Hythe Town FC pre-season fixtures start on July 19 with a trip to neighbours Lydd of the Vandanel Kent County League (3pm) and entertain Ashford Town on July 22 (7.45pm).

Chatham are the visitors on July 26 and will be either home or away with Rustall on July 29.

The away trip for the 1sts and reserves to Westfield is on August 2 and on August 4 Canterbury City visit Reachfields.

Hythe are to open the Town bar from 8-9pm every Thursday night through the summer to try to build on the club spirit following their excellent season.

The club are also want to build up their supporters club and are considering a vice president's club.