Bits And Pieces
Wed 10th February 2016 | Bits & Pieces | By Ian Templeman
Runcorn Town - after rolling over for the last 33 weeks, the Runcorn Town FC Ground Fund Lottery has finally found a winner with Town fan Mark Theobold successfully matching the 2 numbers to give him a record payout for the Town Lottery of £2,095.
Mark said: "It was a lovely thing to wake up to find a message from the club to tell me I'd won. Thanks to everyone at Runcorn Town FC.
Runcorn Town Lottery manager Glyn Davies said: "After such a long time waiting for a winner and our sales growing every week, it is really good that we have finally have a winner. Well done to Mark on his win, and thanks to all our Lottery players for their continued support".
Colne - A busy week of work at Colne last week saw a new security system installed and repairs carried out to floodlights damaged in the recent inclement weather.
The recent well publicised break-in at the club, where local vandals caused damage inside the clubhouse as well as stealing stock, led to a local firm, Fresh Fire & Security, approaching the club to offer assistance in improving security at the XLCR Stadium.
Colne’s Janette Harries said: “They have done us a fantastic 2 year deal, installing cameras and recording equipment and providing 24/7 coverage, which involves monitoring our cameras and alerting emergency services when necessary”.
With the new security system in place, attention then turned to the repair of the floodlights, which took place on Thursday, with a willing group of volunteers assembling at the ground at 8.30 am to help place Enduramats down to protect the pitch, and allow the cherry picker to drive onto them to be in place for repairing the affected floodlights.
Janette said: “This worked better than anyone could have hoped for, and there has been very little damage caused to the pitch surface.
“Electrician Andy, assisted by Jamie from local firm Walsh Electrical, worked their way methodically around the pitch and one by one the lights came on.
“Andy working at the top of the cherry picker endured the windy conditions, and a shower from one of the lamps, which was half full of water when he took the front casing off.
“The final column and the lamps were facing away from the pitch, having been blown round by the recent gale force winds. Andy was again up to the task and he realigned the lamps, replaced the bulbs and fixed brackets to the column to hopefully prevent them turning again in the event of high winds.
“It just remained for the cherry picker to go back across the pitch over the Enduramats and it was job done at nearly 6pm”.
Nantwich Town in the NWCFL - Followers of North West Counties football may be interested to hear about a new publication featuring one of the league’s former clubs.
A publication called ‘Nantwich Town in the North West Counties League’ charts the 25 seasons the Dabbers spent in the NWCFL from its inauguration in 1982 through to the club’s promotion to the Northern Premier League.
“Nantwich Town have come a long way in a short period of time,” says author Michael Chatwin, “ but the club spent some great years in the North West Counties and I wanted to make sure this period in its history was properly recorded.”
The 40 page publication presents dates, fixtures, results and scorers for each of Nantwich’s 1246 league and cup games during their tenure in the NWCFL. Attendances and half-times are included where known, and there is a squad photo and final table for each season.
“Many fans and officials have fond memories of the club’s time in the NWCFL, the grounds we visited and the friendly people we met,” adds Michael. “At times the club struggled, dipping down to the old NWCFL Third Division, but there were many happier times too - like winning the League Cup and, of course, the FA Vase.
"I’m sure many followers of North West Counties football will also remember with fondness their visits to the old Jackson Avenue ground.”
‘Nantwich Town in the North West Counties League - the complete record, 1982 to 2007’, priced £4, is available from the Club Shop at the Weaver Stadium and from Nantwich Bookshop or by post by contacting Michael at mdchat@hotmail.com
Bits And Pieces
Wed 10th February 2016 | Bits & Pieces
By Ian Templeman
Runcorn Town - after rolling over for the last 33 weeks, the Runcorn Town FC Ground Fund Lottery has finally found a winner with Town fan Mark Theobold successfully matching the 2 numbers to give him a record payout for the Town Lottery of £2,095.
Mark said: "It was a lovely thing to wake up to find a message from the club to tell me I'd won. Thanks to everyone at Runcorn Town FC.
Runcorn Town Lottery manager Glyn Davies said: "After such a long time waiting for a winner and our sales growing every week, it is really good that we have finally have a winner. Well done to Mark on his win, and thanks to all our Lottery players for their continued support".
Colne - A busy week of work at Colne last week saw a new security system installed and repairs carried out to floodlights damaged in the recent inclement weather.
The recent well publicised break-in at the club, where local vandals caused damage inside the clubhouse as well as stealing stock, led to a local firm, Fresh Fire & Security, approaching the club to offer assistance in improving security at the XLCR Stadium.
Colne’s Janette Harries said: “They have done us a fantastic 2 year deal, installing cameras and recording equipment and providing 24/7 coverage, which involves monitoring our cameras and alerting emergency services when necessary”.
With the new security system in place, attention then turned to the repair of the floodlights, which took place on Thursday, with a willing group of volunteers assembling at the ground at 8.30 am to help place Enduramats down to protect the pitch, and allow the cherry picker to drive onto them to be in place for repairing the affected floodlights.
Janette said: “This worked better than anyone could have hoped for, and there has been very little damage caused to the pitch surface.
“Electrician Andy, assisted by Jamie from local firm Walsh Electrical, worked their way methodically around the pitch and one by one the lights came on.
“Andy working at the top of the cherry picker endured the windy conditions, and a shower from one of the lamps, which was half full of water when he took the front casing off.
“The final column and the lamps were facing away from the pitch, having been blown round by the recent gale force winds. Andy was again up to the task and he realigned the lamps, replaced the bulbs and fixed brackets to the column to hopefully prevent them turning again in the event of high winds.
“It just remained for the cherry picker to go back across the pitch over the Enduramats and it was job done at nearly 6pm”.
Nantwich Town in the NWCFL - Followers of North West Counties football may be interested to hear about a new publication featuring one of the league’s former clubs.
A publication called ‘Nantwich Town in the North West Counties League’ charts the 25 seasons the Dabbers spent in the NWCFL from its inauguration in 1982 through to the club’s promotion to the Northern Premier League.
“Nantwich Town have come a long way in a short period of time,” says author Michael Chatwin, “ but the club spent some great years in the North West Counties and I wanted to make sure this period in its history was properly recorded.”
The 40 page publication presents dates, fixtures, results and scorers for each of Nantwich’s 1246 league and cup games during their tenure in the NWCFL. Attendances and half-times are included where known, and there is a squad photo and final table for each season.
“Many fans and officials have fond memories of the club’s time in the NWCFL, the grounds we visited and the friendly people we met,” adds Michael. “At times the club struggled, dipping down to the old NWCFL Third Division, but there were many happier times too - like winning the League Cup and, of course, the FA Vase.
"I’m sure many followers of North West Counties football will also remember with fondness their visits to the old Jackson Avenue ground.”
‘Nantwich Town in the North West Counties League - the complete record, 1982 to 2007’, priced £4, is available from the Club Shop at the Weaver Stadium and from Nantwich Bookshop or by post by contacting Michael at mdchat@hotmail.com
