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Tony Incenzo: Shirehampton in proud Penpole parade

Shirehampton are relishing the first full season back on their traditional Penpole Lane HQ after groundsharing three miles away at Bristol Manor Farm to gain promotion into the National League System in 2021/22.

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Tony Incenzo
28 September 2025

Shirehampton, in red, welcome Devizes Town to their renovated Penpole Lane homeShirehampton, in red, welcome Devizes Town to their renovated Penpole Lane home

Shirehampton are relishing the first full season back on their traditional Penpole Lane HQ after groundsharing three miles away at Bristol Manor Farm to gain promotion into the National League System in 2021/22.

It is a huge triumph for Shire, who had persistently tried to gentrify home facilities up to Western League grading requirements across 25 years.
So I went to the game against visitors Devizes Town earlier this month to take a look.
I am always fascinated by the workload tackled by clubs progressing to Step 6. It signifies an elevation out of recreational football – based solely on ...

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