25 Jan 2023

THCT TO RUN MENS FIT CLUB!

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The Horsfall Community Trust have received funding from the National League Trust to run a ‘Men’s Fit Club’ project at the Horsfall Community Stadium. The purpose of the project is to promote health and wellbeing to “older” men. We have twenty participants signed up and are delivering the project in partnership with Bradford (Park Avenue) Academy. Each participant has received a BPA home shirt so they can wear when training. This is good PR for the club and helps to promote the BPA brand. We are using GPS technology to track running distances and general fitness so we can measure improvements. Some have even gone and bought their own GPS equipment so they can use when exercising away from the project which is great and shows already the impact the project is making. At the end of the project we will hold a celebration event where each participant will be invited to the BPA v Leamington game. 

As a football club with a strong community focus it is imperative that we not only focus our attention on our children and young people but also wider society. Making a real impact in our community takes time, patience and lots of effort. We are extremely fortunate to have the support of the National League Trust and they have also agreed to fund a ‘Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy’ project which is being rolled out in local primary schools to educate and encourage children to look after their health and wellbeing. 

24 Jan 2023

MATCH RESCHEDULED – SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

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We can today confirm that last weeks postponed match v Scarborough Athletic has now been rearranged for 27th February 2023. Kick Off is set for 7:45pm.

Anyone who held tickets for the called off game on Monday 16th January will be able to use these tickets at the new date.

#UTA

18 Jan 2023

Match Preview – Kidderminster Harriers vs. Bradford (Park Avenue)

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The Green Army bid to bounce back at Kidderminster.

Bradford (Park Avenue) will be hoping to return to winning ways as they visit Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. The fixture follows a narrow 3-2 defeat at Spennymoor Town last time out, having seen Monday’s visit of Scarborough Athletic once again called off due to the cold weather.

The defeat at Brewery Field last Saturday ended an impressive six game unbeaten league run for the Avenue; however, no wins in four have left the club looking nervously over their shoulders. Holding a two-point advantage over Kettering Town in 21st and having played a game more than some of the sides below, a win at Aggborough Stadium this week could see Bradford (Park Avenue) climb two spaces in their bid to secure safety.

The build up to the trip to Kidderminster has seen some positive news emerge from the club following another productive week in the transfer market. On Tuesday afternoon the Avenue were delighted to confirm the extension of Jordan Preston’s loan deal until the end of the season. The forward has been instrumental to boss Mark Bower’s plans, netting three goals in seven matches since joining from Spennymoor Town. In addition to this, Bradford (Park Avenue) have also secured the services of Huddersfield Town defender Shane Maroodza on a 28-day loan, with the youngster having made a positive impression in an earlier loan spell at the Horsfall this season.

The Avenue faithful may well approach this game with an air of caution as Kidderminster Harriers have proven to be tricky opponents in recent years. The Green Army would need to look back to May 2018 to remember their last victory over the Harriers, a 2-0 away win at Aggborough Stadium courtesy of goals from Adam Boyes and Oli Johnson. Bradford (Park Avenue) will also be aiming to avoid a repeat of this season’s reverse fixture against Kidderminster. The Green Army looked set to secure their first home point of the season when hosting the Harriers back in August, only for Zak Brown to break the deadlock and net a 94th minute winner for the away side.

This weekend’s hosts will also be desperate for the three points, as a run of one win in their last six league games has seen them drop into the bottom half of the table. The Harriers had been enjoying a good cup run in the FA Trophy this season, but defeat at the hands of National League side Dorking Wanderers last weekend saw the club exit in the fourth round of this year’s competition. What’s more, Bradford (Park Avenue) can take confidence from Kidderminster’s dip in form at Aggborough Stadium. Without a home win since late October, the Avenue will be looking to heap even more misery on their hosts.

Match Preview by Stephen Grimshaw

TICKET AND TRAVEL INFORMATION – From the Kidderminster website

If you’re planning on visiting Aggborough as an away fan, here is some of the information you’ll need to know – please specifically note the requirement to purchase your tickets before entering. They are also a cashless venue, so please plan accordingly for your trip.

HOW YOU GET THERE

BY CAR

FROM THE HORSFALL –

Get on M606 in Bradford from A6036 – 5 min (1.8 mi)

Head north-west on Cemetery Rd towards Studley Ave – 0.1 mi

Turn right onto Halifax Rd/A6036 – 0.8 mi

At Odsal Top, take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Ave/A6036 – 0.6 mi

At Staithgate Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M606 slip road to Manchester/Hull/Leeds/M62 – 0.3 mi

Take M62 and M6 to Manor Way/A456 in Halesowen. Take exit 3 from M5 – 2 hr 5 min (126 mi)

Merge onto M606 – 2.7 mi

Merge onto M62 – 19.2 mi

Keep right to stay on M62 – 8.1 mi

Continue onto M60 – 6.9 mi

At junction 12, Use the left 2 lanes to exit towards M62/M6/Liverpool – 0.7 mi

Continue onto M62 – 7.8 mi

Take the M6 S/M6 N exit towards Birmingham/Chester/M56/Preston – 0.6 mi

Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 10, follow signs for M6(S) S/Birmingham – 0.9 mi

Keep right and merge onto M6 – 27.2 mi

Keep right to stay on M6 – 17.4 mi

Keep right to stay on M6 – 15.5 mi

At junction 11A, Use the left 2 lanes to take the M6 exit to Birmingham/M5 – 0.8 mi

Continue onto M6 (signs for Birmingham S/M5 SW) – 8.9 mi

At junction 8, take the M5 exit to Birmingham(West)/Birmingham(South)/West Bromwich – 1.6 mi

Continue onto M5 – 7.1 mi

At junction 3, take the A456 exit to Kidderminster

Follow A456 to Hoo Rd in Kidderminster – 23 min (11.8 mi)

At Quinton Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hagley Rd/A456 – 0.6 mi

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Causeway/A456 – 0.9 mi

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Hill/A456 Continue to follow A456 – 1.0 mi

At the roundabout, take the 4th exit – 0.1 mi

Continue onto Kidderminster Rd/A456

Continue to follow A456 – 5.4 mi

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto The Ringway/A451 – 0.2 mi

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Comberton Hill/A448 – 387 ft

Turn right onto Hoo Rd – 0.4 mi The destination will be on your left

  • From Birmingham, Wolverhampton and North (M5) – Exit M5 at junction (signposted A456) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 12 miles). At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At the next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.
  • From Worcester and South (M5) – Exit M5 at junction 6 (signposted A449) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 15 miles). At the first roundabout, take the third exit (signposted A449, Kidderminster & Wolverhampton), then take the first turning on left before railway bridge. Go down Hoo Road, over the railway bridge, and Aggborough Stadium is on the right hand side.
  • From South-East (M40 & M42) – Leave M5 at junction 4 (signposted A491 Stourbridge). After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto the A456 and follow towards Kidderminster. At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

BY RAIL
Kidderminster Station (0.5 miles from Aggborough Stadium). Walk down Comberton Hill towards the town centre and take the left turning just before Motorway Tyres near the bottom of the hill. Walk up Hoo Road for approximately half a mile to Aggborough Stadium.

Distances from Kidderminster

  • Wolverhampton – 17 miles
  • Birmingham – 19 miles
  • Birmingham International Airport – 29 miles
  • Worcester – 16 miles
  • Stourbridge – 7 miles

ADMISSION:

Tickets for matches at Aggborough must be purchased in advance of entry – there is no facility to pay cash on the turnstile. Advance match day tickets can be purchased here using their online ticketing platform.  There is an additional surcharge to anyone purchasing their ticket in person at the box office on the day of the match (except for junior tickets), so it makes sense to purchase your ticket early, as it only takes a moment.

Any supporters needing assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823 931.

For the vast majority of matches at Aggborough, away fans will be seated in the East Stand, an all-seated stand that runs the length of the pitch, offering fantastic views of the pitch, or the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the left of the East Stand as you sit.

Where a large travelling contingent is expected, away supporters will also then be housed in the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the right hand side of the tunnel as you enter the pitch.

HOW MUCH:

As stated above, away fans will most times be housed in the East Stand seating or the South Stand Terrace. 

TERRACE STANDING

5 Star Windows North Stand / South Stand (Away)

Adults: £17.00
Over 65: £13.00
*Student/Young Adult (age 16-21): £11.00
U16s: £4.00

SEATS

EBC Group Main Stand and East Stand.

Adults: £19.00
Over 65: £15.00
*Student/Young Adult (age 16-21): £13.00
U16s: £5.00

FOOD AND DRINK

There are refreshment facilities within easy reach for away fans at Aggborough wherever they’re housed.

PROGRAMMES

Programmes at Aggborough are £3.50 and are packed with details covering both teams plus plenty of other great content. These are on sale throughout the ground. Can’t make it to the ground? Don’t worry – programmes are available to buy online with free postage.

PARKING

Supporter parking at Aggborough is extremely limited at present. This is restricted to the South Stand where cars can park for £5 on a first come, first served basis. The ground is within a residential area, so when parking and attending matches at Aggborough, respectful of local residents at all times.

COVID-19*

We would ask any supporter suffering COVID-19 symptoms to stay away from the ground and follow Government guidance.

SMOKING

In compliance with national law, Aggborough Stadium is a fully non-smoking venue within all enclosed and semi-enclosed areas. This includes the use of e-cigarettes.

17 Jan 2023

AVENUE CONFIRM LOAN EXTENSION AND RETURNEE

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We can today confirm that Spennymoor loanee Jordan Preston has had his loan extended from the original date of 14th February, now until the end of the season.

Jordan has been a brilliant addition to the team since joining in November, scoring 3 goals in 7 matches.

A huge thanks to the Development Fund for their contribution to this deal.

We can also confirm that Huddersfield Town defender Shane Maroodza, who was with us at the start of the season is returning to the club on a 28-day loan.

Shane made 6 appearances for Avenue back in August, playing a vital role in both the #3 and #6 shirts.

Welcome back Shane!

The club would like to place on record our thanks to both Huddersfield Town and Spennymoor Town for their professionalism in getting these deals through.

#UTA

17 Jan 2023

SUPPORTER INFORMATION – Kidderminster Harriers (A)

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Taken from the Kidderminster Website.

If you’re planning on visiting Aggborough as an away fan, here is some of the information you’ll need to know – please specifically note the requirement to purchase your tickets before entering. They are also a cashless venue, so please plan accordingly for your trip.

HOW YOU GET THERE

BY CAR

FROM THE HORSFALL –

Get on M606 in Bradford from A6036 – 5 min (1.8 mi)

Head north-west on Cemetery Rd towards Studley Ave – 0.1 mi

Turn right onto Halifax Rd/A6036 – 0.8 mi

At Odsal Top, take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Ave/A6036 – 0.6 mi

At Staithgate Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the M606 slip road to Manchester/Hull/Leeds/M62 – 0.3 mi

Take M62 and M6 to Manor Way/A456 in Halesowen. Take exit 3 from M5 – 2 hr 5 min (126 mi)

Merge onto M606 – 2.7 mi

Merge onto M62 – 19.2 mi

Keep right to stay on M62 – 8.1 mi

Continue onto M60 – 6.9 mi

At junction 12, Use the left 2 lanes to exit towards M62/M6/Liverpool – 0.7 mi

Continue onto M62 – 7.8 mi

Take the M6 S/M6 N exit towards Birmingham/Chester/M56/Preston – 0.6 mi

Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 10, follow signs for M6(S) S/Birmingham – 0.9 mi

Keep right and merge onto M6 – 27.2 mi

Keep right to stay on M6 – 17.4 mi

Keep right to stay on M6 – 15.5 mi

At junction 11A, Use the left 2 lanes to take the M6 exit to Birmingham/M5 – 0.8 mi

Continue onto M6 (signs for Birmingham S/M5 SW) – 8.9 mi

At junction 8, take the M5 exit to Birmingham(West)/Birmingham(South)/West Bromwich – 1.6 mi

Continue onto M5 – 7.1 mi

At junction 3, take the A456 exit to Kidderminster

Follow A456 to Hoo Rd in Kidderminster – 23 min (11.8 mi)

At Quinton Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Manor Way/A456 – 1.5 mi

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hagley Rd/A456 – 0.6 mi

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Causeway/A456 – 0.9 mi

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hagley Hill/A456 Continue to follow A456 – 1.0 mi

At the roundabout, take the 4th exit – 0.1 mi

Continue onto Kidderminster Rd/A456

Continue to follow A456 – 5.4 mi

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto The Ringway/A451 – 0.2 mi

At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Comberton Hill/A448 – 387 ft

Turn right onto Hoo Rd – 0.4 mi The destination will be on your left

  • From Birmingham, Wolverhampton and North (M5) – Exit M5 at junction (signposted A456) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 12 miles). At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At the next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.
  • From Worcester and South (M5) – Exit M5 at junction 6 (signposted A449) and follow towards Kidderminster (approximately 15 miles). At the first roundabout, take the third exit (signposted A449, Kidderminster & Wolverhampton), then take the first turning on left before railway bridge. Go down Hoo Road, over the railway bridge, and Aggborough Stadium is on the right hand side.
  • From South-East (M40 & M42) – Leave M5 at junction 4 (signposted A491 Stourbridge). After approximately 5 miles, turn left onto the A456 and follow towards Kidderminster. At the roundabout on Kidderminster Ring Road, take the first exit (signposted A451 Stourport). At next roundabout, take the first exit (signposted A448 Bromsgrove), then take the first turning on right (Hoo Road). Aggborough Stadium is approximately half a mile along on the left hand side.

BY RAIL
Kidderminster Station (0.5 miles from Aggborough Stadium). Walk down Comberton Hill towards the town centre and take the left turning just before Motorway Tyres near the bottom of the hill. Walk up Hoo Road for approximately half a mile to Aggborough Stadium.

Distances from Kidderminster

  • Wolverhampton – 17 miles
  • Birmingham – 19 miles
  • Birmingham International Airport – 29 miles
  • Worcester – 16 miles
  • Stourbridge – 7 miles

ADMISSION:

Tickets for matches at Aggborough must be purchased in advance of entry – there is no facility to pay cash on the turnstile. Advance match day tickets can be purchased our online ticketing platform.  There is an additional surcharge to anyone purchasing their ticket in person at the box office on the day of the match (except for junior tickets), so it makes sense to purchase your ticket early, as it only takes a moment.

Any supporters needing assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823 931.

For the vast majority of matches at Aggborough, away fans will be seated in the East Stand, an all-seated stand that runs the length of the pitch, offering fantastic views of the pitch, or the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the left of the East Stand as you sit.

Where a large travelling contingent is expected, away supporters will also then be housed in the South Stand terrace, which is behind the goal to the right hand side of the tunnel as you enter the pitch.

Visiting Aggborough to support Harriers? Head to the North Stand terrace or the seated EBC Main Stand or East Stand.

HOW MUCH:

As stated above, away fans will most times be housed in the East Stand seating or the South Stand Terrace. Get admission price details.

FOOD AND DRINK

There are refreshment facilities within easy reach for away fans at Aggborough wherever they’re housed.

PROGRAMMES

Programmes at Aggborough are £3.50 and are packed with details covering both teams plus plenty of other great content. These are on sale throughout the ground. Can’t make it to the ground? Don’t worry – programmes are available to buy online with free postage.

PARKING

Supporter parking at Aggborough is extremely limited at present. This is restricted to the South Stand where cars can park for £5 on a first come, first served basis. The ground is within a residential area, so when parking and attending matches at Aggborough, respectful of local residents at all times.

COVID-19*

We would ask any supporter suffering COVID-19 symptoms to stay away from the ground and follow Government guidance.

SMOKING

In compliance with national law, Aggborough Stadium is a fully non-smoking venue within all enclosed and semi-enclosed areas. This includes the use of e-cigarettes.

GROUND REGULATIONS

Your entry into Aggborough Stadium is subject to the acceptance of the National League’s Ground regulations and adherence to the Smoke No Joke policy. Both documents are clearly visible and available on entry turnstiles but are also available for download below.

16 Jan 2023

GAME OFF – SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

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We can now announce that following a pitch inspection, tonight’s match v Scarborough Athletic has been called off due to snowfall on the pitch. There are also some concerns regarding spectator safety.

We apologise for any inconvenience, and we will announce the rescheduled match as soon as it is agreed.

Anyone who has tickets for tonight’s game will be granted entry to the rearranged game.

#UTA

13 Jan 2023

Threesy Does It | 3rd Academy Player Signs

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We are delighted to announce that we have signed Academy defender Mason Brewis on non contract terms!

Mason becomes the 3rd academy player to make the step up this season following in the foot steps of Liam Hall and Myles Ls Bastide.

A tough tackling defender, Mason has been playing his football down at Thackley this season, and made the move from Reserves to First team at Dennyfield earlier this year.

On the move, Thomas McStravick said: This is fantastic news, Mason has been brilliant this season under the tutelage of Pat McGuire and the staff and thoroughly deserves his chance. Knowing Mason, I know he will be aware that the hard work starts now. Well done Mason!