Community Reds

23/03/2026

It’s been a busy start to the week for the Community Reds Outreach Team!

We kicked things off with a fantastic visit to Age Connect Neath, delivering a fun and inclusive morning session of Sitting Beachball Tennis. With over 45 members taking part, the energy in the room was incredible. Judging by the feedback at the end, it’s safe to say a great time was had by all! We were even joined by a local PCSO, who got involved and added to the enjoyment of the session
After a brilliant morning, it was back to the office to catch up on admin and begin planning ahead for next season’s home fixtures at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

As many of you know, the Community Reds play a vital role within Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC, supporting both the men’s and women’s teams on matchdays. With just one men’s home game remaining—taking place on Good Friday—it’s the perfect time to reflect on this season and explore ways to enhance the matchday experience for all supporters.

In collaboration with the club’s SLO, Disability Access Officer, and Community Reds Manager Stuart Williams, we’ve developed a Fans/Supporters Questionnaire. This will be available at the final home game and shared across social media. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we aim to make the Renewable Centre Stadium the best matchday experience in the Cymru Premiership. Your voice truly matters—together we can Create, Enable, Empower Change.

A huge congratulations to the women’s section of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club, who were in league action yesterday in the Cymru Women’s Walking Football League. It was a very successful day—well done to all players and coaches! Next Sunday, it’s the turn of the men’s Over 50s squad. For more information, check out the Walking Football page or get in touch via Martin@communityreds.org.

Finally, this Saturday sees Andy and the boys travel to Haverfordwest for a top-of-the-table clash, with a European play-off spot on the line. Kick-off is at 12:15pm and the match will be broadcast live on TV.

We’re expecting a strong showing from the Red Army—details on how to join the supporters will be shared soon.
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22/03/2026

All to play for! 🔴⚽

Premiership status secured and a European Conference spot still within reach — it’s a very happy, fun-filled Sunday for the BFL Community Reds!

Yesterday, Andy and the boys secured the point that guarantees our Premiership status for the 2026/27 season. Even better, that draw sees us sitting top of the playoff section. With just three games left, the mighty Reds lead the way on goal difference ahead of our next opponents, Haverfordwest.

Next Saturdays clash down in Haverfordwest is set to be massive — everything on the line and not one to miss! The Community Reds minibus will be running, so if you’d like to travel with us, get in touch at info@communityreds.org for more information

Today’s action: We’re back at it supporting Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies in their final game of the season as they take on Aberystwyth Ladies at the Renewable Centre Stadium (2:00 PM kick-off). With the sun set to shine, get yourselves down and cheer on the women — let’s make some noise! 🔊

It’s also a big day for our Walking Football Club:
BFL Reds & Rainbows are in action in Round 4 of the Wales Women’s Walking Football League

The Reds currently sit top of the division alongside Haverfordwest Women

The Rainbows are in fourth — still everything to play for!

Our men’s walking football section will be training tonight at Crt Herbert (6:00–7:30 PM) as they continue building towards their competition debut.

Finally, best of luck to Martin, who’s away with the Cymru Dragons today as they continue preparations for upcoming internationals and the World Masters Walking Football Cup, hosted by Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC and run by the Community Reds.

Whatever you’re doing today — enjoy it! And hopefully we’ll see you down at the Renewable Centre Stadium this afternoon.

Let’s make some noise, Reds! 🔴.

20/03/2026

Another Friday is here already—where has the time gone?

We’ve got a packed weekend of football ahead at the Renewable Centre Stadium. Tomorrow, Andy and the boys are looking to secure crucial points as they push to retain our Premiership status for the 26/27 season and keep the pressure on in the race for a European Conference spot. The season may be nearing its end, but there’s still so much to play for—plenty to get excited about!

On Sunday, our women’s team host Aberystwyth Women with a 2pm kick-off. Let’s get down to the stadium, fill the stands, and really get behind the team—let’s Make Some Noise!

Sunday also sees our Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club women’s section back in league action. The BFL Reds and BFL Rainbows are both pushing hard for the league title, with the Reds currently top of the table alongside Haverfordwest, and the Rainbows close behind.

Meanwhile, the men’s walking football section will be training at Cwrt Herbert as they continue building towards their upcoming season. We’re proud to be entering an Over 50s team into the league—something that reflects the dedication and hard work of our players and coaches. The club continues to grow week by week.

If you’re interested in getting involved, check out their page or email Martin@communityreds.org.

Have a great weekend enjoy the sunshine and hopefully see you down the Renewable Centre Stadium this weekend. Let's Make Some Noise!!!

16/03/2026

Well done Andy and the boys tonight. Great win Safe journey back to all the Red Army.

16/03/2026

Monday Night. The Capital. The Met.
The Reds are back in action tomorrow night when they travel to the Cyncoed Stadium, home Cardiff Met FC in the Play-Off Conference.

See you there travelling Reds. Make some noise!

16/03/2026

What a great weekend for both the men’s and women’s teams in Premiership action!

Andy and the boys got things started with a win on Friday night, and yesterday Rhys and the women’s team recorded a fantastic 3–0 away win in Aberystwyth. Brilliant results all round!

Tonight the men are back in action as they travel to face Cardiff Met in the rearranged fixture following the floodlight failure. Let’s hope they’ve got enough shillings for the meter this time! Joking aside, it will be another tough test, and a win tonight would put us just one point behind Haverfordwest for that European Playoff spot.

I know the Red Army will be making the trip to cheer the boys on. If you’re travelling, have a safe journey and let’s make some noise!

Away from the football, it’s the start of another busy week for the Community Reds.

We have a number of meetings scheduled, we’ll be delivering our Community Reds Outreach Programme across the borough, and we’ll also be heading to Swansea University for some staff training.

All part of another packed timetable for the team.

And of course, we’ll be driving supporters to tonight’s game in the Community Reds Minibus.

Whatever you’re doing today — enjoy, have fun, and be kind.

14/03/2026

⚽ Good morning Reds!

How are we all feeling after part one of the football trilogy? ✅
Three points in the bag for Andy and the boys!

Tomorrow it’s the Ladies’ turn, travelling away to Aberystwyth, before Andy and the lads return to Cymru Premier action on Monday evening with a trip to the capital to face Cardiff Met.🕢 Kick-off: 19:45

With Flint playing Bala today, and Bala currently sitting in the final relegation spot, the gap could stretch to 12 points with just four games to go. Meanwhile, we sit four points off the European play-off spot, currently held by Haverfordwest — and we still have a game in hand and to play them yet.

It’s shaping up to be a very exciting (and nerve-racking!) end to the 25/26 season.
We all have a part to play. Let’s get right behind both the men’s and women’s teams in these final games of the season.

📣 Let’s pack out the Renewable Centre Stadium and make some noise!

🤝 Volunteers Wanted

This is a very exciting time for the Community Reds and the club as we look ahead to next season. We have big plans for developing the Community Reds and enhancing the matchday experience at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded volunteers to join us on this journey.

Whether you can give a few hours now and then or get involved more regularly, your support can make a real difference to both our club and the community we serve.
There are a range of opportunities to suit different interests and skills, including:

🏟️ Setting up & packing down the Community Reds area

🎟️ Stadium welcoming team and manning our Community Reds stall

💰 Join our Community Reds fundraising initiatives

🤝 Community enablers to support our outreach & engagement programme

📹 Media support

No experience is needed — full training will be provided, and you’ll become part of the Community Reds team.

Together we are Creating, Enabling, and Empowering Change — ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please message us on Facebook or speak to one of the Community Reds volunteers for more information.

📧 For more details, email: Info@communityreds.org

Be part of something special with the Community Reds ❤️

13/03/2026

.I can’t believe another weekend is nearly upon us, and once again our attention turns to matchday action for Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC, with both the men’s and women’s teams in Premiership action
Tonight Andy and the boys, along with the Red Army, make the short trip to Llanelli. They’ll be hoping to secure three points as they continue their push for a European playoff place. It certainly won’t be easy against a side playing for pride and contracts ahead of next season’s challenge to return to the Cymru Premiership after relegation in their first season.

As they have done for most of the season, I’m sure the Red Army will be there in full voice making plenty of noise
Sunday sees Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies also on the road as they travel to Aberystwyth for their latest game in the Women’s Welsh Premiership. They too will be looking to bring home three points. If you’re making the trip to support the team, have a safe journey — and remember… Let’s Make Some Noise!

Away from this weekend’s matchday action, it may have been a quieter week for delivering our outreach sessions, but we’ve still been busy behind the scenes with admin work, meetings, volunteer development, and planning for next season’s matchday experiences at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

We’re also pleased to share that our application has been submitted to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This will provide a new legal structure and status for Community Reds, specifically designed for organisations like ours. It will allow us to hold assets, enter into contracts, and employ staff, while limiting the liability of our trustees.

If successful, it will also enable us to register solely with the Charity Commission, avoiding the dual regulation of Companies House. This opens the door to many exciting initiatives and opportunities through the establishment of Community Reds CIO, its Outreach Programme, and associated community partnerships — including Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

For more information about Community Reds, please drop us a message or email info@communityreds.org.

10/03/2026

As I sit here reflecting on another busy weekend for members of the Community Reds team, I’m also looking forward to another week of creating, enabling and empowering change, ensuring that no one is left sitting on the bench.

It’s amazing to see, feel and hear the impact that Community Reds is having within the club and across the local and wider community.
Through my role within Community Reds, I see first-hand the difference our various initiatives make.

By working together, we can break down barriers and overcome hurdles through the power of sport. It’s not just about physical activity — it’s about coming together, learning and sharing our skills, knowledge and understanding. We all have a role to play if we are going to create warm, safe and empowering environments for everyone.

Last weekend we celebrated International Women’s Day, and throughout the week our Community Reds women’s players shared their stories on the Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club page. They also produced the fantastic piece of artwork below, which will hang proudly in our Community Office.

Yesterday, as part of my role within the club, I attended a meeting with the FAW to discuss fan engagement and the matchday experience. We shared many ideas, examples of good practice and new initiatives. Hopefully, by working together, we can implement some of these ideas for matches at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

All fans and visitors are stakeholders in the club. Like any successful organisation, we need to invest in the matchday experience and customer satisfaction. Over the next few months, through Community Reds, we will be looking at different ways to consult with supporters at the Renewable Centre Stadium, asking for your views and opinions on your matchday experience.

These are exciting times for both the club and for the development of Community Reds as it moves towards becoming a CIO. There are many exciting innovations ahead as we continue our journey to create:

One Club – One Team – One Community

All proud to be part of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

08/03/2026

🌍⚽ Happy International Women's Day! ⚽🌍

Today we celebrate the fantastic and inspirational women within Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

If you follow our Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club page, you will have seen “The In the Spotlight” feature, sharing inspirational snippets about individuals within the team. They are truly well worth a read. A huge well done to Kelly and Kyle who put the Spotlights together, and to all the individuals who generously share their stories.

Talking of inspirational women, Briton Ferry Llansawel Ladies are in action today at The Renewable Centre Stadium with a 2pm kick-off. I’m sure they will really appreciate your support – and hopefully they’ll bring home the three points! 🙌⚽

🎉 Happy Birthday as well to our Community Reds Coach Kyle! We hope you have a fantastic day from all the Community Reds Team.

And finally, Happy International Women's Day to every female connected with this fantastic club – whether as a player, coach, supporter, or director.

Continue to challenge, inspire, and create change — enabling and empowering others while ensuring no one is left sitting on the bench. ❤️⚽

01/03/2026

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus from the Community Reds! 🌼🏉

It’s game day for Briton Ferry Llansawel Women as they take on Barry Town United this afternoon at the Renewable Centre Stadium.
Why not come along and enjoy some live football action while supporting your local team?

⚽ Walking Football – Get Involved Tonight!

This evening, Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Walking Football Club will be holding their weekly training session at Crt Herbert from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
We are currently recruiting:
Male and female players
Especially men aged 50+
Individuals interested in becoming a Walking Football Referee
Volunteers to support our sessions
It’s a fantastic way to stay active, meet new people, and be part of a supportive football community.

🌷 Spring Is Almost Here…
As we welcome a brand-new month and look ahead to longer (and hopefully warmer!) days, spring gives us the opportunity to try something new — meet new people, make new friends, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion, time, and skills.

Here at the Community Reds, we’ll soon be launching our Spring Timetable, offering opportunities to:
Volunteer and gain transferable employment skills
Take part in new sports and leisure activities
Join social groups promoting physical health and mental wellbeing
Break down barriers caused by loneliness and isolation
Enjoy activities in a warm, fun, and safe environment
Together, we are Creating. Enabling. Empowering Change. Ensuring No-one is Left Sitting on the Bench.

🌟 Action for Happiness Calendar
Here’s the link to this month’s Action for Happiness Calendar:
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For more information, or to find out what the Community Reds could do for you or your community group, please email:
📧 info@communityreds.org
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