Mousehole AFC will be flying the flag for Cornwall at the annual Football Content Awards taking place at Liverpool’s Anfield football stadium on Thursday evening.

The West Cornwall club, who play in the Pitching In Southern League First Division, have been shortlisted in the Best Non-League Club Section. The face competition from Chesterfield, Hashtag United, Dorking Wanderers, Sheffield FC and Punjab United among others. Other categories being awarded on the night include Best Premier League Content Creator, Best Podcast, Best Influencer and Best E-Sports Creator. As well as Premier League clubs, representatives from the major broadcasters such as Sky Sports and BBC will be there, alongside international representatives from Real Madrid, Barcelona and the US Major League Soccer.

Mousehole have been shortlisted for their online content, including match-day video and text reports, live Twitter feeds and live pages from each game. Their documentary series Way Out West charted the progress of the team as they competed for, and eventually won, the Western League in April this year. The series focused on the progress both on and off the pitch, looking at the work of the managing staff of the club and the strong band of volunteers that keeps it going.

The club will be represented in Liverpool by chairman Deryk Heywood, media director Kevin Bishop, social media and website lead Jeff Richardson and match-day reporter Pablo-Woolls Blanco. There’s quick turnaround for the group who will be driving up to Liverpool on the day of the ceremony and straight back the next morning in time for the club’s Southern League match against Evesham on Saturday. Jeff Richardson – a former club manager – will be flying in for the event from the Netherlands from where he manages the club’s social media accounts.

Winners are awarded based on a combination of a public and jury vote. Judges include Ed Maylon, a founder of The Athletic and Isabel Hayle from Better Collective, a leading digital sports agency. The event is sponsored by Panini and Forza Football.

As well as voting for football content online, the event will also see awards for the content creators’ favourite footballers. Alessio Russo, Beth Mead and Lauren James are among the women’s nominations. Included in the men’s category are Erling Haaland, Marcus Rashford and Mo Salah.

The full shortlist for the ceremony is here: https://footballcontentawards.com/2023/09/25/2023-finalists-announced/

Mousehole AFC have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a new access road to their ground at Trungle Parc near Penzance in Cornwall. The project aims to alleviate congestion caused by match-day and camping traffic in the neighbouring village of Paul.
 
The club has teamed up with Cornwall-based Crowdfunder and are looking to raise £100,000 over a period of five weeks. Click on the link below to find out more. AS well as donations there are many great rewards on offer in return for your generosity!

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mouseholeafc

Thanks to Jonah Holmes of Falmouth University for these great photos from Saturday. You can see more of Jonah’s photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/198162317@N05

Mousehole AFC have a regular slot on this podcast which takes a look across the country at non-league football. Listen to the latest episode here (Andrew LArge from Mousehole starts at 1hr 9 mins in):

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOyEXYEQKR

We asked Truro College media student Nick Hall to take a look behind the scenes as Mousehole took on Bashley in the FA Cup on September 2nd. Here’s his video in what we hope will be the first in a series of Trungle Timelines.

Mousehole Football Club is looking to make strides towards enhancing its facilities and contributing to the community with an ambitious plan to construct a new access road to their Trungle Parc ground, which is situated just outside the village of Paul on the hill above Mousehole Harbour. The plan, first announced in 2021, will be largely financed by a crowdfunding campaign to be launched this autumn.

The new access roadway, for which the club already possesses planning permission, will connect the B3315 near Sheffield directly to the football ground and the campsite it operates. The Club has undertaken preparatory work along the route under the guidance of experts and in compliance with all planning conditions. This includes a thorough assessment of a suitable drainage scheme to ensure there is no increase in water run-off.

The access road will terminate as a cul-de-sac at the Club’s ground, making it impossible for it to become a ‘rat run’ into the village. Instead, the new access road is poised to bring numerous benefits to both the residents of Paul and the football club.

A primary advantage of the new road is that it will divert all the current football and camping traffic away from the village of Paul, alleviating congestion in the lane from the Ring & Thimble junction into the village. The new road access will also make the club’s car park bigger with defined car spaces for another 40 cars, 3 coach spaces and a cycle hub. In this respect, it will eliminate the need for overflow street-side parking in Trungle Parc and Trungle Terrace, addressing concerns about parking issues.

Club Chairman Deryk Heywood remembers the road being discussed when he played for the club in 1978 and has been working on the plan since he became chairman six years ago. The strip of land has been gifted to the club through the generosity of the neighbouring landowner and full planning permission has now been obtained. 

As well as directly benefitting the club, Deryk believes the additional access and parking the new road will bring will provide much-needed extra capacity for village events, as well as providing enhanced facilities at the club for the community to use: 

“The road will help bring the club to another level commercially and keep all the traffic away from the village. We are part of the community along with the cricket club, the pub, the church. We want to improve life for the community by drastically reducing the traffic flow”.

To put the traffic and parking concerns into perspective, home matches for the club’s First Team occur on average once every fortnight for eight months of the year, with the season comprising approximately 20 matches from August to April. The club’s attendances have averaged around 200 over the most recent season. The club’s move to the Southern League means visiting teams and their away supporters are now located much farther away than before. Consequently, the likelihood of individual vehicles increasing is minimal.

In addition to the new road, the club will be exploring better ways of managing its sewage and water supply and are investigating hooking up to the mains supply.

As a non-profit organization, Mousehole Football Club is committed to adhering to all planning rules and regulations and will continue to do so. The Club’s vision is not only to secure its future but also to create opportunities and foster a strong sense of community within the village of Paul.

Considerable expense has already been outlaid by the club to ensure the plans meet all requisite regulations and standards. The club are now exploring crowdfunding opportunities for the project and details will be released later this year. 

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As the Earthbound Electrical Cornwall Women’s football league kicks off, Alisha Webb looks ahead to an exciting season for Mousehole Women FC who kickoff their season on September 10th against Penryn.

As the sun sets over the picturesque village of Mousehole in Cornwall, the excitement in the air is palpable. It’s that time of the year again when Mousehole Women’s Football Club (MWFC) prepares to kick off a new season of thrilling football action. With a rich history and a passionate community, MWFC is all set to make waves in the upcoming season.
Founded in 1992, MWFC has come a long way from its humble beginnings. What started as a small group of enthusiastic women with a shared love for football has evolved into a formidable team that competes at a regional level. The club’s success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of its members and the unwavering support of the local community.
The anticipation surrounding the new season is sky-high. MWFC has been preparing for months, with new training sessions, friendly matches, and team-building exercises. The squad is looking stronger than ever, with a blend of experienced players and promising new talents. The Team manager, Mark Trevail has been working tirelessly to fine-tune strategies and tactics, ensuring that the team is ready to face any challenge that comes their way.
One of the most exciting developments for MWFC this season is the assigning our new Captain Bex Hayward, having played for many years, Bex is an incredible asset to the team, the girls

are extremely excited to see what she can do with the captaincy this year. Bex added;
“ in a time where Women’s football is so prevalent, it only feels right to start by saying what a fantastic team Mousehole AFC women really is. I’ve played football since I was a child and played for many clubs over the years. I can honestly say that Mousehole is the most welcoming, warming and friendly team with something truly special about it. Being selected to Captain this team for the season is an honour for me and I am proud to be able to lead the girls into what I hope it’s going to be our best season yet. Following in our previous skippers footsteps, the legend, Flo Davies-Kirsop is no mean feat, but having a role model and someone who paved the way so brilliantly for us has certainly made this transition for me that bit easier. We have a great bunch of girls, some who have joined us this season and some who have been playing for years. Every single member of the team brings something special and unique to us and I am excited for us to show the fans what we can do, and what a great bunch we are.
I would like to mention our Coach, Trev, who is ever patient, and genuinely one of the nicest, and most selfless people I have ever met. I know that myself and the girls are so grateful to him, and for the time he gives up for us. To Dawn, who is the stability behind the scenes that keeps everything going for us. My hopes for the season are for us to keep building, working hard, improving our game and growing as a team and a group. Personally for me, I am excited and privileged to be a part of this team, let alone lead us into the new season.”
Another new development to the team this year are the new players that have decided to join the seagulls. These new players

bring fresh energy and skills to the team, raising the level of competition within the squad and promising an exciting season ahead. Their presence has ignited a sense of camaraderie and healthy competition among the players, pushing each one to strive for excellence.
The club is not only focused on on-field success but also on creating a positive impact in the local community. MWFC is actively involved in grassroots initiatives, taking time out to help with the local school days, promoting women’s football at the youth level, and look to organise events to encourage participation in the sport. Their commitment to fostering the next generation of female footballers is truly commendable and reflects their dedication to the game.
The local support for MWFC is unwavering. Mousehole residents, as well as fans from neighboring towns and villages, turn out to cheer for the team. The atmosphere at Trungle Parc is electric, with the Men’s team now promoted into the Southern League, the support creates an incredible ambiance that boosts the players’ morale.
As the new season kicks off, Mousehole Women’s Football Club is determined to achieve new heights of success. Whether it’s securing a top spot in the league, or simply playing their hearts out on the pitch, the women of MWFC are ready to give it their all. With a rich history, a strong squad, and an enthusiastic community behind them, there’s no doubt that Mousehole Women’s Football Club is poised for another memorable season of football excellence. So, grab your scarves and and beanies, because the action is about to begin, and Mousehole is the place to be for women’s football this season!