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    Treasureline: Week 8

    This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 7 – 19th July 2023 are in! The rollover this week was £500 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!!
    Prize Draw No. Members Name £500 Rollover NE4851 R BANNISTER £1000 WD3732 V GRAY £100 HJ6914 B BARKER £50 LK1597 A ILLINGWORTH £50 AG0072 J MITCHELL £25 LK0556 G RUDD £25 RB0473 S JACKSON-TILLEY £10 BF4187 T ECKERSLEY £10 HA6732 N HUDSON £10 CB2888 A VALE £10 HA5843 L WEST £10 GP6994 G CHALK £10 BD0044 N GERRARD £10 DA2586 D DUNCAN £10 BK4762 J BREMERS £10 HA2431 M PATTERSON £10 BA3421 B HILTON View the full article
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    FA Cup Venue Change

    Our Extra Preliminary Round FA Cup tie against Uttoxeter Town will now be played at Gigg Lane on Saturday 5th August.
      Following meetings between East Staffordshire County Council & the FA, it was deemed that the fixture should be reversed on safety grounds.
      Further details including ticket sales will be released in due course.
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    Pre-Season: Golcar United (H), Saturday 22nd July, 3pm KO

    Former Bury defender Joe Skarz will be a part of the Golcar United squad that visits Gigg Lane on Saturday, he’s been a player-coach at the club since 2020.
      The West Yorkshire-based club play their football in the Northern Counties East Football League, the NWCFL equivalent in that region. It will be their second season in that division after being promoted from the Counties in 2022.
      In Opposition – Golcar United
    Founded in 1904, the club initially played in the Huddersfield & District League. They joined the West Riding County Amateur League in 1934 and were runners-up in their first season in the league. After finishing bottom of the table in 1937–38, the club left the league.
    Golcar won the West Riding County Challenge Cup in 2000–01 and were Premier Division runners-up in 2003–04. The following season saw them win the West Riding County Amateur League title. They were runners-up in 2014–15, and champions in 2017–18. They retained the league title the following season and were promoted to Division One North of the North West Counties League.
    In 2021–22 they finished third in the league, qualifying for the promotion play-offs. After beating AFC Blackpool 4–2 on penalties in the semi-finals (after a 2–2 draw), they defeated Holker Old Boys 2–1 in the final to earn promotion to the Premier Division.
      Tickets
    Tickets are still available for this fixture with Golcar United, you can also pay on the turnstiles by cash or card.
      Prices: £8 adult, £2 Under 16s & Free for Under 5s.
      Click here to purchase online tickets.
      On the Day & In the Ground
    Travel: Gigg Lane is accessible by car and is well served by public transport, please see our page on the TfGM website, which advises best travel routes to the stadium. Directions can be sourced via Google Maps below.
      SatNav Postcode: BL9 9HR
    WhatThreeWords: ///issues.skins.span

      Parking: The car park at Gigg Lane are available for players and officials ONLY, with spaces also made available for blue badge holders. Car park operatives are under strict instructions to apply this policy, if your car is not on the list, you won’t be let on the car park. Contact secretary@buryfc.co.uk for further details.
      There is on-street parking in the residential areas surrounding Gigg Lane, with supporters reminded to be respectful and considerate of the local residents at all times, as well as being mindful of and adhering to the parking permit measures in place in close proximity to the ground.
      Stadium Entry: Gates will open at 2pm. All spectators will be housed in the South Stand for this fixture.
      Our matchday volunteers will be on hand, both outside the turnstiles and inside the ground, to guide supporters to where they need to be. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask those who are there to help the day.
      Food / Drink: Kiosks are accessible for supporters under the stands following the gates opening at 2pm. A selection of hot and cold snacks will be available. Alcohol will be sold, and can be consumed anywhere in the stand. Please respect the advice from stewards on managing this process on the day.
      Matchday Programme:
    The team who compile the award-winning programmes have been at it again with a fresh look for 2023-24. The new look ‘The Shakers‘ programme.
      Our second pre-season edition will cover the remaining pre-season games at Gigg Lane and features ‘AFC’s Final Four’ documenting the match reports from the final four games of the 2022/23 season for Bury AFC.
      Make sure you don’t miss out on this edition, and grab a copy for just £3 from the sellers in and around the ground ahead of the game.
      Pound for the Ground: Our ‘Pound for the Ground’ half-time raffle tickets will be on sale in and around the ground, £1 per entry. Sellers accept cash or card, with 40% of the total pot going to the winning ticket with results announced over the tannoy and on the scoreboard.
      Keep #GiggGleaming: With so much work gone into Gigg Lane to get us to this point, we want to keep it that way and a lot of work is going into turning the ground around between games this weekend. We have a team of volunteers lined up to clean the stands following the game.
      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: For now, dogs are NOT permitted in the ground.
      Match Coverage & Live Stream
    If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
      Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
      Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
      Social Media: 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 | #PreSeason
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    FULL 2023-24 Season Fixtures Released

    With 10 days to go until the season begins, we can confirm our full fixture list for the 2023/24 season.
      The first month’s fixtures were published at the start of July, which sees us host Glossop North End on the season’s opening day (29th July).
      August sees us take on Colne (A), Wythenshawe Town (A), Chadderton (H), Padiham (A), Kendal Town (H), Cheadle Town (H) & Charnock Richard (A) on Bank Holiday Monday.
      September begins with us hosting West Didsbury & Chorlton before a midweek trip to Wythenshawe. We then host Longridge Town before back-to-back away fixtures at Lower Breck & Squires Gate.
      Our first fixture against near-neighbours Ramsbottom United is on December 9th at Gigg Lane.
      Over the festive period, we host Prestwich Heys on Boxing Day before a trip to AFC Liverpool on December 30th. 2024 begins at home to Irlam on January 6th.
      February 17th 2024 is the date everyone is looking for when we hop over the Irish Sea to take on FC Isle of Man.
      We have just one fixture over the Easter Weekend, away at Prestwich Heys on Easter Monday (1st April 2024).
      Our final three fixtures see us host AFC Liverpool on April 6th and Padiham 13th April, before a trip to Ramsbottom United on April 20th to complete the season.
      Details around tickets will be announced in due course. Head to our Fixtures page HERE for full details!
      Not got your season ticket yet? Head to our tickets page to secure yours!
     
      #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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    CANCELLED: Stockport Town (H)

    Tonight’s home pre-season fixture against Stockport Town has been cancelled, in order to protect the pitch ahead of the competitive season.
      Online ticket sales will be refunded in due course.
      We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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    Pre-Season: Stockport Town (H), Tuesday 18th July, 7:45pm KO

    Andy Welsh’s side come into Tuesday’s game against Stockport Town, off the back of a 5-2 loss away at Macclesfield on Saturday.
      Benito Lowe was on the scoresheet once again in the first half whilst Dan Lafferty scored in the second half. Saturday was another opportunity for Welsh and his coaches to assess trialists ahead of the league campaign beginning in less than two weeks’ time.
        In Opposition – Stockport Town
    Tuesday’s visitors play their football in the NWCFL Division One South and could have been playing alongside the Shakers in the Premier Division, they fell one point short of the league leaders Wythenshawe FC.
      They were beaten by-eventual play off final winners Cheadle Town in the semi-final 2-0. The club have been in the Counties since the 2015/16 season, a year after they were founded.
      Manager Paul Turnbull came through the ranks at Stockport County before moving to Macclesfield, Barrow & Chester before he returned to Edgeley Park in 2018. He was appointed manager of Town in July 2021.
        Tickets
    Tickets are still available for this fixture with Stockport Town, you can also pay on the turnstiles by cash or card.
      Prices: £8 adult, £2 Under 16s & Free for Under 5s.
      Click here to purchase online tickets.
      On the Day & In the Ground
    Travel: Gigg Lane is accessible by car and is well served by public transport, please see our page on the TfGM website, which advises best travel routes to the stadium. Directions can be sourced via Google Maps below.
      SatNav Postcode: BL9 9HR
    WhatThreeWords: ///issues.skins.span

      Parking: The car park at Gigg Lane are available for players and officials ONLY, with spaces also made available for blue badge holders. Car park operatives are under strict instructions to apply this policy, if your car is not on the list, you won’t be let on the car park. Contact secretary@buryfc.co.uk for further details.
      There is on-street parking in the residential areas surrounding Gigg Lane, with supporters reminded to be respectful and considerate of the local residents at all times, as well as being mindful of and adhering to the parking permit measures in place in close proximity to the ground.
      Stadium Entry: Gates will open at 6.45pm. All spectators will be housed in the South Stand for this fixture.
      Our matchday volunteers will be on hand, both outside the turnstiles and inside the ground, to guide supporters to where they need to be. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask those who are there to help the day.
      Food / Drink: Kiosks are accessible for supporters under the stands following the gates opening at 6:45pm. A selection of hot and cold snacks will be available. Alcohol will be sold, and can be consumed anywhere in the stand. Please respect the advice from stewards on managing this process on the day.
      Matchday Programme:
    The team who compile the award-winning programmes have been at it again with a fresh look for 2023-24. The new look ‘The Shakers‘ programme.
      Our second pre-season edition will cover the remaining pre-season games at Gigg Lane and features ‘AFC’s Final Four’ documenting the match reports from the final four games of the 2022/23 season for Bury AFC.
      Make sure you don’t miss out on this edition, and grab a copy for just £3 from the sellers in and around the ground ahead of the game.
      Pound for the Ground: Our ‘Pound for the Ground’ half-time raffle tickets will be on sale in and around the ground, £1 per entry. Sellers accept cash or card, with 40% of the total pot going to the winning ticket with results announced over the tannoy and on the scoreboard.
      Keep #GiggGleaming: With so much work gone into Gigg Lane to get us to this point, we want to keep it that way and a lot of work is going into turning the ground around between games this weekend. We have a team of volunteers lined up to clean the stands following the game.
      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: For now, dogs are NOT permitted in the ground.
      Match Coverage & Live Stream
    If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
      Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video contentvia the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
      Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane from 7:40pm. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
      Social Media: 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 | #PreSeason
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    Pre-Season: Macclesfield (A), Saturday 15th July, 3pm KO

    Saturday sees us make the trip to Macclesfield for our 6th fixture of pre-season, and we have some silverware on the line!
      It’s the inaugural edition of the Reborn Cup, bringing together two historic clubs, each with their own rich heritage and passionate fanbase.
      The Reborn Cup marks a significant moment in the revival of both clubs, symbolizing their resurgence after facing challenges in recent years. It represents a celebration of their enduring spirit and determination to reclaim their places in the footballing world.
      Looking back to Tuesday it was another good test for Andy Welsh’s side against 1874 Northwich. Sajjad Elhassan opened the scoring, with the first Men’s goal at Gigg Lane since 4th May 2019. Benito Lowe, Sam Unwin and Connor Comber were also on the scoresheet.
        In Opposition – Macclesfield
    Macclesfield will be looking for another successful season on the pitch, after claiming back-to-back promotions over the last two seasons.
      Mark Duffy will be taking charge of the Silkmen for the first time this season, he took the job back in May after former Bury midfielder Neil Danns left the Head Coach position to take up an opportunity at Tranmere Rovers. Duffy was Assistant Head Coach to Danns last season.
      Duffy has been busy in the transfer market so far this summer, retaining key players like top scorer James Berry and bringing in goalkeeper Max Johnstone & defender Sam Heathcote to name a couple.
      They have played one pre-season fixture so far, it was a 1-0 defeat against The New Saints at the Leasing.com stadium last Saturday.
      Tickets
    Saturday’s fixture is PAY ON THE DAY, no tickets have been sold in advance. You can by pay cash or card.
      Prices: Adult – £7, Concession (Over 65’s) – £5, Student – £3, Under 18 – £3, U12’s – £1, Disabled £3
      On the Day & In the Ground
    SatNav Postcode: SK11 7SP
    WhatThreeWords: ///swan.month.civic

      Parking: Car Parking is limited. The Car Park is on the corner of London Road and Moss Lane – just in front of the reception building on the North East corner of the ground.  There is also car parking in the adjoining streets. The club recommend Lyme Avenue – a wider road – only 2 minutes from the ground. 
      Disability Access: In the car park mentioned above there are two disabled parking spaces; access into the ground for a wheelchair user is via the Academy Reception which is the white building on the car park.
      Food / Drink: Macclesfield’s Bar27 will be open. Pies and refreshments from their food and beverage outlets which are located at the four corners of the ground. Payments at the food kiosks are CARD ONLY.
      Matchday Programme: A matchday programme will not be available for this game.
      #NonLeagueDogs: Dogs are not permitted within the stadium, only assistance dogs are permitted.
      Match Coverage & Live Stream
    If you are unable to make it to the action, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
      Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
      Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
      Social Media: 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 | #PreSeason
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