 Both myself and Cambridge United are aware that some of the catering standards did not meet the required levels during the match on the afternoon of the 26th.
Discussion took place throughout the afternoon with the caterers and will continue to do so while we seek resolution. The club want to reassure supporters that this situation is a top priority and that Cambridge United will not tolerate the sub standard service provided to supporters in some areas of the stadium. Thanks Dave M-J
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 SPORT TURNS RAINBOW IN BIGGEST EVER SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR LGBT FANS AND PLAYERS
· The Premier League, Football Association, English Football League and Rugby Football Union join Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign · Football clubs Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and rugby clubs Sale, Newcastle and Bristol are among those showing their support · Stonewall release a campaign video to explore LGBT abuse and its effect on sports players and fans The Premier League, Football Association, English Football League, Rugby Football Union and sports clubs around Britain are hosting a Rainbow Laces takeover this weekend to show their support for lesbian, gay, bi and trans players and fans. Rainbow Laces-themed activities are taking place throughout this week (21 November – 27 November) in both professional and grass roots sports clubs. The Premier League are marking their support for the campaign at every fixture this weekend. Perimeter advertising at every match will include supporting Rainbow Laces messaging and every game will be opened with a giant Premier League Rainbow Laces flag. Football clubs around Britain, including all Premier League Clubs, and a number of clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two, English Football League and Welsh Rugby. Football clubs include Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool FC, Hull City and rugby clubs include Sale, Newcastle, Bristol and Bath. Activities include teams wearing Rainbow Laces during training, laces being handed out at weekend fixtures and clubs organising meetings between LGBT fan groups. The Wembley Arch will also be lit up in rainbow colours on Saturday 26 November and the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) are also joining in, with referees lacing up for this weekend’s fixtures. This mass show of support follows research released by Stonewall earlier this year, which revealed 72 per cent of football fans have heard homophobic abuse at a live sports event. But the research, conducted by ICM and released in September, also showed that the majority of sports fans welcome LGBT fans and players. Almost two thirds (63 per cent) said more should be done to make LGBT people feel accepted in sport. As part of the Rainbow Laces week, Stonewall has produced a film featuring LGBT athletes and fans talking about the effect that homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language has on those who watch and play sport. The film features Team GB canoeing champion Matt Lister, Sophie Cook, club photographer for AFC Bournemouth, and former England and Team GB women’s football captain Casey Stoney, as well as coaches, fans and players – all of whom identify as lesbian, bi, gay or trans. Ian Ritchie, Chief Executive RFU, said: ‘The Rugby Football Union is proud to support Stonewall and the Rainbow Laces campaign. We believe rugby’s core values of respect, teamwork and sportsmanship resonate with what is at the heart of this important campaign. We are committed to ensuring that sport provides an inclusive and welcoming environment for all at every level and we look forward to working with Stonewall to raise awareness and tackle inequality on and off the field.’ Premier League Executive Chairman, Richard Scudamore, said: ‘The Premier League is all about exciting, passionate and unpredictable football that is for everyone, everywhere. The Rainbow Laces campaign complements the work clubs are doing to promote inclusion and diversity in their stadiums, and across all levels of the sport. Our support for the campaign, and the decision to become members of Team Pride, is further recognition that the LGBT community is a vital and integral part of our community.’ Ruth Hunt, Stonewall’s Chief Executive, said: ‘The research we released earlier this year gave a clear indication of what needed to happen for sport to become more inclusive. research we made it clear that if things were going to change we would need the support from across sport. It’s crucial for organisations like the Premier League, the Football Association and Rugby Football Union to show they welcome lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. At the moment, many LGBT people want to take part in sport, either as players or fans, but the abuse and hate from a minority of fans can make them feel unsafe, unwelcome or unable to be themselves. ‘We know the majority of sports fans want a better, more inclusive game. This campaign is about encouraging people to step up and say they will not stand for abuse and the support of football and rugby clubs and associations is crucial because it gives people the confidence to do that.’ Stonewall has developed a range of measures to tackle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in sport. The charity has developed a sports toolkit for grassroots and community sport teams to build awareness and understanding of the issues affecting LGBT people, and how they can help ensure all sports offer an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. Stonewall will work with all of the clubs involved in Rainbow Laces to support their activities. As well as signing up to Rainbow Laces, the Premier League has become a member of TeamPride, a coalition of organisations committed to making sport everyone’s game by encouraging fans, players, sports clubs and organisations to show their support of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. The full list of members includes Adidas, Aon, Aviva, Manchester United, O2, Pitch Marketing Group, the Premier League, Sky Sports and Visa. Notes to editors: For more information, visit https://www.stonewall.org.uk/sport 
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CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (25 November 2016) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (5876) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £2000. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (25 November 2016) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (7398) -there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week. -next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00. As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week -there are 2 CUFC Lottery members matching the first pair winning £10.00 each -there is 1 CUFC Lottery member matching the second pair winning £10.00 If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email. Yours sincerely, The CUFC Lottery Team.  CLUB STATEMENT: INVESTIGATION Cambridge United can confirm that both Cambridgeshire Police's and our own internal investigations are ongoing, following the allegations of racial abuse during the fixture with Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday 19th November. As part of the ongoing process, one offender has been identified and the club has put appropriate sanctions in place. Cambridge United prides itself on the safe, family-friendly environment within the Cambs Glass Stadium, and operates a zero tolerance policy towards anyone who is proven to have shown discriminatory behaviour at any fixture. The club is proud to pro-actively support the work of the "Kick it Out" Campaign and continues our commitment to deliver the designated match day through the Community Trust, with our Community Coaches, First Team players and Scholars visiting local Primary Schools to educate and raise awareness of anti-discrimination. We again ask that if anyone has any information relevant to the events of last weekend, please contact Chris McLoughlin from Cambridgeshire Police by emailing Christopher.mcloughlin@cambs.pnn.police.uk, or Cambridge United by emailing info@cambridge-united.co.uk. The club will make no further comment on the matter. Read more at http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/club-statement-investigation-3436974.aspx#i4DoEGEczM6QyAYE.99 
Going to Notts County then I hope the following helps you on your trip.
NOTTS COUNTY – AWAY TUESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER - KO 7:45pm SKY BET LEAGUE TWO Cambridge United are back on the road Tuesday night as they travel to Meadow Lane in Sky Bet League Two to face Notts County. The U's secured a 2-1 victory over the magpies last season and will need the backing of the Amber Army once again as they look to continue their climb up League Two. Tickets can be purchased in-store or online at cufcdirect.com and are priced as follows: SAT NAV: NG2 3HJ Read more at http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/away-tickets-notts-county-3427789.aspx#IU8Q4bPUszfIplIH.99  CLUB STATEMENT: INVESTIGATION
Cambridge United can confirm that The Club is working closely with Cambridgeshire Police to assist them in their investigations following claims made in relation to Saturday’s (19/11) fixture against Wycombe. Cambridge United take these allegations extremely seriously, and have a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination. The Club has initiated an investigation of these allegations and is committed to ensuring a thorough process is concluded as swiftly as possible to identify and sanction any perpetrators as appropriate. If you have any information regarding these allegations, please contact Chris McLoughlin from Cambridgeshire Police by emailing Christopher.mcloughlin@cambs.pnn.police.uk, or Cambridge United by emailing info@cambridge-united.co.uk. We trust that everyone respects the confidential and sensitive nature of this matter. The Club will be making no further comment until the completion of this investigation. Read more at http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/club-statement-investigation-3429341.aspx#bw9YdA1fusc2Pcds.99  CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (18 November 2016) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (9248)
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CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (11 November 2016) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (7314) -there were no winners of the weekly 'Accumulator' this week, meaning next weeks 'Accumulator' will be £1900. CUFC Lottery 'Main Draw' Results (11 November 2016) - this weeks winning 'Main Draw' numbers are (9036) -there were no winners of the 'Main Draw' jackpot this week. -next weeks 'Main Draw' jackpot will be £300.00. As the 'Main Draw' jackpot was not won this week -there are 3 CUFC Lottery members matching the first pair winning £10.00 each -there are 2 CUFC Lottery members matching the second pair winning £10.00 each If you are a winner of either the 'Accumulator' or 'Main Draw' you will be notified individually by email. Supporters Direct, saviour of football clubs, faces own funding challenges - The Guardian13/11/2016  The new chief executive of Supporters Direct is no stranger to fighting seemingly lost causes and coming out on top. As one of those intimately involved in the rescue of Portsmouth from the damage done by the assorted fraudsters, spivs, invisible men and hangers-on who by 2013 had almost tipped the club into extinction, Ashley Brown peered over the precipice more than once before emerging victorious on the steps of the high court.
Still chairman of the Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust, which owns 48.5% of the club, and licking his wounds after a home first-round FA Cup exit that embodied the practicalities of the struggle that followed the romantic rescue story, Brown has taken on an equally meaty challenge as the chief executive of an organisation teetering on the brink. But Supporters Direct arguably needs to redefine its place in a modern game that is crying out for its influence as much, if not more, than ever. Read more here https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/12/supporters-direct-football-clubs-facing-funding-challenges-ashley-brown 
Kick It Out have been presented with a Football Business Award, in association with Smith and Williamson, for the Best / Most Innovative Use of Technology (non-club specific), thanks to the success of the organisation’s reporting app.
The app, which is available to download on iOS and Android, allows users to confidentially report incidents of discrimination they witness or suffer at a football match – at any level of the game, as well as football-related social media abuse. The first version of the app, which was developed by makepositive, a cloud technology specialising in Salesforce, was launched in July 2013. The second version – which provides users with the ability to attach photos, audio and video evidence to support their complaints – was released in the summer of 2015. Since its launch, the app has become a central part of Kick It Out’s reporting procedures – statistics for the 2015/16 season revealed that it was responsible for 22% of the discrimination reports received by the organisation at both the grassroots and professional levels of the game. 
CUFC Lottery 'Accumulator' Results (04 November 2016) - this weeks winning 'Accumulator' numbers are (4139)
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nformation for home and away supporters
Our address: Checkatrade Stadium, Winfield Way, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9RX. Telephone: 01293 410000. Email: feedback@crawleytownfc.com OPENING HOURS (Tickets and Club Shop) Monday-Friday: 9.00am - 4.30pm Saturday match days: 10am onwards GUIDE TO THE CHECKATRADE STADIUM FOR HOME AND AWAY FANS Directions if you are driving Exit the M23 at the Pease Pottage, junction 11. Take the third exit (brown sign for Stadium) and the ground is on your left at the bottom of Brighton Road, approx 2 mins from the M23 junction. There is a car park at the stadium which costs £5 per car. Space is limited as some bays have been sold to regular home supporters. There are free parking options available that are a just a few minutes walk from the Stadium. For more information click here. Please note that there are no accessible bays at any of these other car parks. ACCESSIBLE PARKING We have 23 parking spaces for disabled supporters, 10 of which are hatched side and rear. 19 of these are for home fans and four for away fans. Blue badge holders arriving at the stadium get free parking provided they are in the car and display their badge, otherwise the normal parking charge of £5 applies. Most of the home accessible bays have been reserved and allocated to disabled season ticket holders, but the rest of the car park’s regular sized bays that have not been reserved are available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you wish to book one in advance call us on 01293 410000 or email tickets@crawleytownfc.com. There is also a designated bay where disabled fans can be dropped off, if required, and the driver can then park or return to pick up after the game. ARRIVING BY TRAIN Crawley Train Station is the closest to the Checkatrade Stadium but you can also get there from Three Bridges or Gatwick Airport stations. There is a taxi rank outside Crawley station, some of which are wheelchair accessible, you will be charged by the mile. PLUSBUS: You can add the bus travel to your rail ticket for less than the price of paying on the bus. Just ask to add Plusbus when buying you rail ticket to Crawley, Three Bridges or Gatwick. You can find out more about Plusbus by clicking here Buses from Crawley Rail Station: Cross the road outside the station to Crawley Bus Station. Go to Stop A and catch Fastway 10 to the Checkatrade.com Stadium. From Three Bridges Rail Station: Follow signs to stop C near the station and catch Fastway 20 to the Checkatrade Stadium. From Gatwick Airport: From either terminal follow the signs saying 'Local public buses Metrobus'. Catch either Fastway 10 or Fastway 20 southbound in the direction of Broadfield/Bewbush to the Checkatrade Stadium. ARRIVING BY BUS The Checkatrade Stadium is easily accessible by bus from all over Crawley and many parts of Sussex and Surrey. Buses stop right outside the entrance to the car park. Fastway 10 serves the Checkatrade Stadium every seven minutes and drops you right outside the stadium. There are 12 buses an hour which go past the Stadium so you will never have to wait long for a service. You can upload a timetable here Fastway 20 (Gatwick South Terminal only) serves the Checkatrade Stadium every 20 minutes. You can upload a Fastway timetable for routes to the Stadium here Routes 271 & 273 now provide an hourly direct service from Brighton, stopping near the stadium on the A23. All Fastway buses are wheelchair accessible. ONCE YOU’VE ARRIVED Pre-ordered and pre-paid tickets can be picked up from the collection window at the back of the West Stand. If you need to purchase a ticket visit the ticket office for all categories of tickets including disabled, where you can use a card to pay, or if paying by cash you can do so at the turnstiles. However please note that disabled/carer tickets are only available from the ticket office. All fans - home and away - are welcome to use the Redz bar, which is situated at the southern end of the ground, at the back of the Structured Communications South Terrace. You can buy a hot snack or rolls as well as drinks. Redz is fully accessible, with a ramped entrance, and has an accessible toilet. Children can come into Redz Bar, if they are accompanied by an adult. TICKETS FOR DISABLED FANS The club’s policy on disabled tickets is based on the levels of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) equivalent, that the supporter receives as set out by the Government. If you are in receipt of 'Middle Rate' or 'Higher Rate' DLA, or the equivalent PIP, you are entitled to a free ticket for a companion to assist you. Ambulant disabled and wheelchair user tickets cannot be booked online. Please contact the Ticket Office on 01293 410000 for information and to book tickets or email tickets@crawleytownfc.com. Tickets for disabled supporters for the AJD Group West Stand and Checkatrade.com East Stand are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Away fans are accommodated in the People's Pensiom East Stand where there are four wheelchair user and carer spaces. All disabled seating is under cover. There are also two wheelchair spaces behind each goal. Details of admission prices for 2016-17 can be found here. You pay the price according to your age with a free carer ticket if applicable. However, if you are a young person who has a West Sussex Compass Card you are entitled to a 50% discount for a ticket to a league game. You must show your Compass Card and ID when you buy your ticket. INSIDE THE GROUND Home fans can choose to sit in the East or West Stand or use the Structured Communications Terrace at the southern end of the stadium. Away fans sit in the segregated section of the East Stand at the northern end of the stadium. If large numbers of away supporters are expected the terrace at that end is also opened. All areas of the ground have refreshment outlets for hot food and drinks. There are 11 accessible toilets in all sections of the stadium. We now offer an Audio Description service to visually impaired fans and have 10 receivers for the use of both home and away fans. If you wish to take advantage of this free service you must first register your details & then reserve a receiver at least 7 days before the match. Please click here for full details of the service. A new walk-through video, with audio, detailing access and facilities for disabled supporters can be viewed here The website Disabled Go has produced an excellent access guide to the Stadium which is available here Our staff have disability awareness training and are comfortable dealing with a range of disability related queries. If you have any specific queries regarding access to the Checkatrade Stadium, please contact our SLO & Disabled Supporters’ Liaison Officer by emailing barbararobinson@crawleytownfc.com Updated July 2016 |