26 Dec 2024

Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund Christmas Raffle Winners Announced!

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The eagerly awaited Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund Christmas Raffle has been drawn! Despite the postponement of today’s match against Pontefract Collieries, the festive excitement was still in full swing as the raffle took place during what would have been half-time.

A massive thank you to everyone who purchased tickets or donated prizes for this year’s raffle. Your support is vital in helping us grow as a club and community, and we couldn’t do it without you.

🎉 The Winners 🎉

1st Prize: Smart TV
Ticket 01691 – Pete Griffiths

2nd Prize: Night’s Stay @ Roomzzz Serviced Apartments
Ticket 03271 – Carl

3rd Prize: Meal for 2 @ The Alchemist Leeds
Ticket 04681

4th Prize: Whisky
Ticket 04522

5th Prize: Gin
Ticket 02728 – Sharon

6th Prize: Champagne
Ticket 01496 – Manroop Khela

7th Prize: Baileys
Ticket 02122 – Tony N

8th Prize: Dairy Box
Ticket 04655

9th Prize: Wine Rioja
Ticket 00775 – Rob

10th Prize: Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Ticket 03261 – Kevin Jones

11th Prize: Wine Chardonnay
Ticket 02641 – Dave Horrill

12th Prize: Dairy Box
Ticket 01716 – A Pearson

13th Prize: Wine Pinot Noir
Ticket 02432 – Pauline Foulds

14th Prize: Wine Rosé
Ticket 02153 – Mrs J Swokill

15th Prize: Wine Chardonnay
Ticket 02325 – Rebecca Hutchins

16th Prize: Dairy Box
Ticket 03297 – Lev Mawson

17th Prize: Wine Pinot Grigio
Ticket 04524

18th Prize: Wine Merlot
Ticket 03143 – Amy N

19th Prize: Wine Chardonnay
Ticket 02681 – Zig

20th Prize: Quality Street
Ticket 01707 – Mikaeez

Collecting Your Prize

Prizes can be collected from the Development Fund Desk or by contacting one of the following:

  • Dave Rawling: 07748 340041
  • Dave Stordy: 01274 512989

Thank You

Once again, thank you to all who entered the raffle or contributed prizes. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

From all of us at Bradford (Park Avenue), we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅✨

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6 Dec 2024

JOIN OUR FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE & SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT FUND!

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Here’s how the Bradford Park Avenue Development Fund Fantasy Premier League table looks after game week 13.

Fancy yourself as a Premier League manager? Who would you buy with a budget of £100m? Now’s your chance to show us what you can do.

Don’t know what Fantasy Premier League is? To find out, follow the link

https://fantasy.premierleague.com

And to learn more about the Bradford Park Avenue Development Fund Fantasy Premier League go to

Fantasy Premier League

Interested? Then join us for the second half of the season. After game week 19 we reset the league. This means all managers go back to nil points. The second half of the season gets underway on 4 January. If you join us now, you can get some practice in before the restart.

It’s fun. It’s frustrating. It’s a conversation opener at the water cooler.

All we ask is that you make a donation, either a one off or a regular one, of whatever amount you want, to the Development Fund. The bank details are

Sort 05 02 00

Account 29955993

Reference FPL

Having done that, email keith.bonney@bpafc.com to receive your invite.

Ladies, we need more female representation. Put your tracksuits on and get in the dugout. And perhaps Woody and Willy Eckerslike could persuade their sister Izzie to join us too.

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3 Oct 2024

Join us for our Development Fund Sportsman Evening!

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We’re excited to announce a special night in partnership with A&G Wainwright Joiners & Contractors on Friday 1st November 2024, at the Midland Hotel Bradford (BD1 4HU) from 7pm onwards.

The evening will feature a 3-course meal, a raffle, and an auction, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a great night of entertainment and support a fantastic cause!

🎤 Our guest speaker for the evening is Bradford City legend and current Bradford (Park Avenue) player James Hanson, and he will be joined by comedian Martin Gold to keep the laughter flowing!

This event is proudly sponsored by Mr Scratchings, and all proceeds go to our Development Fund to help grow and support our club.

📞 Book your place now!

  • £40 per head
  • £350 for a table of 10

For further information or to reserve your spot, contact Dave Stordy on 01274 512989 or via email at davestordy@hotmail.co.uk.

Don’t miss out on what promises to be a fantastic evening!

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27 Sep 2024

🚨 FOOTBALL & BEER FESTIVAL WEEKEND AT HORSFALL 🚨

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We’ve got an action-packed weekend coming up at Horsfall Community Stadium, combining thrilling football action and the BPA Development Fund Beer Festival!

FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER

  • Beer Festival: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
    • Join us for Pig Racing at 7:30 PM 🐷
    • First pint just £1.50
    • Enjoy 12 different beers, 2 ciders, and plenty of food 🍽️

SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER

  • Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Heaton Stannington
    • Kickoff: 3:00 PM at Horsfall Stadium, BD6 2NG
    • Admission:
      • £13 Adults
      • £10 Concessions
      • £5 Students / Armed Forces / Blue Light
      • £3 Ages 12-17
      • £1 Juniors
  • Beer Festival: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    • Free entry after 4:30 PM!

SUNDAY 29th SEPTEMBER

  • Charity Match: Bradford (Park Avenue) vs Bradford City Ex-Players
    • Kickoff: 1:00 PM
    • Plus walking football, tombola, stalls, bouncy castles & live music! 🎶
  • Beer Festival: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

MONDAY 30th SEPTEMBER

  • Beer Festival Finale: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    • Final night, beers just £1 a pint! 🍻
  • BPA Performance Centre Matches:
    • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: U6s & U7s
    • 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM: U8s, U9s, U10s & U10 Girls
    • 7:15 PM: U14s

Interested in signing up for the BPA Performance Centre? Email Gary.Ratnik@bpafc.com.

Proceeds from the weekend will benefit Marie Curie Hospice and BPA Juniors. Make sure to join us for this incredible weekend of community fun!

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8 Jul 2024

BPA DEVELOPMENT FUND AGM – MONDAY 15TH JULY 2024 @ 7PM

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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.

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16 May 2024

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY – JOIN THE GREEN ARMY & SHARE THIS POST

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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!

#Avenue #Bradford #BradfordParkAve #Football #GreenArmy #ParkAvenue #Volunteer

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5 May 2024

AVEY-FEST IS HERE BRADFORD! GET TO THE HORSFALL TODAY

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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

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30 Apr 2024

ARE YOU READY #BRADFORD? AVEY-FEST KICKS OFF FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SUNDAY 5TH MAY!

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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

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7 Nov 2023

R.I.P Sidney (Sid) Blackhall (1945-2023).

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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.

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27 Sep 2023

Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund Sportsman Evening

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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!

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