SATURDAY 15th JUNE NSL CHARITY REP TEAM v AC WOLLATON

 SATURDAY 15th JUNE 2024

 

 Many of you are aware that every year the Aroundthegrounds Charity Blog has raised money for different small charities and this year is no different.

For the 3rd year, the NSL Rep Charity Team has been put together and again we play the world famous AC Wollaton at Ilkeston Town FC's ground on Saturday 15th June 2024 kick off 2pm, admission for adults £4(less than a pint of beer) and something to come out and support during the close season, so it would be nice to see as many of you as possible.Kids under 16 are free to come in and we have a couple of stalls like tombola and hook a duck.

There will also be a massive raffle where prizes are listed below along with the Charity Blogs bank details if you would like to buy any in advance or just make a donation if you cant make it on the day.

With your £4 admission, you will get a free matchday programme.

With sad news of Rob Burrows passing away this week, there will be a minutes silence of respect before the match.

To purchase them I have a Lloyds Bank Account called (all in Capital letters and a gap as you will see) AROUNDTHEGROUNDS CHARITY BLOG.

The account details are as follows:

Sort Code: 30-98-97

Account number: 70342862

So if paying in please put raffle ticket money, so say you put in £10, I will write your name on 10 tickets, if you email me on robhregnsl@hotmail.com

I can then email you your ticket colour and numbers.

DAS KINO - £40 VOUCHER.

MOORES NURSERY - £25 VOUCHER.

WHY NOT - SUNDAY LUNCH FOR 2

ICON BARBERING LOUNGE VOUCHERS.

DENBY POTTERY VOUCHER FOR 2 WORTH £44

SAVOY CINEMA 2 TICKETS.

THE MAYPOLE IN WELLOW GIFT VOUCHER.

SIMON CLARK(VERACITY FINCIAL PLANNING) SEVERAL PRIZES.

JANGOS INDOOR PLAY AREA FOR 4 CHILDREN.

NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT - 7 DAY EASYRIDER.

CLIP N CLIMB 2 X CLIMB PASSES

THE SUN INN(EASTWOOD)£20 MEAL VOUCHER.

HICKORYS SMOKEHOUSE £40 VOUCHER.

SUNDOWN ADVENTURE PARK FAMILY OF 4 VOUCHER.

BRISTOL ST MOTORS - £25 OFF HYUNDAI SERVICE OR REPAIR.

TIS - £50 AMAZON VOUCHER.

IGLOO PLUMING & HEATING SERVICES - FREE BOILER SERVICE.

SHERWOOD OBSERVATORY - VOUCHER FOR 2 ADULTS & 3 KIDS

EYAM MUSUEM -FAMILY TICKET + £15 SHOP VOUCHER.

NOTTS COUNTY CRICKET CLUB - TICKET FOR 2

DERBYS CRICKET CLUB - TICKET FOR 2

DUNKIRK FC & AFC DUNKIRK SEASON TICKET(LEAGUE GAMES ONLY)

CALVERTS BUTCHERS - £30 MEAT VOUCHER.

I-JUMP - FREE SESSION.

THE NEW JUG & GLASS MANSFIELD WOODHOUSE - £20 MEAL VOUCHER.

PESTO AT THE PEACOCK £25 VOUCHER.

MOSSOPS MANSFIELD WOODHOUSE - VOUCHER FOR CUT AND BLOW DRY,

GLEANERS INN CALVERTON - 2 X SUNDAY LUNCHES

BIG THANKS TO ALL AT TODAYS NSL CUP FINALS

 

EUROSOCCER CUP FINALS DAY AT DUNKIRK FC

Last Sunday I tested positive for covid and have had a rough week, with Hazel ringing 111 on Monday or Tuesday I cant remember what day it was, the ambulance came and checked me out and Id been having angina attacks though Id used my spray and taken aspiring and it had calmed down whilst they checked me out, so they said they didnt want to take me to Kings Mill Hospital whilst having covid.

Hazel retested me again on Friday and I am still postive, just hoping when she tests me next Tuesday that Im negative, as its my birthday next Friday and next Saturday im supposed to be having a family BBQ.

Hazel tested herself this morning and she was fine, so she went to the Finals to do the Charity Raflles at both the matches being held at Dunkirk FC.

She has come home and she raised £186.30p over the two games, so we would like to thank everyone who had bought raffle tickets over the two matches in aid of MND NOTTINGHAM SUPPORT GROUP, which takes the running total to £684.05p

We do have a charity match coming up when the NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUE REP TEAM play AC WOLLATON(The Angels) Charity club on Saturday 15th June 2024 at ILKESTON TOWN FC, it would be superb to see as many folks come along and support this event..Entry is £4 cash for adults and under 16's free

SECOND HALF COMEBACK SEES STAPLEFORD RETAIN THE CUP

 EUROSOCCER NOTTINGHAMHIRE SENIOR INTERMEDIATE CUP FINAL

STAPLEFORD TOWN RESERVES FC 2 GREYFRIARS FC 1

A last gasp header by ROBSON GREY saw Cup Holders Stapleford Town Reserves retain the trophy.

The game began and from the first corner of the match after 74 seconds, Greyfriars JACK HOPPER headed the ball downwards in to the net. Greyfriars from a division below looked to build upon their lead and just before half time saw the Town keeper pull off a superb one handed save from a 35 yard free kick.

Stapleford came out fired up for the second half and were soon back on level terms after 49 miuutes when a header by JAMES HALES found the net.

The tie flew one way then the other with chance after chance and Greyfriars must have thought theyd taken the lead with 12 minutes to go when another free kick smacked the corner of the underneath of the crossbar and the follow up was slid just wide.

With the clock ticking down and people thinking about extra time, a third headed goal of the game was scored by the Stapleford captain to take the trophy back to the Town.

A entertaining game where I felt all 4 match officials had very good games

Can I thank everyone who donated to the charity raffle that raised £51.00, taking the running total to £496.50p.

To view the 258 photos, please click this LINK

END OF SEASON STATEMATE ENDS NINE YEAR STREAK

 West Lancs League Premier Division

COPPULL UNITED FC 0 WHITEHAVEN AFC 0

Saw this ground on my Facebook Group called "Non League Ground of England Wales & Scotland" at the start of the season and noticed that the homesters did a badge, so whilst in Preston this Bank Holiday weekend, it was time to make a visit.

With overnight rain in Preston, I was getting doubtful, but after a quick phone call and chat to the friendly secretary he confirmed the game was on, to be honest the pitch is a credit to them, the ground also houses a fairly large clubhouse with a bar, but sells tea and coffee in the club mugs, so a def listed place for hoppers that collect badges and mugs!!

Well thats where the excitement ends really as the game though end to end didnt really produce much in the way of saves by either keeper.

Sadly it ends my run of 9 seasons with out seeing a 0-0 draw, but this ground is well worthy of a visit as everyone is very welcoming.

To see the 193 photos taken at the match, please click this LINK