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Bemerton Heath Harlequins were formed in May 1989 with the amalgamation of three Clubs, Bemerton Athletic, Moon FC and Bemerton Boys. All three Clubs were previously very successful in their own right and were a major force in local soccer. Bemerton Athletic won the Wiltshire League on three occasion, Moon FC consistently won honours in the Salisbury and Andover Leagues and Bemerton Boys won several trophies in the Mid Wilts League. The Moon FC and Bemerton Athletic were by the end of 1988, looking for a fresh challenge therefore provisional talks of a merger were held with an entry into the Wessex League being the number one priority. This seemed the only logical step due to the close proximity of the grounds and the fact their players played for both Clubs on Saturdays and Sundays. It's history now that the talks were successful and Bemerton Heath Harlequins were formed and now operate from a magnificent clubhouse which was built by self help.Seven sides are now run, including four boys sides ranging from under 10 to under 16, and the under 18 youth team. Since the merger the men's 1st XI have established themselves as a major force in the Wessex League. Season 1992/93 being the most successful to date finishing 3rd in the League, winning the Wiltshire Senior Cup, completing a hat-trick of Hospital Cup Final victories and being the Wessex Leagues longest survivor in the FA Cup and FA Vase with two fabulous cup runs. The Boys Section have continued to win trophies, the under 13's and the under 15's both won the Wiltshire Junior Cups in 1990/91 and League Championships have followed in the Mid-Wilts and Tyro Leagues. Season 1996/97 saw the 2nd XI as Wessex League Combination League Champions and League Cup Runners up. In 1997/98 the 1st XI lost in the final of the Wessex League Cup and again finishing 5th in the League. In 1998/99 the Club reached the last 16 of the FA Vase for the first time in our short history. The Combination side clinched the elusive Wessex Combination Cup at the fourth attempt. Our Western Way ground continues to be improved, providing the best facilities in the area, without doubt. 1999 saw the opening of the Moon Room.
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