Welcome to the start of another season for the Poppies, and for the Supporters Trust. Let’s hope we can put the disappointment of losing in the play-offs last time out behind us, and push for promotion this season, with maybe the bonus of an FA cup or FA trophy run too.
The Trust have been busy over the last year, raising funds, supporting projects to benefit supporters, and representing supporters interests with the football club. Two cash prize draws, and a Christmas raffle have raised significant funds for the Trust, plus we’ve organised a children’s Christmas party; funded new pads for the defibrillator in the ground, and helped organise the Poppies Golf Day, alongside holding several meetings with George to discuss all things Kettering Town.
Our largest donation was the £2500 to fund renovations to the toilets in the clubhouse at Latimer Park. As many of you will know, this project met with several delays, meaning the money had yet to be spent. Current plans with the clubhouse mean that the toilet configuration may need to be changed, so the renovations were put on hold. With no clear timeline for this, it was agreed between the Trust and George that the money would be re-allocated to renovate the toilets inside the ground instead, and that the easiest way for this to happen would be for George to return the £2500 to the Trust, and for the Trust to project manage and pay for the work ourselves. We can confirm that the money has been returned, and that preliminary work has begun on the toilets. We hope to have the work completed as soon as possible, and will publish an update at the earliest opportunity. Our heartfelt thanks again to all of those who helped us raise these funds, and rest assured the money will be spent on improving the matchday experience for our supporters.
Trust Membership is now open for the season, both for new members and those wishing to renew their membership. Fees remain at £10 for an adult yearly membership, £100 for a life membership, and Junior members (under 18s) remain free. Membership forms are available from the Trust table in the clubhouse on match days, or online via our website. Simply scan the QR code on this page, which will take you the membership page on our website.
We are looking to put all monies raised from this season’s memberships towards a stair lift for the club house. This will give more people access to the hospitality area upstairs - which is not only used on match days, but also for events all year round.
Trust members can also benefit from 10% discount at several local businesses, and all members will be entered into a draw at the end of the season to win one of the 2 shirts we will be sponsoring this year - 1 home, and 1 away.
Plans are currently under wsy for a memorabilia day at Latimer Park, which will hopefully include a display of some of the Trust’s extensive memorabilia collection, alongside some short talks on the club’s history, a programme sale, and memorabilia auction. Keep your eyes on our social media for details.
Thanks as always for your continued support
The Poppies Trust Board
Email: ktfc_trust@hotmail.com
Facebook: Kettering Town 'Poppies' Supporters Trust
Twitter: @poppiestrust
Trust Board Members: Karen Lewis (Chair), Mark Severn (Treasurer), Richard Atkinson (Vice Chairman), Bill Pringle, Martin Bellamy, Dave Tailby, Ed Palmer, Billy Welland, Mark Hope
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