Community Reds

16/03/2026

Well done Andy and the boys tonight. Great win Safe journey back to all the Red Army.

16/03/2026

Monday Night. The Capital. The Met.
The Reds are back in action tomorrow night when they travel to the Cyncoed Stadium, home Cardiff Met FC in the Play-Off Conference.

See you there travelling Reds. Make some noise!

16/03/2026

What a great weekend for both the men’s and women’s teams in Premiership action!

Andy and the boys got things started with a win on Friday night, and yesterday Rhys and the women’s team recorded a fantastic 3–0 away win in Aberystwyth. Brilliant results all round!

Tonight the men are back in action as they travel to face Cardiff Met in the rearranged fixture following the floodlight failure. Let’s hope they’ve got enough shillings for the meter this time! Joking aside, it will be another tough test, and a win tonight would put us just one point behind Haverfordwest for that European Playoff spot.

I know the Red Army will be making the trip to cheer the boys on. If you’re travelling, have a safe journey and let’s make some noise!

Away from the football, it’s the start of another busy week for the Community Reds.

We have a number of meetings scheduled, we’ll be delivering our Community Reds Outreach Programme across the borough, and we’ll also be heading to Swansea University for some staff training.

All part of another packed timetable for the team.

And of course, we’ll be driving supporters to tonight’s game in the Community Reds Minibus.

Whatever you’re doing today — enjoy, have fun, and be kind.

14/03/2026

⚽ Good morning Reds!

How are we all feeling after part one of the football trilogy? ✅
Three points in the bag for Andy and the boys!

Tomorrow it’s the Ladies’ turn, travelling away to Aberystwyth, before Andy and the lads return to Cymru Premier action on Monday evening with a trip to the capital to face Cardiff Met.🕢 Kick-off: 19:45

With Flint playing Bala today, and Bala currently sitting in the final relegation spot, the gap could stretch to 12 points with just four games to go. Meanwhile, we sit four points off the European play-off spot, currently held by Haverfordwest — and we still have a game in hand and to play them yet.

It’s shaping up to be a very exciting (and nerve-racking!) end to the 25/26 season.
We all have a part to play. Let’s get right behind both the men’s and women’s teams in these final games of the season.

📣 Let’s pack out the Renewable Centre Stadium and make some noise!

🤝 Volunteers Wanted

This is a very exciting time for the Community Reds and the club as we look ahead to next season. We have big plans for developing the Community Reds and enhancing the matchday experience at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded volunteers to join us on this journey.

Whether you can give a few hours now and then or get involved more regularly, your support can make a real difference to both our club and the community we serve.
There are a range of opportunities to suit different interests and skills, including:

🏟️ Setting up & packing down the Community Reds area

🎟️ Stadium welcoming team and manning our Community Reds stall

💰 Join our Community Reds fundraising initiatives

🤝 Community enablers to support our outreach & engagement programme

📹 Media support

No experience is needed — full training will be provided, and you’ll become part of the Community Reds team.

Together we are Creating, Enabling, and Empowering Change — ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please message us on Facebook or speak to one of the Community Reds volunteers for more information.

📧 For more details, email: Info@communityreds.org

Be part of something special with the Community Reds ❤️

13/03/2026

.I can’t believe another weekend is nearly upon us, and once again our attention turns to matchday action for Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC, with both the men’s and women’s teams in Premiership action
Tonight Andy and the boys, along with the Red Army, make the short trip to Llanelli. They’ll be hoping to secure three points as they continue their push for a European playoff place. It certainly won’t be easy against a side playing for pride and contracts ahead of next season’s challenge to return to the Cymru Premiership after relegation in their first season.

As they have done for most of the season, I’m sure the Red Army will be there in full voice making plenty of noise
Sunday sees Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies also on the road as they travel to Aberystwyth for their latest game in the Women’s Welsh Premiership. They too will be looking to bring home three points. If you’re making the trip to support the team, have a safe journey — and remember… Let’s Make Some Noise!

Away from this weekend’s matchday action, it may have been a quieter week for delivering our outreach sessions, but we’ve still been busy behind the scenes with admin work, meetings, volunteer development, and planning for next season’s matchday experiences at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

We’re also pleased to share that our application has been submitted to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This will provide a new legal structure and status for Community Reds, specifically designed for organisations like ours. It will allow us to hold assets, enter into contracts, and employ staff, while limiting the liability of our trustees.

If successful, it will also enable us to register solely with the Charity Commission, avoiding the dual regulation of Companies House. This opens the door to many exciting initiatives and opportunities through the establishment of Community Reds CIO, its Outreach Programme, and associated community partnerships — including Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

For more information about Community Reds, please drop us a message or email info@communityreds.org.

10/03/2026

As I sit here reflecting on another busy weekend for members of the Community Reds team, I’m also looking forward to another week of creating, enabling and empowering change, ensuring that no one is left sitting on the bench.

It’s amazing to see, feel and hear the impact that Community Reds is having within the club and across the local and wider community.
Through my role within Community Reds, I see first-hand the difference our various initiatives make.

By working together, we can break down barriers and overcome hurdles through the power of sport. It’s not just about physical activity — it’s about coming together, learning and sharing our skills, knowledge and understanding. We all have a role to play if we are going to create warm, safe and empowering environments for everyone.

Last weekend we celebrated International Women’s Day, and throughout the week our Community Reds women’s players shared their stories on the Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club page. They also produced the fantastic piece of artwork below, which will hang proudly in our Community Office.

Yesterday, as part of my role within the club, I attended a meeting with the FAW to discuss fan engagement and the matchday experience. We shared many ideas, examples of good practice and new initiatives. Hopefully, by working together, we can implement some of these ideas for matches at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

All fans and visitors are stakeholders in the club. Like any successful organisation, we need to invest in the matchday experience and customer satisfaction. Over the next few months, through Community Reds, we will be looking at different ways to consult with supporters at the Renewable Centre Stadium, asking for your views and opinions on your matchday experience.

These are exciting times for both the club and for the development of Community Reds as it moves towards becoming a CIO. There are many exciting innovations ahead as we continue our journey to create:

One Club – One Team – One Community

All proud to be part of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

08/03/2026

🌍⚽ Happy International Women's Day! ⚽🌍

Today we celebrate the fantastic and inspirational women within Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

If you follow our Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club page, you will have seen “The In the Spotlight” feature, sharing inspirational snippets about individuals within the team. They are truly well worth a read. A huge well done to Kelly and Kyle who put the Spotlights together, and to all the individuals who generously share their stories.

Talking of inspirational women, Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies are in action today at The Renewable Centre Stadium with a 2pm kick-off. I’m sure they will really appreciate your support – and hopefully they’ll bring home the three points! 🙌⚽

🎉 Happy Birthday as well to our Community Reds Coach Kyle! We hope you have a fantastic day from all the Community Reds Team.

And finally, Happy International Women's Day to every female connected with this fantastic club – whether as a player, coach, supporter, or director.

Continue to challenge, inspire, and create change — enabling and empowering others while ensuring no one is left sitting on the bench. ❤️⚽

01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus from the Community Reds! 🌼🏉

It’s game day for Briton Ferry Llansawel Women as they take on Barry Town United this afternoon at the Renewable Centre Stadium.
Why not come along and enjoy some live football action while supporting your local team?

⚽ Walking Football – Get Involved Tonight!

This evening, Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club will be holding their weekly training session at Crt Herbert from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
We are currently recruiting:
Male and female players
Especially men aged 50+
Individuals interested in becoming a Walking Football Referee
Volunteers to support our sessions
It’s a fantastic way to stay active, meet new people, and be part of a supportive football community.

🌷 Spring Is Almost Here…
As we welcome a brand-new month and look ahead to longer (and hopefully warmer!) days, spring gives us the opportunity to try something new — meet new people, make new friends, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion, time, and skills.

Here at the Community Reds, we’ll soon be launching our Spring Timetable, offering opportunities to:
Volunteer and gain transferable employment skills
Take part in new sports and leisure activities
Join social groups promoting physical health and mental wellbeing
Break down barriers caused by loneliness and isolation
Enjoy activities in a warm, fun, and safe environment
Together, we are Creating. Enabling. Empowering Change. Ensuring No-one is Left Sitting on the Bench.

🌟 Action for Happiness Calendar
Here’s the link to this month’s Action for Happiness Calendar:
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For more information, or to find out what the Community Reds could do for you or your community group, please email:
📧 info@communityreds.org
Community Reds 🔴

Daily actions to help you pause, breathe and notice.

28/02/2026

A disappointing and frustrating night for everyone who made the journey to support the team, with the game unfortunately called off due to floodlight failure. However, after last night’s other fixtures, Andy and the boys now know exactly what’s required to secure our Premiership status for the 2026/27 season
Tomorrow, our focus turns to the Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Women as they host Barry Town United Women at the Renewable Centre Stadium. It would be fantastic to see you all there, getting right behind the team and making some noise!

As many of you who follow this page will know, part of our role within the Community Reds is to explore ways to develop and enhance the matchday experience for all supporters and visitors who come to watch Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC men’s and women’s teams in action at the Renewable Centre Stadium. By working together, we can continue to build a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere on matchdays.

We have a number of initiatives we’re looking to trial and implement ahead of next season, and we’ll need your support. Did you know that, like the other 12 Premiership clubs in the Men’s Cymru Premiership, we have a dedicated Supporter Liaison Officer and Disability Access Officer? Part of this role is to represent the views of all supporters of this great club.

Shortly, we’ll be sharing a supporters’ survey to gather your views and opinions on how we can continue to create a safe and friendly environment for everyone. Your feedback will be hugely appreciated and will play an important role in shaping and improving the matchday experience for all.

Finally, a very Happy St David’s Day to you all for tomorrow!

27/02/2026

It’s game day for Andy and the boys!

A safe journey to all the Red Army making the short trip down the M4 to Cardiff to take on Cardiff Met FC tonight – 7:45pm kick-off.
The Community Reds minibus is full to capacity, and many more of you will be making your own way there. Andy and the lads will really appreciate your support, so let’s make some noise!

Sunday Action

On Sunday, Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies are in action at the Renewable Centre Stadium as they entertain Barry Town United Ladies.. The Community Reds team will once again be there in full voice to show their support.
Like the men’s game, the Football Association of Wales is looking at ways to grow both the supporter base and enhance the matchday experience at every men’s and women’s fixture at the Renewable Centre Stadium.
Working alongside the club’s directors and senior management, The Community Reds will play a major role both on and off the pitch. Plans are already in the pipeline to gather supporters’ views and feedback on a number of new and exciting initiatives ahead of the 2026/27 season.

More Than Matchdays

The Community Reds is about more than just matchdays at the Renewable Centre Stadium. It’s about Creating, Enabling, and Empowering Change — ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench.
Our Community Reds Outreach Programme continues to go from strength to strength. The Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club is growing steadily, with the exciting possibility of two Over-50s men’s teams joining the Wales Walking Football League in April.
Want to find out more? Pop along to training on Sundays from 6:00–7:30pm at Crt Herbert — a warm welcome awaits.

Have a great day. Whether you’re on the fun bus or making your own way to the game, have a safe journey.
Let’s Make Some Noise.
Up the Reds! 🔴

24/02/2026

A Trip to The Senate – Premier of Fighters 🎬🥊

Something a little different on the menu today — a visit to The Senate to watch the premiere of the film Fighters.
The film tells the powerful story of a disabled boxer’s journey and the challenges and barriers he faced in pursuing his dream of competing in the world of boxing. It also highlights the development of an Inclusion Boxing pathway being created in partnership with Special Olympics Wales.

The message of the film strongly reflects what the Community Reds Programme is all about — breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and ensuring inclusion in sport so that nobody is left sitting on the bench.

Growing Inclusion Through Sport

We are currently establishing several Inclusion Sports Programmes as part of our ongoing development, including the launch of Community Reds Special Olympics Neath Port Talbot.
Our inclusive offer includes:
Athletics
Football
Boccia
Cricket
Working in partnership with local community sports clubs, we aim to deliver a year-long sports training programme for individuals with intellectual disabilities — creating structured pathways, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.

Inclusion Blast Pirates – Cricket 🏏

Tomorrow night, our Inclusion Blast Pirates begin indoor training:
🗓 6:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 St Catherine’s Church, Baglan

Delivered in partnership with Port Talbot Pirates Cricket Club, our cricket sessions welcome all players with a disability to get involved.
So, if you fancy yourself as the next Andrew Flintoff, come along and join us — a warm welcome awaits at St Catherine’s Church!

Create. Enable. Empower. Change.

Over the coming months, as part of the Community Reds Outreach Programme, we will continue working with new and existing community partners to:
Create. Enable. Empower. Change.
We’ll be offering weekly activities in:
Athletics
Boccia
Football
Cricket
Tennis
Virtual Boxing

Just some of the 27 Olympic sports now becoming accessible through our exciting new partnerships.
Because at Community Reds, we believe in one simple principle:
Nobody should ever be left sitting on the bench.

22/02/2026

. Great result for Andy and the boys yesterday! With six games left and an eight-point gap opened up, is it enough? Only time will tell — but it certainly puts us in a strong position as we continue pushing to secure the points needed to guarantee our premiership status.

Yesterday was another busy and rewarding day for the Community Reds team in our matchday roles within the club. Meeting and greeting visitors to the Renewable Centre Stadium, ensuring everyone receives a warm welcome, is something we take great pride in. Creating a positive, inclusive environment for all supporters is at the heart of what we do.

It was fantastic to chat with supporters who had travelled from the West Country to enjoy the game. Hearing such positive comments about the club and the matchday atmosphere is always inspiring. Feedback like this motivates us to keep creating, improving, and delivering the very best matchday experience possible.

Over the coming months, we’ll be working closely with Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC on a number of exciting initiatives as we continue to Create, Enable, Empower — living our message of One Club. One Team. One Community. Proud to be part of it.

Tonight, our Community Reds Walking Football squads are back in training at Crt Herbert. For more information, check out the Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club page. This section, alongside the wider Community Reds programme, continues to grow — breaking down barriers, creating opportunities for all, and ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench.

As members of the team take some well-earned time to recharge, reflect, and learn from this week’s activities, we look ahead ready for a brand-new week.

Whatever you’re doing today — enjoy.
Up the Reds 🔴