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Post by Martin S on Sept 17, 2006 10:22:01 GMT
Having thought about things from Wednesday night and read JonB's rather long post (I did have to get some physio afterwards) I think it would be a good idea for the "Volunteers" to meet up more regularly.
My suggestion is that we get together in a warm Pub in Orrell one night during the week before a home game.
Of course the term "Volunteer" is a loose one - so anyone could turn up. This could hopefully act as a part of the "offthepitch" team building that JonB was referring to.
I suggest Tuesday 26th Sept. If anyone wants to suggest a venue then please feel free. I don't tend to drink in Orrell so I don't really know the pubs very well.
Of course if we had our own clubhouse - this would be easy to arrange...
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Post by Joe on Sept 17, 2006 11:21:24 GMT
I think that's a bloody good idea actually Martin, above all else we can co-ordinate jobs etcetera a lot more easily.
I think the Robin Hood or The Station would be good places to meet, both are within minutes of Edge Hall Road too.
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Post by Jon B on Sept 17, 2006 13:53:48 GMT
 Good call Mr S... Joe, what d'ya reckon about meeting at the Bird I'th Hand?? We could take a sneeky peek at the guys training whilst having a pint at the same time.....either way I'm easy (as the wife would agree)  It's in my diary either way....
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Post by Jon B on Sept 18, 2006 12:17:31 GMT
 Just read my previous post again on this subject and by 'sneeky peek' at the players, I merely meant see how training was coming along. There were no backdoor burglin' connotations whatsoever honest !!
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Post by Martin S on Sept 18, 2006 19:14:54 GMT
I'm sure all the Orrell Pubs will accept the pink pound so you'll be OK... and we won't tell anyone until you're ready to come out...
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Post by Jon B on Sept 18, 2006 19:43:12 GMT
Cheers Mr S  You just watch yourself or you'll be gettin a pink burger a week on Saturday  |
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Post by chrismacpherson on Sept 21, 2006 15:25:07 GMT
In general I think it's a good idea that volunteers meet informally now and again, if only to act as a sounding board for fund-raising and social events.
Unfortunately next Tuesday (26th) is not good for us - we're helping to relaunch Farnworth Little Theatre's Youth Group - and Paul W is on holiday. All of this means that the Bolton branch will, sadly, be absent on this occasion.
The Robin Hood would probably be our preferred location for the next one as we know the beer's good; will have to take advice from Duncan and Paul as to the Bird as last time I went I'd already had more than enough wine ....
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Post by Plastic Dan on Sept 22, 2006 16:11:59 GMT
Just a thought but is there any way one of you computer experts could design an information flyer that can be accessed via this site printed off by voulenteers at home or work and delivered prior to home matches, I get the feeling there are a lot of potential fans who may just require a gentle push to come and watch, as I was myself.
If you do, I'll cover the new estate in Orrell.
I being the wife that is.
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Post by Martin S on Sept 25, 2006 19:39:11 GMT
The Robin Hood seems to be the popular choice (not sure where it is but i'll find it).
I'll be there at about 8pm. Hopefully some of you can make it...
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Post by chrismacpherson on Sept 27, 2006 15:56:44 GMT
Did anything come out of the volunteers' meeting? Or did it simply become the proverbial p**s-up?  |
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Post by Jon B on Sept 27, 2006 16:42:05 GMT
Chris...the Volunteers meeting was postponed I had to go and do other club related things up at John Rigby, you couldn't make it, Paul is in what seems like week 8 of his holiday and MartinS was the only other one who had acknowledged the meeting, so I called him and told him either not to bother or be prepared to drink alone. He said he may still go as he was used to drinking alone, being a man with no friends  We'll sort summat out this Saturday and all put the date in our diaries then we can all attend the pi** up meeting |
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Post by Martin S on Sept 27, 2006 20:07:04 GMT
Actually my intention was more of a social than a meeting anyway - but I am clearly unable to organise a PU in a brewery... well pub...
Looks like I just picked the wrong night... anyone got any better suggestions for next time?
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Post by Paul Wilson on Oct 7, 2006 10:30:49 GMT
Jon and myself will be attending something of a seminar for 'Volunteer Co-ordinators' organised by the RFU next Tuesday evening. We'll see what comes of that and whether or not we learn anything - I'm sure to!
I would suggest a meeting sometime the following week? 'The Bird i'th Hand' would seem to be the best venue as there's a little more room than in the 'Robin Hood' but, personally, wouldn't mind either way. I suppose we should also consider 'The Station' - the ale's not as good but as it's to be our new unofficial clubhouse perhaps we should support the landlady there?
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Post by Martin S on Oct 9, 2006 19:34:51 GMT
Good luck with the Seminar - will it tell you how to retrieve lost items...
...like those 6 deducted points we lost?
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Good call Mr S...
Just read my previous post again on this subject and by 'sneeky peek' at the players, I merely meant see how training was coming along. There were no backdoor burglin' connotations whatsoever 
