5th July 2008 - John Fitchen "Retires" as Chairman.

Welcome to the members of our senior Club for our final meeting prior to the inaugural General Meeting which will bring Trowbridge Town Youth FC and our senior club together as one club, which of course needs your approval tonight.
There is no doubt that both clubs have benefited from our current partnership agreement which was formed in 1998.  We have invested up to £30,000 in facilities at Woodmarsh  and continued to pay a fair rent.  It has also been an advantage for the youth with the opportunity to make progress and assist our first team with players of which some moved on to a higher level.
As I have not previously been involved with the firming up of the constitution during the last 3 months I will ask Roy While who together with Chris Bowyer have represented our club to outline the details and answer any questions you may have.
Since the formation on our club I have had the privilidge of being your chairman, I am now in my tenth year.  It is fair to say that we have had more ups than downs which made my job much easier particularly with such a supportive and hard working committee, all of whom give their time freely with no cost to our club.  Also with additional help from supporters,  too many for me to mention tonight.
I trust that all of you with continue and hopefully more help will be available next season.  Without your support our club would not function.  Once again many thanks.
Financially we have been prudent and kept our head above water with the help of a well organised fund raising team.  On this subject one must not forget the generosity of the late Dudley Cradock who donated 40k to our club.  Dudley was not only a long time supporter but was also Chairman of the Wilts FA and has been sadly missed.  I am sure that if he was still with us today we would have been able to ground-share with Westbury United which would have given us an opportunity within the next 2 years to make further progress.
Unfortunately the Wilts FA were not the least bit interested.
The future of the Senior side is very much dependent on moving to a new ground with the facilities that will enable the County Town team to make further progress up the football pyramid.  We have been denied promotion in 2005 and 2007 and are unable to make further progress at Woodmarsh.
I have no idea as to the situation regarding Mr Stuart Brown’s plans for a new ground which was agreed in principal in 2005.  If Mr Brown is with us tonight perhaps he would be good enough to clarify the situation.  I trust that our merger with Trowbridge Town Youth will increase our acquiring a new ground which is essential for our club’s prospects of gaining promotion to a higher level.
I have decided to stand down from an official position with no real prospects for at least 2 years of our club making further progress.  At my time of life I feel that rather than just stand still I should step down and allow a younger person to lead the way forward.
I shall of course still support TTFC which has been one of the loves of my life.
 Thank you members and supporters, you have not seen the last of me yet. 

John Fitchen

20th June 2008- Notice of Meeting/Newsletter

TROWBRIDGE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

 

Notice of Inaugural General Meeting

Trowbridge Town Football Club

4^th July 2008 7.45 p.m. at Trowbridge Cricket Club

Dear Member

You are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the Trowbridge Town Football  Club which will formally bring together under one new club the former Trowbridge Town Football Club and the former Trowbridge Town Youth Football Club.

The transitional committee will ask the meeting to :

·         Formally accept the constitution for the new Club

·         Elect the Officers for the Club

The transitional committee have nominated the following to take up roles as Officers of the Club

·         Chairman –Andrew Mackinder

·         Treasurer –Roy While

·         Secretary – Paul Naylor

·         Members of the Committee as follows

o   Peter Fuller

o   Chris Bowyer

o   Kathy Crisp

o   Jo King

o   Steve Old

o   Mike Draper

Any alternative nominations for election of members as Club Officers or as members of the Club Committee shall be made in writing by the proposer and seconder, both of whom must be existing members of either of the former Clubs, to the Treasurer by June 30^th.Copies of the constitution will be available at the meeting or from Roy While on 01225 704063

 

PLEASE NOTE There will be a pre meeting at 7.15 p.m. to finalise the ‘old ‘ club with a final speech from outgoing Chairman John Fitchen. Contributions for his presentation welcome. Copies of the accounts for the year will be circulated at the meeting.

A brief outline of arrangements for the new season.

Three teams headed by our new Head Coach PAUL KING. He needs no introduction having operated successfully at Youth level for many years. Tough on discipline, he is keen and raring to go. The senior team continues to play in the League Division One West. We shall be playing four teams new to the Division and meeting up again with Lydney Town. The playing squad is yet to be finalised but Paul only wants players who want to play for Trowbridge and are willing to identify with supporters. Paul is supported by Lee Hayward/Mike Little/Andy Bonser(1^st team), Chris Carr/Ade Hiscocks(Reserves) and David Burrows(also club goalkeeping coach)/Sean Daniels(Youth team).

We must put the events of the last months behind us and we need YOUR continued support to keep senior football alive in Trowbridge. The merger will enable this to happen and encourage more younger supporters to come along. As is customary we are enclosing the enrolment form. We hope you will continue your membership. We also need NEW members. Future newsletters will incorporate Youth/Senior activities. With increasing postal and other costs we are increasing the membership to £8. We offer a discounted rate of £5 to youngsters under 17. Andrew Meaden(now matchday secretary and magazine editor)produces one of the best programmes in the League and has won an award from the Toolstation for Westbury’s programme. Reluctantly we have had to increase the cover price to £1.50. This last season we were feeling the pinch financially and we are having to look carefully at our budget particularly our  outgoings.

Season ticket holders – there were 58 of you last season will continue to get a good deal. The cost of the inclusive ticket; including membership, matchday magazine, admission to 1st team and reserve home league games is £70. One visit  to ‘Spurs would set you back £100 for just one day! The ground season ticket is just £43 for 1^st team and reserve games. Instalment facilities are available. Match day admission is £3 for Hellenic and £1.50 for reserve games. Youngsters under 17 will be free. We continue the popular half time draw with the backers continuing with the £30 prize. We depend on support for the FRIENDS  page in the programme – YOUR/relatives/colleagues name listed for the season for just £10. We also continue with the match ball sponsorship – again names listed in the programme plus two complimentary tickets and tea and cake at half time. All for £25 a time. Snapped up quickly last year. Ian Robinson has already booked the first match of  the season.

In addition we are offering players sponsorship for £25, your name appearing against the player of your choice in the matchday magazine. Do you know someone who would take an advert in the matchday magazine (£100 for a full page, £60 a half and £30 a quarter).

Chris Bowyer’s TT Club proved popular last season bringing in a substantial sum and giving a monthly 1^st prize of £100 with £20 for the runner up. This is how it works – each TT Club member signs up for 40 weeks at £1 a week. Quite a few make a one off payment of £40 for the season. Others pay Chris on monthly basis- 8 payments of £5. Following the merger we hope to get MORE members so we could increase the prizes. Interested?(Your chances of winning are better than either the lottery or the Premium Bonds) If so please tick the box. If you wish you can pay this with your membership. We are also asking for some of your time! The Treasurer and Chris Bowyer could do with your help particularly with fundraising. Chris who is also match day manager and Eileen with the raffle are looking for help. The strength of this club depends on volunteers. We need younger supporters to come and help so how about it?

Thanks, I am looking forward to the return of the attached sheet.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE trowbridgetownfc.co.uk THANKS TO WEBMASTER ROBIN SIMS

20th June - End of season draw winners.

Air Sprung bed......Ray Hatch, Trowbridge,
£75 cash.....J Smith, Trowbridge,
Longleat tickets.....Mr Price, Trowbridge, 
Tesco voucher...Ian Davey, Swindon,
Champagne and chocolates.....W Griffin, Trowbridge,
Gloucestershire CCC Tickets......K.Lucas, Trowbridge,
Barber Shop Trio Hairdo....M.Fletcher, Trowbridge,
Salisbury City Football Tickets.... G.Reed, Salisbury,
Wilkinsons Voucher...M.Shaughnessy, Winsley,
Mcdonalds Vouchers....M.Connor, North Bradley,
Tesco voucher....P.Lansdown, Torquay,
Brokerswood Country Park Tickets......T.Cousins, Westbury,
Chandlers Coach Voucher....K.Crisp, Southwick,
Book....K.Young, Great Hinton

19th June - Div One West Line up now confirmed.
The final line up for 08/09 division one west has now been announced and contains a few changed from that previously published.

18th June - A statement from Head Coach - Paul King
Firstly I would like to thank all the support I have received and the good luck messages since I decided to take on the 1st team Manager’s Job. For the people who don’t know me I have been involved in the club for over 15 years coaching the Reserves, Third Team, Youth and Girls Teams, so have a great inner knowledge of the potential in the club.
The most exciting news is the proposed merger of the Senior and Youth clubs that has been a long time coming and now looks to be finalised on July 4^th.
It is hard to say what the season has in store for us, there will be many departures following Shanks to Bradford and other players looking for new challenges, which is a disappointment, but something that will give opportunity to other players who have been on the verge.
As you can see pre-season has been sorted with 6 friendlies that will be very challenging. Also exciting news is that a squad of senior players will be travelling to Malta in May 2010 to play against 3 Maltese teams along with the youth section of the club.
Training begins at Silver Street Lane on Tuesday at 6.30 pm; we are hoping to see many players there and can then begin to properly prepare for the season. I have had some good discussions with players but this time of year nothing can be definite.
All I can promise from myself is that I will give 100% and hope that people can be patient as obviously a massive rebuilding of the team will take time, I can promise that we will try and play very attacking, positive football.
There is lots of work happening at Woodmarsh this season hopefully providing a better ground both for the players and supporters.
Finally I would like to thank the coaches who will be assisting me this season, Lee Hayward, Andrew Bloodworth, Mike Little, Andy Bonser, Chris Carr, Ade Hiscocks, David Burrows and Shaun Daniels, the later 4 concentrating on the reserves and 3^rd team respectively. We will be aiming to work closely together to bring a good unity amongst the 3 teams, something that has always been successful in the past at the club.

Also I will do my utmost to keep you up to date with any develops as the season progresses.

 Yours in football

Paul King

16th June - Malta Trip planned for May 2010

The youth section will visit Malta in May 2010 and with the merger now close to completion, the plan is that the Senior sides will travel the too with the intention of playing three friendly matches. Obviously full details will only be known closer to the time but you can be sure that any news of progress will appear on the site.

12th June - Paul King confirmed as "Head Coach"

Paul King has been confirmed as Head Coach with the following structure:
Firsts:
Head Coach: Paul King
Assistants: Lee Haywood, Mike Little & Andy Bonser
Seconds:
Joint Coaches: Chris Carr & Ade Hiscocks
Thirds:
Coach: David Burrows*
Assistant: Shaun Daniels
 
*David will also be the Club Goalkeeping Coach

11th June 2008 - Merger with AFC Trowbridge Town Youth

The long awaited inaugural meeting to formally merge the two clubs will take place at Trowbridge Cricket Club on Friday 4th July at 7.45pm. Members will be asked to formally accept the new club constitution and elect the club officers. Existing members of both clubs are encouraged to attend this important meeting. There will also be a final meeting of the current Trowbridge Town Committee at 7pm to pay tribute to those members stepping down and thus move on to the new set-up.

5th June 2008 -  Proposed Hellenic League Line Up.
Please note that the following is NOT confirmed.
Chadlington
Cheltenham Saracens
Cirencester United
Clanfield
Cricklade Town
Hardwicke
Kintbury Rangers
Letcombe
Lydney Town
Malmesbury Victoria
Newbury
Pewsey Vale
Purton
Trowbridge Town
Tytherington Rocks
Winterbourne United
Wootton Bassett Town
Source: Tony Kempster

8th May 2008 - Forum Closed
The forum is currently closed. I do not have the  time the monitor it under current circumstances. I gave up as secretary due to time and I find myself having the monitor the forum all day at present. Apologies to those who use it properly.

Robin

8th May 2008 -  2nd Team Squad for final match of the season.
L.Porter, D.Murden, A.Bennison, A.Jafari, D.Crease, J.Batstone, P.Gittins, S. McWeen, D.Appleyard, A.Glover, D.Shanley, R.Simmonds, S.Greener and A.Sheppard.
Players to meet at Woodmarsh for 2!

 

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