Burns Research Unit bucket collection volunteers appeal Reminder
It is rapidly coming to that time of year when we will all be coming together give our respects to those who tragically lost their lived in the Valley Parade fire, and this year will mark the 40th anniversary.
As such, as in any anniversary, the effort to mark the occasion will be much greater. Therefore, we would like to make that extra effort to encourage more volunteers.
Last year up to 30 volunteers plus, including the help of you, our members, together with the efforts of the disabled supporters community, the collection raised £4,176.71 before the last match of the season against Newport County. It was almost double on what we raised the year before (£2,455.11) with just a handful of volunteers.
This year, our last home match of the season, versus Fleetwood Town is on the 3rd of May.
At this point in time, the team is vying for an automatic spot, but there is a real possibility that automatic promotion will be determined by the end of the Fleetwood game so we are expecting a greater attendance, for this match.
It is imperative therefore we will need a bigger visual presence, which will require more volunteers to help with the bucket collection before the match starts.
If the game hasn’t been moved to an earlier K.O. we normally expect volunteers to arrive from 1pm outside the WD Gate entrance - the large gates opposite the club shop. Our names will be ticked off before we all receive buckets and then stand outside the various entrance points around the ground.
We all need to meet back at that entrance around 2.45 to hand buckets in so you can all get back to your seats before Kick off.
If you would like to be involved in the bucket collection please contact us at hello@bantamstrust.co.uk.
If you don’t have a ticket for Fleetwood match you may get a free one if you are prepared to volunteer. We do need you to let us know in advance so that we can let the Club know.









