The BPA Development Fund and West Bowling ARLC are hosting a speaker evening with local Rugby League character Peter Roe on Friday 25th February .
Tickets are just £12 and include Curry, Pie & Peas are available as an alternative but must be requested in advance.
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 Dave Stordy in the Clubshop or he can be contacted on 01274 512989 or davestordy@hotmail.co.uk
A “Comedy/Curry Night” has been organised by the Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC Development Fund Committee on Thursday 18 November 2021 in the Horsfall Community Stadium Social Club.
Top Comedian Lea Roberts will be performing who recently performed at the Sportsmans dinner.
Tickets are £12 each which include curry, but for those who prefer an alternative, it will be Pie and Peas.
The capacity is limited to 75, so get your tickets now! Tickets will be available from David Stordy, at the next 3 Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC home games on Monday 25 October, Saturday 6 November, and Saturday 13 November.
Over the last few months the Development Fund have been busy raising vital funds for the club. So want to take a moment to share progress on some of the recent events and future funding projects.
Beer Festival – This successful event took place over the first weekend of September where we managed to raise £2,200 plus £1,100 donated to the 2 charities (Horsfall Trust and Marie Curie), a good weekend was had by all.
Sportsman Dinner – Again another successful evening with great speakers in Mark Crossley and comedian Lea Roberts with further profits of £3,400 raised. Thanks to all sponsors and fans who attended these 2 events.
Having raised money from these events it now time to inform you how this money has been distributed, we have allocated £10k to the team to support further signings on the field of play, further monies have been pledged to support the stadium re-build/improvements with £1,000 going towards new windows in the club house which will help with ventilation, £3,600 towards repairs to the Avenue cafe, £1,500 for support railings in the main stand and finally £9,000 to re-site the bus stop stand. It’s hoped the majority of these improvements will be completed in the next couple of months.
To boost funds we have arranged a comedy/curry evening in the club house for Thursday 18 November 8pm, tickets are limited to 75 priced at £12 each. We have managed to get local comedian Lea Roberts who entertained so well at the sportsman dinner, so hurry to get your ticket from Dave Stordy in the programme shop or after the game in the bar. We do have an alternative to curry in pie’n’peas which must be ordered when purchasing your ticket.
We will also be holding a Christmas raffle with prizes of bottles of spirits, wine and beers, if any fans wish to contribute to the prizes these can be handed over to Dave in the programme shop before any home game (you will have to explain to the steward on the gate what the bottles are for).
Last weekend 5 supporters (Keith Dennison, Steve Horsfield, Keith Bonney, Sharon Burnett and Paula) completed a sponsored walk from Guiseley AFC to Horsfall stadium (total of 11 miles), whilst some will have sponsored individuals we realise that not having a home game game may have prevented some from doing so, we will therefore be having a bucket collection at the Blyth game to reward their efforts, monies raised will be split between the Horsfall Trust and the Development Fund, so please give generously.
Thank you for your continued support.
The BPA Development Fund Committee
Following the some unavoidable postponements due to COVID-19, the supporters sponsored walk will finally take place Saturday 16th October.
Supporters Keith Dennison, Steve Horsfield and Sharon Burnett are hoping to raise vital funds for the club, with funds raised been split equally between the BPA Development Fund and The Horsfall Community Trust.
The walk will commence at 11:30 from Nethermoor, the home of neighbours Guiseley and will finish up back at the Horsfall at approx 15:00. The 12 mile route will also take a detour via the old Park Avenue ground on Canterbury Avenue.
If you would like to sponsor the walk you can make a donation directly to the BPA Development Fund bank account, using the following details:
Sort Code – 05-06-81
Account Number – 33569976
Please quote “Walk” in the payment reference.
Thank you for your continued support and good luck to those taking part!
Through the efforts of the Development Fund and a fantastic response from supporters all across the country on Jake’s Go Fund Me page. We are pleased to announce that £6,000 has been raised for Jake.
This money has gone straight to Jake to support him and his family following his horrific injury at the Chorley game back in August. We have also yet to have an update from Chorley on the amount they raised as part of their fundraising efforts at the rearranged games. But anything on top of the amount already raised will be a huge support to Jake.
Jake had the following message for supporters when he spoke to the Development Fund:
I’d just like to say a massive thank you to everybody who has donated and supported me through this time. It’s greatly appreciated and will really help me and my family a lot. Hopefully it wont be too long until i am back playing and can thank you all in person.
Everyone at the club would like to wish Jake a speedy recovery and we are looking forward to seeing him back in an Avenue shirt asap.
The Development Fund are running a subsidised supporters coach to the upcoming Chorley FC game on Saturday 2nd October, with seats costing £10 for Adults and Under 18’s for £5
Pick up time will be 11:45 from The Horsfall Stadium and 12:00 from Cedar Court Hotel.
Seats are selling fast with only 15 seats remaining, so if you would like to reserve a seat please contact Neil Fawcett on 07811959003
Bradford Park Avenue are looking forward to welcoming ex Nottingham Forrest and Wales footballer Mark Crossley as guest speaker and comedian Lea Roberts to our upcoming Sportsman Dinner.
The sportsman dinner will be held at the Midland Hotel Bradford on Friday 1st October at 19:00.
Tickets for the evening cost £37.50 per person and include a 3 course meal, corporate tables are also available. Tickets can be purchased from Dave Stordy in the Club Shop 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 over the weekend of 10th – 12th September.
There will be a range of 13 different beers, 2 ciders, and food available over the weekend.
Friday 10th September – 5pm-11pm (Free Entry)
West Bowling Rugby Match @ 7pm
Live music from 8pm featuring Johnny & The B’s and pie and pea supper.
Saturday 11th September – 12pm-8pm (Free Entry After 4:30pm)
BPA Vs AFC Fylde @ 3pm
Sunday 12th September – 11am -10pm (Free Entry)
Charity day involving a number of football / rugby 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 Horsfall Community Trust and the Marie Curie Hospice.
Barrels are now available to sponsor at £100 per barrel. Sponsorship will include – programme publicity, 2 free tickets for a BPA home game and 4 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
We shall be running another Fantasy Premier League this season.
Our Pep Guardiola for 2020-21 was Jordan Tindall with his team Melted Cheese FC and our Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was Matt Ray with Sliced Bread FC.
Our wooden spoonist was Joseph Brown with his team Wednesday Avenue. Fortunately for Joseph there is no relegation. He’s going to be better than that this time round.
Of course, you could outperform all of the above. Prove it by signing up for the 2021-22 season now. The game starts on 13 August.
For joining instructions email keith.bonney@bpafc.com
For a flavour of what it is all about, hop over to the Development Fund page of the website.
Changes made by the football club for travelling to games has given the opportunity for running fans only coaches this season.
By paying an upfront fee to the BPA Development Fund and becoming an Away Travel Member, you would benefit from discount on the coach price for all away trips as well as priority booking. Non-members would also be able to book any spare places, but at normal rates.
Membership Fees for the season 2021/22 have been set at £20 Adults, £10 U18/Juniors, payable on, or before, the first booking.
Trips are to be classified as Category A, B, or C, with A being the longer distance ones.
A subsidy for the U18s has also been included when setting prices, coming out of the Development Fund’s fundraising activities, going towards any difference to Adult prices. This idea was picked up from a fan’s comments in fact.
Category A Prices
Members £19 U18 £12
Non-Members £22 U18 £14
Category B Prices
Members £16 U18 £10
Non-Members £19 U18 £12
Category C Prices
Members £14 U18 £9
Non-Members £17 U18 £11
The prices are dependent on the uptake of numbers paying the upfront fee for the discounts, and total numbers booking. More going could see reduced prices. We are looking for a minimum of 31/32 each trip to maintain the prices shown. To sign up please download and complete the below form:
The first three away league games are;
Aug 14th Kettering Category B
Aug 28th Chorley Category C
Sept 4th Darlington Category C
Depart times to be announced, but are to be set at arriving approx 90 minutes before kickoff, 45-60 for any evening games, leaving 30-35 minutes after finishing. Any differences to timings would be notified in advance.
As the saying goes “Book Early!” One for the older ones amongst the Green Army ranks, as opposed to “Don’t Panic!” You just might if the coach is filling up though!
Contacts:-
Neil Fawcett (DF Desk, clubhouse) 07811959003. neilfbrearcliffe@hotmail.co.uk
Dave Rawling (DF Desk, clubhouse)
07748340041 dave.rawling@talktalk.net
DaveStordy (Programme shop)
Any other Group member would also be happy to assist. As we are with all Development Fund matters.
