Club History
Our History
Formed in 2006
​by John Humphrey, Tony Sheppard, Tony Sharp, Micky Harding and Robyn Sheppard.
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With the new Pavilion on it's way to replace the old clubhouse, the Lions were born. Quickly entering the Colchester and District league and then eventually to the Ipswich & Suffolk league where our teams still play today.
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​The original founders guided the club for a large period of the clubs history from 2006 to 2021 by Chairman Tony Sharp, with the baton being handed over to Paul Stokes in 2021 during the COVID-19 period. ​​
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Paul remained as chair between 2021-2022 with Charlie Godfrey as vice, before Lloyd Garner was elected in 2022 with Dave Leigh as vice in 2023.​​
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In 2024, Dave Leigh was elected chairman with the introduction of the new Lions logo as the club entered a new era and an expansion of the club to a record Nine teams, including our newly formed Lionesses.
Club Chairperson History
Since the clubs inception in 2006, the club have had the guidance, leadership and support from the following chairs.
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Tony Sharp - (2006 - 2016)
Tony Sheppard - (2016 - 2021)
Paul Stokes - (2021 - 2022)
Lloyd Garner - (2022 - 2024)
Dave Leigh - (2024 - Present)
Club Legends
John Humphrey
Colin Atkinson
Robyn Sheppard
Claire Harvey
Paula Clerkin
Charlie Godfrey
Neil Sansom
Lloyd Garner
Tony Sheppard
Micky Harding
Tony Sharp
Andrew Harvey
Gary Harker
Dave Clarke
Paul Stokes
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* The above club legends have had over 5 yrs official service with the club and have played a key part in the clubs running and success.