NON-LEAGUE LEGEND MARK ‘WILLY’ WILSON WILL BE AT THE HORSFALL THIS SATURDAY!

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Local legend ‘Willy’ has made over 1000 appearances at this level, playing for Frickley, Emley, Harrogate, Ossett Town and Avenue, just to name a few. And he still plays to this day!

Make sure you don’t miss it #Bradford, here is what you can look forward to this Saturday.

  • Q&A WITH MARK ‘WILLY’ WILSON IN THE CLUBHOUSE AFTER FULL TIME
  • THE FIRST INDUCTION INTO THE BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE) HALL OF FAME, PRESENTED BY EX—–AVENUE MANAGER GORDON RAYNOR
  • WILLY WILL BE TELLING STORIES FROM HIS RUN INS WITH BRIAN CLOUGH, SETTING HIMSELF ON FIRE, PLAYING AGAINST WEST HAM IN THE FA CUP, AND MANY, MANY MORE HILARIOUS STORIES

Entry to the event is completely FREE, and there will be a bucket collection going towards the British Heart Foundation. BE THERE #BRADFORD!!!!

#GreenArmy #BradfordParkAve #Bradford #Football #ParkAvenue #NonLeagueDay #LocalFootball #NonLeague #greenandwhitearmy #bradfordevents #LiveComedy

Volunteers Required | Common Bradford

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Ahead of our home game this Saturday v Worksop Town FC we have some opportunities for you to play your part ⬇️

– Matchday Hospitality – due to the recent success of our match day hospitality offer we have a full house this Saturday and need an extra pair of hands to help our wonderful ladies.

– ⁠Ground tidy up – we are keen for people to come along this Friday to help us with general tidying up around the ground to ensure the place is in tip top shape ahead of Saturdays game.

If you can help with either of the above please email 📧 secretary@bpafc.com

Interested in volunteering for our media team? Get in touch with Thomas.Ogden@bpafc.com

AVENUE’S NEW MEDIA PARTNER IS LDC RADIO!

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We can today confirm our new media partners as LDC Radio! https://ldcradio.co.uk/

Commercial Director Calum Cullen had this to say on the deal;

“We’re really delighted to bring LDC on board, their reach in West Yorkshire will no doubt be beneficial for the Club, and I look forward to developing this partnership in the future.

“Regular listeners of LDC will notice our fixtures announced throughout the week, and we have also agreed on some special offers for any Avenue fans or potential fans that tune in.

“I’d like to thank those at LDC for their help in getting this deal over the line.”

Martin Smith, Commercial Director of LDC Radio said;

“We are excited about the new partnership, and as a local station we see this as a great opportunity to promote the LDC brand and also help attract new fans for Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC”

Fans attending the Horsfall will notice new pitchside boards around the ground advertising the station. Make sure you tune in on DAB, 97.8FM, app or online!

More information about LDC Radio below.

LDC Radio is a community radio station broadcasting across West Yorkshire, playing the best dance music from the last three decades

WALKING FOR BODHI

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Bradford (Park Avenue) Juniors u14s are raising money to support their friend Bodhi and his family, during his upcoming treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Join us on Monday 01 April 2024, we aim to meet at Valley Parade around 11:30am – Bradford are away Vs Grimsby, We aim to leave Valley Parade around 12:00pm and walk via Bradford City centre up to The Horsfall Community Stadium (4 miles walk). On arrival to the ground, anyone walking the walk will gain free entry to Bradford (Park Avenue), and full match day experience and refreshments will be available.

Thank you again for the ongoing support.

If you’d like to join the walk, please get in touch with Mick Frost, or send us a message on our socials.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/AdamBrain-MickFrost-BradfordParkAvenueAFCjuniors-U14s?utm_term=3yM6JEX84

AVEYFEST – SUNDAY 5TH MAY! 

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We are delighted to announce that on 5th May, we will be hosting the first Avey-Fest, our new end of season event, which will see entertainment catered for all at the Horsfall. 

Gates are set to open at 12pm, below are just some of the events that will be taking place…

LIVE MUSIC

MARKET STALLS

WORLD FOOD & BEER STALLS

FACE PAINTING

MEET THE MASCOT – RONNIE THE RAM

COMEDIAN (FROM 7PM)

ON THE PITCH (FROM 2PM)

BPA Staff vs BPA Scholars

BPA Reps vs BPA Fans

All this for just £2 entry per person, or £5 for a family of 4. 

And, there is more to be announced… don’t miss it #Bradford

DOCKERTY AND MWAKONA TO LEAVE THE CLUB

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We can today confirm the departures of striker Brad Dockerty, and defender Reward Mwakona, after mutual agreements were reached last week.

Dockerty originally joined Bradford (Park Avenue) in 2019 from Hemsworth Miners, before leaving in July 2022 to join Alfreton Town, however in September that same year, he returned to Avenue.

In his time at the Horsfall, Dockerty made 119 appearances and scored 23 goals. 

We’d like to put on record our thanks to both Brad and Reward for their time at the Club, and wish them both the best in their future careers.

GET YOUR GREEN AND WHITE ON AND GET TO THE HORSFALL!!!

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Danny Whitakers Bradford (Park Avenue) team host Warrington Rylands today, Kick Off 3pm.

We better see you here #Bradford, the team needs all the support they can get today.

Bring your friends, and tell those friends to bring their friends, then share this post – Lets get these stands bouncing!!!

#Football #GreenArmy #ParkAvenue #Bradford #greenandwhitearmy #NonLeague #BradfordParkAve