December is packed with activities, events, and programmes for all ages. From festive sports and holiday camps to community support, health initiatives, and educational opportunities, there’s something for everyone to get involved in. Whether you’re looking to stay active, learn new skills, or connect with your community, join in and make the most of the month.
Festive Fundraiser
We continue to raise money as part of our Festive Fundraiser. Initially launched in 2020, the Club and Trust formed the Festive Fundraiser after learning that over 1000 primary school children across Blackpool could go without a present on Christmas Day. Since then, the town has come together every Christmas, with local businesses and supporters donating over £120,000 to date in order to fund the purchase and subsequent delivery of over 7000 presents across Blackpool. Every donation helps, click here to donate.
Community Engagement
Our cost-of-living support continues, with The Big Food Truck visiting Bloomfield Road every Tuesday from 2pm to 3pm. Before collecting food parcels, attendees can join our Community Club from 1:30pm to 3pm to enjoy a hot drink and access local services. Family Clubs continue in the North Stand Community Hub every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5pm. Our Community Cohesion group also meets on Thursday mornings from 11am – 12pm, this month they will be taking part in different physical activities.
In partnership with Blackpool Coastal Housing and Empowerment, our Engage4Change drop-in sessions run at the North Stand Community Hub on Tuesday 2:15pm to 3pm. Here, residents can access support with CV writing, email setup, employability, education, and positive activity opportunities.
Our Active Minds programme continues, with multiple men’s and women’s football sessions running weekly across Stanley Park, Aspire Sports Hub, Aspire Sports Centre, and Palatine Leisure Centre.
We are also seeking residents in Bloomfield, Tyldesley, Victoria, and Park wards to get involved with our Move More initiative, helping develop a community group to address local needs.
Our Get FIT Keep Fit programme continues to grow. We recently launched a new Facebook page, where you can find timetable updates, session tasters, and event information. Our Keep FIT classes run on a £20 monthly rolling membership or £3+ per session and include Circuits, BoxFIT, ClubFIT, Pilates, and Strength & Stretch. Class times and venues change weekly, so check the app or Facebook page regularly.
Man v Fat is actively seeking new participants. The programme supports men with a BMI of 27.5 or higher to lose weight, improve fitness, and build friendships. Over 90% of players achieve their weight loss goals, and sessions are available from just £35 per month.
Aspire 5’s, our popular 5-a-side football league, is back with fast-paced fixtures for players of all levels. Sessions run on Mondays, with over-35s from 7pm to 8pm and players aged 18 to 34 from 8pm to 9pm. Entry is £30 per team, and each league consists of eight teams playing each other twice, with trophies and prizes for the winners. Teams can join mid-season, and attendance must be confirmed 24 hours before kick-off.
Premier League Kicks
Alongside our full winter timetable, we’ll be delivering Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Camps.
Our HAF Camps offer a wide range of activities, health and nutrition information and free healthy meals each day to over 400 children and young people during the holidays.
Premier League Kicks HAF Links:
Dates:
Monday 22nd December, Tuesday 23rd December, Monday 29th December & Tuesday 30th December
Football at Aspire Sports Hub 5pm – 8pm
Location: Aspire Sports Hub, Garstang Road West, FY3 7JH
Esports at Bloomfield Road 11am – 3pm
Location: North Stand Community Hub, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, FY1 6JJ
Armed Forces Activities
Support for veterans and serving personnel continues with our Armed Forces provision, including NAAFI Break on Wednesdays (10:30am–12pm), Walk & Talk on Thursdays (1:30pm–3:30pm), Forces Football on Fridays (6pm–8:30pm), and Gardening Club on Thursdays (10am–12pm).
We will also hold our monthly veterans breakfast club on Tuesday 2nd November from 10am-11am at @TheGrange.
Here are the upcoming dates and events:
- December 1st our veterans with vision impairments are going on a holiday to Brighton courteous of Blind Veterans UK.
- December 17th, we have cadets from Highfield Leadership Academy visiting NAAFI Break between 1030-1200 as part of their community engagement syllabus.
Female Football
Thursday 11th December, we will be inviting in under 13/14 girls’ grassroots teams to play an hour of girls’ futsal against each other, which is an additional tool for development to their current commitments.
BFC School
Our BFC School students will be taking part in a reducing violence workshop in December.
As part of the Duke of Edinburgh award, our students will be taking part in the Christmas wrapping appeal.
December 12th will see our students taking part in a Panathlon School Games for a ten-pin bowling competition.
On 17th December, our students will attend another panathlon for a boccia competition.
As an end-of-year award, our students will be going to Lazer tag and bowling.
Blackpool FC Sports College
We will be hosting a college open evening on December 3rd. Head down, view our facilities, meet the staff and hear all about our courses in both sports and esports.
December Camps
Sports Camp at Armfield Academy, Lytham Road, FY4 1TL. Click here to book a place.
Sports Camp at Montgomery Academy, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AZ. Click here to book a place.
Mixed Football Camp at Aspire Sports Hub, Garstang Road West, FY3 7JH. Click here to book a place.
£13 a day:
- Monday 22nd December 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 23rd December 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Monday 29th December – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 30th December 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
£10 a day:
- Wednesday 24th December 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday 31st December 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
or pay £60 for all six days!
WE NEED YOU:
- Education Pathways Tutor – deliver on our Compass Curriculum, an education pathway working with year 10 and 11 pupils who aspire to work in the sports sector.
- Esports Tutor – deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences for our post-16 Esports students, providing them with high-quality, careers-focused education.
- Physical Education Officer – work in the PE landscape of local primary schools, supporting teachers in delivering high-quality PE lessons that ultimately benefit the pupils.
We are looking for volunteers to help at our community sessions. Register your interest here.
We are looking for casual members of staff to support a number of our sessions. Register your interest here.
