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Match Info: Uttoxeter Town at Gigg Lane, Sat 5th Aug, 3pm KO

Following back to back wins in our opening fixtures in the North West Counties Premier Division our focus now shifts to the FA Cup and the first fixture in this history-steeped competition back at Gigg Lane in over four years.

After confident performances on both the opening day against Glossop North End and Colne this Tuesday (highlights below), Andy Welsh’s men have set off out of the blocks at blistering pace with eight goals in the opening two games.

In what promises to be a fantastic occasion as we welcome FA Cup football back to Gigg, the Shakers will actually enter the hallowed turf as the “away” side due to the fixture being shifted from Uttoxeter’s OldField Sports Ground due to concerns over managing a large crowd.

That being said we look forward to hosting Uttoxeter, their fans, volunteers, staff and players this coming Saturday.

So Shakers, get down in numbers. BANG that drum and let’s make Gigg roar!!!
 
  In Opposition – Uttoxeter Town F.C
The club was formed in 1972 when they split from Uttoxeter Amateurs after a disagreement on the club’s location. The club joined the North Premier Division of the Staffordshire County League. In the late 1970s the club switched over to Sunday league football but in 2012 the club switched back to Saturday football and joined the Staffordshire County Senior League.

The 2012–13 season saw the club win Division One and became founding members of the Midland Football League in 2014–15. Despite finishing fifth in the division, the club dropped back down to the Staffordshire County Senior League for financial reasons. In their first season in the Staffordshire County Senior League the club entered the FA Vase for the first time, progressing to the third round before being eliminated by Coleshill Town. The prize money they earned from their FA Vase cup exploits enabled them to overcome their financial issues and they re-joined Division One of the Midlands league the following season.

In 2021, Uttoxeter were promoted to the Premier Division based on their results in the abandoned 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons.
  Tickets & Admission
Tickets are now on sale for Saturday’s FA Cup game against Uttoexter! We are opening the South Stand and monitoring sales currently, as well as making a number of 1885 Suite tickets available in the Main Stand.
  Buy Tickets HERE   We know this will be a well-attended game and many supporters will want to guarantee their place by purchasing a ticket in advance, and we recommend doing so in advance as this avoids queues which are more common on pay-on-the gate turnstiles. It also helps us plan our resources better.
There will be an admission gate taking CASH & CARD payments, but if you can and buy in advance we still recommend doing so.

All seating in the South Stand is UNRESERVED.

Prices*: £10 adult, £5 16-18, £3 Under 16s & Free for Under 5s.
1885 Suite: £30* per ticket
* plus booking fees

Click here to purchase online tickets. Read here on how to access your tickets digitally.
  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 the best travel routes to the stadium. Directions can be sourced via Google Maps below.
  SatNav Postcode: BL9 9HR
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  Parking: Our new car-park policy for the upcoming season is now in force.
  Due to the limited space within the car park at Gigg Lane, it is reserved for the following:
Team Playing Staff and Management Match and Competition Officials Club Staff and volunteers transporting matchday equipment Members of the 1885 Suite  Sponsors Blue Badge Holders   If you have a blue badge or mobility issues please email the club secretary at secretary@buryfc.co.uk at least TWO days before the game.  Blue Badge holders shall be prioritised for a parking space.
  Entrance to the car park is strictly controlled and includes the areas within and in front of the fenced area.  Please contact the Club Secretary with any other related queries.
  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 1.30pm.
  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: Our new catering partner, Quirky Catering, will be operating the kiosks this weekend and throughout the season, and are accessible for supporters under the stands. 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: Uttoxeter will be providing a programme to sell on the day, this will be available in and around the ground.
  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 PA system 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 goes into turning the ground around between games each 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.
  Designated Smoking Areas: Supporters are not allowed to smoke / vape anywhere within the stands at Gigg Lane. Designated areas are set aside to do this, follow guidnace from stewards on this and only smoke / vape within these areas.
  #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
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Xcede IT confirmed as club’s IT partner

Bury Football Club are delighted to confirm Xcede IT as the club’s IT service provider.

The company specializes in IT Support, Cyber Security, Microsoft 365 & Cloud, Backup, Telephony and Connectivity.


It was founded by a team with multiple years experience of working in IT, who were passionate about providing a personal and responsive service to their clients.
 
The group had seen how companies already in this field were causing more problems than they were solving, and whose approach was based on sales rather than solutions, they saw that the key to a successful relationship was creating a proper partnership based on trust, delivering solutions and services that work for their clients.
 
Xcede IT Director & Bury fan, Dave Coulson said “We have been helping Bury FC for a while now, and so formalising this partnership was the perfect next step.
 
“Implementing Microsoft 365 for email was key to allowing Bury FC to be heard again as a club and the setup and configuration of high-speed internet and secure wi-fi connectivity has been crucial in moving the stadium forward.
 
“As a long time Bury FC supporter, this is an ideal partnership and one that we are looking forward to developing further over the years.”
 
We are delighted to partner with Xcede IT, access their website HERE and to contact them click on the image below!
 
  #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Treasureline: Week 10

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 10 – 2nd August 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 WG3505 NO WINNER £1000 WB0874 J DIGHT £100 LJ6884 A HARGREAVES £50 MN2740 P WESTWORTH £50 LJ4170 M BURROWS £25 LL3150 C MONAGHAN £25 SA5555 MR GOSLING £10 OA0612 P MOORE £10 BF6616 P HUGHES £10 PA0737 S TAYLOR £10 ND5957 F HOLDEN £10 SB5404 R HOWELLS £10 NH4945 A COCKBURN £10 SA5417 M INMAN £10 HM3402 M THOMAS £10 SB1556 D GODDARD £10 LM0601 L WIGGLESWORTH View the full article
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Howarth Timber are #PartOfIt

We are delighted to announce that the Bury branch of Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has secured sponsorship on the first team training kit for the upcoming 2023/24 season.
 
Midfielder Jack Lenehan sporting the warm-up shirt before the game on Saturday Howarth is a local builders’ merchant that has had a presence in Bury for many years, joining the Howarth Group in 1996. Since then, the branch has become much more than a supplier of timber, continually adding to their product range with the aim to stock all the latest products, whilst accommodating the ever-changing needs of their customers.
 
They currently offer a full range of timber products including PSE (Planed Square Edge) and carcassing, plywood and sheet materials. Also stocking plaster products, K-Rend, bricks, blocks and general heavy side materials, as well as aggregates, insulation, decking, above and below-ground plastic drainage and roof tiles.


We look forward to working with Howarth Timber & Building Supplies and wish to thank them for their support in the coming season. 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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Match Info: Colne (A), Tues 1st Aug, 7.45pm KO

After 1547 days without competitive football, Bury FC finally returned to league action on Saturday. And what an occasion it was – dispatching a competitive Glossop North End side 5–1 to take a very early position at the top of the NWCFL Premier Division.

We cannot thank the fans enough for cheering us on to victory in the historic occasion at Gigg Lane, with the attendance of 5,451 – a record for this division!

The first away game arrives just three days later at Colne, who suffered a 3–0 defeat at West Didsbury & Chorlton on the opening day. Andy Welsh will not be taking anything for granted and will want a repeat performance against Paul Weller’s side. He is expected to name an unchanged side with no injuries picked up on Saturday.
  In Opposition – Colne
Colne FC were formed in January 1996, and moved into the vacant Holt House Stadium, once used by Colne Dynamoes.
 
The Red Army struggled until the 2003/04 season, when they finished top of the NWCFL Division 2 – 10 points clear of second place and scoring 102 goals. They also made it to the semi–finals of the FA Vase, defeating AFC Wimbledon along the way.
 
Season 2015–16 saw Colne win the NWCFL Premier Division title, securing 100 points and scoring over 100 goals. They also reached the final of the League Cup. The next few years saw success in the Northern Premier Leagues and various cup competitions, until they were relegated last season.
  Tickets
Pay on the gate is available but it will speed things up if fans get their tickets in advance from the link below:
  Buy Tickets HERE   Prices: £7 for adults, £5 for concessions (over–65s, students & those registered disabled) and £1 for under–16s (all these are subject to small service charges if purchased online).
  On the Day & In the Ground
Travel: Follow M65 to end of motorway. Turn left and follow signs for Skipton and Keighley, continue to roundabout, take 1st left up Harrison Drive, across small roundabout, follow road to ground..
  SatNav Postcode: BB8 9SJ
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  Parking: Parking is limited so please arrive as early as possible. There are spaces at the grassed area at the side of the NORI Stadium, the access road, and the public car park by Colne & Nelson Rugby Club. Additional parking can be found at nearby Pendle Leisure Centre, Boundary Mill & Red Lane.

Please park considerately and think of local residents.
  Food / Drink: Bars and the Cafe will be open from 6pm.
  Matchday Programme: Printed copies available on the turnstiles for £3.
  #NonLeagueDogs: Dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead and take into account that it will be very busy.
  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
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Men’s U23 Team Entered for 2023/24

We are pleased to inform that an application to enter an U23s team has been accepted for this coming season, with an update on the process below.
  As part of the club’s plans to rebuild all of its footballing infrastructure including pathways through from grassroots football to senior men’s and women’s football, we are progressing a men’s U23 team for this coming season.
  The establishment of an U23 team is pivotal to our growth as a club over the next few seasons, and we have significant ambitions to progress our senior men’s and women’s teams up the National League System and Women’s pyramid respectively.
  We have had an application accepted for the Lancashire Football League where several other Northern Premier League and North West Counties Football League clubs have U23 teams.
  Fixtures are yet to be released but we are aware the season will run from 2nd September 2023 to 4th May 2024. Home games will typically be played weekday evenings on a 3G pitch at local venues, depending on availability.
  The team will be a mixture of reserves, development players and possibly first team players returning from injury. The team will be fully under the responsibility of the football board and we are currently progressing the process for appointment of a manager for the U23 team.
  There will be more developments to announce in the coming weeks and we are now opening the process towards appointing a manager of this team for next season. If you are interested, we would welcome CVs to be sent to chair@buryfc.co.uk before Monday 7th August, 5pm.
  Be #ShakersTogether, Be #PartOfIt, Be #BuryFC for 2023/24.
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How You Can Help Us This Weekend

Bury Football Club is run by volunteers and owned by its supporters. Even if you aren’t one of the many volunteers who are assisting with our matchday operations this afternoon, you can play a part in its success.
  Here are just a few things that you can do which make more of a difference than you might realise.
  1. Don’t turn up if you don’t have a ticket. Online ticket sales will end at Midday (12noon). The club will then announce if pay on the day is guaranteed, if you’re planning to attend this afternoon we encourage you to purchase a ticket to avoid disappointment. Click here to purchase one.
  2. Park considerately. The car park in front of the stadium is not available for supporter use, other than for people with blue disability badges. Volunteers will be helping manage the car park. Off-street parking is available but be mindful or the streets closest to Gigg Lane which have parking restrictions on a matchday, and be considerate to residents when you park in residential areas.
  3. Go to the right turnstile. Please head to the turnstile allocated on your ticket. Season Ticket holders will be in the South Stand. Please look out for signs and volunteers who are there to help to ensure you go to the right place and help anyone struggling.
  4. Have your ticket ready showing the QR code. You can present your QR code on your mobile phone or print it off at home, both will work as long as it is clear. You can only use it once on the day so if you share it with someone else who goes in first it won’t allow you in.
  5. Behave responsibly. This is a high-profile game with a significant security & media presence. Help us succeed by following the rules around alcohol consumption, be patient with volunteers and stewards and don’t engage in anti-social behaviour described below.
  6. Don’t litter. Every piece of litter needs to be cleaned up afterwards. If you leave litter behind that means extra work for a volunteer. Please use the bins provided or even better take your litter home with you so others don’t have to.
  7. Help if you can. You will see people staying behind after each game to work on the stadium. Join in if you can. Even five minutes spent cleaning the area around where you sit makes a difference.
  There are still tickets for Sunday’s game against Preston North End, get yours HERE!
  Anti-Social Behaviour is A Criminal Offence
Supporters should be aware that anti-social behaviour affecting the game itself will be a criminal offence. This includes:
Entering the field of play Possession of Pyrotechnics (Flares / Fireworks) in the ground The throwing of projectiles Racist, Homophobic or any other indecent chanting Please join us in creating a safe environment for supporters at Gigg Lane. Click here for more information
    #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Gigg Lane Car Park Policy

Our new car-park policy for the upcoming season is now in force.
  Due to the limited space within the car park at Gigg Lane, it is reserved for the following:
  Team Playing Staff and Management Match and Competition Officials Club Staff and volunteers transporting matchday equipment Members of the 1885 Suite  Sponsors Blue Badge Holders   If you have a blue badge or mobility issues please email the club secretary at secretary@buryfc.co.uk at least TWO days before the game.  Blue Badge holders shall be prioritised for a parking space.
  Entrance to the car park is strictly controlled and includes the areas within and in front of the fenced area.  Please contact the Club Secretary with any other related queries.
  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.
  Be #ShakersTogether, Be #PartOfIt, Be #BuryFC for 2023/24.
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Treasureline: Week 9

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 9 – 26th 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 NJ1051 C WILBY £1000 SB3254 A WOODHOUSE £100 LN3004 D O’ROURKE £50 HK4799 N RAWSTHORNE £50 OB5119 M FLETCHER £25 HB0468 G THOMPSON £25 BF6117 I CHESTER £10 SC2376 R LEGG £10 NE6028 S KILBY £10 BK5848 M COOPER £10 LK5727 S BROCKSOM £10 WJ5393 P FLETCHER £10 GP5750 A MOSS £10 SE1126 L JONES £10 FA0706 K JORDAN £10 HL5829 J LALLIE £10 HB6872 J MURRAY View the full article
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