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Kem Izzet Testimonial Football Day
12th May 2012
Throughout the season, rain or shine, Talisman coaches have been
taking those loyal Colchester United Supporters’ Association members to away games to cheer on the U’s.
With the final game over Terry and Paul Smith are generously making
available their London Routemaster bus free of charge to take fans in style to the Kem Izzet Testimonial Event.
The unmistakeable London Red Bus will leave the Colchester Bus Station at 11.30am
on 12th May and its route will see it calling at Queen Street, St Botolphs Street, Magdalen
Street, Military Road, Old Heath Road, Fingringhoe Road, Wick Road, Speedwell Road, Old Heath Road, Whitehall, Haven Road,
Colne Causeway, Boundary Road, Avon Way, Hawthorn Avenue, Bromley Road, Parsons Heath, St Johns Road, St Christopher Road,
Upland Drive, Ipswich Road, Highwoods Approach, Highclere Road, Brinkley Lane, Severalls Lane, Wyncolls Road, The Crescent,
Axial Way to the Stadium making the return journey after the events.
Terry and Paul explained
that they are delighted to make the bus available for free in recognition of the outstanding service that Kem has given to
the U’s and whilst they will not be taking fares on the bus a sign of the old days will be Terry acting as a Conductor,
(does anyone remember them?), and he will ask passengers to please make a £2 donation to Kem’s Testimonial Fund.
Don’t let that stop you donating more than £2, just flag the bus down and enjoy the ride!
The
timetable for this service is: Saturday 12/05/2012
Colchester Bus Station: 11.30
Old Heath, Speedwell Road: 11.42
Essex University, Valley Road:
11.50
Greenstead Library: 12.00
St John’s Estate Shops: 12.05
Highwoods
Approach: 12.10
Severalls Business Park: 12.15
Football Stadium: 12.15
So that fans can get autographs
and photos of players after the second game the Bus will delay its departure on the return journey until 16.00.
KEM IZZET TESTIMONIAL COMMITTEE
Kem Izzet Testimonial Football Day
12th May 2012
With
this exciting event just days away Kem’s Testimonial Committee is delighted to announce details of the travel plan that
will operate on the day.
Throughout the season the Football Club has heavily subsidised the Shuttle Bus Service, something that the Committee is
unable to do.
However thanks to some generous support from First, who run the service
so efficiently, we believe that we have put together a package that gives us a sporting chance of “breaking even”.
Firstly then details of what has become known as the “Pub Bus”! This bus
will be leaving the Ancient Briton Public House at 11.30am. It will pick up passengers at The Drury and
The Fat Cat and we ask passengers to be at those Bus Stops at 11.30am to avoid missing the bus. The bus
will run to the stadium and then join other buses in the Bruff Close circuit.Buses will leave Bruff Close for the stadium at 11.30am, 11.40am, 11.50am and then as soon as they are full
with passengers or as the Supervisor wants to send them to clear the crowd.
The event starts with
a game at 1pm so our advice is to get to Bruff Close early.
The fare on this occasion for the return trip is £2 and although Free Bus Pass holders will be able
to travel free of charge because of the nature of the event the Committee hope that they might consider paying the fare as
a donation to help us break even.
As ever First will do their
very best to get passengers away on the return journey as speedily as possible. It isn’t easy if
everybody wants to leave at the same time so we do ask fans to try to stagger their departures. Players,
past and present will be around so why not mingle for a while, get the autograph you’ve always wanted, get a photo with
a star?
AND WATCH
THIS SPACE FOR AN EXCITING TRAVEL OPTION TO BE ANNOUNCED!
If
fans plan to travel by car they need to know that the WHCS Car Park is selling out fast. Car Park Season
Permits are not valid on the day, it’s all pay £6 so to avoid disappointment fans are advised to book their space
nowHospitality and the Catering at
the Weston Homes Community Stadium is deservedly widely recognised as being of the highest standard and there are some bargain
packages available on the day.
Just £30
for a delicious Brunch and a premium seat for the day
OR
Watch the events unfold in a Box for 10 fans with sandwiches and crisps, a pay
bar all for £250 or £400 to include the two course Brunch.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to put a group of lads and lasses together for a memorable day out and to avoid disappointment
get it booked by next Tuesday.
Further Press Releases will be issued daily in the week preceding the game.
KEM IZZET’S TESTIMONIAL COMMITTEE
Sponsorship Money
The CUSA is happy to
confirm that Jamie Newstead completed the Market Field Skydrive!
It would be very much appreciated if
all those who pledged money in sponsorship of this could pay Jamie as soon as possible.
Season Bars
As many members
will know, the CUSA has always produced the season year bars.
Season bars are very popular not only with
U's fans but also with other football fans who like to use them to show just how many years they've been supporting.
Well we are keen to produce a 75th anniversary badge this year (designs welcome) as an addition to the bars, but what we
would like to know is if anyone is in possession of any of the old bars that they may have handed down and don't
really need anymore, because we are aware of several U's fans who would like to enhance their collection from the
1950's up to the current day.
If you are happy to donate please call Jon Burns or see pre-match
in the Community Cafe, or if you're in selling mode, please give us a shout and we'll put you in touch.
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Where To Find Us On Match Days!
The Committee are pleased to announce that CUFC and Community Sports
Trust have granted CUSA use of the Community Cafe on match days. This is located to the left of the main stadium entrance.
Please note that the cafe facilities such as toilets and drinks machines will not be in use.
Not read the latest CUSA newsletter? Download it here
Newsletter 77 - (Word Document)
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