Who are we?

Lewes FC is the parent club of Lewes FC Vets, but our base is The Rookery at the Holy 3G, just off Ham Lane in Lewes.

Our football club is designed for players aged 35 and above and is entirely run by volunteers.

We currently have around 110 members, mainly enthusiastic men, along with a remarkable group of women who are an integral part of our community.

Lewes FC Vets: football with purpose

We’re more than just a football group—we’re a community built on well-being, connection, and quality football for players over 35.

What we’re about

• Football for well-being – We create a welcoming, regenerative football environment where relationships come first.

• Top-quality Vets football – We make the game accessible to as many over-35s as possible.

• Giving back – We raise over £25,000 per year in pitch fees, supporting Lewes Football Foundation, improving local facilities, and contributing to charity.

Football culture

Our sessions are built on compassion, inclusivity, and fairness, making football enjoyable and accessible for all.

• We run weekly football sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00/8:30 pm. If you’re 35 or older, you’re welcome to join—space permitting!

• Beyond weekly sessions, members enjoy:

• 11-a-side matches in the Old Quality League

• Sussex Sunday League football

• Cultural and community activities

• Well-being and social initiatives

• Supporting Lewes FC from the stands

We’re powered by volunteers—over 25 members help keep things running smoothly. Whether it’s organising games, supporting events, or simply helping out, every small contribution makes a big difference.

Sound like you? Get involved. Sign up to drop-In.

The Poem (yes, we have a poem!)

A legendary part of Vets culture, read out before training and matches to set the tone and bring us together.

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It’s Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday night at the 3G

Now is a time for joy!

We are a community who love to play football!

Showing up matters and everybody is welcome here

I trust you to both give and receive the ball

We allow each other to make mistakes

We will encourage, not coach or criticise

Captains call all in-play decisions, but will not call offsides

Stay onside and fetch wayward balls immediately

We are careful in the tackle

Stay on your feet and please avoid needless fouls

We know we are getting old, not the people we used to be

We carry injuries

The spectre of sickness and death is upon us

Winning is not everything

So let’s run, work and play our best football

If you are old enough, you are good enough!