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Halloween Party @ Starkies

Spooky season is nearly upon us! We’ll be hosting a Halloween Party on October 31st for our younger supporters.

There’s plenty of Halloween fun to get involved in, tickets are £5 each and are limited so get yours now.
Each ticket allows entry for one adult and one child. A child must be accompanied by an adult.

On the night games will include: Decorate a paper pumpkin, apple bobbing, pin the bone on skelly, spooky statues and much more.

Each child will receive a goody bag. Kids mocktails & adult cocktails will be sold.

Click here to buy your ticket.
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Match Info: Charnock Richard (A), Tue 22nd Oct, 7:45pm KO

The game against Charnock Richard marks a turning point in our season, and a good performance in this and every remaining fixture is vital if we are to achieve our primary aim: promotion.

It was a bitter pill to swallow when the Shakers exited their third cup competition in eight days – beaten by Chadderton on penalties in the Isuzu FA Vase.

So it’s goodbye to the cups, and there’s no time for self-pity as we go back to league action at Charnock Richard’s Mossie Park stadium.

Several leading players were missing through injuries on Saturday. But the quality the Shakers take into the battle for promotion was plain to see. Not for the first time, however, we didn’t really start to play until the second half.


Top-scorer Rustam Stepans took the chance for the 48th-minute equaliser superbly. But his 13th goal of the season was a team goal, and clearly showed the difference between the two sides, and on Tuesday he faces up to his former side.

It should never have gone to penalties. But we didn’t add to our tally, and all credit to battling Chadderton.

So now for the league. Come on, you Shakers!
    In Opposition – Charnock Richard
Charnock Richard have had a mixed season so far. They’re 11th in the table, having won seven and lost seven games, with three drawn. But they were given a massive boost by Saturday’s 3-1 win at home to third-placed Lower Breck – one of the most consistent teams in the league.
 
The Villagers’ history dates back to 1933, and their set-up took its present form in 1955. They joined the NWCFL in 2016 and were promoted to the Premier Division in the following year.
 

As a thoroughly local village club, they run a wide variety of teams from juniors to veterans.
  Tickets
Entry on the night will be by pre-purchased entry ticket only, to ensure that the ground attendance does not exceed maximum capacity.
 
Ticket Entry Prices are below:

Adults over 16 : £10.00

Concessions over 60 : £6.00

Under 16’s : £3.00 (must be accompanied with a paying adult)

Under 5’s : Free (must be accompanied with a paying adult)

Please do not travel to the ground on matchday unless you have a valid entry ticket.


Click here to purchase your ticket.
  Travel & Parking
Travel by Train: Euxton Balshaw Lane (2.4 miles).

Travel by public bus: Don’t, there isn’t one!

Travel by car: From M6 to junction 28 (Leyland) at end of slip road turn right. Travel to the traffic lights and turn right onto the A49 towards Wigan, through Euxton and into Charnock Richard. Pass the Bowling Green Pub on the right, continue for ¾ mile and turn left into Church Lane. Turn first right into Charter lane, ground 500 yards on the right.
 
From M61 to junction 8 (Chorley) follow the signs for Southport on reaching the A49 follow signs for Wigan, through Charnock Richard directions then as above. PLEASE USE THE CLUB PARK. Do not park on the road.

Car Parking: Free parking will be available on the main car park at the ground but please be aware that the main car park is expected to fill up very quickly due to the expected large crowd on the day. If you are unable to park at the ground then we ask that you be respectful when parking on roads within the village and be courteous to local residents.
 
Please DO NOT park along Charter Lane in front of residential properties on that road.
 
Ground Facilities: The ground will be open from 6.30pm and there will be the usual stocks of hot food, pies, pasties and hot drinks being served from our new Cafe Building inside the ground which can accept cash or card payments.
 
Our main clubhouse bar, which is situated across the road from the stadium, will be open serving alcoholic drinks from 6.30pm with the usual Sky Sports and BT Sport available. Note – Only drinks in plastic glasses will be allowed into the football ground.

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    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!
  #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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Club Statement – Discriminatory Language

We have received various reports over the last few weeks of discriminatory language used at our Men’s first-team matches.

Our message is simple. Discriminatory language has no place in our club.

Our Safeguarding & Welfare Officer, Tania Jackson said: “Football is for everyone. Discriminatory language has no place in our club. If you hear it please report it.
 
“Let’s create a respectful, inclusive environment where everybody feels welcome.”

If you wish to contact Tania about discriminatory language or another safeguarding/welfare issue, please email safeguarding@buryfc.co.uk.
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Partner Programme – Bury Black Pudding Company

We are delighted to confirm Bury Black Pudding as a new Local Club Partner, as part of our partner programme.
 
  The Bury Black Pudding company was born in the early 00s, but had much heritage before that with the family of one of the company directors having the recipe in his family for over 100 years.

They produce over 100 tonnes of black pudding each week at their Bury-based factory.
 
Along the way, they have also listened to customers’ dietary needs and followed food trends, producing chilli, gluten free and vegetarian/vegan black pudding, all with the same health benefits our famous Bury Black Pudding has.
 
The Bury Black Pudding Company continues to go from strength to strength and are recognised as the UK’s leading retail black pudding brand. It’s products are not only enjoyed in this country, but exported around the globe where they are considered one of the truly great British food brands.
 
Matthew McDermid, Brand & Marketing Manager at Bury Black Pudding said: “We are incredibly proud to become Bury Football Club’s first local partner and to support our hometown club for the 2024/2025 season.

“As a company rooted in Bury, we are passionate about our community, and this partnership reflects our commitment to standing by the club. We’re looking forward to an exciting season ahead and the opportunity to support Bury FC both on and off the pitch.”
 
Neil Sears CEO added: “We are delighted to welcome Bury Black Pudding as a local club partner on our partner programme. It was important to the club that we have strong links with the local community and this demonstrates the success we place on this part of our programme.

“We would like to thank Debbie Pierce and Richard Morris for the investment they have given to the club.  They employ more than 100 local staff and have the factory based in the heart of Bury, we would encourage all fans to get behind them and look forward to establishing a long partnership with them that sees them and Bury FC go from strength to strength.”
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Match Info: Chadderton FC (H), Sat 19th Oct, 3pm KO

The Shakers face a tough third cup match in eight days, as they prepare to take on Chadderton in the First Round Proper of the Isuzu FA Vase this Saturday. The prospect of playing in the Wembley final is a great motivator. And it’s a match for which the battle at the top of the NWCFL is incredibly relevant.
 
Like the Shakers, Chadderton are having a great second season in the league. They are in second place, with 41 points from 19 games – five behind leaders Ramsbottom, having played two fewer games.
 
Bury – fourth, with 32 points from 14 games – beat Chadderton 3-1 under lights at Gigg Lane little more than two weeks ago. Scorer Bryan Ly, was Man of the Match just days after his dramatic late FA Cup penalty beat Radcliffe. The other goals came from Lewis Alessandra and substitute Cam Fogerty.
 
It will be good to be at Gigg Lane on a Saturday for the first time in four weeks. We were drawn away for this tie, but work on the pitch at the Falcon Fire Stadium – where a 3G pitch is being installed – meant the game has been switched.
 
The last Saturday home game was our 3-0 defeat of Burscough, also in the Isuzu FA Vase – the leading knock-out competition for tiers 9 and 10. Get your match information below.
 
  In Opposition – Chadderton FC
Chadderton were founder members of the North-West Counties League in 1982, but it took them 41 years to reach the Premier Division.

They finally made it through the Division One North play-offs in 2023, and went on to reach a creditable seventh place in their first season.

They beat the Shakers 3-1 at Gigg Lane and 3-2 at Andrew Street last season, following a glut of late goal drama in both games.
The club traces its history back to 1946 and the launch of Burnley Lane Estate Juniors. It took its present name in 1957 and following a recent Premier League grant, and years of hard work, pitch redevelopments started in September this year to install a 3G pitch. This is due to be ready to play on in 2025.

Footage of the works is provided on the post to the right, with Chadderton playing all home games this season at alternative venues, including Gigg Lane already.
  On the Day & In the Ground
Our Matchday @ Gigg guide is available to read to find out everything you need to know going on in and around the ground.

Match Tickets can be bought online HERE.

David Pugh is our special guest in Starkies & Eyelevel Sponsors Lounge.

Make sure to get into Starkies early to listen to the tails of his time in BL9, which is open to all for free.
  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 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!
  #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Veterans Bar Launch

We are pleased to announce the opening of our military veterans lounge situated in the Main Stand.
 
Supported by the Two Tubs public house, a family-run establishment in the heart of Bury Town Centre, the lounge will be used on Saturday match days and once a month as a ‘drop-in centre’.
 
  The Two Tubs landlady Donna Haslam explained “The Borough of Bury has many veterans and the inclusion of them within the community of Bury FC will be an important factor in their on-going welfare.”
 
Community Officer Casey Lynchey added, “It’s great to see this come to fruition for the veteran community of the town. Working with a wide range of residents is part of the community strategy and I am hopeful that we can also provide some walking football opportunities for the group as well.”
 
The lounge will officially open at our home match against Pilkington on 2nd November which coincides with the club’s annual remembrance service being held on the same day.
 
To gain entrance Veterans will need to provide their ID Card to the Hospitality entrance at the ground. Entrance will cost £5.

Each veteran will be given a wristband which will gain them entrance to the Vets Bar, however there is a limited capacity which will be monitored on the day.
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