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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Harrod on 07/01/2025 aged 94. 

John was born on 23/11/1930 and first got involved with local football in the late 1950's  with a team called West Howe Rovers. He  became a BFA Council member in 1967. He had a service to football award  in 1982 and went on to be President of the Bournemouth FA between 1997 and 2000. John lived his life for football. John remained a honorary life member until he died. Our sympathy's are with his family.

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SECRETARIES & TREASURERS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - History

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BDFA SERVICE TO FOOTBALL AWARDS: These awards are awarded to persons giving 20 years (15 years prior to 2014) uninterupted service, in a non playing capacity, to local football.

Recipients are:

2024 - Mr. S. Mowlem, Mrs M. Forbes.

2022 - Mr I. Harley, Mr N. Hiscock, Mr M. Roles, Mr J. Vernon, Mrs V. Vernon, Mr. D. Porter

2021 - Mr T. Thomas, Mr. T. Morris, Mr S. Richards, Mr C. Brown, Mr D. Pritchard

2020 - Mr A. Anderson

2019 - Mr P. Donovan

2018 - Mrs S. Elford, Mrs C Saunders.

2016 - Major E. Trengove

2015 - Mr A. Paull, Mrs J. Linford, Mr C. Roberjot, Mr M. Buxton.

2014 - Mr M. Artwell, Mr K. Ellis 

2013 - Mr I. Adams, Mr D. Astbury, Mr K. Clark, Mr J. Coppard, Mr P. Crisp, Mrs S. Hills, Mr D. Kirby, Mr D. May, Mrs B. Pritchard, Mr D. Whitmarsh

2012 - Mrs W. Archer, Mr T. Adlem, Mr P. Christopher,Mr C. Claxton, Mr L. Cox, Mr P. England, Mr P. Gilbert, Mr D. Gooding, Mr P. Gormley, Mr K. Habgood, Mr R. Hope, Mr G. Kilshaw-Fall, Mr C. Mantle, Mr G. Monti, Mr G. Sims, Mr J. Spalding, Mr R. Willis

2011 - Mr A. Miller, Miss G. Martin, Mr J. McKay, Mr T. Nineham, Mr P. Stoodley

2010 - Mr T. Daniel

2009 - Mr S. Clark

2008 - Mr M. Bratcher, Mrs J. Fry, Mr K. Matear, Mr A. Miles, Mr R. Murphy, Mr S. Nethercott, Mr M. E. Norman, Mr R. Osborne, Mr P. Parker, Mrs S. Pountain, Mr D. Pritchard

2007 - Mr M. Ryan, Mr D. Trick, Mr R. Kimber, Mrs E. Blackburn, Mr J. Drake

2004 - Mrs D. Page, Mr C. Hayes

2003 - Mr K. Petty, Mr A.G. Watson

2001 - Mr B. Loader, Mrs E. Taylor

2000 - Mr A. Taylor, Mr P. R. Old

1999 - Mrs J. Ackerman, Mr D. Herridge, Mr T. Langrish 

1998 - Mr M. Ward, Mr T. Tuttiett, Mr S. Thomas, 

1997 - Mr D. Eyles, Mr B. Phillips, Mr A. Hart, Mr G. Reed

1996 - Mr D. Pickles, Mr G. Munsden, Mr M. Saunders, Mr P. Mackenzie, Mr G. Hurst

1995 - Mr I. Sutton, Mr N. Crewe, Mr B. Biles, Mr B. Faulkner, 

1994 - Mr B. Wyatt, Mr R. Cooke, 

1993 - Mr T. Gulliver, Mr D. Taylor

1992 - Mr D. Dymott, Mr L. Farebrother, Mr A. Thomas, Mr J. Bone, Mr F. Childs, Mr J. Macdonald, Mr M. R. Fowler, Mr J. Bartlett, Mr B. Stout, 

1991 - Mr C. R. Johns, Mr A. Holloway, Mr M. Prescott, Mr J. Osey, Mr S. Phillips, Mr V. Fulcher, Mr R. Groves, Mr C. Walters, Mr B. Beach, Mr J. Bellows

1989 - Mr B. Perrett, Mr E. J. Bosisto

1988 - Mr R. Rolls, Mr R. Evans, Mr I. Plummley, Mr F. G. J. Cherrett

1987 - Mr D. L. Short

1986 - Mr B. E. Hughes, Mr W. J. Shaw, Mr N. Dean 

1985 - Mr R. A. Williams, Mr R. Torah, Mr R. Hillman

1984 - Mr J. Lawford, Mr S. Alexander

1983 - Mr R. Evans, Mr. E. F. R. Edwards

1982 - Mr N. J. Chard, Mr A. Harrod, Mr J. L. Northover, Mr G. Plowman

Harry Cornish Trophy donated by Harry Cornish, goes to the Council Member that has contributed most during the Season

Mike Fowler President of the BDFA/BHFL presenting

Graham Joy with the Harry Cornish Cup 2018

Life Member Barry Hughes presenting the

Harry Cornish Trophy to Arthur Saunders. 2012 

 Previous Winners are:

2018 - Graham Joy

2017 - Tom Morris

2016 - Mike Fowler

2015 - Ray Murphy

2014 - Martin Turk

2013 - Babs Pritchard

2012 - Arthur Saunders

2011 - Terry Thomas

2010 - Brian Biles

2009 - Terry Thomas

2008 - Colin Brown

2007 - Cliff Sadler

2006 - John Anscombe

2005 - Cliff Sadler

2004 - Sandy Hills

2003 - Martin Norman

2002 - Terry Thomas

2001 - Steve Small

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOURNEMOUTH DIVISIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - History

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PRESIDENTS OF THE BOURNEMOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - History

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Bournemouth Divisional Football Association Council 2023/2024

Founded 1920

Colours: Royal Blue & Gold

Note – Figures represent years of membership, including the current Season. Years of service, in their particular office, are also showing in respect of the Officers of the League, including the current year.

Patron – Mr J. M. Carter (18)

President:

Mr. Mike Fowler (3) (38)

Chairman:

Mr. Martin Prescott (2) (18)

Deputy Chairman:

Mrs. Babs Pritchard (2) (4)

Secretary:

Mr. Ray Murphy (6) 

Deputy Benevolent Officer:

Vacant

Hampshire FA Members Resident in Area:

Bournemouth Football League Representatives: (2)

Mr. AJ Knox (1) Ms Gayna Morris (1)

Bournemouth Youth Football League Representatives: (2)

Mr. Alan Paull (10), Vacant

SWCL Representatives (2):

Mr. Andy Pym (10), Vacant

New Forest Youth League Representatives (2)

Vacant, Vacant

Members Clubs Competing outside the Area Representative:

Mr Ray Murphy (6)

Senior Clubs Representative:

Mr. Mick Ryan (29)

Regional Feeder League from within the area Representative:

Vacant

Representative from Women's Club within the area:

Vacant

Disability Clubs Representative:

Vacant

Walking Football Clubs Representative:

Vacant

Representative of appropriate Schools FA:

Vacant

Hon. Solicitor:

Mr. Simon Nethercott (33) 

Honorary Life Members–

Mr. D. Godfrey (56)

Mr. B. E. Hughes (53)

Mr. F. G. J. Cherrett (46)

Mr. D. Pickles (45)

Mr. P. Saltmarsh (40) 

Mr. M. Hurlock (38)

Mr. R. D. Cooke (38) 

Mr. J. M. Carter (36)

Mr. Dave Gooding (28) 

Mrs. Sandy Hills (25) 

Mr. M. Norman (24)

Mr. Steve Small (24)

Mr. Dave Astbury (23)

Mr. Mark Hart (20)  

Mr. Robert Nuttall (20)

COMMITTEES

(Note – The Officers of the Association serve on ALL Committees)

Emergency:

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Finance:

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Rules Revision:

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Cup:

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