Broadwell Amateurs FC runs three senior teams that play on Saturdays. The club had some big wins early on, like taking the G. Senior Amateur Cup North in 1925-26 and reaching the final two more times. They were runners-up in the G. Challenge Trophy in 1998-99 and won the Northern Senior League Division One in 1925-26 and 1946-47.

One of the club’s standout players was the late Colin Hamblin, who went on to play for the county. In his honour, the club has a trophy cabinet showing off his achievements.