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Practical Advice & Assistance for Carers

(Added on Mon 14th August 2023)

 Tomorrow (Tuesday 15th August) is our Dementia Drop-In Day in partnership with NHS Lothian where a variety of advice will be available to those who help take care of people with memory problems. If you feel this might be of benefit to you or to someone you know then please pop in for a chat. 

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Hosted by Community Action Blackburn

(Added on Sun 13th August 2023)

 We are on site at the Blackburn Family Fun Day in the Partnership Centre where there are lots of fantastic attractions to keep everyone busy.  If you would like to know about just some of our own activities in the community while the wee ones are exhausting themselves then why not pop by to say hello? 

Running as a Team

(Added on Sun 13th August 2023)

At the recent Polkemmet Country Park Run our Boys 2012s showed terrific and spontaneous togetherness when  bringing their last runner to the finishing line together as a team. Now that's how to support each other and how to be there for each other - huge kudos boys!

Boys 2012 Age Groups Play Mein Hosts!

(Added on Mon 7th August 2023)

Both our Boys 2012 teams hosted Northern Ireland’s Loughgall 2012s over the weekend before the visitors trip to play in the Edinburgh Cup and, despite the rain, spirits were as high as the football was entertaining! 

Smiles at the Award Ceremony!

(Added on Fri 28th July 2023)

It’s all smiles for some tired but happy kids as our Summer 2023 Sport & Health Programme comes to an end…..with plans for 2024 already taking shape! 

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First Team Drawn Away from Home

(Added on Wed 26th July 2023) 

Our First Team have been handed a trip to North Region Premier League champions Culter in the draw for Preliminary Round 2 of the Scottish Gas Scottish FA Cup.  The tie will be played on Saturday 2nd September. 

Exercise Your Body - Clear Your Mind

(Added on Mon 24th July 2023)

 The aim of the Blackburn United Walk & Talk Club is to promote the physical and mental health benefits of walking and talking as part of a healthy lifestyle. We recognise the challenges faced by many in our community and are keen to help those who may feel socially isolated or disadvantaged to get out in the fresh air and share their experiences with others. Why not join us each Monday and Wednesday and take those first steps towards a better you? Contact Lorraine on the above noted number.

Harthill Royal 0

Blackburn United 3

(Added on Sun 23rd July 2023)

After a convincing 4-1 win over Armadale Thistle in Saturday's semi-final, our First Team ensured a second trophy of the day would be heading back to the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium at New Murrayfield Park thanks to a 3-0 win over Harthill Royal in the final of the Steven MacMillan Memorial Cup at Stoneyburn.

Final Victory Over Westdykes 2009

(Added on Sun 23rd July 2023)

Congratulations to our 2009s team who this weekend won the Gary Fadian Invitational Tournament at the Toryglen Regional Football Centre in Glasgow.

Fun, Fitness & Friendship

(Added on Thu 20th July 2023)

Week 3 of our Summer Sports and Health Programme draws to a close  with enthusiasm undimmed!!
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Free of Charge Football Therapy at New Murrayfield Park

(Added on Fri 14th July 2023)

The Main Stadium Pitch will again host its regular Friday night Football Therapy session this evening. The session is free and open to everyone 16 years and over. Come along and give it a try, and if you know anyone who you feel might benefit then let them know about it too!!

Week 2 Starts Today at 9:30am

(Added on Tue 11th July 2023)

Preparations are underway for the start of Week 2 of our Healthy Eating & Multi-Sports Coaching Summer Programme!
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In Conjunction with Alzheimer Scotland

(Added on Wed 5th July 2023)

Earlier today members of our Football Reminiscence and Warm Space Groups headed for Hampden Park and a tour of our national stadium ahead of a visit to the Scottish Football Museum. Several hours later they arrived home tired but having had a great day!
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Available now from £35

(Added on Tue 4th July 2023)

Season tickets for the First Team's 2023/24 season in the Tier 7 EoSFL First Division are now available to buy. See either Jimmy Graham or Paul Meechan to purchase yours, or buy them at any home game during pre-season.

Wednesday Reminiscence Groups Favourite Scotland XI

(Added on Thu 29th June 2023)

 In conjunction with Hampden based Football Memories Scotland, our Wednesday Football Reminiscence group had a lively session debating who would be in their favourite Scotland XI from the era of the 60s through to the 90s. We feel they came up with a pretty strong line-up! 

Healthy Eating & Multi-Sports Coaching

(Added on Thu 29th June 2023)

For the second year in succession, the  Club are running a Summer Programme which will feature healthy eating and multi-sports coaching for 5-14 year-olds from low-income households. See the attached for dates, times and more….. 

Seniors Pre-season begins on Saturday 8th July

(Added on Thu 22nd June 2023)

Dundonald Bluebell are the visitors to the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium on Saturday 8th July as the Seniors begin a series of pre-season friendlies that culminate on the weekend of 22nd/23rd July at Stoneyburn's Beechwood Park with a 4 team tournament that will also involve the hosts, Armadale Thistle and Harthill Royal.

Blackburn Gala Day Celebrations

(Added on Sat 10th June 2023)

On a lovely sunny afternoon, players and coaches from many of our boys and girls youth teams proudly lead the annual Blackburn Gala Day procession around the town, followed by a fantastic array of decorated floats, marching bands and local dignitaries. The Gala Day Committee should be rightly proud of another brilliant day in the town.

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Anti-Bullying & Winning Strategies for Mental Health Programmes

(Added on Tue 23rd May 2023)

Thank you to all who attended our Anti-Bullying and Winning Strategies for Mental Health drop-in sessions during Mental Health Week and thank you to Trevor Longhurst and the visiting professional instructors who made it all happen. Keep an eye on this page for more health and well-being programmes as the year progresses.

Summer Programme Update

(Added on Mon 22nd May 2023)

Learning multiple sports leads to better muscle, motor and skill development. It promotes general athleticism, balance, speed and agility. These necessary core skills form the basis of all sports and provide great health and well-being benefits. We offer all this and more under the guidance and direction of fully qualified coaches – and there is no need to book! 

Age Groups P1 to P7 inclusive

Each Wednesday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium

Ash Grove, Blackburn

West Lothian, EH47 7LL

Success for the U17s but Mixed Fortunes Elsewhere

(Added on Mon 22nd May 2023)

Commiserations to our U15s who lost out narrowly in their County Cup Final against Broxburn Athletic Colts but huge congratulations to our U17s who tied up the WLAYFC League title at the weekend with a resounding 5-1 victory over Edinburgh South. Two full league seasons have now passed without the side dropping a single league point. Our U20s still retain the faintest of chances in their chase for the Lowland League title after their 3-3 draw with Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, a result that was so close to being the desired win when hitting the woodwork in the dying seconds. It is the visitors who now look strong favourites to snatch the title.

Marcus Millar Wins First Team Player of the Year

(Added on Sun 21st May 2023)

Congratulations to captain Marcus Millar who who was named as the First Teams Player of the Year on Saturday evening. All the awards on the night were as follows, congratulations to each winner and thanks to Neil Purdie and Brian Meechan for presenting the awards and to all who made the night a success;

U20 Top Scorer: Craig Baillie

First Team Top Scorer: Laurie Devine

U20 Player's PoY: Craig Baillie

First Team Player's PoY: Daryl Meikle

U20 PoY: Craig Baillie

First Team PoY: Marcus Millar

Blackburn United U20s v Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale U20s

(Added on Fri 19th May 2023)

The big games just keep coming for all our teams with our U20s, second in the league but with a game in hand that would take them top,  hosting third placed Lothian Thistle HV in a must win clash. Good luck to the boys as they chase the title.

Broxburn Athletic Colts U15s v Blackburn United U15s

(Added on Fri 19th May 2023)

Another Friday, another Cup Final and this time it's the U15s who take on Broxburn Athletic Colts in the County Cup Final at Hermand Park in West Calder. It's the top two sides in the county at this age group so get yourself along for the 7:00pm kick-off.

Saturday 20th May @ the Blackburn Bowling Club

(Added on Fri 19th May 2023)

Tomorrow night the Seniors and U20s hold their Player of the Year Awards Night in the Blackburn Bowling Club. With a buffet and entertainment until late why not come along and enjoy the evening?

Thursday 18th May, 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Fitzgerald Lounge at New Murrayfield Park

(Added on Thu 18th May 2023)

 As part of Mental Health Awareness Week and in conjunction with professional instructors in the field, Blackburn United are running an information session for those aged 16 and over who want to learn more about how to recognise mental health issues and how to help manage them. Please make time to pop in if you can.

17th June 2023, First Match kicks-off at 10:00am

(Added on Wed 17th May 2023)

Our 2011s are hosting an Invitational Tournament in June and will welcome teams both locally and internationally to New Murrayfield Park for a festival of football. With lots on offer for all the family besides just watching what will hopefully be some entertaining games it's sure to be a great day out. Hopefully see you there!

Tuesday 16th May, 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Fitzgerald Lounge at New Murrayfield Park

(Added on Tue 16th May 2023)

 Children and young people can be at risk of bullying in schools, in social settings and across social media platforms. Through our reach in the community, Blackburn United aim to raise awareness of just how difficult this can be for those affected and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it.

Our drop-in information session tonight, Tuesday 16th May, is focused on those under 16 and is designed to help achieve our vision to stop bullying and help create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.

Blackburn United U17s 1

Thorn Athletic U17s 4

(Added on Mon 15th May 2023)

 A brave effort by our U17s came up short against a terrific Thorn Athletic side in Airdrie early on Sunday evening in the Scottish Youth Cup Final but what a wonderful achievement from all concerned in reaching a national cup final. Community Club VP Jim Johnstone said "Blackburn United Community Sports Club have been building within our community for many years. To have a team from such a small village like ours getting to a Scottish Youth Cup Final can only inspire the younger boys and girls we have within our set-up at the club. What a great support the players and coaching staff got from parents, Sponsors and the whole community. Well done Blackburn".

Blackburn United U13s 2

Broxburn Athletic Colts U13s 1

(Added on Sat 13th May 2023)

Huge congratulations to our boys U13 side who won the U13A League Cup at Whitburn on Friday night in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Broxburn Athletic Colts. The boys and coaches would like to thank everyone who came along to add their support on what was a brilliant evening for this young and ever improving team.

Blackburn United U13s v Broxburn Athletic Colt U13s, Friday 12th May @ 7:00pm

(Added on Thu 11th May 2023)

The very best of luck to our U13s this evening when they face Broxburn Athletic Colts U13s in the WLAYFC League Cup Final at Whitburn's Central Park. It's a 7:00pm kick-off so why not get along to cheer the boys on?

Blackburn United U17s v Thorn Athletic U17s, Sunday 14th May @ 5:00pm

(Added on Tue 9th May 2023)

It's Scottish Youth Cup Final week for our U17s. Tickets and streaming passes went on sale yesterday morning and MUST be bought ahead of time as there will be no cash gate at the stadium. Click on https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/airdrieonians/?ftredirect=1 to purchase your ticket(s). Please note we are the home team when checking out.

Week Ending Sunday 7th May 2023

(Added on Mon 8th May 2023)

A disappointing result for the First Team was the only reverse for the mens and boys teams over the weekend with each of the U20s, U15s and U14s continuing their title challenges with impressive wins.

Free of Charge Football Therapy at New Murrayfield Park

(Added on Fri 5th May 2023)

The Main Stadium Pitch will host its regular Friday night Football Therapy session this evening. The session is free and open to everyone 16 years and over. Come along and give it a try, you will be more than welcome and will hopefully quickly feel well being benefits that are both physical and mental.

Bonding Session for the U17s ahead of the Scottish Youth Cup Final

(Added on Fri 5th May 2023)

Last night our U17s squad paid a visit to Top Golf in Glasgow for a fun bonding session ahead of their fast approaching Scottish Youth Cup Final. All of the boys want to congratulate kitman Jimmy Graham on his top golfer trophy - apparently it'll be a long time before Glasgow sees a golfer like Jimmy again!!

Free Travel for Season Ticket Holders

(Added on Thu 4th May 2023)

As a thank you to season ticket holders, a free supporters bus is being run to the First Teams final away fixture of the season against Vale of Leithen on Saturday. Available on a first come first served basis to season ticket holders, secure your seat by contacting any First Team committee member.

Blackburn United U14 Whites 1

Blackburn United U14 Blacks 4

(Added on Tue 2nd May 2023)

Congratulations to our Girls U14 Blacks side who came out victorious at the weekend in the Blackburn derby in the third round of the SWF Youth Challenge Cup. 

Week Ending Sunday 30th April 2023

(Added on Mon 1st May 2023)

This week our U14s earned victory in a tight affair at home to Bathgate Thistle to retain top spot in their league while the U15s drew at second placed Broxburn Athletic to maintain a six point gap at the summit of their league. In midweek the U17s progressed to the semi-finals of the County Cup with a 3-1 win at Kirkfield United. 

Monday 1st May & Monday 29th May

(Added on Fri 28th April 2023)

In conjunction with AS Elite Goalkeeping, the first of the clubs two hour May goalkeeping courses will run this Monday at 12:00pm. To book a spot call Andy on 07753263585 or email andysher@hotmail.co.uk - discounts available to all goalkeepers registered with the club.

Blackburn United U17s v Thorn Athletic U17s, Sunday 14th May @ 5:00pm

(Added on Thu 27th April 2023)

The Inspire Scottish Youth Cup Final between our U17s and Thorn Athletic U17s at SPFL side Airdrieonians New Broomfield Park is an all ticket affair and is also being streamed live online. Tickets and streaming passes for the game go on sale on Monday 8th May and must be bought in advance from www.airdriefc.com

Blackburn United Yoga Group Meet Every Monday, 7:15pm - 8:15pm

(Added on Mon 24th April 2023)

Yoga can help reduce stress and improve mental health. Learn all this and more from a fully qualified SYTT trainer by joining us at our Blackburn United Yoga class. Please call Tracey on 07854225279 to check availability and to arrange your visit.

Armadale Athletic U17s 3

Blackburn United U17s 4

(Added on Sun 23rd April 2023)

 A hard fought victory at Armadale Athletic put our U17s within touching distance of a second league title in a row with four games to go.