Mere Town F.C.
Football in our corner of Wiltshire since 1999.
Mere Town FC is a volunteer run football club based in South West Wiltshire. We are affiliated with the Wiltshire FA and play our league games in the Dorset football league. Our home ground is in the heart of Mere at the primary school and the recreation ground, we have provided details further down the page.
We offer youth football for boys and girls from age 6 to 14 and for all abilities. Training during the winter is held in Gillingham on the astroturf at Gillingham Comprehensive School and in the Spring and Summer back in Mere. Games are played on Sunday for all age groups.
New players are always welcome, please get in touch if you want to your child to come along to a training session.
The Men play matches in the Blackmore Vale League and the current standings, results and fixtures can be found here
We are an FA Charter Standard Club
The FA Charter Standard accreditation is for clubs who can be proud to be places where people want to play. These are the clubs who demonstrate they offer well-run, inclusive and sustainable football.
Clubs who achieve Charter Standard status are proud to prioritise qualified coaching and safeguarding as well as the values of The FA’s Respect campaign as part of their game.
About Us
Since 1999, Mere Town FC has been developing some of the best youth football players in our little corner of the county. From coaching them on the ins-and-outs of the sport to honing their athletic skills. We’re proud to teach not only the love of the game, but to also impart the ideals of good sportsmanship, teamwork and respect.
Upcoming Events
Friday Night TrainingEvery Friday NightGillingham
“Football has to be fun for kids, or it doesn't make sense”
Johan Cruyff
Our Coaches
Leading a team of players to having fun and learning to play football is no easy feat and requires only the best minds in the game. That is why Mere Town FC have the very best coaches in the area. Read on to meet them and see what they specialize in and how they help our players fulfill their true potential.
Dave Rich
U13's Coach - FA Level 1 Qualified
Dave will look familiar to many as he is also a teacher at Mere School. He has built a fantastic team from scratch, who have gone on to be very successful. He is supported at training and matches by Dan Finch and Paul Swannack.
Dave is also the Safeguarding Official for the Club.
Tom Shaftoe
U9's Coach -FA Qualified
Tom joined the team in 2018 and started up the U8 team as his son had a keen interest to play football in Mere. This is the 2nd season his team will be playing matches as they now progress up to U9's. He has recently completed his FA level 1 course. Tom is also the Vice Chairman for the Club and Media Manager.
Tommy Read
U14's Coach - FA level 2 Qualified
The Mere Town Youth FC team wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for people like Tom. He's been with the club for 13 years, another one that has been in and around Mere all his life and played/coached the men's team . We really couldn’t have wished for a better coach to bring through one of the younger teams.
Got anything you want to ask our coaches? They’re here for you!
Andy Flinders
U7's & Mini's Coach
Andy volunteered to take on our youngest age group in 2023. Having kids that play for older age groups at Mere already he wanted to give his youngest daughter the opportunity to join in as well when she expressed at interest to play. He is a passionate fan of Newcastle United and a welcome addition to Mere Town FC.
Other Members of our Team
Get to know the rest of the volunteers at Mere Town FC.
If you want to help or have some ideas please get in contact, we don't know everything and sometimes make mistakes.
Chairman
Mark Hill
A familiar face around Mere to many as Mark has lived in and around Mere all of his life. Having Played for the Men's team in his younger years he has a close connection to the club.
Whilst his playing days are some way behind him, he now gets to see his Grand Children play for various age groups at Mere Town Youth and who knows, perhaps one day the First Team!
Please get in touch with Mark if you need any help with any aspect of the club or wish to come along and volunteer.
FA Respect initiative and Mere Town
At Mere Town we adhere to the FA Respect campaign, we expect all visitors to our club to do the same.
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These are our kids
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This is a game
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Our coaches are volunteers
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The referees are only human
We take running this club very seriously, If you feel there are any issues or you have witnessed something that you feel isn't correct with either teams players, coaches or supporters please let us know.
Our Welfare officer Dave Rich is happy to help with any problems and can be dealt with in the strictest of confidence
Gallery
We've added some pictures from previous years and will continue to add as we go. If you have any pictures that you would like to add then please get in touch
Club Sponsors
Without some financial help from local businesses, it would be difficult to buy new kits and provide the facilities that we do.
Thank you all for your continued support
Hillbrush
Hillbrush provided a kit for our under14s this season. Thanks very much for your great support
Would you like to sponsor a team?
Please get in touch if you would like to help out the youth football club. Sponsorship ranges from £250 to £500. Get in touch meretownyouthfc@gmail.com
Matt has sponsored the U10's for 2 seasons and provided new kit and equipment, thanks for your help again this year!