Post by shinny on May 2, 2006 11:53:56 GMT -1
ROCHDALE Supporters Trust and the Hornets Nest Egg have launched an appeal to help raise funds towards the cost of repairs to the Spotland pitch.
Both Spotland-based teams have suffered a number of embarrassing postponements in recent months, and after commissioning a site survey, the stadium company has given the green light for repair work to go ahead.
It has been well documented that there are problems with the drains at Spotland, which means the pitch does not have got the ability to disperse surface water.
But work starts next week to put that right in time for next season.
Both Steve Parkin and Darren Abram will be hoping the work has a beneficial effect on their teams’ performance – not to mention the respective club boards.
The extent of the works comes at a price and the project will have to be funded to the tune of £40,000.
With that in mind, the two supporters groups have teamed up to launch the Sort Out Spotland (SOS) appeal in an attempt to raise £10,000 towards the total amount.
The target is to secure 1,000 donations of £10 each from the people of Rochdale. Each £10 contribution will sponsor a section of the Spotland pitch.
Everyone who donates £10 or more will be entered into a prize draw when they could win a Caribbean cruise thanks to a generous donation made by a local company Balloons with WOW, who can be found at www.its-magical.com.
There are terms and conditions attached which can be found at the Dale Trust website at www.daletrust.org.uk.
Also, this season’s Dale sponsors at Keytech have once again showed their support and donated a laptop computer as an additional top prize. Both Nest Egg and Dale Trust wish to record their thanks to these businesses for their contributions towards this appeal.
“The finances of both clubs are already stretched to the limit, and the cost of the pitch repairs is a burden both could do without,” said Jim Stringer, chairman of the Nest Egg.
“As fans, if we can help, then both clubs will benefit.” Dale Trust secretary Warren Brierley added.
“Regardless of the Stadium Company’s finances, the work must be carried out. The football and rugby club have worked together to create a window of opportunity to be able get the work done but the funds still need to be found.”
To make a postal donation, however large or small, please send a cheque made payable to “Rochdale Supporters Trust” to Pitch Appeal C/O Rochdale Supporters Trust, 79 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AA or alternatively send a cheque made payable to “Hornets Nest Egg” c/o 4 Nelson Street, Littleborough, Lancs, OL15 9BY.
Contributions can also be made at the Rochdale AFC club shop. Facilities to make online donations will be available in the very near future.
Dale Trust will be holding a members meeting in the Church Inn, Willbutts Lane at 8PM on Monday 8 May to propose a donation towards this appeal.
Members should bring their cards with them for a vote.
Both Spotland-based teams have suffered a number of embarrassing postponements in recent months, and after commissioning a site survey, the stadium company has given the green light for repair work to go ahead.
It has been well documented that there are problems with the drains at Spotland, which means the pitch does not have got the ability to disperse surface water.
But work starts next week to put that right in time for next season.
Both Steve Parkin and Darren Abram will be hoping the work has a beneficial effect on their teams’ performance – not to mention the respective club boards.
The extent of the works comes at a price and the project will have to be funded to the tune of £40,000.
With that in mind, the two supporters groups have teamed up to launch the Sort Out Spotland (SOS) appeal in an attempt to raise £10,000 towards the total amount.
The target is to secure 1,000 donations of £10 each from the people of Rochdale. Each £10 contribution will sponsor a section of the Spotland pitch.
Everyone who donates £10 or more will be entered into a prize draw when they could win a Caribbean cruise thanks to a generous donation made by a local company Balloons with WOW, who can be found at www.its-magical.com.
There are terms and conditions attached which can be found at the Dale Trust website at www.daletrust.org.uk.
Also, this season’s Dale sponsors at Keytech have once again showed their support and donated a laptop computer as an additional top prize. Both Nest Egg and Dale Trust wish to record their thanks to these businesses for their contributions towards this appeal.
“The finances of both clubs are already stretched to the limit, and the cost of the pitch repairs is a burden both could do without,” said Jim Stringer, chairman of the Nest Egg.
“As fans, if we can help, then both clubs will benefit.” Dale Trust secretary Warren Brierley added.
“Regardless of the Stadium Company’s finances, the work must be carried out. The football and rugby club have worked together to create a window of opportunity to be able get the work done but the funds still need to be found.”
To make a postal donation, however large or small, please send a cheque made payable to “Rochdale Supporters Trust” to Pitch Appeal C/O Rochdale Supporters Trust, 79 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5AA or alternatively send a cheque made payable to “Hornets Nest Egg” c/o 4 Nelson Street, Littleborough, Lancs, OL15 9BY.
Contributions can also be made at the Rochdale AFC club shop. Facilities to make online donations will be available in the very near future.
Dale Trust will be holding a members meeting in the Church Inn, Willbutts Lane at 8PM on Monday 8 May to propose a donation towards this appeal.
Members should bring their cards with them for a vote.