Bradley Stoke A Team beat Lawrence Rovers Reserves 1-0 in the final of the Jack Jenkins Memorial Trophy on Wednesday at Yate Town FC.

A goal by Callum Hopper in the first half secured a hard-fought victory.

Lawrence Rovers piled on the pressure after the break but found it difficult to break down Bradley Stoke’s solid back four.

BSTFC went into the game as underdogs but clearly went out on the pitch in determined fashion to bring home a trophy in their very first season.

Something we missed - but shouldn’t have: Bradley Stoke Town’s third team has reached a cup final which they will play at the end of March.

The ‘A’ team beat Greyfriars Athletic B 3-1 in the semi-final of the Jack Jenkins Memorial Trophy.

They now face Lawrence Rovers Reserves in a match which will be played at Yate Town’s ground on Wednesday, 26 March 2008.

The match is the club’s second cup final - last year the first team narrowly lost out 2-1 to Brislington Cricketers in the GFA Cup final.

The team had great support at that match so if you fancy a night out just a few miles up the road here’s a good chance to support your local team.

Image: Gary Bray/UNiCOM

There could be improved parking for cars and new bus access to Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre if new plans are approved.

South Gloucestershire Council wants a reshuffle at the Fiddlers Wood Lane site which would see existing bus parking scrapped in favour of a new bay in front of the building.

The existing bus parking next to the skateboard park would be converted to 19 car parking spaces.

The unsurfaced parking at the rear would also be properly surfaced under the new plans.

A consultation is under way on the proposal which is due to continue until January 18.

Bradley Stoke Town Football Club’s manager James Palmer has stepped down as first team manager.

Palmer will now take up a role on the board overseeing the managers for town’s three sides.

The hunt is now on to replace the man who secured back-to-back promotions and a GFA Cup Final appearance.

Anybody wishing to apply for the post can contact Nick Potter (nick.potter@tiscali.co.uk) for more information. The position closes on Dec 4.

Bradley Stoke Town’s A team saw off YMCA Cricketers in the Bristol & Avon Football League on Saturday.

We’ve got exclusive match pictures from the Jubilee Centre on The Bradley Stoke Examiner website.

View the pictures online or high-resolution and printable versions are available from us - contact news@sadlybroke.com for more information.

Bradley Stoke’s main match v St Pancras Res was postponed, but well done to the reserves who handed out a 12-1 thrashing to Crosscourt Utd Res.

Bradley Stoke Town FC are on the hunt for new players to join the club for the forthcoming season.

Manager James Palmer says the Hornets will have three teams competing next season and want new faces to strengthen the squad.

Palmer explains how far the club has come in the past few years: “Bradley Stoke Town FC have recently completed their second full season as a football club in spectacular form.

“The club reached the final of the GFA Minor Cup, narrowly losing 2-1 to a team two divisions above them, and to cap the season off, they clinched the Bristol & District division six title on the last day of the season on goal difference.

“With last season’s progress, they will have three teams competing on Saturdays in the coming season and are looking for new players to strengthen the squad.

“If you or anyone you know would be interested in joining a growing, successful and friendly football club, please get in contact with the club.”

If you are interested you can contact James on 07894 506509 or jrpalmer78@yahoo.co.uk

Bradley Stoke Netball Club says it is on the lookout for new players.

The club is holding a netball tournament on Saturday, 30 June 2007 which would be an ideal chance to meet the players and coaches.

You can also enter teams into the contest for just £30.

The day at the Community School will also feature stalls for local businesses, refreshments and coaching for children aged 10 to 15 years old.

You can find out more information from the netball club’s website.