In the summer of 1975, a group of young boys were playing football in the street near Jack Hammersley's house. Naturally the ball spent more time in the gardens than it did in the road. Eventually Jack asked the boys if they would like to form a team and play in competitive matches, so Stalyhill Juniors, later to become Stalybridge Celtic Juniors, was formed. At the end of 1976/77 season, Bryan Cross 'volunteered' to help run a second team as so many lads wanted to play and is a club policy to this day, none were turned away. The club gradually went from three teams in the late 1970's and early 1980's to teams at all age groups and since the late eighties the club has continued to grow, with 23 teams at it's height. The teams continue regulary to do well and as well as competing in local leagues and County Cup competitions, have travelled the UK and even Europe competing in tournaments. In 2000 the club raised funds to buy the old Lacrosse Clubhouse, on Mossley Road, Despite two f... Read the rest of this article...

Following a call from our own Stuart Davenport, we submitted an application for grant monies from Tameside under the "You Choose" scheme. This is a programme whereby all local groups can apply for a grant upto a maximum of £4000. 18 local voluntary groups were invited to the Civic Hall on Saturday 15th and presented their cases in three minute speeches. All the groups then voted on each others propoosals and we were one of the groups who were successful, being awarded a grant for £3200, which we had applied for. The monies are earmaked for the refurbishing of the toilet facilities at the soccer centre and the work will hopefully be carried out over the December/January period whilst the Centre is closed. Thanks to Sue, Carl and Stuart for all their help.