Non-League Day

[martin@ardenley]

Good morning
 
following the success of last year's campaign, the Non-League Day (NLD) team are delighted to announce that this year's event will be held on Saturday September 3rd 2011. With England playing Bulgaria on Friday the 2nd, this means nearly a million fans of Premier League and Championship clubs will be without a game on Saturday 3rd. If you require a refresher on both the concept and purpose of the day, the original website can be found here http://www.nonleagueday.co.uk/ . Additionally, there was short article on BBC London News <

>. The new website is scheduled for launch in July once the fixtures are released, and will include details on how to find the nearest non-league fixture to where you live.

NLD is a celebration of the semi-professional and amateur game, and a chance for fans of bigger clubs to experience football at a level they may be otherwise unfamiliar with. Moreover, it is a chance to shine a light on the hundreds of clubs in this country who are almost exclusively volunteer run, and do so much good for the local community, be it through coaching, fund raising or providing opportunities for local people.
 
What we really need this year is for supporters of the bigger sides to back the event, by spreading the word on forums, fanzines or through official media channels. Given your online presence, it would be fantastic if you could post something to drum up interest. I know last year a lot of Villa fans really enjoyed visiting somewhere new and local, so hopeully this will be a headstart!

The NLD team will continue to do as much as possible to promote the day, but the more assistance we get doing this, the better. If you have any questions, or wish to contribute in any way, please feel free to email either James@nonleagueday.co.uk or mike@nonleagueday.co.uk
 
Kindest Regards
James Doe + Mike Bayly
Non-League Day

[dave.woodhall]

The venue for the H&V Big Day Out will be decided after due research, debate, consultation, vote and Dave Cooper's recommendation. It'll be Stourbridge.

[Legion]

The venue for the H&V Big Day Out will be decided after due research, debate, consultation, vote and Dave Cooper's recommendation. It'll be Stourbridge.

Why? There's plenty of other fixtures to be considered.

[dave.woodhall]

The venue for the H&V Big Day Out will be decided after due research, debate, consultation, vote and Dave Cooper's recommendation. It'll be Stourbridge.

Why? There's plenty of other fixtures to be considered.

You've never been to Stour have you?

[CJ]

Any idea when non-league fixtures come out? I'll make the effort to go to Kiddie Harriers if they're at home but fixtures not available yet

[Legion]

The venue for the H&V Big Day Out will be decided after due research, debate, consultation, vote and Dave Cooper's recommendation. It'll be Stourbridge.

Why? There's plenty of other fixtures to be considered.

You've never been to Stour have you?

Not yet.

[dave.woodhall]

Any idea when non-league fixtures come out? I'll make the effort to go to Kiddie Harriers if they're at home but fixtures not available yet

They tend to come out later the lower down the pyramid you go to allow for ground-sharing. Some of the lower leagues only do them a month at a time.

[joe_c]

Can we go to the pub with the 50s throwback barmaids again? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we? Can we?

[villainjock]

halesowen town could do with some extra support this season.after a few crap years including relegation last season,supporters have been  painting, de-weeding and generally tidying up the ground for the new season, all voluntary.cracking home pub there at the yeltz bar.good pre season freindly there halesowen town vs Hednesford Town, Saturday 12th July 2011.
http://www.ht-fc.com/home.html

[villa1]

halesowen town could do with some extra support this season.after a few crap years including relegation last season,supporters have been  painting, de-weeding and generally tidying up the ground for the new season, all voluntary.cracking home pub there at the yeltz bar.good pre season freindly there halesowen town vs Hednesford Town, Saturday 12th July 2011.
http://www.ht-fc.com/home.html

I'll echo that. Might be involved with them next year so the support would be appreciated.

[Handsworth Wood Villa]

After Villa and Blues, who are Birmingham's third biggest football club?

[dave.woodhall]

After Villa and Blues, who are Birmingham's third biggest football club?

Depends whether you count Solihull Moors. If not, it's Sutton Coldfield Town.

[darren woolley]

The venue for the H&V Big Day Out will be decided after due research, debate, consultation, vote and Dave Cooper's recommendation. It'll be Stourbridge.

I'm up for that Dave.

[tonyh]

After Villa and Blues, who are Birmingham's third biggest football club?

Depends whether you count Solihull Moors. If not, it's Sutton Coldfield Town.

I am biased because I work for Solihull Moors and it is the third biggest club in Birmingham.

For £10 you get a match ticket, A bar to get a couple of beers and watch Sky on the big screen. Good match day food and then a Beer after the game without hardly moving a muscle. Sometimes you get a great game of football,

Anyhow my vote is for Solihull Moors

[PaulTheVillan]

I usually go to Pilkington XXX FC in Kings Norton, usually go a few times a season.

After going to a Kidderminster game last season (£14!!!!!) the difference in standard wasn't that noticeable.