Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund are giving notice that their AGM will be next Monday, 15th July 2024, at 7pm at Horsfall Community Stadium, in either the clubhouse or hospitality suite (depending on which is available). All welcome, and several vacancies are open for election to the committee based on the constitution numbers.
Interested in becoming part of the team at BPA, or know someone who is? Come along to our recruitment day to find out how you can help!
We have roles available in plenty of areas, including ground staff, stewarding, hospitality, shopkeeping, fundraising, media, and much more!
Be there on Thursday 23rd May #GreenArmy! Get in touch on Secretary@bpafc.com to express your interest!
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ARE YOU READY #BRADFORD? AVEY-FEST IS HERE!!!
Tickets are priced at just £2 for Adults, with u16s gaining FREE ENTRY!
Below is a quick run down of just some of the events taking place today.
From 12pm-6pm
JUNIOR PRESENTATIONS
– BPA STAFF VS BPA SCHOLARS 2PM KO
– BPA FANS VS BPA REPS 5PM KO
FROM 6PM TIL LATE
SCHOLARS PRESENTATION
COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY LOUIS ETTIENE
LIVE MUSIC
FIRST TEAM PRESENTATION AT 7PM
Other activities and entertainment throughout the day includes: Beer Festival ran by BPA Development Fund, Street Food vendors, Face Painting, Bouncy castles, Market Stalls, Childrens games, Raffle & Tombola, and even a penalty shootout!
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED TOO! Email us on Secretary@bpafc.com to see how you can help!
#Bradford #Park #Avenue #BPAFC #GreenArmy #AveyFest #BFD #Community #LocalEvents #Football
Gates for Avey-Fest open at 12pm, and there is also 2 cup finals prior, starting at 10:30am..
Tickets from 10:30am are priced at just £2 for Adults, with u16s gaining FREE ENTRY!
Below is a quick run down of just some of the events taking place on Sunday 5th May.
From 12pm-6pm
JUNIOR PRESENTATIONS
2PM KO – BPA STAFF VS BPA SCHOLARS
5PM KO – BPA FANS VS BPA REPS
FROM 6PM TIL LATE
SCHOLARS PRESENTATION
COMEDY NIGHT HOSTED BY LOUIS ETTIENE
LIVE MUSIC
FIRST TEAM PRESENTATION AT 7PM
Other activities and entertainment throughout the day includes: Beer Festival ran by BPA Development Fund, Street Food vendors, Face Painting, Bouncy castles, Market Stalls, Childrens games, Raffle & Tombola, and even a penalty shootout!
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED TOO!
If you’d like to represent the BPA Fans, enquire about a stall, donate raffle prizes, or to volunteer, please get in touch! Email us on Secretary@bpafc.com
#Bradford #Park #Avenue #BPAFC #GreenArmy #AveyFest #BFD #Community #LocalEvents #Football
Sid came to Park Avenue as a sixteen-year-old in 1961 after being recommended to Bradford player-manager Jimmy Scoular by the father of Avenue goalkeeper Ronnie Routledge.
The Ashington-born centre forward was taken onto the ground staff at Park Avenue after signing as an apprentice, and the following year he signed professional forms shortly after his 17th birthday.
His first team chances were limited and his only Football League appearance came in September 1963, at Newport County, when he deputised for the injured Jim Fryatt.
During 1963 he made another four appearances with the seniors in minor competitions. In May 1965, Sid was one of five players given a free transfer.
That summer he joined his home town club Ashington and appeared for them in North Regional League football.
Sid subsequently settled in Bradford with his wife and three children to whom we send our condolences.
Bradford Park Avenue are looking forward to welcoming ex Bradford City and Newcastle United player, player Peter Jackson as guest speaker and comedian Mick Munro to our upcoming Sportsman Dinner.
The sportsman dinner will be held at the Midland Hotel Bradford on Friday 13th October at 19:00. We hope to have a number of ex players present at the evening along with a raffle and auction.
Tickets are on sale till Thursday 5th October and are priced at £35 per person which include a 3 course meal, corporate tables are also available. Tickets can be purchased from Dave Stordy at the Development Fund desk in the Clubhouse on match day or by contacting 01274 512989 / davestordy@hotmail.co.uk
We have also secured a concessionary Bed & Breakfast rate at The Midland Hotel for the evening. These can be booked directly with the hotel, quoting that you’re attending the dinner to receive your discount!
Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund in association with West Bowling ARFLC will be holding their annual beer festival at the Horsfall Stadium Friday 22nd – Monday 25th September.
There will be a range of 12 different beers, 2 ciders, and food available over the weekend.
Friday 22nd September – 6pm-11pm (Free Entry)
BPA Academy FA Youth Cup Match & Pigeon Racing
Saturday 23rd September – 12pm-10pm (BPA match day entry free apply or free entry after 4:30pm)
BPA Vs Workington @ 3pm
Sunday 24th September – 12pm -10pm (Free Entry)
Charity day involving a number of football matches between ex players, fans and guests.
There will also be stalls, games, and live music. All funds raised will be donated equally between the Marie Curie Hospice and one other to be announced charity.
Monday 25th September – 6pm-11pm (Free Entry)
General Opening – £1 A Pint
Barrels are now available to sponsor at £100 per barrel. Sponsorship will include – programme publicity, 2 free tickets for a BPA home game and 6 beer tokens to be used over the weekend.
For further information or to offer any support for the event please contact Dave Stordy on 01274 512989 or davestordy@hotmail.co.uk
During the 2022/23 season, due to the support of fans and several fundraising efforts, the BPA Development Fund were once again able to make significant donations to the club which were used to secure several signings in an attempt to maintain our league status. Ultimately however, for various reasons, this was not achieved.
With your ongoing support through donations and our other fundraising activities, and the club looking for donations to be included with season ticket purchases, we can continue to assist with increasing the initial budget which can make a difference in bringing in the quality of player required. By donating now gives us a far better chance of a good start to the season, and this year sees an initial amount of £5000 being provided from ongoing efforts by the Development Fund’s activities.
At no stage do any of the Development Fund Group have any say in players being considered etc. with amounts being donated to the club when agreed between both parties. Should any funds remain at the end of the season, due to non-requirement by the club, such funds would be carried forward to the following season.
Donations can be made in the following ways, these being administered by the BPA Development Fund.
(Preferred) Bank Transfer:
BPA Development Fund
Sort Code 05-02-00
Account Number 29955993
**Please quote “BTB” as the payment reference**
This can either be done as a “one-off” type donation or as an ongoing monthly Direct Debit, which you would need to set up with your bank, and inform us of this.
Cheque:
Made payable to BPA Development Fund, and send to BPA Development Fund, Horsfall Stadium, Cemetery Road, Bradford BD6 2NG, noting For BTB Purposes or as below.
Cash:
Please visit the BPA Development Fund desk in the clubhouse on match days where Dave Rawling, assistant treasurer, can usually be found. Receipts issued if required.
Thank you for your any previous support, we and the club look forward to more of the same!
The BPA Development Fund Group.
The BPA Development Fund are hosting a speaker evening with ex professional footballer Terry Curran on Friday 10th March 2023.
Tickets are just £15 and include Curry or Pie & Peas supper.
The bar in the clubhouse will be open from 7pm, and the event commences at 8pm.
If you would like to purchase a ticket please see the Development Fund Desk in the Clubhouse or Dave Stordy in the Programme Shop on a match day, or he can be contacted on 01274 512989 / davestordy@hotmail.co.uk
The Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund drew the winning tickets for their annual Christmas raffle at the Farsley Celtic game on Monday.
Prizes can be collected at any upcoming home fixture from the Development Fund Desk in the Clubhouse. Or alternatively you can contact either Dave Stordy on 01274 512989 or Dave Rawling on 07748340041
The Development Fund Committee would like to thank all those who bought and sold tickets, along with anyone who donated a prize.
The winning tickets were:
