FORDINGBRIDGE Turks Football Club celebrated their 150th anniversary with a special event on Saturday.

The youth festival of football at the Recreation Ground saw the club host youth sides including Oxford United Academy and teams from Poole Town Football Club, Proco Foundation and BRS Academy.

Fordingbridge Turks is Hampshire’s oldest football club and England’s 12th oldest club and the 14th oldest in the world.

Chairman Mike Penton said: “It’s been a fantastic day - great for our club and also great for our town.

“I’m proud to be the chairman of this historic football club and am sure that people will remember this day for many years to come.

“It is great to be part of such a special club with a talented and dedicated team of committee members, coaches, parents and players who have worked so hard to make this day such a fantastic success.”