Members of the Western League since 1948, Barnstaple Town are set to play their 2,500th league game when they travel to Hengrove Athletic on Tuesday 14th April.
Located in an area which makes progression through the football pyramid difficult, the achievement of clubs like Barnstaple in keeping the game alive for the local community is often overlooked.
So why not celebrate such a landmark? The club are doing so at their following home game, against Warminster Town on Saturday 18th April which has been named as the Barum 250 in reflection of the club's nickname (and the former name of the town).
The aim is for a crowd of 250 to come through the gate on a 'Pay What You Want' basis with a special souvenir programme available for £2.50.
Speaking to the North Devon Journal, Club historian John Clarke said: "The Barum 250 is an open invitation to all supporters, sponsors, advertisers, former players and committee members to be our guest and the opportunity for Barnstaple Town Football Club to say thank you for the tremendous support down the years.
"We will be asking spectators to pay what you want, although we would like to think a high percentage coming through the turnstiles will pay the normal admission price."
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