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The History of Andover New Street F.C. Cont..

Club status the highest accolade a football club can achieve. In 2012
and 2016 we were named as Hampshire F.A.’s Community Club of the
Year.

Andover New Street FC has a long history of providing football
specifically for Girls with a Ladies’ team starting in 1995. In 2012,
Footy4Girls was created by Simon Dewhurst, a football group that
was for any girl that wanted to play. The group grew steadily during
2012 with around ten 8-11 year olds attending on a regular basis.
Footy4Girls has continued to grow with each week seeing 40 plus
girls training and playing matches and four sides in the Winchester
Leagues.

Always community-minded in 2005 a few of our coaches went into
Icknield School a facility for children with severe learning difficulties
to run weekly coaching sessions.

These were so enjoyable and successful that our inclusive group
Streets Ahead was formed two years later to enable youngsters or
adults with physical or learning difficulties, who love to play football,
but are unable for a variety of reasons to take part in mainstream
clubs, to participate in the game. Gradually the club has developed in
size and has become a leading force in providing football experiences
for all. 2 year’s ago Streets Ahead celebrated its 10th anniversary.

The club now look forward to the challenges of the coming season in
the Sydenhams Wessex League Division One.