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Author Topic: William McGregor's grave  (Read 41895 times)

Offline VillaZogmariner

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2011, 12:14:46 PM »
I'm not with it on Paypal and what not - would I be able to give you some cash on Saturday Dave (for the grave and also my Golden Muppets) that you could pass on to the powers that be?

Offline Tucson Villain

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2011, 02:16:27 PM »
Donated.

Offline frankmosswasmyuncle

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2011, 02:32:44 PM »
Donated.

Can you give us some kind of reminder about the service Dave?
Worked in Handsworth for years and my grandad used to be the "Parky" in Handsworth Park - know St Mary's well. Would love to be there.

Offline not3bad

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #18 on: August 16, 2011, 02:43:34 PM »
Donated.  It was easier than joining the trust itself which doesn't seem to work for me.

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2011, 04:16:16 PM »
Donated.

Can you give us some kind of reminder about the service Dave?
Worked in Handsworth for years and my grandad used to be the "Parky" in Handsworth Park - know St Mary's well. Would love to be there.

It's all very tentative at the moment, but it's hoped that it will be on 20th December (the anniversary), to be conducted by the Bishop of Aston.

Offline Rip Van We Go Again

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #20 on: August 16, 2011, 04:26:20 PM »
Any collections prior to home games?

Offline villa `cross the mersey

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #21 on: August 16, 2011, 08:00:01 PM »
VCTM jnr came up with a good idea - why don`t we organise a - "dress up as a Victorian " match day - get people to be sponsored to wear  fancy dress (Tweed jackets and Bushy moustaches sort of thing)?

Or all of the H&V sellers dress up in Victorian garb? - I can just see N`Percy in a plaid Fred Perry shirt  ::)

Offline Dave Cooper please

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #22 on: August 16, 2011, 09:50:28 PM »
Or all of the H&V sellers dress up in Victorian garb? - I can just see N`Percy in a plaid Fred Perry shirt  ::)

Woodhall wouldn't need fancy dress.

Offline lennythekad

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #23 on: August 17, 2011, 11:39:47 AM »
Donated. Will hopefully make the service too.

Offline Simon Ward

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2011, 02:29:00 PM »
Will donate asap!

Offline Lucky Eddie

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #25 on: August 17, 2011, 02:36:23 PM »
Dave if you organise a collection day I'm happy to shake a tin so please message me.

If you could have a facebook page set up perhaps with a 'donate' link I reckon countless would join the group and be proud to spread the word.

Offline The Laughing Policeman

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #26 on: August 17, 2011, 04:42:22 PM »
Dave if you organise a collection day I'm happy to shake a tin so please message me.

If you could have a facebook page set up perhaps with a 'donate' link I reckon countless would join the group and be proud to spread the word.
I agree with the Facebook idea. I know that we like to think of William McGregor as "one of us" but I know that countless other fans understand the history and realise that if it wasn't for him they would be off down to Ikea with the wife, or where ever on a Saturday afternoon in stead of forlornly supporting their team in pursuit of league points.

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #27 on: August 17, 2011, 08:40:08 PM »
Donated.

Can you give us some kind of reminder about the service Dave?
Worked in Handsworth for years and my grandad used to be the "Parky" in Handsworth Park - know St Mary's well. Would love to be there.

It's all very tentative at the moment, but it's hoped that it will be on 20th December (the anniversary), to be conducted by the Bishop of Aston.
Cheers mate. I've finished work then so could make it. Thanks.

Offline frankmosswasmyuncle

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #28 on: August 17, 2011, 08:43:18 PM »
VCTM jnr came up with a good idea - why don`t we organise a - "dress up as a Victorian " match day - get people to be sponsored to wear  fancy dress (Tweed jackets and Bushy moustaches sort of thing)?

Or all of the H&V sellers dress up in Victorian garb? - I can just see N`Percy in a plaid Fred Perry shirt  ::)
Last time I looked they were wearing Victorian garb anyway.
 I think naked is best, particularly in December!!!

Offline curiousorange

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Re: William McGregor's grave
« Reply #29 on: August 17, 2011, 11:53:10 PM »
Any collections prior to home games?

Excellent idea. Any positive response?

 


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