The people, moments and connections behind Newquay AFC
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Looking Back, Looking Forward
Four of the five senior teams won silverware and the crowds were the biggest in the club's history. Director of Football Jason Waterman goes through a record season team by team, and looks ahead to the one to come.
And Run by Volunteers
That post on your feed this morning came from the club. The website, the season ticket, the 9.4 million views last year, all of it built by volunteers at a 136-year-old Cornish charity. Here's how, and how you can be part of it.
More Than a Football Club
Emma Wright started volunteering at Newquay AFC after coming through cancer treatment in the middle of the pandemic. Now she leads the club's player welfare programme, covering physical and mental wellbeing across every senior team.
Looking After the Players, Properly
Since March, the first team have been recovering at Saunassa. The Nordic spa on Pargolla Road is sponsoring the squad's recovery this season — wood-fired sauna, infrared, ice baths and hot tubs, a few minutes from the ground.
Comes Home
Brad grew up in Newquay, started boxing at Treloggan, and has spent 22 years working his way to the top. On Easter Monday he brought the IBF International middleweight belt back to Mount Wise and stayed all day.
Something Special is Being Built
Ahead of the Ladies' Cornwall Women's League Cup quarter-final against Bodmin, we sat down with first team manager Lucie Beesley and coach Joe Betts to hear about life at Mount Wise, what's driving them, and why they think this group is just getting started.
From Newquay to Orlando
This Saturday, Dan Kendle flies to Orlando as part of the BIGGA Delegation Class of 2026. A once in a lifetime opportunity, finally realised.
The Voice of Mount Wise
He gets to Mount Wise two hours before kickoff. Checks everything's working, gets the drone up for some shots around the ground. Then watches the crowd build.
Mayor on Newquay AFC's Growing Role in the Community
Drew Creek has lived in Newquay since 2010. He's raised three children here and now, as Mayor, spends most of his time out in the community meeting people and finding out what's going on.
The latest step in our transformation
The last time anyone touched the changing rooms at Mount Wise, Margaret Thatcher had just become Prime Minister and the club was playing in the South Western League.
The Story Behind This Is How We Rise
You might have spotted our posters around town. Had a look at the new website or maybe you've heard us on Radio Newquay. If you're wondering what's going on, here's the story of how we got here.
The Manager Who Played Here First
Shaun Middleton has been involved with Newquay AFC for most of his life. He played here as a kid, came through the youth system, wore the red and white stripes for the senior team.
