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We are delighted to announce that Robert Nicholas Steels (RNS), an Accrington-based company, has agreed to sponsor the club’s training and travel wear for the coming season. RNS is a leading supplier of both primary and secondary steel, delivering nationwide. The company has a long history of providing high-quality products and services to businesses across the UK. Managing director Bill Rhind said: “We are pleased to support Bury FC on their return to Gigg Lane and wish them every success in the future.” We are thrilled to have Robert Nicholas Steels on board as a sponsor. Their support will help us to continue to provide our players with the best possible equipment as they prepare for the upcoming season. We would like to thank them for their commitment to Bury FC. 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 View the full article

We are excited to announce a partnership with Genus Recycling, who will sponsor the back of our playing shorts for both our home and away kits. Genus Recycling will feature on the rear of shorts Based in the heart of Bury, waste paper recycling specialists Genus Recycling have sustainability at the forefront of everything they do so fit in well with the Bury FC ethos. Being a lifelong supporter of the Shakers, Director Rick Waterson said, “When the opportunity came about to get involved with Bury FC as a board of directors we felt strongly that we wanted to give something back to the town and the club that mean a lot to me personally. It is great to see the club getting back on its feet and the buzz around the ground is really inspiring. Come-on you Shakers!!!” We would like to extend our thanks to Genus for their generosity and their commitment to Bury FC. 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 View the full article

We are now receiving applications for the new position of General Manager of Bury Football Club. We are looking for experienced candidates who can meet the job description which can be read here. This will be an employed role with salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus pension, depending on experience. Please submit your CV to admin@buryfc.co.uk by 5pm 7th July if you wish to be considered for interview. View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to confirm the addition of midfielder Harry Brazel to the squad for the 2023/24 season. The 31-year-old made 91 appearances and scored 18 goals across the last two seasons for Bury AFC. Last season also saw him pick up four trophies at the end of season awards, including Goal of the Season and Fans Player of the Season. Brazel has also previously played for Stockport County, Glossop North End & Cefn Druids. He told buryfc.co.uk: “I’m really excited to be representing Bury. It was an easy decision to make knowing the club’s ambition and the direction it wants to go in. “Hopefully, I can continue where I left off last year and make the first season back at Gigg Lane both a memorable and successful one.” Harry is also a qualified barber, so no doubt he’ll be getting some of the lads with his clippers ahead of the upcoming squad photos. View the full article

Bury FC are excited to announce former Wigan Athletic player Andy Kellett will join the club for the upcoming campaign. The 29-year-old has a wealth of experience to bring to Andy Welsh’s squad and can play in an array of positions including central-midfield as well as left-back/left-midfield. Kellett will join the Shakers following three years playing for Guiseley. He struggled with injury in the previous two seasons, but scored twice in 14 appearances last term. Born in Bolton, he was playing grassroots football when his team got to a final which was played at the stadium of his hometown team. After an impressive performance in front of the Wanderers scouts, he signed for the club. He progressed through the ranks at Bolton, playing in the U23s and the B team, whilst also going out on loan to Manchester United & Plymouth Argyle. In 2015, Andy made the move from Bolton to Wigan, where he played for three years before joining Notts County, which is where he made his one appearance against Bury FC in December 2018 during a 0-0 at Meadow Lane. After leaving County he went onto play for AFC Fylde & Alfreton Town before his time at Guiseley. Upon joining the club Kellett said: “It’s always a nerve-wracking thing coming to a new football club. In my previous clubs, I’ve always known people going into them but I’m coming to this one not knowing anyone. I’m sure we’ll have a good pre-season together and get to know each other. “I’ve always known Bury as a team to be in the Football League, it’s a little bit different now but hopefully we can re-build it back to being that status again. “I’ve played with lads before who have said that if you can get down to Bury, get yourself down there because it’s a brilliant club.” You can watch his first club interview right now on YouTube: View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to announce that former Wigan & Oldham youngster Sean Higgins has joined the club. The 20-year-old can play in a number of positions including full-back and central midfield. Sean started out at Wigan Athletic before moving to Oldham in July 2019. Following two years at Boundary Park, he joined Altrincham before moving to Matlock last summer and then onto Bury AFC in December 2022. Higgins made 36 appearances under Andy Welsh last season scoring four goals. He’s also had loan spells at Stalybridge Celtic & Trafford in the last few seasons. Speaking to buryfc.co.uk Sean said: “I think the project that they are building here is massive, you look at the stadium, you look at the fans they’ve got now, it was a no-brainer to join and I’m looking forward to a big season ahead. “Playing under the gaffer last year was a really good experience in terms of getting me back and I enjoyed every minute playing last year and fingers crossed I can do the same here this season and push us to win the title. “I’m being put into the team to do my job and help the team wherever possible. I’m fit, I’m dynamic and I bring a lot of energy, so hopefully when I’m called upon, I’ll do a job.” You can watch his first club interview right now on YouTube: View the full article

Rochdale-based AC Ventilation sign on to sponsor the back of The Shakers’ training wear for the coming season. Established in 1995 AC Ventilation Limited has become a thriving and well respected business, specialising in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of all types of air conditioning, ventilation and fresh air heat recovery systems. The company operates throughout the UK and across all sectors. This includes commercial, industrial, healthcare, leisure, hotels, retail, education, restaurants, and specialist residential projects. Managing Director Steve Valentine was down at Gigg Lane to meet boss Andy Welsh, and had a few words for buryfc.co.uk: “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to sponsor Bury FC especially after being a Jnr Shaker during the 80’s. There is a real buzz around Gigg lane and the future plans for the club are looking bright.” (pictured) Director Steve Valentine meets manager, Andy Welsh down at Gigg Lane Steve recalled being a mascot for the Bury vs Swindon Town game on 16th October 1982 (pictured left) and following the Shakers into the 90’s with friends & family. We would like to extend our thanks to AC Ventilation for their generosity and their commitment to Bury FC. 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 View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to welcome Dan Lafferty to the club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The commanding centre-back joins Andy Welsh’s side after leaving Atherton Collieries at the end of the previous campaign, where he’s played for the last six seasons. He also had an initial spell at Colls in 2009. Lafferty signed for Radcliffe under Kevin Glendon in 2013, he went on to make 116 appearances and scoring 8 goals before leaving in 2016 and joining Colls. Speaking after his move, he said: “It was a difficult decision leaving Colls, I have been there for a long time, and I never really wanted to leave, I just felt now was the right time. “I spoke with Andy [Welsh] on the phone and he outlined his aims and the ambitions of the club and I just bought into it straight away. “My next move after Colls, I always wanted it to be a project, maybe try and win a league, a cup and this just suited.” You can watch his first club interview right now on YouTube: View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to confirm Andy Briggs will join the club ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old striker will join the club from NWCFL Division One North side Steeton where he scored 35 goals last season. Briggs has played in his home West Yorkshire town since the age of 16 and has spent the last nine seasons playing in Steeton green, he’s played through their journey from amateur football to them joining the National League System. When asked about joining the club, he said: “I felt like it was time for a new challenge and when Andy [Welsh] called me and said he wanted me to come down here, it was almost a no-brainer.” “Just looking at the setup down here and where this club plans to be and wants to be, it’s going to be a real great experience” You can watch his first club interview right now on YouTube: View the full article

The League's Annual General Meeting took place today at the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool. Representatives of 56 of the 60 member clubs were in attendance as well as the eight new member clubs that have been allocated to the league for the new season. To open the meeting, League Chairman Paul Lawler welcomed all delegates at 11.00am prompt. After apologies were given, the minutes from the previous AGM were raised and adopted prior to moving on to the Chairman's Report. The report from the Chairman said it was another great season for football. He said that average gates were well up on previous years, with clubs giving value for money with quality to match. We should be well placed to attract football fans from higher up the pyramid. He then ran through successes of clubs. Vauxhall Motors won the Premier, with Avro also achieving promotion through the Step 4/5 Play-Off. He mentioned though how glad he was that the format has been scrapped with traditional play off's coming in. In the First Division North, Pilkington took the crown with Chadderton promoted in the Play Offs. In the First Division South it was Wythenshawe Amateurs who won it, with Cheadle Town promoted in the Play Offs. Our last remaining side in tie FA Cup was Bury AFC, and Paul was very proud that we had three Quarter Finalists in the FA Vase. Well done to Bury AFC, Congleton Town and West Didsbury & Chorlton for their success in the competition this season. Congratulations to Congleton Town and Bacup Borough on winning the respective league cups. Northwich Victoria won the Mid Cheshire Senior Cup, with Winsford Unitedas runners up. Credit to Congleton Town who became the first NWCFL side to win the Cheshire Senior Cup, and to Kendal Town who won the Westmorland Senior Cup. Also well done to Wythenshawe Town who were runners up in the Manchester Premier Cup. Sadly we do lose clubs. As well as Vauxhall and Avro, we say goodbye to Cleator Moor Celtic, Foley Meir and Rocester who were relegated from the First Division. It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to both and hopefully they can return to us for 2023/24. To replace these we have eight new clubs, four from the Northern Premier League, three from the County Feeder League and one from hiatus. He then wished the new clubs all the best on their new journey,. Then he came onto lateral movements. These come at a considerable cost, potentially putting their future in doubt. Winsford had to take voluntary relegation to secure the clubs future. With Uttoxeter getting a reprieve. This issue is one we have constantly raised with the FA. The lateral movement problem will not go away. Almost certainly, lateral movement end of 2023/24 from South Manchester sides or eastern sides. Current rules aren't fit for purpose and need changing. Paul said behaviour on the field continues to be a problem, verbal abuse and incidents . Also record number of dismissals from the technical area. He asked clubs to read and digest the Respect and Fair Play reports produced by Stewart Taylor. The standard of administration from some clubs is poor and creates significant work. Our league is about respect and friendship which some clubs seem to have forgotten. Administrative procedures were carried out which included adopting of standing orders, adopt the accounts for the financial year as well as reviewing the auditors report produced by Steve Conway. This technically concluded the league business for the 2022-23 season. Next was the exclusion of clubs, which in a long-standing tradition at the NWCFL, was a chance to say goodbye. Avro thanked people for advice that they have been given, its been a great journey and that he hoped not to see us in 12 months time. Cleator Moor Celtic said that they had made good friends over the last four years, they are now dropping to the West Lancs and that he hoped to see us soon. Congleton Town said that they had had the best season for quite a number of years, that they looked forward to making friends in the Midland League and that they would miss us all. Northwich Victoria echoed Congleton's thoughts, and said that it had been a tough few weeks. Its now a rebuild job and moving to the Midland League has put 149 years of football at stake. Finally Vauxhall Motors, who thanked the officers of the league for their help and to fellow member clubs for their hospitality and friendship. They then wished everyone all the best for the future, before all clubs left the room. The constitution of the league was then agreed, with 24 clubs in the Premier Division, 19 in the First Division North and 18 in the First Division South. This is subject to any FA appeals. As Paul pointed out, we have no choice these days but to accept it as it is decided nationally by the FA! The eight new clubs were then accepted into the league with representatives from Colne, Droylsden, Glossop North End, Market Drayton Town, Route One Rovers, Ramsbottom United, Shelley Community, Skelmersdale United. All took to the stage to say hello and to give a bit of information about their clubs to the room. The full make up of all three of our divisions at this present time is as follows: PREMIER DIVISION AFC Liverpool, Barnoldswick Town, Burscough, Bury (formerly Bury AFC), Chadderton, Charnock Richard, Cheadle Town, Colne, FC Isle of Man, Glossop North End, Irlam, Kendal Town, Longridge Town, Litherland Remyca, Lower Breck, Padiham, Pilkington, Prestwich Heys, Ramsbottom United, Skelmersdale United, Squires Gate, West Didsbury & Chorlton, Wythenshawe (formerly Wythenshawe Amateurs), Wythenshawe Town DIVISION ONE NORTH AFC Blackpool, Ashton Athletic, Ashton Town, Atherton LR, Bacup Borough, Daisy Hill, Darwen, Droylsden, Euxton Villa, FC St Helens, Garstang, Holker Old Boys, Ilkley Town, Nelson, Route One Rovers, Runcorn Town, South Liverpool, Shelley Community, Steeton DIVISON ONE SOUTH Abbey Hey, Abbey Hulton United, Alsager Town, Ashville, Barnton, Brocton, Cammell Laird 1907, Cheadle Heath Nomads, Eccleshall, Ellesmere Rangers, Maine Road, Market Drayton Town, New Mills, Sandbach United, Stafford Town, Stockport Georgians, Stockport Town, Winsford United The next item was the Life Members and the Election of Management Committee members. With the passing of Bob Eccles, the President position is vacant and we have had no nominations thus far. Four committee members were up for re-election who were Mick Ainsworth, Martin Fallon, Rob Goodwin-Davey and Chris Stirrup. All offered themselves for re-election to serve for a 3 year term will commence another period of office which will see them on the Management Committee until 2026. With no other nominations, all were duly elected. We did have a vacancy during the season. With Sue Hyde's departure the committee co-opted Charlie O'Brien. With no other nominations, a show of hands in the room formally elected Charlie to the League Management Committee. Administration for the new season was addressed with the FA Standardised rules reviewed and agreed. John Deal explained that we don't really have a lot of choice these days.One change for 2023/24 will be the introduction of a Match Arrangement Form similar to FA Competitions due to some disagreements in the past between clubs regarding admission prices. The fees tariffs was agreed. The one change from last season being a small increase in assistant referee's fees. The fines tariff was agreed, with no changes made. Next was confirmation of the League Insurance Scheme, and there have been no proposals for change there. This was followed by the re-appointment of auditors which was agreed. The Chairman then closed the Official Meeting at 11.45am.

A big congratulations to the guys who have created and developed the matchday programme, as they've only gone & done it again! 2022/23 NWCFL Premier Division Programme of the Year, two on the bounce! 🏆🏆 Led by editor-in-chief, Chris Saville 👏 Pictured last night (l-r) Andy Andrew Corns, Marcel De Matas & Mike Howarth who picked up the award at the AGM on behalf of the club.

We are looking for a hard-working, ambitious, natural leader to take on the exciting role of manager of our women’s elite team. This incredible squad have won back-to-back promotions and had a successful FA Cup run too. This season we are now in Tier 5, playing as the official Bury FC women’s team, at Gigg Lane. Applicants must have experience of managing a women’s team or in men’s football at a high level. Minimum of UEFA B qualification and a proven track record of developing players. To apply please email women@buryfc.co.uk and attach a CV and a cover letter, explaining why this job is for you. Applications close on Saturday 24th June. View the full article

Never again will you have to ask the question “Is the club shop open?” because we are excited to announce that your brand new online club shop will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! We’ve partnered with Hope + Glory to bring you some fantastic lines of Shakers merchandise including replica shirts, training gear, leisure wear and more. Our new member-selected home and away kits and training shirts are on sale NOW. A pre-orders window is open until midnight on Sunday 2nd July, when the first batch of orders will be sent for manufacturing to be with us as soon as possible and target for the first game of the season at the end of July. Further lines of merchandise will be added in the coming weeks so keep checking back at the shop or look out for our updates via email or on social media. Visit your new club shop by clicking on the image below, grab your Shakers gear and be #PartOfIt View the full article

We are thrilled to announce that S&S Northern has signed on as a sponsor for Bury FC! S&S Northern is a family-owned business based in Lancashire that specialises in the manufacturing and supply of commercial gas safety systems. They were established in 1995 and are owned by lifelong Bury FC supporters Steve and Sue McMahon. S&S Northern will be sponsoring the back of the team’s shirts for the next two seasons. Steve commented to buryfc.co.uk in response to the deal being struck: “We’re absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to sponsor a club that means so much to us as individuals and also to the town of Bury.” Steve recalled Brian Grundy being his teacher during the week, and turning out for the Shakers on a Saturday when he and his long-term friend Gary started watching during the late 60’s. A time when they both stood in the old Boys Stand, and now there are three generations of the McMahon family who attend games on a regular basis. (Pictured) Representatives from S&S Northern were down at Gigg Lane today to take in the sunshine We thank S&S Northern for their support and for being part of it! 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 View the full article

We are excited to welcome Redfox Countryside Services as sponsor for the 2023-2024 season. Redfox will be sponsoring the sleeves of both the home and away kits. Redfox is a leading environmental services company with over 20 years of experience in the field. They specialise in ecological management and restoration and have a proven track record of success. Redfox is committed to protecting the environment, and they are excited to partner with Bury FC to help promote sustainability and environmental awareness. Director Phil Sedman, spoke to buryfc.co.uk and was delighted to agree the deal: ‘As a life long Bury fan, we are extremely proud to be part of bringing good times back to Gigg Lane and can’t wait for season to start.” (Pictured) Phil Sedman with Manager Andy Welsh this week. We would like to thank them for their commitment to Bury FC. 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 View the full article

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 3 – 14th June 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 LA1583 MR HESKETH £1000 RC0141 G WALKER £100 LL2500 N DIXON £50 LJ3417 M TAYLOR £50 BB1052 S ADAMS £25 HB4950 P FISHER £25 LJ3909 K LOWCOCK £10 PC1400 MRS HIND £10 WC4501 MRS MICKLEWRIGHT £10 HK3004 D THOMPSON £10 SB1418 P NICHOLS £10 PE5915 D SALISBURY £10 LJ6127 T MIDWOOD £10 HB2113 G FOX £10 MN5283 S WHITEFIELD £10 CB1866 W PARKINS £10 HD3819 J HERBERT View the full article on the Bury AFC website

Now that the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) have confirmed that there will be a whopping 24 teams in the Premier Division next season we can confirm both single and season ticket prices, along with further information about disability tickets and potential availability of stands. Season tickets are now available to purchase. CLICK HERE TO BUY Single Match Tickets Adult £10 16-18 Year Olds £5 Under 16s £3 Under 5s Free We have set the cost of a single adult ticket at £10. This is higher than many clubs in non-league Step 5 but we are not the first club in the NWCFL to charge this. Macclesfield and Isle of Man have previously charged £10 to cover the costs of their larger stadiums where additional stewarding is required. We will need to employ more stewards to comply with the requirements of our safety certificate and to provide catering staff to supply food and beverages around the ground. Volunteer support is very much welcomed but will not be enough on its own. We appreciate price inflation is affecting everyone at the moment, including the club, but believe the prices to be fair in the circumstances. We have introduced a new lower ticket price for 16-18 year olds, which is only available on the turnstile on production of some relevant valid photo ID e.g., driver’s licence, a student card with an expiry date. Season Tickets For all 23 home league games, includes VAT, excludes booking fee: Adult £196 Under 16s £50 Under 5s Free The NWCFL rules only allow us to offer a maximum of a 15% discount on season tickets so the season ticket price is set at a point designed purely to comply with this rule. We are unable to reduce it further. We are now starting work on parts of the stadium which can provide additional hospitality beyond the usual purchases of food and drinks from kiosks, but this will take time to complete. As a result we are focusing on sales of standard season tickets for now. We are grateful for the generosity of over 50 individuals who have agreed to pay the ‘old’ rate of £720 for an 1885 suite hospitality season ticket inclusive of VAT. We know this is a high price to pay and it was agreed before the number of league fixtures was known. It allows us to pay for much of the stewarding required to open the main stand for the season. We have a number of 1885 suite season tickets which can still be purchased. Season Ticket Cards Only Guaranteed if Bought by 1st July All purchasers of single match or season tickets will be sent a receipt with a QR code by email and by text (as long as you provide your mobile number) after purchase. Please check your junk mail for your receipt as it can often go there. You must save this QR code as it is required for entry to the game and will be scanned at the turnstile. If you receive it by text and use an iPhone you can save it to your Apple Wallet. Single Match tickets are digital only, we will not provide a paper ticket. However you may print your QR code at home if you do not have a smart phone to present it on. All season ticket orders received by 1st July will be printed onto a season ticket card which you can present at the turnstile instead of the digital ticket if you wish. Season tickets bought after the 1st July will be digital only. Disability Tickets We have used the best practice guidance set out by Level Playing Field for ticketing and seating management for disabled supporters, and had input from a small number of our own disabled fans and other clubs. This follows the concept of making a more considered ‘reasonable adjustment’ rather than just a concession on price. In accordance with this guidance, anyone with a disability requiring the assistance of a carer will be asked to purchase a ticket at full price and then offered a free carer ticket for someone to escort them to the game. Purchasers of free carer tickets will be contacted by email to provide evidence of disability which can be one of the following documents: Receipt of the mid-rate care element or the high-rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Receipt of either the Severe Disablement Allowance or Attendance Allowance. War Pensioners’ Mobility Allowance or War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability. Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI Certificate). Further advice can be found on the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual is included on their Deaf Register, or a letter or report from an aural specialist confirming that hearing loss has been recorded at 70 – 95 dBHL or worse. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual has a learning difficulty or disability. For children – a letter from the head teacher at a their school confirming eligibility will be acceptable. We reserve the right to cancel carer tickets where evidence is requested and not produced. We will make 25 season tickets available for wheelchair users along with a carer. These will be in the South Stand. If we open up additional stands which have wheelchair spaces these will be available as single match tickets. Seating and Stands It is unlikely that all stands will be open due to the stringent safety requirements and consequent costs of opening stands where crowds do not require it. As a result we are not offering reserved seating for this first season back at Gigg Lane. We know this will disappoint some but it is unlikely to prevent many people from sitting in their old seat with so much seating available. We will prioritize the South and North (Main) stands for opening on a matchday which will offer spectators the best views and facilities. We will not make dramatic changes to the layout and functioning of Gigg Lane as a stadium in the short space of time we have until the start of the season so you should consider its development as a work in progress. It is important that we prioritize safety at this point and we will be constantly looking for feedback from supporters as to how we can improve their matchday experience throughout the season and beyond.

Now that the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) have confirmed that there will be a whopping 24 teams in the Premier Division next season we can confirm both single and season ticket prices, along with further information about disability tickets and potential availability of stands. Season tickets are now available to purchase. CLICK HERE TO BUY Single Match Tickets Adult £10 16-18 Year Olds £5 Under 16s £3 Under 5s Free We have set the cost of a single adult ticket at £10. This is higher than many clubs in non-league Step 5 but we are not the first club in the NWCFL to charge this. Macclesfield and Isle of Man have previously charged £10 to cover the costs of their larger stadiums where additional stewarding is required. We will need to employ more stewards to comply with the requirements of our safety certificate and to provide catering staff to supply food and beverages around the ground. Volunteer support is very much welcomed but will not be enough on its own. We appreciate price inflation is effecting everyone at the moment, including the club, but believe the prices to be fair in the circumstances. We have introduced a new lower ticket price for 16-18 year olds, which is only available on the turnstile on production of some relevant valid photo ID e.g., driver’s license, a student card with an expiry date. Season Tickets For all 23 home league games, includes VAT, excludes booking fee: Adult £196 Under 16s £50 Under 5s Free The NWCFL rules only allow us to offer a maximum of a 15% discount on season tickets so the season ticket price is set at a point designed purely to comply with this rule. We are unable to reduce it further. We are now starting work on parts of the stadium which can provide additional hospitality beyond the usual purchases of food and drinks from kiosks, but this will take time to complete. As a result we are focusing on sales of standard season tickets for now. We are grateful for the generosity of over 50 individuals who have agreed to pay the ‘old’ rate of £720 for an 1885 suite hospitality season ticket inclusive of VAT. We know this is a high price to pay and it was agreed before the number of league fixtures was known. It allows us to pay for much of the stewarding required to open the main stand for the season. We have a number of 1885 suite season tickets which can still be purchased. Season Ticket Cards Only Guaranteed if Bought by 1st July All purchasers of single match or season tickets will be sent a receipt with a QR code by email and by text (as long as you provide your mobile number) after purchase. Please check your junk mail for your receipt as it can often go there. You must save this QR code as it is required for entry to the game and will be scanned at the turnstile. If you receive it by text and use an iPhone you can save it to your Apple Wallet. Single Match tickets are digital only, we will not provide a paper ticket. However you may print your QR code at home if you do not have a smart phone to present it on. All season ticket orders received by 1st July will be printed onto a season ticket card which you can present at the turnstile instead of the digital ticket if you wish. Season tickets bought after the 1st July will be digital only. Disability Tickets We have used the best practice guidance set out by Level Playing Field for ticketing and seating management for disabled supporters, and had input from a small number of our own disabled fans and other clubs. This follows the concept of making a more considered ‘reasonable adjustment’ rather than just a concession on price. In accordance with this guidance, anyone with a disability requiring the assistance of a carer will be asked to purchase a ticket at full price and then offered a free carer ticket for someone to escort them to the game. Purchasers of free carer tickets will be contacted by email to provide evidence of disability which can be one of the following documents: Receipt of the mid-rate care element or the high-rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Receipt of either the Severe Disablement Allowance or Attendance Allowance. War Pensioners’ Mobility Allowance or War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability. Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI Certificate). Further advice can be found on the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual is included on their Deaf Register, or a letter or report from an aural specialist confirming that hearing loss has been recorded at 70 – 95 dBHL or worse. Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual has a learning difficulty or disability. For children – a letter from the head teacher at a their school confirming eligibility will be acceptable. We reserve the right to cancel carer tickets where evidence is requested and not produced. We will make 25 season tickets available for wheelchair users along with a carer. These will be in the South Stand. If we open up additional stands which have wheelchair spaces these will be available as single match tickets. Seating and Stands It is unlikely that all stands will be open due to the stringent safety requirements and consequent costs of opening stands where crowds do not require it. As a result we are not offering reserved seating for this first season back at Gigg Lane. We know this will disappoint some but it is unlikely to prevent many people from sitting in their old seat with so much seating available. We will prioritize the South and North (Main) stands for opening on a matchday which will offer spectators the best views and facilities. We will not make dramatic changes to the layout and functioning of Gigg Lane as a stadium in the short space of time we have until the start of the season so you should consider its development as a work in progress. It is important that we prioritize safety at this point and we will be constantly looking for feedback from supporters as to how we can improve their matchday experience throughout the season and beyond. View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to confirm Tom Kilifin as our latest addition ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 30-year-old former Kendal Town man, scored 33 goals in 44 games last season and will link up with his new team from July 1st. Tom has also made appearances for Lancaster City & Workington When asked about Andy approaching him to join the club, Kilifin said: “Bury are a massive club and I am looking forward to helping them get back where they belong.” “Playing here at Gigg Lane in front of a big crowd every week, soon as I spoke with Andy there was only one place I wanted to be. “Aims for this season are to score as many goals as possible and gaining promotion out of this league.” View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to announce Carl Dickinson will be joining the club for the 2023/24 season. The 36-year-old brings a wealth of experience including over 400 EFL appearances for the likes of Yeovil Town, Watford & Stoke City. He’s also got experience at the non-league level, he managed Hanley Town to their promotion from the Midland League in the 2021/22 season. Upon announcing his intent to join the club Dickinson said: “Really excited about the opportunity to come and play at this historic club. “To be able to have that buzz of walking out a tunnel to a crowd again was something I couldn’t miss along with the ambition the club and the gaffer have. “I can’t wait to be a part of it all and try and get the club promoted. I can’t wait to meet my new teammates and the fans.” View the full article

We are pleased to announce our pre-season fixture list, following the announcement of football returning to Gigg Lane this summer. We start at the first opportunity on Saturday 1st July by re-visiting Dennyfield to take on Step 5 Thackley AFC. This comes as part of the agreement that saw Tom Greaves and Aidan Chippendale sign for Bury for the final few games of last season. There will be the added bonus of our women’s side taking on Thackley Ladies in an early kick-off (times TBC). There will be a day of fun in West Yorkshire to get the season off to a flyer. We head to the Project Solar Stadium the following Tuesday (4th) and take on Step 3 Hyde United, 7.45pm KO, before the BIG ONE and the return home to Bury for the first time since May 2019. We are pleased to announce that for the restart of men’s football down at Gigg Lane with a double header weekend, first we welcome Mark Hughes and his League Two outfit Bradford City on Saturday 8th July, 3pm KO. Following Saturdays mammoth fixture on the Sunday we welcome Ryan Lowe and his Championship side Preston North End. Tickets are already on sale for this massive return to Gigg Lane below. We follow up with another home game on Tuesday 11th July when fan-owned 1874 Northwich head to Gigg Lane, kick-off at 7.45pm. The following weekend, we then head to the Moss Rose to take on Northern Premier League Macclesfield FC (Saturday 15th July, 3pm KO) before heading back to Gigg to take on Step 6 Stockport Town on Tuesday 18th July, in a 7.45pm KO. Our last game of pre sesaon is due to take place at Gigg Lane on Saturday 22nd July as we welcome Yorkshire side Golcar United to Gigg Lane. Due to calendar restrictions, we have been unable to fulfill our planned fixture at Seel Park this coming pre-season, but are committed to heading back over to Mossley next year. Full details on pre-season can be found below. Pre-Season Programme (as 11th June) Sat 1st July, Thackley AFC Ladies (KO TBC) & Thackley AFC (KO TBC) Dennyfield, Thackley (Location HERE) Tues 4th July, 7.45pm KO against Hyde United The Project Solar Stadium (Location HERE) Sat 8th July, 3pm KO against Bradford City Gigg Lane, Bury (Tickets HERE, Location HERE) Sun 9th July, 3pm KO against Preston North End Gigg Lane, Bury (Tickets Here, Location HERE) Tues 11th July, 7.45pm KO against 1874 Northwich Gigg Lane, Bury (Tickets Here, Location HERE) Sat 15th July, 3pm KO against Macclesfield FC Moss Rose, Macclesfield (Location HERE) Tues 18th July, 7.45pm KO against Stockport Town Gigg Lane, Bury (Tickets Here, Location HERE) Sat 22nd July, 3pm KO against Golcar United Gigg Lane, Bury (Tickets here, Location HERE) #PartOfIt | #ShakersTogether | #BacktoGiggLan View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to confirm the signing of attacker Darius Palma, as he becomes the latest signing at Gigg Lane. The 24-year-old joins the club from fellow NWCFL team Wythenshawe Town, who he made 45 appearances including 37 starts last season and scored 19 goals. He’s also had spells at Altrincham, Trafford & Curzon Ashton. Upon signing for the club, Darius told buryfc.co.uk: “I’m made up to be joining a club like Bury, it’s a club that I feel will help me progress and learn new things to add to my game. “What attracted me to the club was the ambition it has going forward and also the opportunity to play in a ground like Gigg Lane in front of such a huge following. “As for aims this season, obviously we want to get promoted and start climbing the leagues and get the club back playing as high as possible.” View the full article

Bury FC are delighted to confirm the latest summer signing of defender Matty Williams. The 26-year-old full-back became the sixth player to sign on the dotted line at Gigg Lane ahead of the 2023/24 season. Williams is very experienced for the level he was previously a part of the squad that saw Radcliffe promoted to the Northern Premier League Premier Division in 2019. Matty made 111 appearances for Andy Welsh at Bury AFC, starting 109 of those and only two from the subs bench. “I’m really happy to have signed and can’t wait to be playing at Gigg Lane, Williams said. “My aims for the season are to help get the club promoted and win one of the cups.” View the full article

We are pleased to announce that for the restart of men’s football down at Gigg Lane, we will be welcoming two huge local sides on a Saturday-Sunday double-header in early July. To kick us off Mark Hughes brings his League Two outfit Bradford City to town on Saturday 8th July, 3pm. Following this up, and he needs no introduction to the Bury faithful, Ryan Lowe brings his Championship-side Preston North End to Gigg Lane on Sunday 9th July, also a 3pm kick-off. Both sides have committed to bringing down full squads for the fixture at the home of football in Bury. To purchase a home-end ticket for either of these games, click on the badges above. Double-Header Ticket To buy a ‘Double-Header’ ticket and attend both games, click on the image below: Visiting Fan Tickets The allocation of tickets for visiting supporters will be communicated by each club, with areas of the ground will be segregated so supporters can be appropriately managed. Bradford City It’s been over five years since Bury and Bradford City last did battle, in 2017/18, a season which saw Bury relegated from League One. Despite it being a generally shocking campaign for the Shakers, we managed to get four points off our visitors, winning 3-1 at Gigg Lane (even Chris Maguire scored!) and a last gasp George Miller equaliser made it 2-2 at Valley Parade. Both sides have had their ups and downs, we’ve played each other in every Division bar the Premier League in the last 30-35 years, as well as the Football League Trophy, the League Cup and an FA Cup Third Round tie in 2015/16. After a pair of 0-0 draws, Bury won the replay on penalties to reach the Fourth Round. Matches between the two teams have always been exciting and dramatic, and given the relatively short distance between us, there is very often a large away following particularly when the Bantams travel over the Pennines to Gigg Lane. We look forward to welcoming all Bantams to Gigg Lane, once again. Preston North End Another team that need little introduction to Shakers fans, with paths crossing a little further back in 2012 but with some classics along the way. The big plus sees Ryan Lowe, manager at Gigg Lane in 2019 and a big part of the last memories of that unforgettable promotion still very fresh in the minds of all supporters, returning to be part of the formal re-opening of the stadium he once called home. We wish to place on record our thanks to the managers and administrators of both teams to enable these fixtures to take place. To be playing each once again is something to savour. We want to welcome our friends from Bradford and Preston, and thank them for helping us restart our journey and our history as Bury Football Club! #ShakersTogether | #PartOfIt | #DoubleHeader View the full article

This week’s Treasureline Winners for Week 2 – 31st May 2023 are in! The rollover this week was £1000 and remember it can reach up to a life-changing £10,000!! Prize Draw No. Members Name £1000 Rollover LM2235 A LAMMING £1000 OB6821 J JOY £100 HD4870 J ROBERTS £50 SD1504 C HOWARTH £50 MN5184 K MCGUINESS £25 LN2423 C BARBER £25 NF5856 G JONES £10 HJ6756 D MARSDEN £10 LK5639 H SMITH £10 BK2064 D LAWFORD £10 NB5870 W HANNAH £10 LL1281 C OVERFIELD £10 BC2592 L RUSSELL £10 NQ6162 G POWER £10 HA5409 D BATES £10 NN2220 C MURPHY £10 HL6307 R SUNDERLAND View the full article on the Bury AFC website