2021 after 4 months of inactivity due to the global pandemic with Blidworth unbeaten and top of the table. The CMFL however did arrange an end of season champions league style tournament for clubs to play out the final months. Season 21/22 after phase 2 of the drainage work was completed on the pitch by Chairman Chris Wain saw Hannigan, Smith and Mitchell pick up where they left off after re-signing all but one of the previous season's unbeaten squad. The club has also restarted a reserve team to support the manager in the development of the clubs young players lead by Nigel Dobney. The first team won the CMFL South Division title finishing 4 points clear of Mickleover FC gaining promotion to Step 6 of the football pyramid, a fantastic achievement and the first time Blidworth had won a trophy in over 15 years. The reserve side finished a credible 6th in the table in their first ever season in men's football using mostly under 19 players. Staff Chairman – Chris Wain Vice Chairman – Daren Fowler Club Secretary – Scott Ward Club Treasurer – Scott Ward Committee – Dave Rogers Gate Man – Andrew Pitt Timeline 1926 Club formed as Folk House Old Boys 1981–82 Changed name to Blidworth Welfare 1982–83 Founder members of Northern Counties East League 1984–85 Joined Division One South on re-organisation 1985–86 Joined Division Three on re-organisation. (Failed to complete fixtures – record expunged) 1986–97 Joined Central Midlands League Premier Division 1990–91 Elevated to Supreme Division 1994–95 Rejoined Northern Counties East League in Division One 1998–99 Rejoined Central Midlands League Supreme Division 1998–99 Demoted to Premier Division 2006–07 Won Nottinghamshire Intermediate Cup 2011–12 Joined Central Midlands League South Division on re-organisation 2021–22 Central Midlands League South Division Champions 2022–23 Promoted to United Counties Division One Records FA Cup First qualifying round 1996-97 FA Vase Second round 2016-17 Second round 2018-19 References Blidworth Welfare at Groundhoppers View External links Football clubs in England Football clubs in Nottinghamshire Association football clubs established in 1926 Central Midlands Football League 1926 establishments in England Mining association football teams in England Blidworth United Counties League