Rother 260 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 KO is 1pm. Last time we did a Free Entry game we had 802 through the gate against Egham, Christmas before last. I wonder if the attraction of our overseas visitors will see that record broken... HKP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobuk 46 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Very good Windsor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fairfranco 10 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Won't those people feel like the fools when they turn up and get told to get their cash out by the smug man at the gate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor_Sec 178 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 It's not an April Fools joke Fairfranco ! We do one or two games a year with free entry to thank our loyal supporters and try to attract new blood but we also tie it in with a charitable cause which this time round is our current charity partner the Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service who are raising funds to build a brand new kids hospice in East Berkshire and also fund nurses for home visits for children with life shortening illnesses so the only thing anyone will be asked to pay for on the day are programmes, food & drink and, more importantly, whatever you can afford to put in the charity collection buckets for what I'm sure you'll agree is a very worthwhile cause ? The 1pm kick off should also mean other local CCL supporters can get two games in that day with most other games kicking off at 11.00/11.30 as you don't mind missing a few minutes if you're not paying to get in ! I might also add that if anyone is thinking of making a day of it in Windsor there is also a Monster Truck show at Windsor Racecourse that day with the gates opening at 3.00pm so it could round off a nice family day out ! Looking ahead somewhat I'm now trying to organise one for the start of next season for Help for Heroes and I'm hoping that both the Windsor-based regiments will get involved and bring along personnel and equipment for all the kids [big and small!] to have a play with - watch this space ! BAD GUY 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smudge 761 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Must not let this generous gesture go off the radar.Hope it is a great success Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BAD GUY 46 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Excellent promotion Windsor my hat goes off to you ! A good game choice as well. I will be one of those putting into the Charity bucket on Monday Looking forward to seeing both teams play again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rother 260 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Nice one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
queues 13 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 just back from spennymoor so will not make it in person but in spirit we will be there, well done windsor how do we make a remote contribution to a very worth while cause having five daughters in our immediate family one with a terminal illness, respite care, nursing support is a must Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geggy 40 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi Queues, you can make a donation directly on the Alexander Devine website: http://www.alexanderdevine.org/ they'll definitely appreciate it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
queues 13 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi Queues, you can make a donation directly on the Alexander Devine website: http://www.alexanderdevine.org/ they'll definitely appreciate it Hi Geggy thanks for that all done i hope all goes well tomorrow and windsor raise loads for what are obviously great people and a great charity Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maisiecat 34 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I can't get there tomorrow having done the Spennymoor trip too. I've mad a donation via their website as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobuk 46 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Guernsey could be 24 points behind after this kicks off amazing really but still be in with a very good chance of catching Egham. If Guernsey lose is it over? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smudge 761 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Heard a rumour,that todays Officials will not be taking their Fee ,and will be donating it all to the Charity concerned.The CCL will also be donating £50 to this very worthwhile cause. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geggy 40 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks Queues and Maisiecat they'll really appreciate it! Good luck for the rest of the season - after today :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guernsey Wag 0 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi, Had a great day at Windsor, lovely club and brilliant pitch : ) How much did you make for the charity in the end? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mal316 24 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi, Had a great day at Windsor, lovely club and brilliant pitch : ) How much did you make for the charity in the end? We are still waiting to hear what was raised. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM-Redrock 23 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Just want to confirm what Guernsey Wag says above..... Windsor are a club going in the right direction, not only in respect of their play on the pitch but their community spirit; -superb people, a great pitch and the two girls in the kitchen cooked up a superb sausage stew. Wishing you well with everything you do, both now and in the future and I do hope the hospice made a decent amount of money from the donations. Thank you for a top away day Guernsey Wag 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
queues 13 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 The pitch at Windsor is an absolute credit to their groundsman, Ian Gould take a bow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smudge 761 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 The pitch at Windsor is an absolute credit to their groundsman, Ian Gould take a bow. Heard he was moving to Guernsey in the near Future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BAD GUY 46 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 We are still waiting to hear what was raised. I was told on the day there was @ 500 attendance for this game and have to admit it looked it morwe with the good atmosphere generated. Even if everyone put in £1.00 thats £500.00 for the Charity of Day so hopefully, the amount will be more for a great cause. Regarding the pitch, I have to admit with others its the best pitch I've seen this season and that the pitch looked in brilliant condition, which as I said before, assisted Guernsey in their game play, with slick passing and movement. Mal, Windsor Sec or Rother, is Ian Gould your groundsman full time ? If so, I can understand why the Windsor pitch is so good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rother 260 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Full time? Good Lord no. He's the top cricket umpire so spends much of the year out of the country. He does have others (incl his son George who plays for the club of course) who carry on the work in his regular and extended absences. As a fan I have no idea how much time is spent on the pitch but one would imagine it's more than most! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BAD GUY 46 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Full time? Good Lord no. He's the top cricket umpire so spends much of the year out of the country. He does have others (incl his son George who plays for the club of course) who carry on the work in his regular and extended absences. As a fan I have no idea how much time is spent on the pitch but one would imagine it's more than most! OMG that Ian Gould, well what a small world, I've played against him when he played in goal for Slough ! He was not only a good 'keeper but 'cos of his agility as a 'keeper he was also a good wicket keeper, so excelling at both sports he decided to choose to go pro in cricket as opposed to playing football. Not sure if he was on any pro books tho?........stunned ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rother 260 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'll say Good Lord yes, this time! He played 18 times for England in One Day Internationals!! He had a long career and played many years for Middlesex and Sussex, captaining the latter to win the Nat West Trophy. (Actually, maybe I misunderstood what you were asking - maybe you meant was he on any pro-books in football....??) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BAD GUY 46 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Yes Rother, I was refering to football. I vaguely remember that Ian had a choice to go pro at both cricket and football, but thought he was better and had more chance taking the cricket avenue....would be interesting to know? . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rother 260 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Wiki says he represented Arsenal (doesn't say what level) hence his nickname Gunner. I suspect that's BS. (Apologies if not!) Edit: Just seen somewhere else saying he played for Arsenal Youth in the early 70s but stopped growing early so had to move on! Edited April 5, 2013 by Rother Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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