Find out what Blackpool FC Community Trust have got going on this month:
Cost of living –
Family Clubs will run as normal from 3:30 p.m. in the North Stand Community Hub. On Tuesdays, we will deliver physical activity sessions until 5pm, and on Wednesdays, you can access our Homework Club and enjoy arts and crafts until 5pm. Throughout March we will also be taking on the challenge of moving 1953 laps of the pitch.
The Big Food Truck continues as normal every Tuesday, with our Community Club taking place from 1:30pm to 3pm. Blackpool & Fylde College, Blood Pressure Checks, NatWest and United Utilities will visit us.
Cancer Awareness –
Throughout March, Blackpool FC Community Trust staff will be spreading awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer you should look out for.
On Saturday, 15th March, at the Blackpool vs. Leyton Orient fixture at Bloomfield Road, BFCCT will be holding a bucket collection outside the stadium to support Macmillan Cancer and raise awareness of prostate cancer. Fans are encouraged to donate and show their support for this important cause.
At this game, BFCCT will also be supporting the Level Playing Field ‘Unite For Access’ campaign, which promotes accessibility and inclusion at sports venues. In partnership with Blackpool Football Club, the focus will be on raising awareness and driving equality for a more inclusive matchday experience for disabled sports fans. To support this, BFCCT will be inviting SEND schools and community groups to the game for free, ensuring everyone can experience the excitement of live football.
Active Minds continues this month, join us at one of the following sessions:
Monday Men’s Football Session – Stanley Park 4G Astroturf – 7pm-8pm
Monday Women’s Football Session – Aspire Sports Hub – 6pm-7pm
Tuesday Men’s Football Session – Aspire Sports Hub – 8pm-9pm
Tuesday Women’s Football Session – Aspire Sports Hub – 7pm-8pm
Thursday Men’s Football session – Palatine Leisure Centre – 8pm-9pm
Move More is still looking for people living within Bloomfield, Tyldesley, Victoria and Park wards who are interested in developing a community group to support their local community needs, get in touch: movemore@bfcct.co.uk
The Get FIT with BFCCT timetable of fitness classes and £20 a month rolling membership are now live! Classes include Circuits, BoxFIT, ClubFIT, Pilates and Strength & Stretch. We would love to see new and old faces at the sessions.
Armed Forces:
Our Armed Forces provision will continue as normal this month. Join us at NAAFI Break on Wednesdays from 10:30am-12pm, Walk & Talk on Thursdays from 1:30pm-3:30pm and Forces Football from 6pm-8:30pm on a Friday.
Our Gardening Club will return and will take place on Thursdays at the Fylde Memorial Arboretum & Community Woodland from 10am-12pm.
Premier League Primary Stars:
The Premier League Primary Stars Kids Cup regional final is on 17th March with Norbreck Primary representing Blackpool FC at Wigan Athletic.
March will also see us launch the GULP Challenge 2025, an initiative to reduce the amount of fizzy pop consumed by year four children across Blackpool.
Premier League Inspires:
Pupils at Armfield Academy will begin to plan their social action project after winning the Inspires Challenge last month. This half term, BFCCT staff will work closely with pupils to help them bring their project to life and enable the change and awareness they hope to see in their school and community. To celebrate their winning idea at the challenge, pupils and staff from Armfield Academy will attend a Blackpool FC home game in the hospitality suite here at Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool FC Sports College:
On March 6th we will be holding our annual college careers fair where industry professionals attend our college to give the students an insight into different career routes after education.
Esports:
Our Esports team will face York Vikings on March 4th for an Esports match-up. We will also be holding a pre-match Esports event on March 15th against Leyton Orient.
Our Esports Community Leagues will continue as normal every Thursday from 4pm-5pm.
Female Football:
Our FA Girls’ Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) has fixtures against Burnley ETC on March 6th. We will also be inviting grassroots teams over the month to play futsal fixtures and full-sized match formats.
Job Opportunities:
PE Officer: We are looking for someone to join the Community Trust as part of the established Primary Stars team. We are looking for a PE Officer to work in the PE landscape of local primary schools, supporting teachers in delivering high-quality PE lessons that ultimately benefit the pupils.
Minibus Driver: As a Minibus Driver, you will transport participants, staff, and equipment safely to various locations. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe and professional transport service and supporting community programmes across sports, health, education, and employability. This includes driving our BFC School pupils for extracurricular sessions and transporting Blackpool FC Sports College teams to fixtures against other professional football clubs, primarily across the Northwest. The role requires flexibility, with shifts available on an ad-hoc basis to meet the operational needs of the Trust.
ETC Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach: To support our players on their development pathway, with a focus on physical development. You will ensure ETC players experience a physical performance programme that supports the club blueprint and delivers high quality athletes who are balanced, autonomous and adaptable. This role will focus on developing a programme to aid injury prevention.
WE NEED YOU:
We are looking for volunteers to help at our community sessions. Register your interest here – www.bfcct.co.uk/volunteer-with-us/
