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The Relics finished in first and second places in the mini tournament organised by Leeds Titans.Two Relics teams travelled to Leeds to take part in the mini tournament with Leeds Titans and Halifax. Both Relics teams were unbeaten on the day, the Relics Blues (Ken, Keith S, Keith B, John H, Tony, Stewart, and guestContinue reading “Relics one-two in Leeds Tournament”

Dave Seel (8th July 1950 – 19th January 2020) It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Dave Seel. Dave was one of the founder members of the Bury Relics. He played in the first Relics games in the Greater Manchester Walking Football League in September 2017 and helped theContinue reading “Dave Seel”

Over 50 people including players, family, and friends, attended the first ever Relics presentation night at Radcliffe Borough Football Club.A wonderful evening of laughter, entertainment, and good food culminated in the award of four trophies, over 60’s player of the year went to Graham Walton, over 65’s player of the year was awarded to JohnContinue reading “Presentation Night”

Going into the last game day of the season (3 games) the Relics over 70’s were written off as certainties for relegation. Five points adrift at the foot of Division 1 the task to avoid relegation did seem impossible. However the Relics defied everyone with a remarkable display on the day. Following the first twoContinue reading “The Great Escape”

Back-to-back title wins for over 65’s What a year 2019 has been for the Relics over 65’s team. Following on from winning the 2019 Spring Season League Title, The Relics over 65’s team has now added the Autumn Season Division 1 title to their silverware, making it back-to-back league title wins in 2019.The Relics startedContinue reading “Relics reign supreme in 2019.”

In their first season in Division 1 of the Greater Manchester Walking Football League, the Relics over 60’s have finished as runners up. After a really strong season the Relics went into the last day of 4 games just two points behind the leaders, but on a difficult day the Relics couldn’t overcome the leadersContinue reading “Over 60’s Division 1 Runners Up”

Half way through the Greater Manchester Walking Football League Autumn 2019 season, that’s 2 game days, 8 games played, and both the over 60’s and over 65’s are top of their respective Leagues. In the over 60’s league The Relics top the table by 2 points, In the over 65’s league The Relics are inContinue reading “Double top for Relics”

Relics coach Ken Buggie has won the Volunteer of the Year Award at the Bury Sports Awards 2019. Ken was nominated for his work with the community walking football sessions and for coaching The Relics. In addition to Ken’s success Paul Massey from our sponsors Tower Family Healthcare was nominated for the Workforce Advocate Award.

The Relics organised a press day at Radcliffe Borough FC to launch the new kit. Paul Massey, Partner and Executive Director of our main sponsors, Tower Family Healthcare, along with senior doctors from the Practice were in attendance.