The details below are some of the new initiatives From Barnsley FC.
Can we ask everyone to help advertise these events everywhere, using your contacts? Let’s help make them a success.
Alan Bloore
Chair Barnsley FC Supporters’ Trust
Barnsley v Reading, Saturday 29th August 2009
COME AND HAVE A DRINK WITH US
NEXT week sees the August Bank Holiday and Barnsley Football Club will welcome Reading to Oakwell for a massive Championship encounter.
Barnsley Football Club will be turning the Cawthorne Suite at Oakwell into a special pre-match social club for the big clash with the Royals. The Cawthorne Suite will be open from 12 noon for all supporters to sample the pre-match experience at Oakwell Stadium.
This special ticket will get you access to the Cawthorne Suite prior to the game as well as a seat in the East Stand Upper Tier for the big clash with Reading, a match day programme, team sheet and a pay bar are all included.
Don’t worry if you have already purchased your ticket for the game, you can still take advantage of the package.
Admission is by ticket only and costs just £35 (vat inclusive). You will receive:
- Seat for the game in the East Stand Upper Tier (normal cost £21)
- Matchday Programme & Team sheet (normal cost £3.00)
- Complimentary Parking (normal cost £3.00)
- Visit from First team players & photograph opportunities
- Pay Bar and option to order food
For more information and to book your table, simply call the BFC Commercial Team on 01226 211182 or e-mail marketing@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion Tuesday 29th September 2009
A TASTE OF INDIA AT OAKWELL
ENJOY the best of Asian cuisine at Oakwell Stadium next month when the Reds transform the Cawthorne Suite into an Indian restaurant for the visit of West Bromwich Albion.
The Baggies are at Oakwell on Tuesday September 29 and the Reds will be bringing a little taste of India with a special pre-match buffet in our Cawthorne Suite. With its own private bar and excellent views of the big match action, the Cawthorne Suite is the perfect place to enjoy the game.
Tickets for our Taste of India night are on sale now from the Commercial Department, priced at just £40 per person or £220 for a table of six. This special deal includes all the benefits of match hospitality at Oakwell Stadium including free parking, match day magazine, team sheet, a pay bar and the chance to enjoy the game from the comfort of our spectacular Executive facilities in the East Stand.
So why not come down to Oakwell in September and enjoy a real taste of the exotic and let our chefs impress with their culinary skills as India comes to Barnsley.
For more information and to book your table, simply call the BFC Commercial Team on 01226 211182 or e-mail marketing@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Barnsley v Bristol City, Saturday 24th October 2009
A SPORTING DINNER WITH A DIFFERENCE AT OAKWELL
BARNSLEY Football Club are leading the way on the sporting dinner circuit through 2009/2010 by teaming a must-see event with the best of the Coca Cola Championship.
Most sporting dinners are pretty much the same, however our event in October promises to be different and extra special. Oakwell will open its doors at 11.30am noon on Saturday October 24, 2009, when we welcome visitors from Bristol City.
The day will kick off with a bucks fizz reception in the newly opened home dressing room. The dressing room will be match prepared so you will have the rare opportunity to see the match shirts of the Barnsley team prior to the big game. We will have a photographer on hand throughout the visit to the dressing room where complimentary photographs will be available.
Upon returning to the hospitality suite you will enjoy a pre pre-match meal and give a warm welcome to an ex Barnsley Legend. The Barnsley legend will enjoy the afternoon and sit alongside you for the duration of the day and will be on hand for photographs and one to one chats.
Exclusive match seating will be reserved for you to watch Barnsley v Bristol in the comfort of padded seating with bar facilities. After the game you will be invited to listen to the man of the match interview and to Barry Murphy reflecting on the day’s game.
Never before has Oakwell coupled a sporting dinner with Championship football, we only have limited availability for this event and tickets are on sale now from the Commercial Department priced at just £75 + vat per person. This special day out includes all the benefits of match hospitality at Oakwell Stadium including free parking, match day programme, team sheet, a pay bar and the chance to enjoy the game from the comfort of our relaxed Executive facilities.
This promises to be one of the most popular events held at Oakwell in recent years and tickets are expected to sell out fast so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information and to book your table, simply call the BFC Commercial Team on 01226 211182 or e-mail marketing@barnsleyfc.co.uk.