By Michael Goodwin

Collingham football club recently held a Charter Standard Day on Saturday 23rd April to celebrate its success at being awarded the FA Charter Standard status last year. The weather could not have been better!!

Matches and training sessions were held within the different age groups throughout the afternoon, with many friends, family and supporters in attendance. Nottingham Forest Academy played the Collingham Under 11s and Under 12s teams.

The Under 9s Cougars played the Under 9s Lions; The Under 8s played against each other. They also played a game against the Collingham Girls team.

The Collingham Under 6s played against East Bridford and the Under 7s played against Bingham Town.

Local residents, VIPs and sponsors were also invited along to enjoy the day.

Awards presented to the club were The Charter Standard Award received by Mrs Val Nicholson; the Newark and Sherwood District Council Club of the Year Award was received by Mr Norman Bellamy; recognition of the partnership between Collingham FC and Nottingham Forest which was awarded this year was also marked as was the continual partnership between Collingham FC and Nottingham Schools FA.

The event concluded in the evening with a live band Filthy Smiths, which was enjoyed by many.

For further information please visit our website www.collinghamfootballclub.co.uk