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Disabilities Group Statement December 2016

Disabilities Group Statement December 2016There is excellent news on the Disabled Supporters front. You will have seen the statement about the handrails going up in the main stand. This was an issue raised at the Disabled Supporters Group inaugural meeting at the end of October. Thanks go to those involved in the work to ensure that all supporters are safe in their use of the stand’s steps and thanks to the board and fellow members for supporting this initiative.

We still have a way to go though and a further £1000 is required to finish the job off. A number of our supporters have already pledged money to fund this project so if you are one of those people please contact the club. Anyone else wishing to contribute can contact the club also. Of course we are aware that there are so many demands on member’s finances at the moment and we really don’t want to take money from any other projects. When we get to the point of developing the outstanding areas of the ground we will be taking advice beforehand to make sure that all requirements in relation to disabled supporters will be built in from the start. For now we are ‘snagging’ some areas that require action. Putting the handrails up was one of them.

We are also getting advice from Level Playing Field who will be able to advise us on setting up a formal Disabled Supporters Association. We will then be able to join with other disabled supporters groups across the country in promoting relevant issues. The cost of joining the LPF for a non- league club is twenty five pounds. The benefits to us in being able to share information will be invaluable.

Our next meeting will be prior to the Chorley game, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the cabin, and is open to all members so please feel free to come along.

In the meantime, if those that have pledged could contact the club that would be helpful. Any other contributions will also be welcome.

Roy Williamson






First Posted ~ 16:12 Fri 16 Dec 2016
News ID ~ 7223
Last Updated ~ 16:00 Fri 19 Feb 2021