Paul Hartley’s love affair with bowls started almost by accident. Growing up in a small pit village, he’d spend hours watching his dad and uncles play on the local green — though, by his own admission, he was usually more interested in kicking a football around. “I was a big football fan,” Paul told Fen […]
Christmas Party Ideas for Grassroots Sports Teams
As the nights draw in and the frost begins to bite, grassroots sports teams up and down the country start thinking about one of the season’s most important fixtures — the team Christmas party. After a year of muddy pitches, early morning training sessions, and the odd questionable refereeing decision, few things bring a squad […]
Hambleton Road to Twickenham
When the final whistle blew at Twickenham in May 2025, Stamford Rugby’s players stood together beneath the shadow of the South Stand, heads held high. They hadn’t lifted the Papa John’s Community Cup that day — Brunel University took the honours — but for Matt Albinson, the club’s manager and director of rugby, it hardly […]
50 Fun Office Christmas Party Ideas to Make This Year Unforgettable
The holidays are the perfect excuse to spread some cheer around the office! Whether you’re planning an in-person celebration or a virtual gathering, a great Christmas party brings everyone together for laughter, bonding, and maybe a little friendly competition. From festive themes to creative contests, here are 50 fun office Christmas party ideas to consider […]
A Life in Football – 700 games and Wembley Triumph
For most people, 700 games of senior football would be more than enough. Not for Andy Darnton. At 56, the Horndean assistant manager is still chasing the game he fell in love with as a boy in Southampton. “My mum took me along when I was about eight,” he told Fen Regis Trophies. “After that, […]
A Beginner’s Guide to the Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup is one of the most thrilling spectacles in sport – but it can also be baffling if you’re not familiar with golf. It’s not like the Masters, where individuals compete for a green jacket, and it’s not like the FA Cup Final, where a single match decides the winner. Instead, it’s a […]
Amber Anning: Sprinting Towards Greatness
At just 24, Amber Anning has already etched her name into British athletics history. A double Olympic bronze medallist and world indoor champion, she’s the new standard-bearer for British 400m running. Her journey from a five-year-old racing at school sports day in Australia to standing atop global podiums has been one defined not just by […]
What Does Your UEFA B Application Need?
Are you a football coach who has seen your latest UEFA B Diploma application rejected? If so, it’s time to put your disappointment to one side and start working to make your next application a stronger one. Spaces are limited for the UEFA B Diploma, which represents the third level of coaching badges available to […]
Clearing Life’s Hurdles
For Josh Zeller, the road through athletics has been anything but straightforward. Born in Johannesburg in 2000, he moved to Britain as a baby and grew up in Berkshire, where sport quickly became part of his life. Football, rugby, swimming, cross-country – Zeller had a go at everything. But it was a spur-of-the-moment decision to […]
The Complete Event Planning Checklist
Planning and delivering an event is one of the most rewarding and satisfying things that you can do, if not a little daunting before you get started. Here at Fen Regis Trophies, we are consistently working with customers planning events of all shapes and sizes. From large-scale corporate staff awards to small kids’ football presentations […]