by GRF Admin | Jan 16, 2017 | News, Uncategorised
We’re making a new BBC2 documentary series called My Big Week (W/T). The programme follows individuals as they undertake a personal challenge or face a personal fear and documents their story over the course of a week. We’re looking for people all over the UK who...
by GRF Admin | Jan 13, 2017 | News, Uncategorised
Do you know this man? Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with criminal damage at football pitches in Blurton. Between Christmas Eve (Sat 24 Dec) and Thursday 29 December the man was seen riding a motorcycle on the football...
by GRF Admin | Jan 12, 2017 | News, Uncategorised
Grassroots have stated for many years now that the FA is not representative enough when it comes to Grassroots Football, the warning signs have been there for many years. Since the formation of the Premier League, grassroots football has felt more and more isolated,...
by GRF Admin | Jan 7, 2017 | News, Uncategorised
It’s just a kickabout. Said no one, ever. The FA People’s Cup returns for a third year – bigger and better than ever before. Run in partnership with BBC Get Inspired, The FA People’s Cup is the biggest amateur 5 a-side competition in the country. It’s FREE TO...
by GRF Admin | Jan 5, 2017 | News, Uncategorised
Im sure this will give rise to multiple opinions, with the professional game sponsors virtually exclusively gambling organisations, fast food, alcohol, money lending and junior teams struggling for any sponsors. When a club boss who uses her club for multiple reasons...
by GRF Admin | Jan 4, 2017 | Health, News, Uncategorised
Grooming is when someone builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or trafficking. Children and young people can be groomed online or face-to-face, by a stranger or by someone they know...