There was a great turnout at the last Peterhead FC Community Foundation Football Memories group with 35 people enjoying a very interesting and amusing presentation from the ‘King of the beach end’ Joe Harper. Joe took the eager audience through his eventful and successful career from Morton to Aberdeen and thereafter to Everton and Hibs. Joe brought along his Scotland caps and his special medal for scoring 5 goals in one friendly game for Scotland in Canada. A big thank you to Joe and also to Kelly from ‘Boogie in the Bar’ for providing the sandwiches and biscuits on the day.
Keep an eye on our website and socials for details of the next meet-up
On Monday our Buchanhaven School Extra Time Club went on a trip to Happy Plant Park to enjoy some outdoor fun!
The Extra Time Programme is a joint initiative with the Scottish Government and the Scottish FA which aims to support local football clubs and trusts to provide accessible before
and after school and holiday activity clubs for primary school age from all backgrounds.
Our next Football Memories session is this Thursday, 12th March from 12.30 – 2pm at Balmoor and our special guest will be former Aberdeen and Peterhead player Joe Harper – all welcome to come along for a cuppa and a blether.
Dennis D’Arcy came along to our last Football Memories group with his Scottish schoolboy cap and Scotland strip and gave a very interesting and amusing insight into his player/manager career.
The next Football Memories session will take place on Thursday 12th March, here is great feedback received back from our last meet up when Dennis D’Arcy came to give a talk. These groups are open to all so we’d love to see you!
Our next Football Memories group will be held on Thursday 5th February with Guest Speaker Dennis D’Arcy. Born in Aberdeen, Dennis began his career in junior football with Banks O’ Dee before turning professional in 1970 with Montrose. The central defender later played for Arbroath and Deveronvale before returning to Montrose. Dennis took over the helm as player manager of Peterhead FC for the 1980-81 season. He won the League Cup with the Bloo Toon under the watchful eye of Chairman Robbie Warrender. Always lots of stories to be told when Robbie is involved! We look forward to welcoming Dennis to Balmoor in February. Everyone welcome to come along – we’ll see you there!
Our SPFL Trust Festive Friends initiative is over for another year and what a fabulous few days it’s been!
We had a great turnout for our Christmas lunch on Tuesday where we welcomed everyone with beautiful Carol singing by Buchanhaven Primary School before a delicious meal cooked by Harry Fraser Catering Services Limited and served up by our Chairman, Directors, Nat Porter and our brilliant band of volunteers.
A big thank you goes to all those who were there to lend a hand and make it a lovely day – Community Safety Wardens Mick Chappel and Charis, Community Police Officer Chantelle, Teresa Dawson, Local Family Outreach Workers Gillian, Hannah and Sky, Gordon and all from North East Tartan Army, PFCCF Trustees Brian McCombie and Neil Cameron, Directors Les Hill, Martin Booth, Billy Duncan and Charlie Watt, PFC Staff Mary, Paula, Alison, Sonya & Sharon, Janette Watt, Kelly O’Brien, and Gordon and Lorrain Moir as Sammy the Scurry & Elf on a Bar.
Also to the The Hame Bakery for the delicious sweet mince pies.
Today was our Hamper Delivery day with assistance from the heroes at NETA who set out around the local area dropping off goodie bags to all those who may need an extra helpng hand this Christmas.
We couldn’t do what we do at PFCCF without the generosity of so many who give up their time and donations to help fund this annual campaign therefore we would like to extend huge gratitude to the following for their kindness:
Flotation Energy – Greenvolt, also appreciation for Teresa Dawson helping out on the day, Peterhead Community Council, Dianne Beagrie, Strachans, Stella’s Voice, Peterhead Community Fire Station, Liz Buckett, Brian Henderson Cars, Gavin Thain, Jackson Trawls. SSEN Thermal Fund, Kelly Cartwell, Community Mental Health Nurse.
