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All the latest Bude Town Football Club news, views and stories for 2009/10.



 
Latest News In August 2010
14/8/2010.   Big August 200 Club of £3,000 goes to local resident.
The big August '200 Club' draw was made and won by local resident Chris Hendy who will have the pick of £3,000 in cash or £4,000 towards a car. Congratulations Chris. In the accumulator draw which was up to £120 a Mrs Ropers' name was drawn out but she wasn't present so it rolls over to the September draw which will be £130 and with Woolacotts vouchers up for grabs in the main draw.

We are actively looking for new '200 Club' members. For just £50 a year you get entered in to the monthly draw of £300 vouchers usually from well known local shops and then the final monthly draw in August see the winner receive £3,000 cash or £4,000 towards a car from a garage of Budes choice. Also every month there is an accumulator draw which starts off at £50, if your number is drawn you win that money, you must be at the draw though to win this one, if not it rolls over to the following month with another £10 added to the total. Its currently up to £130. To buy a number just give Richard Pinkus a ring on 01288 355501 for more details. It can be paid monthly by standing order or just a one off payment of £50.

gary dinshaw collecting his dads winning duck !!!12/8/2010.   Alf Dinshaw wins 2010 duck race.
Bude committee member Alf Dinshaw was the owner of the winning duck (number 320) on Thursday night and walks away with the £50 1st place winnings. Gary Dinshaw begged to have his photo taken with his Dads winning duck and confirmed that Alf will be paying for everyone's drinks over the weekend. 

The 2nd place duck was won by Joe Kaslake of Stratton who has generously donated £15 to his local squash club and the other £15 back to the football club, thank you very much Joe.

Don't forget tomorrow nights 200 club draw for £3,000 cash !!!!

3/8/2010.   Some dates for your diary over the coming weeks.
Here are some dates of interest to note over the coming weeks.
  • This Sat 7/8/2010.  1st team pre season friendly against Bideford followed by a Football Quiz in the clubhouse which will have an 8pm start, registering at 7.30, max 20 teams with 5 in a team, £10 entry per team and cash prizes will be given to the winners.
  • Thurs 12/8/2010.  Our annual duck race, which will be from Nannys Moor bridge 6.30 pm approx start, £50 1st prize, £30 2nd prize and £20 3rd prize. Tickets available now, Get buying for your chance to win.
  • Sat 14/8/2010. '200 Club' Grand Prize draw of £3,000 cash or £4,000 towards a car, also an accumulator draw with a games night at the club, involving all your favourite board games, darts and pool being arranged.
  • Sat 21/8/2010. Start of the season with the 1st team playing at home against Probus.
  • Thurs 26/8/2010. Dave Wards 50th Birthday (maybe Memorial) Celebratory football match, kick off around 6.30. One side will include at least 2 Ex-Manchester United players. £2 entry with all gate money going to charity.
Latest News In July 2010
31/7/2010.   1st team win 1st trophy of the season.
New manager Ian 'Oz' Marks has guided the 1st team to the clubs first trophy of the season winning the Moore Cup Pre-Season Tournament.  They beat hosts Holsworthy first of all with a comfortable 4- nil victory and then met Morwenstow in the final beating them 2-1 in a closely fought match. Oz said he is expecting this to be the first of many trophies this coming season.

This trophy was a huge boost to the club after Ollie Smith failed miserably in his hyped up eating challenge on this years Bude bike ride where he ambitiously stating he would be bringing the trophy back to Bude but went out after failing to the eat the cat food !!
12/7/2010.   July 200 Club Winner.
Saturday nights '200 Club' draw was won by Jason Chidley who picks up £300 Congdons vouchers. Ian Lamble was drawn out in the accumulator draw and wasn't there to collect £100 so it rolls over to next months main August 200 club draw with a value of up to £4,000 going to the winner and the accumulator jumping up to £110.

Ian Marks 1st team manager12/7/2010.   Managers announced after committee meeting.
After last weeks AGM and committee meeting it saw the new 1st team manager announced and Ian 'Oz' Marks. Ian has been managing the second team for the last 2 years and now steps up to manage the East Cornwall league outfit after Adrian Warburton stepped down. 
The second team manager will be last years under 16 team manager Dean Davis.
A third team has this season been entered in to the Kingsley league, a new manager should hopefully be announced in the next week or two.
Aaron Westlake it is believed has been persuaded to carry on for another season managing the ladies team after initially saying he couldn't continue.

The first training session has been confirmed for this Wednesday with a meet of 6pm at the football club, apparently it will be fairly easy for the first couple of weeks and will probably be down the beach, bring your boots and trainers !!!  Is pre season training ever easy ???

Latest News In June 2010
22/6/2010.   East Cornwall league to kick off later.
The East Cornwall league (1st teams division) will be kicking off nearly a week later this season starting on Saturday August 21st and should finish the second week in May 2011 (not with our weather !!!!).

The first team have been drawn at home against league champions Torpoint in the league cup 1st round, dates for this tie have yet to be announced.

It has also been announced that secretary Richard Pinkus has just been voted in as vice chairman of the East Cornwall league.

12/6/2010.   200 Club Winner for June.
The June 200 club draw winner was Helen Griffin with the winning number 66 and went away with a cheque for £300.  Chairman Graham Hodgson was supposed to be at the draw but couldn't make it and it cost him £90 as his unlucky number 13 was drawn out in the accumulator draw. £100 will be up for grabs in next months draw.
10/6/2010.   The World Cup is here and other dates for your diary..
The World cup is finally here and all the England games are going to be shown at the club starting this Saturday 12th against the USA, 7.30pm KO.  With certain pubs in the area not accepting kids during games, we definitely welcome all families and children to enjoy a great atmosphere at the clubhouse. Saturday will also see Junes 200 Club draw being made during the game.

Englands other group games are on Friday 18th against Algeria again 7.30pm KO and finally away to Slovenia on 23rd with a 3pm KO.  Englands will obviously be playing another 4 games after this but the exact dates wont yet be known except that the final against Spain will be on Sunday 11 July.
Come on England !!!!  or the Ozzies (sweep stake)!!! 

Other dates for your diary.

  • Sat 26/6/2010 - Youth presentation day, please pop up during the day.
  • Mon 5/7/2010 - Annual General Meeting, at the clubhouse 6.30pm.
  • Sun 11/7/2010 - 6 a side tournament on the footie pitch (Over 16's only, boys & girls sections).
  • Wed 14/7/2010 - No.....training starts, 6.30 meet at the club. New players welcome.
  • 7&8 8/2010 - Bude host North Cornwall youth cup at Budehaven community school.

 
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