Branch Quiz Night & Prize Raffle

NEWS SHEET 28 OCTOBER 2002

Dear Branch Member

I hope this correspondence finds you in good health and enjoying the season so far? The main reason for this News Sheet, apart from the latest branch news is to let you know that I am taking a little ‘time out’ and going on my holidays on the 10th of November to sunny Cape Town for three weeks! This is my postponed holiday from last year before my ruptured patella put pay to that trip however this year I have wrapped myself in cotton wool and avoided slippery slops! So far so good…………The next issue of the newsletter, Issue 15, will now be ‘out on the streets’ towards the middle to the end of December and not at the end of this month as promulgated in Issue 14.

BRANCH QUIZ NIGHT & PRIZE RAFFLE

Thursday 7th November 2002. Venue: Crownhill Family Centre. 19:30 hours for a 20:00 start.

Would you all be kind enough to consider donating a raffle prize for the evening please? The Branch Secretary shall start the ball rolling by donating a bottle of port!

For those receiving this News Sheet by ‘snail mail’ then a ‘flyer’ is enclosed with more information about the evening. For those receiving it electronically if you require further information then please contact the Secretary on 01752 219472 or by mobile on 07973 629717. Looking forward to your continuing support and a good attendance on the evening.

2002/2003 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

At the time of publication we have 89 full members for the 2002/2003 season plus 1 honorary member in John Thompson and 3 complementary members in Ebby, Heike and Libbie Brighton.

Everyone who were branch members last term will have now received their renewal forms from the Branch Secretary. Renewals were due on 01 Aug 02 and to continue to get the benefits from the Branch/ Supporters Club these must be renewed.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING THE GOOSE……..

Are you having difficulty thinking of what to buy someone this Christmas? Then why not buy them one of the Branch Polo Shirts? So to allow for postage the closing date for orders is Monday 9th December.

Polo Shirts are available in either Red or White and have the design of the ‘Tricky Tree’ on the breast with NOTTINGHAM FOREST SUPPORTER CLUB above the crest and the INDIVIDUALS names under the crest (optional) or the Branch Motto (optional) or nothing.

On the sleeve is the Branch Crest (Outline of the South West with SOUTH WEST & M5 BRANCH around it)

Prices are:

Adults:£15.00

Children’s: £11.00(age 3 onwards)

Postage:£1.50 per item

Anyone requiring a shirt please send a cheque for the correct monies, made payable to NFSC SW & M5 BRANCH, to the Branch Secretary and please include the following information:

Name / Size / Colour / Quantity / Name or Branch Motto or Nothing

JOHN THOMPSON’S KIT PRESENTATION LUNCHEON

The Kit Sponsors Presentation Luncheon will take place this Thursday at 12:00pm in the Robin Hood Suite at the City Ground. Thank you to all those who have made a contribution towards the sponsorship and thank you to the following Branch Members for volunteering their time to represent the branch at the presentation: Dave Brown, Bryan Smith & Reg Brown. All being well a report will be published in Issue 15 of the Newsletter.

JT’S SIGNED AWAY SHIRT - RAFFLE TICKETS

Raffle Ticket sales have now ceased for the chance to win John Thompson’s signed away shirt. I am very proud to announce that barring any late cheques that may ‘drop through my letterbox’ today, the grand total raised for the branch funds is £253.00 so a ‘big thank you’ for those of you who have purchased tickets.

The draw will be made before this Saturday’s home game against Sheffield United by Branch Members Karen Smith, Bryan Smith and Mike Smith (no relation one may add - Ed) and the winner and hopefully some pictures will be promulgated in Issue 15 of the Newsletter.

TRANSPORT & TICKET INFORMATION

Transport has been booked for the games below. If you want to be ‘pencilled in’ for any of these games then contact the Branch Secretary. Please note that these games are subject to change at short notice! Transport is a 17 seat mini bus and costs per person will be £20.00 return (excluding match ticket).

Payment for the transport (and tickets if ordered) must be with the Branch Secretary by the date promulgated in the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section of each newsletter unless agreed by prior arrangement.

Prompt payment is requested.Cash on the transport will NO LONGER be accepted.

(Cheques made payable to NFSC SW & M5 Branch please).

NOTTINGHAMFOREST V COVENTRYCITY SAT 18 JAN 03

Those who have reserved places and tickets must confirm their availability to the Branch Secretary no later than 30th December 2002. Payment must also be with Branch Secretary by 4th January 2003.

LEICESTERCITY V FOREST SAT 29 MAR 03

This game may be postponed due to internationals call-ups. If this is the case then it is my intention to put ‘Plan A’ into action and run the transport up to the City Ground the week before for the Nottingham Forest v Norwich City clash on Saturday 22 Mar 03. Priority for places will go to those already pencilled in for the Leicester game. Watch this space!

Standby Places Only

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TRANSPORT INSURANCE CHEQUES

Any members who intend using the Branch Transport for games are requested to forward an undated, signed cheque (with cheque guarantee card number on the back), made payable to NFSC SW & M5 BRANCH to the Branch Secretary at the earliest opportunity. Full details are contained in the ‘Transport & Ticket Information Sheet 2002/2003 Season’ dated 17 Sep. Remember no insurance cheque no transport! If you have any further questions then please contact the Branch Secretary.

DISCOUNTED HOME MATCH TICKETS

Discounted Home Match Tickets are available through the Branch Secretary for the games that transport has been organised for and will be for either ‘A’ Block or the Brian Clough Stand (subject to availability). Discounted tickets WILL BE available for the game against StokeCity on Saturday 22 February 2003 when the Branch has the Executive Box for the day (Price to be confirmed).

Remember for all other games tickets must be individually purchased through the NottinghamForestTicket Booking Line on 0115 982 4499.

EXECUTIVE BOX 2002/2003

We have been allocated the Supporters Club Executive Box for the game against StokeCity on Saturday 22 February 2003 kick off 3:00pm. The funds generated from the sale of the Supporters Club Executive Box will be put back into the ‘Branch Funds’.

Places for the Executive Box are limited to seven members, currently all places have been reserved however a ‘standby list’ is open should anyone be unable to make it. A dress code will be operation for the Executive Box and more details will be provided to those attending nearer the time.

The eighth place in the Executive Box has been reserved for the lucky winner of the Grand Prize Draw (See ‘Reward Time For Your Support’ on Page 3 of this newsletter)

The cost of the Executive Box for the day will be £50.00 per person, which includes transport to and from the game on the branch transport, a buffet lunch, match day programme and two drinks. If you intend making your own way to the ground then the cost will be £40.00.

Anyone who would like to register their interest please let the Branch Secretary have your name in due course. Please note that registering your interest does not commit you in any way.

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NOTTINGHAMFOREST TOY APPEAL GRAND RAFFLE

The lovely Kay Hudson at Nottingham Forest Football Club has contacted me and asked for our Branch Support for this worthy cause.

All proceeds of the raffle will go towards toys for children in the local Nottingham hospitals and hospices so go on, purchase some tickets and make a child happy this coming festive season.

There are £1000’s worth of Prizes to be won and below are just a few of the prizes that can be won so far:

A pair of Directors Box Seats,

A pair of hospitality tickets,

Guests of Pinnacle for Forest v Coventry,

2 x Leicester Away Tickets,

2 x Derby Home Tickets,

4 x Castle Club tickets plus meal,

A corporate box for a game & buffet,

A champagne meal for 4 courtesy of The Living Room,

A tour of BBC Studio,

A family leisure day at Belton Woods,

A weekend for two at The Rutland Square Hotel,

Fore ball at Springwater Golf Course,

A signed 2002 Nottinghamshire CountyCricket Shirt

A £100 travel credit towards payment of a bmi baby flight,

An Umbro suit carrier and England Away Jersey,

A television, a complimentary 1 night stay at The Village Hotel,

A Nottingham Forest Home Strip,

A selection of signed DVDs, photographs from HMV,

A year’s supply of Kellogg’s’ Winders,

A family ticket for AMF Bowling,

A £10 McDonalds Food Voucher.

Kay has sent me 10 books (10 tickets per book). Tickets cost just £1.00 each and can be purchased individually or as a complete book. Tickets are NOW available from the Branch Secretary:

Mr Dave Brown, 25 Charlton Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon. PL6 5EG.

Cheques to be made payable to ‘NOTTINGHAMFORESTTOY APPEAL’

The draw will take place at the Portsmouth Match on Saturday 28th December 2002.