Like everyone, we're keeping everything crossed for better times over the next few months. We can't wait for the Colts family to be reunited and the chance to catch up with our grassroots football friends from around the county.

Five months from now things could look very different so we are pressing ahead with plans for our Summer Festival of Football, after a year off in 2020.

We may well have to adapt the set-up that has given the CCCFC festival a reputation as the best for miles around in order to keep all players and spectators safe. Whatever happens, we promise Covid rules will be followed to the letter

Given the uncertainty, we are simply asking teams to mark the date in the calendar and register an interest ASAP by emailing all details (manager's name/contact info and age group(s)) to Katie Sheppard at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We will not be asking for the entry fee yet and will be in touch about payment and to finalise details in May, when we should know more about capacity and how far teams will be able to travel to take part.

We look forward to hearing from you - and here's to the summer and the opportunity to get back to doing what we love!

Not even lockdown can stop the Colts getting results!

We're proud and delighted to announce Wiltshire's No 1 grassroots club has earned FA Charter Standard accreditation for yet another season.

We're committed to providing a safe, fun and inclusive place for every member of the Colts family to play, enjoy and be inspired by the game and this recognition underlines the tireless efforts of our volunteer army of coaches and committee members - secretary Mike Poole deserves special mention for ensuring compliance with the FA's thorough guidelines.

This status is not easily won - especially in this most testing of years - and proves once again our club is built to last and the best for miles around.

Do you have a football-mad son or daughter in Reception or Year 1 at school?

Our MiniKickers section for boys and girls aged 4 to 6 is one of the longest-running and successful in the Chippenham area - many of our current under-18s squad started their football journey with this group and are still proudly playing in black and white stripes today!

We're always on the lookout for new recruits (as well as aspiring parent coaches!). We're an award-winning, Charter Standard club and all of our teams are coached by fully-checked FA-qualified coaches. All drills are fun-based and our ethos means players of all abilities are welcome.

Our MiniKickers train on Saturday mornings during term time. Sessions are held outside on grass at Yatton Keynell or Castle Combe, or indoors at Sheldon School depending on the time of year. The first 4 sessions are free as a taster and, after that, children can get a year's worth of coaching for only £20.

For more information please email MiniKickers coach Jamie Harris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it