Community Reds

02/01/2026

Looking Ahead to an Exciting 2026 for the Community Reds

Good morning all,
Another day, another dollar as they say. I hope you all had a great New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, helped by Andy and the boys securing three points at home on New Year’s Eve. 🟥⚽

2026 promises to be an exciting year for the Community Reds.
As it is the start of a new month, I have enclosed the first Action for Happiness Calendar. Yesterday’s activity was to look forward to three things happening in 2026. As we say farewell to 2025 and look ahead to another busy and exciting year for the Community Reds, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on what lies ahead and the opportunities it will bring.

The three things I am most looking forward to in 2026 are:

Firstly, the launch of the Community Reds as a CIO and the opportunities this will give us. As a CIO, the Community Reds will look to develop further initiatives and opportunities as we continue to Create, Enable, Empower Change — ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench.

Secondly, the launch of our COBWEBS programme — Creating Opportunities by Work, Education and Building Skills. Working alongside various community partners, and Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC and Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies, this programme will provide vocational training opportunities and voluntary work placements, helping to build skills and employment opportunities. This is a very exciting development and one that will make a real difference within both our local community and the wider area we serve.

Thirdly, the World Masters Walking Football Cup, taking place at the Renewable Centre Stadium in August. Sixty-five countries from around the globe will come together to showcase this fantastic sport. The tournament will build on the outstanding work already achieved by our Community Reds Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club.

This time last year, we started with just one lady attending our training sessions. Today, we have two ladies’ teams competing in the Women’s Walking Football League, as well as men’s teams at Under 40s, 50s, and 60s levels. We also have several walking footballers continuing to represent Wales at international matches and tournaments. This is a fantastic achievement and a true credit to the dedication of our coaches and volunteers within the Community Reds.

As you can see, we have no intention of sitting on our laurels. With your continued support, both on and off the field, we will continue to Build on Ability, not Disability, by Working Together.
Best wishes,
The Community Reds

31/12/2025

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda to you all.

Today sees our final home game of 2025 as we welcome Barry Town United, with a 12:30pm kick-off. I’m sure you will join me in wishing Andy and the boys all the very best for today’s game and for the remainder of the season, as we continue to fight and scrap for our JD Cymru Premier status.

Let’s get right behind the boys and make some noise.
Today’s match also gives us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember all the members of the Red Army and the Community Reds family who sadly passed away during 2025. They will never be forgotten.

I hope you’ve had the chance to complete the FAW Fans Survey and have purchased your matchday ticket, ready to claim your Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC scarf.
On behalf of the Community Reds, may I say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey throughout 2025 — sharing and liking posts, taking part in our initiatives, and supporting the BFL Community Reds.

We wish you all a healthy, safe, and prosperous 2026, as together we continue to Create, Enable, and Empower Change, ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench.
💙❤️

30/12/2025

Part 2 of our 2025 Review. Thankyou to everyone who has joined us, supported, and participated in our Create Enable Empower Change Programme.
Ensuring that Nobody is Left sitting on the Bench.
As we draw the Curtains on 2025 and look to raise a glass, to the exciting new opportunities that 2026 has in store for Briton Ferry Llansawel Community Reds.
For more information on the Community Reds and to be a part of the Community Reds Outreach Programme please email info@communityreds.org.

Finally on behalf of the Community Reds may we wish you a very Happy and prosperous 2026.

29/12/2025

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2025 in just a couple of days and look ahead with excitement to the arrival of 2026, we do so knowing it promises to be another busy and inspiring year for our many initiatives and projects at BFL Community Reds, delivered through our Create, Enable, Empower, Change Programme.
Yesterday I shared Part 1 of our 2025 Review, and tomorrow I’ll be sharing Part 2.
None of what we achieve would be possible without our fantastic Community Reds volunteers, along with the continued support of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC, Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies, and the players and coaches from Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club.
As a bit of fun, I thought I’d share our very own Community Reds New Year’s Honours List, recognising the incredible contributions made by individuals and the impact they’ve had on Community Reds throughout 2025.
🏅 First Gong
Awarded to Martin “Boris” Ransom for his “driving 60 in a 20mph” heroics, transporting the Red Army up and down the mountains in relentless pursuit of three points.
🏅 Second Gong
Goes to the one and only Ianto, who has been nothing short of a revelation since coming on board, dazzling us all with his expert flag-waving and signalling abilities.
🏅 Third Gong
Awarded to our very own Community Reds Bob the Builder – Hoppo. With his “I can fix it” mantra, no job is too big for his Birmingham screwdriver and trusty tube of silicone.
🏅 The ‘Turn Up, Bodge It and Leg It’ Award
Goes to all our Community Reds coaches for their outstanding commitment to delivering inclusive sports sessions.
A huge well done to Karl, Kelly, Angel, Joe, Paul, Martin, Gavin and Kevin.
🏅 Final Gong
Awarded to the Community Reds Greatest Showman, organ grinder for every occasion – the one and only Stuart Williams. Without his vision, drive, and enthusiasm, the Community Reds Circus would still be in its winter quarters.
Thank you to everyone who has played a part, contributed, and helped make our 2025 season such a success.
Here’s to 2026, when once again we will Create, Enable, Empower Change — ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench.
❤️⚽🎉

28/12/2025

Here we go, with part 1 of our 2025 Review. Thankyou to all our community partners, supporters and attendees for all your support. We could not do it without your support.

28/12/2025

As we look ahead to the start of 2026 here at the Community Reds, we have one final fixture at The Renewable Centre Stadium. On New Year’s Eve, we have the chance to get right behind Andy and the boys as we entertain Barry Town United in our final Phase One home fixture.
Don’t forget—you can pick up a Briton Ferry Llansawel scarf by completing the FAW fans survey.
2026 is shaping up to be an exciting and busy year for both the Community Reds and our many initiatives. As we build up to Wednesday’s game, over the next couple of days we’ll be looking back on an eventful 2025 and sharing some of our favourite memories.
In the meantime, enjoy your weekend.
Up the Red Army 🔴

22/12/2025

To celebrate the festive fixtures, JD Cymru Premier clubs will be giving out free scarves to home fans between the 26th December 2025 and 1st January 2026.

19/12/2025

Congratulations Samantha Rajani winner of a brand new Ps5!

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

ARE YOU READY??
And that’s the raffle entry window closed!
Huge thanks to those who have entered, you can join us at 1pm on here for the live draw to win a brand new Ps5, best of luck!!

18/12/2025

We make the live draw at 4pm tomorrow! Entries up until midday tomorrow for your chance to win a brand new Ps5 before Xmas!

This form allows purchase of one ticket for the Xmas draw, your ticket number will be sent immediately to your email address provided (please check your junk mailbox just in case!) Multiple forms and ticket purchases are allowed.