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Behind the scenes with a Treasureline winner!
Once again, we have been working behind the scenes with the guys at NYCDA to get out to visit recent Treasureline supporting winners to find out more about them and their connection to Bury FC.
For a number of reasons not everyone wants to share the limelight, so we were very grateful of the time spent with Charles Stinson recently.
Now Charles has recently won £1000 from the NYCDA Weekly Draw, as part of his support of the youth and community based projects our Treasureline partnership helps fund. It was great to share the good news with him and interesting to find out just how long he had been supporting Bury FC this way.
Based on the other side of Manchester Road in Redvales, Charles has lived in Bury for more than two decades and supported the club’s various lottery related efforts all that time.
After meeting him at his place of work on Walshaw Road, he is the first to confess to being a Sunderland FC season ticket holder. Interestingly he has enjoyed his times at Gigg Lane over the years and most importantly, he has always had a soft spot for Bury FC and its commitment to the local community we live in.
You too could be a winner like Charles for as little as £1 per week. For information including how to join and weekly results, as well as some insights as to where the proceeds are used and the kind of work this partnership will continue to support, click here.
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Board Elections are Live!
The Interim Board for the Football Supporters' Society of Bury would like to provide the following statement with regards an update of the ongoing election process.
The nomination period has now closed. All nominations have now been vetted to ensure they abide by the Elections Policy and Code of Conduct. As a result, we can now circulate the list of nominees and open the voting period as per the Election Policy. These will be issued separately to members by email from by Mi-Voice.
Voting has now also opened and will be open for a period of 21 days. This is a slight deviation from the previous anticipated timetable but will allow sufficient time for people who wish to vote after the SGM arranged for the 10th October 2023.
An updated calling notice for the Election SGM can be found at the bottom of this email and will take place on Thursday 19th October 2023 where the results of the election will be announced via an online meeting. Members are encouraged to read the statements from all nominees before casting their vote.
We are also able to confirm that the data cleansing work on the database has been completed. Board members from both previous societies have spent numerous hours in recent weeks going through membership lists to remove any duplicates and request additional information for any accounts that have been deemed as possibly invalid. Any accounts that were unable to provide the required information have been excluded from voting, along with any duplicates who were members of both Societies.
The Interim Board are in unanimous agreement that they are happy to publicly sign off the final membership database submitted to Mi-Voice who will oversee the election.
Whilst we acknowledge concerns raised by members, we hope that this statement will reassure members that all possible work and effort has been done to ensure the validity of the database and we can move forward to electing the first Board of the Football Supporters' Society of Bury as a united membership.
The formal Calling Notice is here.
If you have any issues regarding the voting process, please contact support@mi-voice.com in the first instance.
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Board Statement: Neil Sears
On 8 November 2024 we confirmed the resignation of CEO and Club Secretary Neil Sears.
Neil’s contract of employment included a contractual notice period but we can now confirm that he will leave the club with immediate effect by mutual consent.
Neil has been absolutely integral in the delivery of several positive developments during his time at the club. The board acknowledges and thanks him for his hard work and commitment during his time with us and wishes him well for the future.
The club will not be making any further comment on this matter.
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Board Statement: Resignations Confirmed
The club has today received the resignations of both Phil Young (FSSB Chair) and Marcel De Matas (FSSB Board Member & Football Chair).
Phil will not stand for re-election in the upcoming Football Supporters Society of Bury (FSSB) elections and will depart the club after over four years as chair, of first Shakers Community, and then FSSB from 2023.
In his time, the club has evolved from the very bottom of the football pyramid and he was the driving force behind the financial sustainability and reporting that is in place today. He led the club’s commitment to the merger process, working with the stakeholders securing the ground which enabled the return to Gigg Lane last year.
Most recently, his work to secure over £750,000 funding has transformed the stadium into the new era, with the installation of the 3G pitch over the summer of 2024 and soon to be installed LED floodlighting.
He leaves with the club in a healthy financial position to move onto the next stage.
Marcel has indicated he will be standing down with immediate effect from both his role on the FSSB board, which he was duly elected upon in 2023, and as Chair of the Football Club.
As football chair, a role which he began in 2021, Marcel has led diligently on football-related matters, covering various roles that make the operations side of the club tick. From chairing the football board meetings, all the way through the club to liaising with and assisting managing the large group of matchday volunteers. Marcel has always been on hand to offer support and guidance to supporters and his optimistic energy will be missed from the day-to-day running of the club.
We wish to place on record our thanks to both for their commitment to the cause and playing a pivotal role in the re-emergence of Bury Football Club following the events of 2019.
The FSSB board will take time to reflect on these decisions in the coming days before looking to make the decisions around the next steps for the club.
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Board Update: Interim Chair Appointed
Following a meeting of the Football Board earlier this week, an interim chair has now been appointed.
Current vice-chair Gareth Castick will assume the role, with support from all other members – Adam Ingram, Tania Jackson, Casey Lynchey, Jon Newby and Jon Wiggans alongside Interim Secretary Ian Coyle.
Interim Chair of FSSB John Woodhead, will be assisting the football board in this transitional phase and will be present on any meetings held in this period.
This group will continue to support the squads and first team management, alongside the coordination of matchday activities at Gigg Lane. We continue to receive great support from our volunteer base in these activities, which started with the delivery of the game on Tuesday night. This support continues to be a source of great strength at the base of the club, and does not go unnoticed. Thank you!
An update on the changes with The Football Supporters Society of Bury has also been posted today, and this can be accessed here.
#PartOfIt | #ShakersTogether
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Book the 3G Pitch at Gigg Lane, the home of Bury FC!
Looking for a premier venue to host your next game or training session? Look no further! Gigg Lane offers a brand new, state of the art 3G pitch that is perfect for all your footballing needs.
One of the world’s oldest professional football stadiums, Gigg Lane has been home to Bury Football Club since it was built in 1885 and now it’s your chance to play on the pitch.
Since the pitch installation was completed last month, we’ve started to see all 28 Bury FC adult, junior and community teams in their new home for training and matches, whilst also welcoming other local grassroots junior and adult clubs such as Unsworth, Prestwich, Westbury and Totty Robins.
Please ensure you read and adhere to our footwear rules – keeping our pitch in the best possible condition is essential.
Why Choose Our 3G Pitch?
Top-Quality Surface: Play on a fully maintained 3G pitch, designed for maximum performance and safety. Ideal for All Events: Whether it’s a friendly match, training, or a tournament, we cater to all types of football activities. Prime Location: Conveniently located at the historic Gigg Lane, with easy access and parking. Competitive Rates: Affordable pricing for individuals, teams, schools and businesses. Don’t miss out on the chance to play at one of the oldest stadiums in England! Availability is limited, so act fast!
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Boxing Day Arrangements
Ahead of the big Boxing Day clash with Ramsbottom United, we are able to confirm access arrangements on the day.
Advance Online tickets – Home & Away Supporters
Home Supporters: Advanced tickets are available to purchase now for supporters in either the Main or South Stand providing ‘unreserved’ seating. Supporters should avoid sitting in ‘reserved’ seats which are allocated to Season Ticket holders.
These tickets are selling well and will be available until sold out. Get yours now – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
To ensure your place in either of these stands, an online ticket should be secured in advance. Pay on the gate facilities will only be available in the Cemetry End.
Away Supporters: Ramsbottom supporters have been allocated Blocks H & I within the Main Stand (entry via turnstile 7) as now standard for visiting teams at Gigg Lane. Tickets can be purchased by selecting the ticket allocation for visiting supporters, as shown to the right.
Cemetery End: To pay on the day, either cash or card payments will be taken on the turnstiles of the Cemetery End.
Turnstiles across the ground will open from 1.30pm.
Hospitality – SOLD OUT
All tickets for either the EyeLevel Sponsors Lounge or 1885 Suite have been allocated and we look forward to welcoming all who will be joining us, alongside our match sponsors Bret Civils and Groundwork on the day.
Guests are requested to arrive from 12.30pm.
Our attending guest club legend on the day will be Andy Bishop, who will attend a Q&A session in our Sponsors Lounge and in Starkies.
Starkies Bar
Before kick-off: Starkies will be open at the normal time of 12.30pm for supporters to access from the Manchester Road End entrance before kick-off. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis up to capacity, which will be managed on the door.
Supporters will only be able to gain entry by presenting their online ticket purchased in advance, and no re-entry will be allowed once supporters leave to take their seat ahead of kick-off.
Starkies Pass ticket holders will be permitted access at any time in line with their purchase.
Andy Bishop’s Q&A will take place from 1.20pm.
During the game: After kick-off, the bar can be accessed by anyone situated in the Main Stand (via the door linked to the concourse) or in the South Stand (via the front of the Manchester Road End). The bar is open throughout the game, including at half-time.
Post-match: Starkies will be open to all, again up to capacity, with last orders at 7.30pm.
If you don’t have your ticket for the game, get it now – buryfc.co.uk/tickets
Whatever you are doing this festive time, be #PartofIt with the Shakers!
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Bradford and Preston Games Now All Ticket
Ticket sales for the first sightings of Bury at Gigg Lane on the 8th and 9th July, against Bradford City and Preston North End respectively, have gone well.
This has allowed us to prepare in advance and discuss our requirements with the various agencies concerned with supporter safety. As there is currently building work going on in the North (Main) Stand this will be closed other than for players and match officials for the friendly games, with work due to be complete for the start of the league season.
We will open the South and East (Cemetery End) Stands for friendlies and cap attendance levels at 2,275.
With this in mind, we have agreed that the Bradford and Preston games will be advance ticket-only games. There is still good ticket availability for Preston but for the Bradford game, we have only a small number of tickets left available and expect both home and away allocation to reach their maximum in advance of the game.
Please do not attend these games without a ticket which can be purchased here. We have now limited these to single-match tickets and removed the ticket covering both games.
Whilst they are both friendlies, more stringent rules for spectator management will apply as our opponents are EFL teams.
This means that alcohol cannot be served or consumed in view of the pitch and the police will be in attendance. We will have enhanced stewarding on the day which will hopefully support us in delivering a safe environment.
We hope to be able to relax these requirements for the three remaining home friendlies against non-league opposition and open up more of the ground for the start of the season proper.
However, we need your support and cooperation to do this. We are required to demonstrate that we are able to safely and competently run matches out of Gigg Lane to open up more of the ground and increase our capacity. Please help us achieve this over the next few weeks.
Bury supporters are to purchase tickets by selecting the images below:
Allocations for away supporters are available from their club websites.
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Bury FC Bowls Tournament
Bury FC is excited to announce our annual Bowls Tournament. This year’s event will take place at the Stanley Conservative Club, located at Back Parkhills Rd S, Bury BL9 9AY, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. We welcome both seasoned bowlers and those new to the sport for a day filled with fun and friendly competition.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Time: Registration at 11:00 a.m., with the tournament starting promptly at 11:30 a.m. and running until approximately 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Stanley Conservative Club, Back Parkhills Rd S, Bury BL9 9AY
Entry Fee: £5.00 per person
Participants: Open to 32 participants (16 pairs)
Tournament Format
This will be a pairs round-robin event, ensuring that each pair gets to play a minimum of three games. We encourage both bowlers and non-bowlers to join, as we will make efforts to pair non-bowlers with bowlers to create balanced teams. The pair with the highest aggregate total in each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the two winning teams from the semi-finals competing in the grand final.
Refreshments and Entertainment
Tea, coffee, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the bar throughout the day. We also welcome spectators to come and enjoy the atmosphere and cheer on the participants.
Sponsorship and Charity
This year’s tournament is proudly sponsored by Polytec (UK) Ltd. The sponsorship money, along with proceeds from raffle tickets and a football card competition at the event, will be donated to Sam’s Gift. This charity provides crucial support to young people undergoing cancer treatment, helping them navigate through challenging times.
How to Enter
To participate, please email Paul French at pkcd1515@gmail.com to secure your spot. Remember, entries are limited to 32 participants (16 pairs), so make sure to register early to avoid disappointment.
Join us for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit, all while supporting a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you there!
#BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Bury FC Christmas Draw: BCC Crossbar Challenge
You can now buy your Bury FC Christmas Draw raffle tickets (£2 each) to be in with your chance to win a whole host of great prizes this Christmas!
The first prize winner will win a guaranteed £1,000 in cash, with the opportunity to win a brand-new car worth in excess of £24,000 by taking on the BCC Hyundai Crossbar Challenge – hit the crossbar from the halfway line and the car is yours!
We have two ways to buy your tickets, either online via TicketCo (like you would a match ticket) or paper tickets are available from Gigg Lane during home matches.
As well as the top cash prize, we have loads of other great prizes up for grabs:
Dell Latitude 3520 15.6” laptop donated by Pulsar Computing Chadwick’s of Buy Christmas Hamper 10lb turkey donated by M R Cook Butchers of Edenfield Three course meal for two with wine donated by Cheers Bar, Bury Four bottles of spirits donated by Molson Coors Four tickets for The EyeLevel Suite for a match of your choice One adult season ticket for the 2024/2025 season Bury FC Home and Away shirts Four tickets for Lancashire CC County Championship game Lancashire CC signed bat – 2023/2024 squad Oil, filter change and valet by BCC Hyundai £100 Antony for Hair voucher £100 worth of Bohairmia luxury hair products To order online, click the ticket below:
Tickets will be sold until Sunday 17th December, with the draw will take place on Monday 18th December and prize winners will be notified following the draw.
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #XmasDraw2023
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Bury FC Christmas Draw: The Winners!
The results of the Bury FC Christmas Draw are in, with Ann Senior collecting the 1st prize of a £1,000! Well done Ann!
In conjunction with our match sponsors for our festive fixture, BCC Hyundai of Bury, Ann also has chance to win a brand new Hyundai car by hitting the crossbar at our game on Boxing Day!
Make sure you are down for our game against Prestwich to witness the attempt!
There were many prizes on offer, and the full list of the winners can be found here:
£1,000 Cash Prize (+ Crossbar Challenge attempt) – Ann Senior Dell Latitude 3520 15.6” laptop donated by Pulsar Computing – Geoffrey Robinson Chadwick’s of Bury Christmas Hamper – Ade Barker 10lb turkey donated by M R Cook Butchers of Edenfield – Caroline Bond Three course meal for two with wine donated by Cheers Bar, Bury – David Butterworth Four bottles of spirits donated by Molson Coors – Susan Freely Four tickets for The EyeLevel Suite for a match of your choice – Phil Owen One adult season ticket for the 2024/2025 season – Tim Greaves Bury FC Home and Away shirts – Andy Law Four tickets for Lancashire CC County Championship game – Brian Rigby Lancashire CC signed bat – 2023/2024 squad – Martyn Kitchen Oil, filter change and valet by BCC Hyundai – Sue Nicholson £100 Antony for Hair voucher – Gary Sawyer £100 worth of Bohairmia luxury hair products – G Holland The team running the event want to thank the many people involved in organising, distributing tickets, contributing prizes and the hundreds of supporters who bought their tickets.
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #XmasDraw2023
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Bury FC Golf Day returns for 2024
Our Bury FC Golf Day returns on Friday 13 September 2024, at Pike Fold Golf Club.
The event will begin at 11:00 am, for a 12:30 pm shotgun start.
For a team of four it costs £300 to enter. The price also includes entry into the raffle, stand up bingo and a number of on course competitions.
Food to be served on the day will include bacon rolls and coffee on arrival, followed by a two-course hot buffet after the golfing is complete.
Evening entertainment includes prize giving, raffle, auction, quiz and stand-up bingo.
There will be some superb prizes to be won, and this is a unique moment for all golfers and sponsors to come together and demonstrate their support for Bury Football Club.
To enter, or for any questions please email commercial@buryfc.co.uk.
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Bury FC launches Bury FC Juniors
Bury FC launches Bury FC Juniors: Paving the Way for Football Excellence in our Community
Bury FC is excited to announce the launch of Bury FC Juniors, a grassroots football club designed to create a talent pathway for young footballers from grassroots right through to our men’s and women’s first teams.
Bury FC Juniors will provide a structured coaching and development program, offering aspiring young talent the necessary resources, guidance and opportunities to excel in their football journey. By establishing a clear progression pathway, Bury FC Juniors is aimed at local talent to help them reach their full potential and pursue their dreams of playing at higher levels.
It is also hoped that creation of community centred junior football provision will create a lasting legacy and help the club to better engage with school aged children and their families, providing a foundation for longer term growth of Bury FC at all levels.
Bury FC Juniors Chairperson, Matt Barton, added:
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Bury FC U21 Trials Invitation
We have now made a formal application to the NW U21’s Development League for the coming season to host our new Under 21s team.
During the next few weeks, we will be holding trials for talented players aged between 16-20 years.
Are you an aspiring footballer looking for an exciting opportunity to fine-tune your skills and be part of a historic club? Our new U21s men’s football team wants ambitious and talented players like you to join us for trials.
At Bury FC, you can expect UEFA licensed coaching and dedicated support right from the start of your journey. Our structured men’s football program offers a pathway for progression within the club. If you make the team, you’ll enjoy training and playing at the eleven-thousand-seater Gigg Lane stadium, showcasing your skills in front of a special fan base on match days.
We are a fan-owned community club dedicated to nurturing young talent and helping players reach their full potential. If you’re under 21 or above the age of 16, we’d love to hear from you. Just share your full name, playing position, current experience, age, and contact details with us by Thursday, 20th June 2024. If accepted, your monthly subscriptions will be £35 per month for the 24/25 season.
Interested in growing your football career with us? Email: buryfcu21.secretary@outlook.com to kickstart your journey at Bury FC.
Be part of it! Reach out for more details.
#BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Bury FC U23s! Come and Celebrate With Us!
Our U23s team has had an incredible season and it’s time to celebrate their hard work and success. We’ve been invited to the League Cup Final this May, and guess what? We’re not just going to watch – we’re going to pick up some awards and trophies too!
Undefeated Champions
Our team of invincibles smashed it this season, winning every single game. That’s right, 14 out of 14! This amazing run has earned us the West Division Winners Trophy. It’s all thanks to our players’ hard work, dedication and teamwork,
Top Club Honors
It’s not just about how we play, but off field matters too. We’re also snagging the Club of the Season Award for our top-notch organization off the field. Hats off to Tina Newall and everyone behind the scenes who kept things running smoothly off the pitch.
Save the Date!
The final is on Monday, 13th May 2024 at The Anchor Ground—home turf for Darwen Football Club. Kick-off is at 8 PM, but the main event for us will be at about 8:50 PM during halftime. That’s when we’ll be on the pitch, trophies in hand!
Come Along!
We’d love for as many of you as possible to join us and cheer on. It’s a great chance to support the team and enjoy a fantastic night of football.
Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning for Bury FC U23s. With the skills, dedication, and community support we’ve seen this year, we’re pumped for what’s next. Let’s keep this momentum going!
Be #PartOfIt
Let’s make this a celebration to remember. Come On Bury!
#BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Bury FC welcomes Redfox Countryside Services as New Sponsor
We are excited to welcome Redfox Countryside Services as sponsor for the 2023-2024 season. Redfox will be sponsoring the sleeves of both the home and away kits.
Redfox is a leading environmental services company with over 20 years of experience in the field. They specialise in ecological management and restoration and have a proven track record of success. Redfox is committed to protecting the environment, and they are excited to partner with Bury FC to help promote sustainability and environmental awareness.
Director Phil Sedman, spoke to buryfc.co.uk and was delighted to agree the deal: ‘As a life long Bury fan, we are extremely proud to be part of bringing good times back to Gigg Lane and can’t wait for season to start.”
(Pictured) Phil Sedman with Manager Andy Welsh this week. We would like to thank them for their commitment to Bury FC. We look forward to working with them in the years to come.
Click here to visit their website.
If you are interested in any future sponsorship opportunities please contact commercial@buryfc.co.uk
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Bury FC Women vs Salford City Lionesses, Wed 23rd Aug, 7:45pm KO
Our Women’s first team get their competitive season underway on Wednesday evening, with the visit of Salford City to Unsworth Cricket Club.
Jason Jarrett’s side have had a positive pre-season campaign, with a good set of performances against a range of opposition.
16 players have been retained from the previous management team last season, whilst new signings have included Mia Holden, Shellby Wolstencroft & Beth Powney.
In Opposition – Salford City
The team was formed in the summer of 2018 and started life in the Greater Manchester Women’s Football League, the seventh tier of the women’s pyramid, winning the treble along the way.
The league title was secured with an unbeaten campaign, as well as the GMWFL League Cup and the Division 1 Cup. Unfortunately, the only defeat of the season came in the last game, the Final of the Manchester FA Women’s Challenge Cup, when FC United of Manchester triumphed 4-0.
In the 2019/20 season, they gained their second promotion in two years, to the North West Women’s Regional Football League Premier Division, the division they currently play in.
Last season, the team finished 2nd place falling just eight points behind league leaders, FC United of Manchester, losing three games all season.
In their opening game of the season on Sunday, they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Darwen.
On the Day & In the Ground
Admission: It will be free to attend this fixture.
SatNav Postcode: BL9 8QL
WhatThreeWords: ///fumes.improving.slices
Parking: A car park is available at Unsworth Cricket Club, but will fill up quickly. Street parking is available around the ground, but we ask you to be respectful and considerate to local residents.
Food / Drink: The bar will be open at Unsworth Cricket Club from 5:30pm.
With this in mind, we urge all supporters to make sure any rubbish is processed in the correct manner, using the available bins where necessary, or if possible please take any rubbish away with you.
#NonLeagueDogs: Dogs are permitted at Unsworth Cricket Club.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make it to the action at Unsworth Cricket, our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and score-line updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Bury FC Women’s & Men’s U23s update
Jason Jarrett’s Bury Women’s First team have been working hard over the summer and have welcomed excellent new additions to the squad, are looking sharp and ready for the new season ahead. Following a stunning 5-0 thriller, played behind closed doors at Gigg Lane, they now look forward to further training sessions and matches at the stadium with some restrictions in place initially.
The opening game of the season saw the team travel down to local rivals Salford City FC on Wednesday 21st August and they shared the points in a 1-1 draw, with Bury dominating at times. The first home game is against Tranmere Rovers at Gigg Lane, and is part of the club Fun Day on Sunday 25th August. Entry is just £3 for adults and free for children and includes fun day entry, a recreational tournament in the morning, the women’s match at 2pm, followed by a fans team charity match.
Then on Wednesday 28th, Fleetwood Town will visit Gigg Lane, followed by Mancunian Unity on Sunday September 1st. For these two matches, and whilst we navigate the logistics and procedures of hosting additional games at the stadium, attendance will be capped at 200 with spectators using the West Stand (Manchester Road End).
Our match day caterers will open a kiosk selling food and beverages and the car park will be open on a first come first served basis. Entry for these matches will be £3 for adults and £1 for under 16s. Following these games, we will review the systems in place as we look to grow the fan base for our women’s fixtures. We will be adopting a similar model for our men’s reserves (u23s) fixtures on Monday evenings.
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Bury FC x UCFB – Pitch Partnership
We are delighted to confirm our new pitch partnership with the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB).
The Manchester-based University will play a number of their Wednesday afternoon fixtures at Gigg Lane for the 2024/25 season.
UCFB hosted a small sided tournament at the stadium last month to begin the partnership.
Brendan Flood, Chairman and CEO, UCFB said: “I am delighted that UCFB’s elite football teams will have the opportunity to be based at Gigg Lane for the 2024/2025 Season.
“The move will provide our student footballers with a fantastic opportunity to play their home fixtures at a wonderful stadium steeped in football history, helping to create the environment for both our Women’s and Men’s teams to thrive.
“Furthermore, this builds on the emerging relationship between UCFB and Bury FC, which will benefit all parties and the wider community.”
Bury FC CEO, Neil Sears added: “We are delighted to announce this pitch partnership with UCFB. Having attended the University myself, I know first hand the importance of gaining real world knowledge along with practical experience.
“By collaborating with UCFB, this will both allow Bury FC to optimize the pitch usage during times which are traditionally harder to fill whilst also supporting the next generation of students hoping to get started in the sports industry.
“We look forward to a continued partnership with UCFB which both benefits the club and also adds real value to industry.”
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Bury FC: Accessing a Live Stream Broadcast
This week’s first mid-week league fixture at Gigg Lane against Kendal Town, is the first opportunity to experience a Live Stream of the game from the comfort of your home, wherever you may be across the world!
All home games taking place outside the Saturday afternoon ‘blocked hours’ broadcast directive will be able to be live streamed in the UK, via our Bury FC TV service and we will be able to bring these to you currently on a pay-per-view basis at buryfc.co.uk.
Season ticket holders: Anyone with a season ticket will receive access to the Live Stream FREE as included when purchasing a ticket. Access to this service will be communicated by email up to an hour before kick-off.
For general access to click on the ‘Live Stream’ link on the homepage or via the direct link (HERE), to access the payment page.
Each stream will be set at a cost of £6.99 (inc VAT).
FAQs
We provide answers to the questions relating to our Bury FC TV Live Stream service:
Q: What is meant by ‘blocked hours’ when it comes to streaming football matches?
Q: I am a Season Ticket holder, can I get free access to available streams?
Q: Which Saturday afternoon fixtures will be able to broadcast?
Q: I live overseas and not affected by the blocked hours directive, can I get access to regular live Saturday afternoon games?
Q: Will away games be live streamed?
Q: Are there any other restrictions that supporters need to be aware of?
What are ‘blocked hours’?
Blocked hours are set time periods occurring on a Saturday when it is prohibited to broadcast or live stream any form of live football. For Season 2023/24, this includes every Saturday occurring during each period set out below between the hours of 14:45 and 17:15:
Start of the season to Sat 2nd September Sat 16th Sept to Sat 7th Oct Sat 21st Oct to Sat 11th Nov Sat 25th Nov to Sat 23rd Dec Sat 13th Jan to Sat 16th Mar Sat 30th Mar to Sat 20th Apr
Blocked hours have been in place for many years in England and are permitted by Article 48 of the UEFA Statutes and outlined by the FA for the following reasons:
To ensure spectators are not deterred from attending your matches. In parallel to the above, protecting clubs’ revenue generated by gate receipts. To protect the interests of football within each national association. If you have any queries on access of a Live Stream, please email media@buryfc.co.uk well ahead of kick-off so we can help in good time!
#ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Bury Football Club confirm first summer signing
Bury FC are delighted to confirm the first summer signing, 25-year-old forward Benito Lowe, who has signed a contract ahead of the 2023/24 season.
Lowe joins the club with a wealth of experience in the local non-league pyramid, having played 34 games for Wythenshawe Town last season, scoring 22 goals. Football runs in the family, with his late dad Gary managing Curzon Ashton to the FA Cup first round & Hyde United to the National League North.
In his youth, Benito spent time at Sheffield United and was also attracting attention from fellow league clubs, Portsmouth & Fleetwood. Before his time at Wythenshawe Town, most of his non-league career had been spent at New Mills he made 76 appearances over four seasons, before joining Curzon Ashton in 2022. Lowe made six appearances for the Nash at the start of the 2022/23 season before joining Wythenshawe Town.
He’s also registered appearances for Abbey Hey, Ashton United & Skelmersdale.
Benito Lowe pictured with his mum at Gigg Lane following his signing.
Benito spoke of how Gigg Lane was a massive attraction to him joining the club. “It was a no-brainer for me really, and I solidified my decision when I turned up [at Gigg Lane] with my mum, and looked out onto the pitch. “Everyone knows, we shouldn’t be where we’re playing, and we’ve got ambitions this year to win the league and hopefully it’s a stepping stone for all of us.” “Everything about the place, I can’t wait to get going now.”
Manager, Andy Welsh commented on his first summer signing. “Benito has had a fantastic year at Wythenshawe, he’s someone that came on the radar when he was at New Mills in the previous season.
Andy Welsh (left) shaking hands with new signing Benito Lowe (right)
“It’s his overall game, he knows he’s coming here to learn more about his game. He could be a really good addition and someone that the fans should get excited about.” View the full article
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Bury Football Club reveal kits for new season
We are pleased to announce the results of our member vote on the kit designs and colours for the new season as we head into the 2023/24 season.
As we reported when the kit vote went live last month, the team at Hope + Glory had headed into the Bury footballing archives to bring the supporters three new kit designs to choose from for both home and away kits.
On the vote selection was also the question as to whether our new home kit would be trimmed in either ‘Royal’ or ‘Navy’ blue.
We are delighted to report that next season’s kits are displayed below. We will be in Royal blue with selection No.2 winning in both cases!
The background to the Hope + Glory EcoKit design can be found on our piece from last month here.
As a reminder to all supporters, we are due to keep the home kit design for two seasons, with the chosen away kit in place for only a season to allow us the ability to only change one kit at a time in future.
Our online shop should be up and running as soon as possible to enable supporters to place their order for the new kit! So keep your eyes glued to our social media for updates on this.
#ShakersTogether | #PartOfIt
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Bury Football Club Saddened By The Passing Of Leighton James.
Bury Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Leighton James at the age of 71.
The winger was part of Martin Dobson’s famous “Forgotten Fifteen” who won promotion in the 1984/85 season using only 15 players all season, Leighton made 46 appearances and scored five goals.
James won 54 caps for Wales, scoring 10 goals including a famous penalty to secure victory over England at Wembley in 1977.
In his long and storied career he made almost 650 club appearances, turning out for clubs such as Burnley, Swansea, Derby, QPR, Sunderland and Newport County.
He later held various coaching positions at a number of clubs, including Llanelli, before moving into media work as a columnist and pundit, where the directness and honesty he showed as a player continued to be in evidence.
The thoughts of everyone at Bury are with Leighton’s friends and family at this sad time.
Once a Shaker. Always a Shaker.
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Bury Football Club: We Are Back
We are delighted to confirm that Bury Football Club will be back playing at Gigg Lane for the new season.
The FA have now confirmed that the name Bury Football Club can be used in competition, and a squad is ready to start the 2023/24 season in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division.
The club will use its full name, Bury Football Club, and the abbreviated Bury FC where appropriate. Where team names have a suffix, we will use Bury FC in the team name, for example Bury FC Reserves, Bury FC Women.
The North West Counties Football League will simply show ‘Bury’ in all fixture lists and league table, in accordance with their convention.
We want to thank all the people and organisations that have made this possible and who continue to support us on and off the pitch. Please join us on our adventure and become a member to help fund the club and allow you a say on how it is run. Everyone is welcome to join us on our wonderful journey. Up the Shakers and see you in July! #PartOfIt | #ShakersTogether
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Bury Golf Club to stage event this September
Bury Football Club are delighted to announce our Golf Day on Wednesday 13 September 2023, at Bury Golf Club.
The event will begin at 11:00 am, for a 12:30 pm shotgun start.
For a team of four it costs £240 to enter, the entry fee includes:
Nearest the pin (all par 3s). Nearest the line (4th hole) Beat the pro One mulligan shot (“Shaker”) 20-foot String to utilise anywhere on the course Food to be served on the day will include bacon rolls and coffee on arrival, followed by a two-course hot buffet after the golfing is complete.
Evening entertainment includes prize giving, raffle, auction, quiz and stand-up bingo.
There will be opportunities for businesses to promote on the day, with various sponsorship options available: examples include, sponsor a hole – £150, scorecard sponsorship – £50, match day brochure sponsorship – £50.
There will be some superb prizes to be won, and this is a unique moment for all golfers and sponsors to come together and demonstrate their support for Bury Football Club.
Single players can enter and form a team, and we hope to have a number of past and present Bury footballers taking part.
To enter, or for any questions please email commercial@buryfc.co.uk.
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