Sudbury Wanderers Football Club, who amalgamated with Sudbury Town FC in 1999 to form AFC Sudbury, would have been 50 years old this year.
To celebrate the event, a reunion of former Wanderers players/committee members is being planned for next month.
Sudbury Wanderers FC was formed at a meeting on June 28th 1958, at the Black Horse public house in East Street, where Wally Brown was the landlord and driving force behind the formation of the club. They played their early years on People’s Park, eventually moving to Brundon Lane, now the home of AFC Sudbury, in the 1973/74 season.
Several original members are still involved with AFC Sudbury.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary the reunion is being planned for <b>Saturday October 25th,</b> at King’s Marsh Stadium when AFC Sudbury take on Leamington in a Southern League game. After the match light refreshments will be provided. Entry will be via a complimentary ticket.
Due to limited space only 150 can be catered for. Complimentary tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis. To apply contact<b> George Nunn, Shrublands, Henny Street, Great Henny, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7LS or telephone 01787 269826 </b>
16/09/2008, 6:18 PM
