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The renewed partnership further strengthens JD’s association with the Shakers and continues the support of one of Bury’s biggest business success stories for the football club at the heart of its hometown.
From Bury to the World
Few businesses can boast a connection to Bury quite like JD.
Founded by John Wardle and David Makin in 1981, JD began life with a single store in Bury, Greater Manchester, originally trading as John David Sports. From those beginnings, the company expanded across the North West before opening its first London store on Oxford Street in 1989.
More than four decades later, JD has developed into one of the world’s leading sports fashion retailers, with more than 4,800 stores across 51 countries and a presence spanning the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
Despite that remarkable international growth, the company retains strong links to the town where its story began, with JD Group’s headquarters remaining in Bury and the brand continuing to operate a store in the town at The Rock.
That shared Bury identity makes the continuation of the partnership particularly significant for the Club.
Proudly Bury
As Bury FC continues to grow both on and off the pitch, developing relationships with businesses which share a genuine connection to the town remains an important part of the Club’s commercial strategy.
JD’s journey, from one store in Bury to a globally recognised name in sport and fashion, represents one of the town’s greatest business success stories.
The extension will see JD continue its association with Bury FC, bringing together two instantly recognisable names with deep connections to the borough and a shared passion for sport.
Chris Watts, Head of Commercial & Media at Bury FC, said:
Declan Walsh, Sports Partnerships Lead at JD said:
The partnership extension represents another positive step in the continued development of Bury FC’s commercial programme, as the Club works to create long term relationships with local, regional and national brands.
From humble beginnings in Bury to becoming a global name, JD’s story is one that continues to put the town on the map, and Bury FC is delighted to have them continuing alongside us.
Bury born. Global success. Proud partners.
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This time it’s a trip to the North East, where we make the 230 mile round journey to Stockton Town.
Unbeaten since the start of September, Antony Johnson’s side can take great confidence into our first away trip since 31st August.
In Opposition – Stockton Town
Formed in 1979 as a five-a-side team, Stockton Town first entered the 11-a-side game in 1981.
The club received a massive £1.4 million of investment in April 2008 to expand facilities.
In the 2016/17 season the side reached the Northern League Second Division for the first time, winning the league title and being promoted to ENL Division One.
The club reached Wembley in the Vase final in the 2017/18 season, falling short of glory in a 1-0 defeat.
Last season, they finished 5th in the Northern Premier League Premier Division – losing to eventual Play-Off winners Hednesford Town in the semi-finals – and this campaign currently occupy 20th position, with 2 wins from their 11 games.
Admission & Tickets
There will be no segregation at the ground and Bury supporters can pay on the day with prices set at £14 Adults, £11 Concession, £6 U18 and £4 U11.
Tickets can be purchased in advance here. Stockton Town will take down online sales at 6:30pm on Tuesday 6th October.
Travel & Parking
Address: MAP Group UK Stadium, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD
Parking/Travel: The Stockton Town car park has abundant parking for cars. There is also a supporters coach going with fans asked to arrive for 3:45pm ahead of a 4pm departure.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, 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 half time and full time 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!
#BuryFC
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The achievement was celebrated at the club last week with the presentation of a She Belongs Standard plaque, with a number of women and girls from across Bury FC’s football community joining the celebration, presented by Georgie Oliver, Facilities & Investment Manager and Leigh Gell, Football Development Officer (Women & Girls) from Manchester FA.
The She Belongs Standard focuses on ensuring that women and girls feel welcome, comfortable and able to access football facilities. As part of the standard, facilities are assessed against areas including clean and well-stocked toilets, accessible sanitary products, equal access for women and girls, clear signage and well-lit facilities, reflective imagery and a sense of belonging. For Bury FC, achieving the standard represents an important step in ensuring that women and girls feel that they have a place within the club and its facilities and follows on from the long-standing work the club has done with HerGameToo.
The achievement also provides an opportunity to celebrate the wider work taking place across Bury FC to develop women’s and girls’ football. The club is committed to creating opportunities for women and girls to participate in football and to support the development of the game across the club. This includes providing opportunities across different age groups, developing coaches and volunteers, engaging with the local community and continuing to build a positive environment for players and their families.
Bury FC also recognises the importance of making football accessible and welcoming beyond the pitch, with facilities, communication and the overall matchday and football experience playing an important role in helping women and girls feel that they belong.
Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations at Bury FC, said:
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The new agreement strengthens the relationship between two organisations with deep roots in Bury and a shared commitment to making a positive difference across the borough.
Already a valued commercial partner of the club, Dunsters Farm’s expanded partnership will place an increased emphasis on community engagement, supporting Bury FC’s ambition to use the power and reach of the football club to create a lasting positive impact throughout the town.
Bury Born and Bred
Dunsters Farm is an independent, third-generation family-run foodservice business whose history in Bury stretches back more than 60 years.
The company’s story began with founder Les Ratcliffe and a milk round before the family moved to Dunsters Farm in Brandlesholme. Dunsters Farm became a limited company in 1963 and has since developed into a major foodservice supplier, providing thousands of products to customers across education, healthcare, hospitality and catering throughout the North of England.
Despite that growth, Bury has remained at the heart of the business. After operating from Brandlesholme and later Tottington, Dunsters moved to its purpose-built headquarters at Waterfold Park in 2006, where the company remains based today.
That strong local identity is matched by a longstanding commitment to supporting the communities in which Dunsters operates.
Over the years, the business has supported a range of charities and community initiatives, including food banks and organisations tackling food poverty. During the challenges of 2020, Dunsters used its resources, stock and delivery network to support local residents, charities and key workers, with donations and assistance provided to organisations including Bury Council foodbanks and FareShare.
More recently, Dunsters Farm became Festival Sponsor of the 2026 Bury Food & Drink Festival, supporting an event designed to bring people into the town centre and showcase Bury’s independent businesses, traders and hospitality sector.
Becoming Bury FC’s Official Community Partner represents the latest chapter in that commitment.
A Partnership Built Around Bury
Through the extended partnership, Bury FC and Dunsters Farm will work together to strengthen the club’s community activity and identify opportunities to support people and organisations across the borough.
For the club, the partnership also demonstrates the value of building long-term relationships with local businesses that share Bury FC’s ambitions beyond the pitch.
Chris Watts, Head of Commercial & Media at Bury FC, said:
Hannah Barlow, Managing Director of Dunsters Farm, added:
Bury FC would like to thank everyone at Dunsters Farm for their continued support of the club, and we look forward to working together throughout the partnership as we continue to strengthen our impact across the borough.
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In connection with this, and with the support of the benefactor side of The Bury Football Club Company Limited, the FSSB board intends to undertake an investigation into the whereabouts of any other memorabilia that is believed to be missing.
As the initial stage of this process contact has been made with the former administrator of Bury Football Club, Steven Wiseglass of Inquesta, with a view to ascertaining what steps were taken to identify and safeguard any items of memorabilia following the commencement of the period of administration in November 2020.
Steven Wiseglass has responded to the effect that he does not intend to engage with this process and the FSSB board is considering the next steps in view of that response.
We would ask that members and supporters do not engage in online speculation regarding the possible whereabouts of any memorabilia as this could hinder the progress of the investigation.
However, we would be interested to hear from any person who has any information that would assist the investigation, in confidence if required, by sending an e-mail to secretary@fssb.co.uk
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Present
All Board Members present except 1 who sent apologies.
2. Finance review 25/26 Year-end figures
Year end figures will be shared in advance of the AGM after auditing.
3. Proposed Member Qtly Finance reporting
A quarterly update is being prepared for members to be distributed in October. It was agreed that donations to FSSB should sit as a separate line.
It was stated at the Members’ Forum that we would do a summary of the year end figures for distribution but we cannot share the full year end accounts until they have been audited.
A discussion took place regarding reflecting player budgets. This cannot be in the public domain as it could be detrimental to player recruitment and is business sensitive and confidential. Figures need to reflect the financial position enabling members to fully understand the financial position whilst ensuring that the Club’s business is not adversely affected.
4. Strategic Working Group Terms of Reference
The Board discussed the make up of this Group. It was noted that other members with relevant skills could be invited as appropriate. This could be attained by advertisement or invite.
Benefactors should also be consulted, where appropriate, to ensure their input particularly around stadium issues.
Board representatives will be Rod Peters, Gareth Castick, Tina Newall and John Raftery. Rob Hall will continue to act as Project Lead.
5. Any Other Business
Election
The elections will begin next month. The Election Committee is currently being formed. The Board noted that Rod Peters, John Woodhead and Ian Pearson are the 3 members due to step down, having come to the end of their 3 year tenure.
The membership scheme will revert to annual membership in the run up to the election commencing until the end of the process, as per previous years.
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It will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides when we welcome the National League side to Salford Van Hire Gigg Lane Stadium on Saturday 17th October.
Harrogate are flying high in the highest level of non-league this season, with 25 points from their 12 games and currently occupy 2nd position behind the unbeaten Boreham Wood.
All the details about the fixture will be confirmed in the near future, and we’ll release them across our social media channels and the website.
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