GAS GO ALL NOSTALGIC FOR 1980S NIGHT: Bristol Rovers Supporters Club are staging their latest Flashback for the Fans evening at the club's Memorial Room on Thursday, March 11 (7.45 start) - and making the wonderful 1980s vintage their theme for the night! Entry is free and guests for the occasion include Don Gillies, Paul Randall and Phil Kite, who will take part in a question & and answer session. Archive footage of some memorable Gas moments will be broadcast on the big screen.

BRADLEY STOKE STAGE SUMMER FOOTY FEST': Bradley Stoke United are hosting a football tournament over the weekend of June 5 and 6 for local youth teams. For more information visit www.bsufc.co.uk

MANGOS BID TO BOWL BIG RIVALS OVER: Mangotsfield United and their bitter rivals at Yate Town are to lock horns for a latest encounter - on the skittles alley! A skittles and social evening has been organised for fans of both clubs, to take place in Mangos' Cossham Street clubhouse after the Easter Monday clash (April 5). A signed Bristol Rovers shirt and signed Arsenal photo are also up for grabs at an auction on the evening.

MERCURIAL MERSON IS COSSHAM ST GUEST: Former Arsenal and England star Paul Merson is guest speaker at a sportsman's dinner at Mangotsfield United's Cossham Street HQ on Thursday, March 25. Cost is £500 plus VAT for a table of ten and the evening incorporates a three-course meal and comedian. Call Mike Richardson on 07836 376971, or Pat O'Brien on 07831 250460, to book.

SHORE DEAL FOR TALENT CENTRE HOPEFULS: Jamie Shore Soccer International are looking for youngsters from under-5s to under-11s for their new Talent Centre at Withywood. Sessions take place on Wednesdays at Merchants Academy Astroturf. For more information and a free placement trial, contact the office on 08452 578777 or email tomwelch@jamieshore.co.uk

BULLDOGS BACK FOR SPEEDWAY CHALLENGE: Bristol Bulldogs are making a long-awaited track comeback at Newport Speedway on a Sunday in April (date to be agreed). They will take on Newport Hornets in a challenge meeting which is being promoted by Steve and Nick Mallett in association with Bristol Speedway Supporters Club.
Further details can be obtained by visiting www.bbssc.co.nr or by calling Newport Speedway commercial manager Shaun Honor on 07837 579806.

ROLL-UP FOR WURZELS SHOWTIME IN BATH: Legendary West band The Wurzels are to gig at Bath City's Twerton Park ground on Friday, February 19. Tickets cost £15 and can be obtained by ringing 01225 423087.

CITY JSC SEEK FRESH UNDER-10s TALENT: Bristol City Junior Supporters Club Under-10s are on the lookout for players for their new Colts (B) squad. Training will take place on Thursday evenings (6pm) at Clifton College Sports Ground, Abbots Leigh. Please contact Gary on 01179 027895 or 07525 100340 for further information.

SPENCER PLAYS SANTA TO BRING HOSPITAL CHEER: Oldland Abbotonians boss Spencer Thomas has played Santa for the intensive care unit and oncology ward at the Bristol Children's Hospital, by announcing around £12,000 was generated from a recent golf day at the Cumberwell Park club in Bradford on Avon. Spencer decided to embark on the fund-raiser, which included a sporting auction at The Swan Inn in Hanham, after his five-year-old son Drew was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The youngster is currently on the mend after completing a course of chemotherapy.

FRY CRY FOR TALENTED YOUNG PLAYERS: Are you in school year 7 and interested in playing football? We perform in Division 3 of the AYL and need to boost our squad to enable us to continue with our fixtures. We play regularly on Sunday mornings and train on Saturdays in Keynsham, while our coaches are FA-qualified and CRB checked.
We are urgently looking for committed boys who want to be part of a team.
Please call Chris at Fry Club JFC for more details on 07863 126298.

WEMBLEY CHANCE FOR WEST WONDERS: Sunday League teams across the West Country and the rest of the nation are being invited to take part in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy five-a-side competition. Those who go all the way - the tournament kicks off regionally in January 2010 - will get to play in the final at Wembley ahead of the professional JPT showdown on Sunday, March 28. To learn more about how YOU could enter a team, log on to www.johnstonespainttrophy.com

CALL FOR CADBURY HEATH KIDS: Cadbury Heath Youth are looking for players of all ages (5-18 years). We offer opportunities to players keen to develop their skills in a fun-filled, safe and friendly environment. We are a Charter Standard and ‘Deaf Friendly’ club with a forward-thinking approach. We are also looking for helpers to move this club to the next level. For further information please contact Martin Gwyther on 07900 418303.

CLASSIC NIGHT FOR MANGOS FANS: Mangotsfield United Supporters Club are staging an inaugural bash at their Cossham Street HQ on Saturday, December 5 - a Classic Gold Christmas disco and buffet. The event is ticket only and available at the clubhouse, club shop or from committee members.

SAINTS JUNIORS SEEK POTENT MARKSMAN: Saint Nicholas A Under-13s, who play in Avon Youth League Division 2, are looking for experienced outfield players, not least a confident striker. Contact Steve on 07917 754972 or email birdy.stnicks@live.co.uk

WICKWAR WANDERERS' FRIENDLY APPEAL: Wickwar Wanderers Under-10s, who perform in the Mid-Glos Mini League, would like to arrange some friendlies against local sides in order to give their enthusiastic collection of 'fringe' players a welcome run-out. Sunday morning suits best, so if you would like to get in touch with them, feel free to call Simon on 01454 299562 anytime.

WINTERBOURNE CRY FOR NEW KEEPER: Winterbourne United are in need of an under-11s goalkeeper. We are a small, friendly club who play in HML Division B.  Please contact Simon Kendall on 07875 133869. In addition we are set to expand our younger teams (U-8s, U-9s and U-10s). Please call Kevin Slade on 07891 687492 for more information.

CITY JUNIOR SUPPORTERS' SHOUT: Bristol City JSC require players for their Under-10s Colts squad (school year 5). Training is at 11am on Saturdays at Clifton College Sports ground. The squad is aimed at players with little or no previous experience of playing in a team. Please contact Gary on 07525 100340, or Leigh on 07793 214969

SEAGULLS SEEK A YOUTH COACH: Blue Square South club Weston-super-Mare are seeking a youth coach with at least an FA Level 2 coaching qualification. The job will entail working some seven hours per week with "older age" youngsters. If you are interested in the role please contact Helen on 01934 621618.

KEYNSHAM CALL FOR UNDER-11s TALENT: Keynsham Town Juniors Under-11s (just finished school year 5) are in need of new players. Team experience is preferable as last season they finished third in Hanham Minor League Division B. Keynsham is a welcoming charter standard club where all coaches are FA qualified. Training is on Saturday mornings with seven-a-side league matches played on Sunday mornings. Please contact manager Daren Bean on 01275 544431.

LONGWELL GREEN GIVE GIRLS A CHANCE: Longwell Green Girls seek players of school years 7 and 8 ages to join their under-13s team. As a well-established club we pride ourselves on providing football for girls of mixed abilities, giving everyone who joins us the opportunity to play league football. Please contact Jo Jones on 01179 870326 or 07787 853885, or e-mail lwgboss@yahoo.co.uk

GIRLS GET UNION FOOTBALL CHANCE: Bristol Ladies Union Under-15s are recruiting girls. If you are interested please contact John Shepherd at johnsheps2000@yahoo.co.uk or come along to training on a Thursday night (6pm-8pm) at Stoke Lodge playing fields, Shirehampton Road.

ANYONE FOR BADMINTON? A badminton club based at Westbury-on-Trym in Bristol are inviting new members to join them. They are a social, 'non-beginners' set-up who don't play league competition but prefer their members to have some experience of playing!
The club meet on Mondays (7pm-8.30pm) at the Greenway Centre in Westbury-on-Trym. If you like your badminton and wish to find out more about them, then contact Marilyn on 01179 687819, or email mike_powles@hotmail.com