Sponsored Walk – Saturday 16th October

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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!

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Jake Hibbs Fundraising Update

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.

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Luca Havern completes the Manchester Half Marathon!

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This Sunday just gone, first team player Luca Havern ran his half marathon in Manchester! He is currently raising money for Melanoma UK, after previously being diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma. After 6 weeks of appointments and surgery, the cancer was successfully removed.

He is raising awareness to encourage people to check their skin and moles for any changes, as not everyone catches these things as early.

You can donate to his Just Giving page and read Luca’s full story using the link below, everything donated will go straight to Melanoma UK, who support patients and carers across the UK.

#UTA #BPAFC #MCRHalf

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Luca-Havern?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donation&utm_content=d3282f03-a99c-49d4-b418-d09aeb9d9bd6&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1632651927837

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Gateshead game postponed

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Due to Gateshead’s involvement in the FA Cup this weekend, our match has been postponed.

The re-arranged tie will be announced in due course.

This means that the next time you can see the boys in action will be the County Cup game versus Campion on the 19th October. Kick off at Scotchman Road on the night is 19:45.

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“Thrilled” Bower scores Simon Richman as midfielder.

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We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced midfielder Simon Richman!

Simon previously played at Altrincham FC and has a brilliant track record, winning awards at Port Vale, and signing on with Worcester City and then Altrincham in 2011 where he helped them win promotion out of the Conference North via playoffs in 2014 and winning the NPL title in 2017-18.

We spoke with gaffer Mark Bower about the appointment who had this to say:

“We are excited to get Simon in, with the injuries we have had in the centre of the park, we knew we had to act. Getting someone of Simon’s calibre in, with his experience and know how is a massive signing for us.

We are all thrilled to see what Simon can bring to the club. Stay updated on our twitter to see if he’ll be making his debut at the Gloucester City game today!

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Away Travel – Chorley FC

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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

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Chorley Game Re-arranged | Jake Hibbs Fundraiser

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Our abandoned match versus Chorley has been re-arranged for this Saturday 2nd October. KO will be at 3pm.

The match will be FREE Entry, there will be a fundraiser on the day with all money raised going directly to Jake and his family.

Everyone at the club would like to pay thanks to Chorley for their incredible gesture, and see you on Saturday

Chorley FC play from Victory Park, Duke St, Chorley PR7 3DU

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Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund Sportsman’s Dinner Tickets Still On Sale

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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!

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Match Report: AFC Fylde

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Two second half goals from AFC Fylde captain Alex Whitmore denied the Avenue their second victory of the season.

Whitmore netted with his head twice in the space of seven minutes to grant the Coasters a two-goal lead, before withstanding late pressure from Bradford.

Avenue announced the signing of former Bradford City and Tranmere Rovers winger Dylan Mottley-Henry prior to kick-off, with the winger slotting straight into the starting lineup.

But it would be Fylde that had the majority of the chances in the opening half, with Avenue’s Jonny Saltmer the saviour. Saltmer denied a bending free-kick from Nick Haughton, before parrying Sam Osborne’s close range effort.

Fylde had their biggest chance so far just over half an hour in, as Haughton’s corner was nodded back across goal by Jamie Stott, and Saltmer somehow kept Whitmore from opening the scorline, saving his effort from three-yards out!

But heading into the second half, the deadlock was broken.

The away side’s relentless pressure was rewarded via captain Whitmore, who broke away from his marker and met Haughton’s searching corner, thumping his header past the outstretched Saltmer to give Fylde the lead in Yorkshire.

And just seven minutes later, it was a similar punishment for Avenue.

Another Haughton set-piece found Whitmore at the back post, unmarked and with an eye for goal, as the former Morecambe defender once again converted and headed past Saltmer from close range.

Mark Bower’s Avenue weren’t going to roll over without a fight though, and the hero at Darlington, Luke Rawson, came close to sparking a fightback, as his close range effort was denied by Chris Neal.

Rawson was once again searching for his second of the season, as Luke Conlan’s poor clearance fell to the striker, but his acrobatic volley was sliced away from the target.

Osborne looked to triple Fylde’s advantage, but his low driven shot trickled wide.

Jordan Windass was keen to replicate his heroics against Boston United and took a note out of his dad’s book, as his 35-yard rocket was palmed away once again by Neal.

But Fylde were to end the game the dominant, as captain Luca Havern produced a goal-saving tackle to deny Jack Sampson, whilst Saltmer ended a nice move with a Ben Tollitt strike.

Following three minutes of additional time, there would be no heroic comeback and the away side held onto their three points, leaving Yorkshire in good spirits.

Bradford (Park Avenue): Saltmer, Windass, Ross, Havern, Lund, Odunston (Johnson, 77) Marriott, Clee (Nowakowski, 79), Mottley-Henry, Rawson, Guilfoyle (Downing, 68)

Subs not used: Toulson, Dockerty

AFC Fylde: Neal, Pike, Whitmore, Stott, Conlan, Perkins, Joyce, Osborne (Nolan, 77), Haughton (Robinson, 87), Tollitt (Holland-Wilkinson, 92), Sampson

Subs not used: Jones, Obi

Goals: Whitmore (51), Whitmore (58)

Yellow cards: Odunston, Rawson

Referee: James Bancroft

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Bradford (Park Avenue) Development Fund To Hold Beer Festival & Charity Day

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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

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