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Thank you for your continued support of the club. Bury FC is a community, fan-owned football club competing in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division. #BuryFC | #PartOfIt
2024/25 Season Ticket Collection
Your season cards for the 2024-25 season are available to begin collecting from tomorrow (Wednesday 31st) from Gigg Lane during normal reception opening hours as listed below:
Wednesday: 1pm – 5pm Thursday: 1pm – 5pm Friday: 1pm – 5pm
In addition to these times, further ticket office times will also be available from during the week commencing 5th August at the following times:
Tues 6th: 10am – 3pm Wed 7th: 10am – 3pm Thurs 8th: 10am – 3pm Fri 9th: 10am – 1pm During these times next week, there will be assistance available for those who struggle setting up online to purchase their season ticket. At this stage, all issued tickets will be issued digitally ONLY.
Please bring your ticket receipt containing the 5-letter ID code with you to show at the desk (as shown below). All season ticket holders will also receive their £2 hot food deal voucher to use in the kiosks at Gigg Lane during September upon collection.
Example of the 5-letter ID reference on your ticket receipt Tickets will not be able to be collected during the test event at Gigg Lane on Thursday evening.
For any queries, please contact the club during reception opening hours here.
You can still purchase a digital season ticket ahead of the season from our ticket page (HERE), priced as follows:
Adults – £196* 16-18s – £97.75* U16s – £50* U5s – Free Tickets for those who require Carer assistance available at the link above Join us in our hospitality space for the season by picking up one of our packages (HERE), priced at:
Starkies Pass – £150** 1885 Suite – £620* Sponsors Lounge – £1,440* * All prices are inclusive of VAT, and subject to a booking fee.
** Starkies Pass provides admission to Starkies only and should be bought in conjunction with match ticket.
Individual tickets for the first home league game of the season can now also be bought online HERE, amongst other sponsorship opportunities below.
Be #ShakersTogether, Be #PartOfIt, Be #BuryFC for 2024/25.
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Maghull: FA Cup Venue Change
Our First Round Qualifying Izusu FA Vase tie against Maghull will now be played at Gigg Lane on Saturday 24th August, kick-off at 3pm.
Following discussions between the clubs, as well as with the FA, Local Authority, and Emergency Services we have agreed to switch the upcoming fixture to Gigg Lane.
This game will remain as Maghull being the host club, whilst using functions and procedures in place at Gigg Lane to ensure safe delivery of the fixture. Further details, including ticket sales, will be released in due course.
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Congleton Town Tickets
Following discussions with Congleton Town we can confirm the arrangements for tickets for this Saturday’s FA Cup tie as below.
Our hosts have allocated 300 tickets for us to sell via TicketCo, as with games last season we are going to sell tickets with the following priority:
First Priority – Tickets will go on sale to fans who hold BOTH a Season Ticket and a Membership. Second Priority – Tickets will go on sale to fans who hold EITHER a Season Ticket or a Membership. Third Priority – Tickets will go on general sale to fans. Tickets will be made available via email to the first priority group during Tuesday 30th July.
#UpForTheCup | #BuryFC | #PartOfIt
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Anne Bent: 1960-2024
Anne pictured litter-picking at Mossley in April-2023 Bury Football Club is saddened to learn last night of the passing of long-term fan, volunteer and former board member Anne Bent, at the age 64, following a long illness.
Anne started following the Shakers in 1971, and amongst many activities will be mostly known to many as a frequent litter picker on matchdays.
As well as following the club up and down the country from around 1971, she was a prominent ‘bucket shaker’ in the ‘Save Our Shakers’ campaign when the club ran into difficulties through the late-90s and early-2000s. From Gigg Lane to Old Trafford, she stood outside as punters entered the stadium pleading for that spare bit of change that may help save the club.
Following the club’s expulsion from the EFL in 2019, Anne was a pivitol part of the re-emergence of football in the town as part of the initial group that led to the start of Bury Football Club (2019) Ltd.
Assisting at fundraising events, helping anyone who would ask for it, always with a determination to try and put things right for both herself and fellow supporters. In Anne’s book, it was key to do things the right way and is was with that keeness she put herself up for election of the inaugural Shakers Community board in 2020. She was duly elected as the board’s sole female representative, until 2023 when she stepped down prior to the creation of the Football Supporters Society of Bury (FSSB).
Leading from the front and galvanising those in despair in the early months following expulsion in 2019, Anne was regularly seen either at the turnstile or walking around the stadium with a rubbish bag and litter picker during the game and after. Always doing so with a smile and always with a quip about the game that had taken place that day – good or bad!
Her selflessness and commitment earned a special place in the hearts of fellow fans, volunteers, players, and staff.
She was not just a volunteer but a pillar of the Bury FC family, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support. The legacy of Anne will live on in the hearts of those she touched and in the stands of Gigg Lane, where her spirit will forever be a part of Bury FC.
Our thoughts are with her husband Dave, daughter Louise & grandson Luke at this very sad time.
Current FSSB Director, John Woodhead, who worked with Anne from 2019 had the following to say about Anne: “Anne was an extremely hardworking and supportive member of the inaugural Shakers Community Benefit Society board and became a very loyal friend. Her selflessness, commitment and dedication was apparent for all to see and she will be sorely missed. She leaves a legacy that will ensure she will always be remembered.”
Rest in peace, Anne. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
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Match Info: Padiham FC (A), Tues 30th Jul, 7.45pm KO
It was all-square at Squires Gate over the weekend in a high-scoring affair at a sold out Brian Addison Stadium with each side finding the back of the net four times and both sides leaving their first game of the season with a point.
Goals for the Shakers came from Iyrwah Gooden, Bryan Ly and Rustam Stepans who all opened their club accounts as the spoils were shared following a baking day in the sun on the coast.
Highlights and post match interviews from our Analyst Chris Watts, stepping in for Dave McNabb who accompanied Bryan Ly to a local hospital, and defender Lewis Earl are available to view below.
Our attention now switches to Tuesday night’s trip into Lancashire and Padiham for our second outing of the new season.
Last time we met our hosts at the Ruby Civil arena it was early on in the last campaign with The Shakers coming away with all three points. Padiham would return the favour as we met them at Broadhurst Part in the return fixture, denting our hopes of grabbing the promotion spot as we headed into the final league game in April.
Matchday and ticketing information for Tuesday night’s game is listed below and we look forward to seeing as many Shakers there as possible.
In Opposition – Padiham FC
It might be hard to imagine today but in the immediate years following the establishment of Padiham Football Club in November 1878 the `Caldersiders` as they were then known were considered one of Lancashire`s soccer pioneers and one of the better Club sides in England.
Full details on Padiham’s history can be found at the NWCFL website here.
Padiham returned to the North West Counties Football League for the 2000/2001 season, winning the Premier Division Title in 2012/13 to gain promotion to the Northern Premier League, where they spent two seasons before being relegated back to the North West Counties Football League for the 2015/16 season.
Last season, the Storks grabbed the final play-off spot before losing at the semi-final stage to Wythenshawe Town. They started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Litherland on Saturday, taking an early two-goal lead before a come back from the Merseyside outfit grabbed a share of the spoils.
Tickets
Purchase your tickets in advance here (subject to booking fee)
Prices: ADULT £10.00, CONCESSION £5.00 (over 65, Student 16-18) Under 16s £1
Programme Price: £3.00
On the Day & In the Ground
Travel by Train: Hapton (1.9 miles)
Travel by public bus: Various bus options from Burnley Bus Station to Burnley Road, Padiham
Driving: M65 to junction 8, follow A6068 Clitheroe / Padiham. At traffic lights at the bottom of the hill turn right into Dean Range / Blackburn Road towards padiham. At next junction turn into Holland Street (opp church) then into Well Street to ground.
SatNav Postcode: BB12 8LE
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Parking: Car Park at ground for Approx 40 cars. Parking on nearby streets if car park is full. If you are planning to travel by minibus then please let us know beforehand. There is no provision for coach parking
Please park considerately and think of local residents.
Inside The Ground: Entrance to all fans is via the main turnstile just a short walk up from the car park. The Ruby Civil Arena has a bar in which you can sample a pint of real ale along with various lagers, beers and bottled drinks.
The club has 3 large screens in the clubhouse showing Premier League games, and a small kitchen serving pie and peas, hot dogs, chips and various hot drinks. A candy corner for children to purchase pop, crisps and various sweets is available. They have indoor toilets, also including disabled facilities.
Outside there are male and female toilets, a 100 seater stand, two sheltered covered standing areas. The ground is also dog friendly!
#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 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!
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Anne Bent: A Tribute to a Devoted Bury FC Fan and Volunteer
With profound sadness, we have learnt of the passing of Anne Bent, a beloved member of the Bury FC community. Anne's unwavering passion for Bury FC and her countless hours of dedicated volunteer work at the club has left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Anne was the epitome of what it is to be a Shaker: selfless in her volunteering, measured in her views, and passionate about the club she loved.
Anne's dedication to Bury FC went beyond just being a loyal fan. She volunteered her time and energy to the club, working tirelessly to support the team and its community. Whether she was organising events, cleaning up at games, or simply offering a warm smile and a helping hand, Anne's contributions were invaluable and greatly appreciated by all.
Anne's selflessness and commitment earned her a special place in the hearts of fellow fans, volunteers, players, and staff. She was not just a volunteer but a pillar of the Bury FC family, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support.
Anne Bent's legacy will live on in the hearts of those she touched and in the stands of Gigg Lane, where her spirit will forever be a part of Bury FC. Rest in peace, dear Anne. You will be missed but never forgotten.
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