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New Stadium Consultation

Details of the proposed consultation on the New stadium Project are published below.

In addition to this timetable, Wycombe Wanderers Trust have arranged a meeting with Lesley Clarke (Leader of Wycombe District Council), for the evening of Wednesday 7th October at Adams Park. This will give supporters the opportunity to discuss the project and ask WDC questions in a football environment.

The exact location and time will be confirmed on this site and in the Trust section of the matchday programme.

Jerry Unsworth – Head of Planning & Sustainability

Email: community.stadium@wycombe.gov.uk

Date: Friday 27 August 2010

Dear Sir / Madam

Wycombe Community Stadium & Sports Project – Issues & Options Consultation

I am writing to inform you of a forthcoming public consultation on the Wycombe Community Stadium & Sports Project. This responds to issues within the constrained Adams Park site used by Wycombe Wanderers and London Wasps and the need for wider community sports facilities. The Council agreed in February 2010 to start work on a “Core Strategy Alteration” to identify a site and planning framework for a new stadium, and the associated facilities and development necessary to achieve it.

Preliminary work has been undertaken on planning options for a new stadium and community sports facilities, and there are early findings and background information which are to be shared with the community for comment. Public consultation on this work will run from Friday 17 September (subject to approval by the Council’s Cabinet on 6 September) until Friday 29 October 2010, during which time you are invited to submit comments on the proposals.

From Friday 17 September 2010 all the consultation materials will be available on our website and the consultation brochure will also be available for viewing from this date at the WDC offices at Queen Victoria Road, the information centres in Marlow and Princes Risborough and in libraries across the district.

A series of public events will also be held during the consultation period which you are invited to attend. Details of these events are outlined below:

Public Exhibition (Officers present to answer questions)

Saturday 25 September High Wycombe Library 5 Eden Place High Wycombe, HP11 2DH 10am – 4pm

Discussion Forum*

Thursday 30 September The King’s Centre Desborough Road High Wycombe, HP11 2PU 7 – 9pm

Public Exhibition (Officers present to answer questions)

Tuesday 05 October Court Garden Leisure Complex Pound Lane Marlow, SL& 2AE 5 – 8pm

Discussion Forum*

Tuesday 12 October The Town Hall Queen Victoria Road High Wycombe, HP11 1BE 7 – 9pm

Public Exhibition (Officers present to answer questions)

Thursday 14 October Risborough Information Centre, Horns Lane Princes Risborough, HP27 0AJ 5 – 8pm

* Please note for the discussion forums attendees must register their intention to attend in advance. To register please email community.stadium@wycombe.gov.uk or telephone (01494) 421277.

Up to date information regarding the consultation can be found on our website at www.wycombe.gov.uk/communitystadium.

Yours faithfully,

Phillip Taylor

Phillip Taylor

Stadium Planning Project Officer

Wycombe District Council

posted in breaking-news | 31.08.2010. 12:25 | Write a comment

Supporters Evening

SUPPORTERS EVENING

Members of the OWWSA Committee and the Trust Board will be in Scores during the evening of the last Thursday of every month. The first meeting will be this Thursday 26th August, starting at 7.45 p.m. The aim of the meeting is to give members and potential members of both organisations, the opportunity to discuss informally any issue concerning WWFC. So if you want to discuss the new stadium proposals, any issues you want raised with the Club, or even Rendell v Pittman, why not come along?

posted in news | 23.08.2010. 10:59 | Write a comment

John Goldsworthy

As a tribute, to John Goldsworthy, who passed away on Sunday, we have reproduced John's programme notes from the last game of the season in 1993 against Macclesfield. The board of Wycombe Wanderers Trust, on behalf of the Trust membership, offer their condolences to John's family.

Tribute to John Goldsworthy

Reproduction of his article for the last programme of season 1992/3 Wycombe Wanderers v Macclesfield 1st May 1993

BEHIND THE SCENES
Pen and paper poised for the last time this season, thank goodness some of you may well say, I must admit to the same thought. It has not been easy trying to find some words of wisdom for your delectation so many times in such a short time, but as Admiral Nelson or some other sailor said, duty calls, and being well trained, and highly disciplined, I must somehow complete my remit for the season. Why do I continue to bore you with my musings, it’s simple, known as devotion to duty, not everyone has it, but that’s the way I was brought up-give an undertaking- then fulfil it. The Editor asked me to contribute regularly to this programme and so it shall be, even though at times it would be easier to leave it to someone else, all a matter of accepting your responsibilities.

Tonight – Sunday is no exception, it is now nine in the evening and it’s been a long day. The morning spent at Adams Park catching up with the paperwork and putting together some intricate arrangements for the Trophy Final. There’s no doubt that being successful bring its attendant problems, some say – nice problems, yes true, but at times one could do with more than 24 hours in the day. Bear in mind we are still dealing with the League matches, second leg in the League Cup, Trophy arrangements, and preparation for entry into the Football League – a step into the unknown, and the time scale is very tight. I also have a very understanding wife, even so she is entitled to my contribution to her life, and also that the surrounds to our bungalow, the garden, are kept reasonably neat and tidy. Therefore the afternoon was spent with the Flymo attacking the jungle, which was once a lawn, it is surprising what you meet in the elephant grass, a couple of tigers, a pair of lions and even a giraffe, together with a few snakes. However, the Flymo conquers all, assisting in the attack was another excellent tool, the Flymo Strimmer. Nevertheless it needed a good three hour stint to make the jungle look something like a lawn. Shower time, followed by a large gin and tonic and a trusty Silk Cut. Didn’t see much of the football, but it appeared that the weather in Newcastle today was no better than when we visited last week. We then had an excellent dinner and following the slogan of Tuesday’s Sponsor we also drankwise. We thoroughly enjoyed and are continuing to enjoy a bottle of Saint Veran which was donated to the cause by good friends of mine, Jean and Graham Peart. Being discreet I have no idea of the Wine merchant or the ransom required, but I will tell you it is of excellent 1990 vintage, vintner, Vicomte Bernard de Romanet. I would also add that in Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book, which was presented to me a couple of days ago, by Dennis Clow of Grundfos Pumps Ltd, it states “Next-door appellation to Pouilly Fuisse”. Similar but better value, real character from the best slopes of Macon Village. I don’t know about all that, but what I know is that both Trudy and I are really enjoying the experience.

Somehow I have the impression that I have been rambling on, more than somewhat, but why not, it is the last programme of an outstanding season and we are entitled to let it all hang out on occasions and this indeed is a very special occasion.

See you all in a different League next season, Summer well, I intend to.

John Goldsworthy

posted in news | 18.08.2010. 11:05 | Write a comment

WWFC statement regarding new Community Stadium

The Board of Wycombe Wanderers Trust, have noted the article on the Club’s official website regarding the new stadium project.

Whilst the Trust Board do not dispute that there may be potential advantages for the community and Wasps, they have yet to see any financial or business plans for the project. There are many unanswered questions , and certain statements relating to Adams Park which the Trust consider need justification. We await clarification on how a move to a larger Stadium can make economic sense for Wycombe Wanderers Football Club

The board are trying to arrange a members meeting with Wycombe District Council to give members the chance to be updated on the project, and to ask questions. The date for this meeting, when arranged, will be publicised here on the Trust website, and on the Trust page of the Matchday programme.

posted in new-stadium-update | 26.07.2010. 12:00 | Write a comment

Pre-Season Friendly Schedule

The schedule of pre-season friendlies arranged so far is as follows:-

Chesham United (A), Tuesday July 13th, 7.45pm.

Brentford (A), Tuesday July 20th, 8.00pm

Hayes & Yeading (A), Saturday July 17th, 3pm.

Uxbridge (A), Wednesday July 21st, 7.45pm.

Reading (H), Saturday July 24th, 3pm.

Burnham (A), Tuesday July 27th, 7.30pm.

Chelsea X1 (H), Thursday July 29th, 7.45pm.

Maidenhead (A), Monday August 2nd, 7.45pm.

Ticket deals are available for the two home friendlies:-visit the club website for more details www.wycombewanderers.co.uk

posted in news | 02.06.2010. 10:37 | Write a comment

Supporters Direct Section

A new section has been added to the website, to provide information about or provided by Supporters Direct.

WWT work closely with Supporters Direct, who gave invaluable advice and support during the change of ownership debate. The first posting gives details of the SD Conference which is being held on 12th/13th June 2010.

posted in news | 26.05.2010. 12:21 | Write a comment

Supporters Direct Conference

A national conference is to be held (12-13 June 2010) to allow football fans from across the country to offer their views on the Government’s commitment to giving supporters a greater say in the running of their clubs.

The conference is being organised on the back of a growing political consensus about the potential for football fans to buy out their clubs by setting up co-operatives, similar to those that already own and run clubs like FC Barcelona and Hamburg SV. The new Coalition Government has pledged to support the creation of mutually-owned clubs in its "Programme for government".

Hosted by Supporters Direct, which represents more than 160 supporters’ trusts in the UK, Saturday is themed A Better Vision for Football and will give football fans the chance find out more about the proposals under consideration. It will also allow fans to speak directly with politicians, club chairmen, bloggers and writers, as well as representatives of football clubs already owned by supporters’ trusts.

In addition, the keynote speaker on Saturday will be made by the award winning film director Ken Loach, responsible for the modern cult classic Looking for Eric, also responsible for a recent documentary about the response of football fans to their sense of alienation from the game. Co-operatives UK chief executive Ed Mayo will be addressing delegates on Sunday.

Dave Boyle, chief executive of Supporters Direct, said: “We know all about the problems faced by fans and clubs, but now its time for a big push to bring some solutions. This conference is a rally for change in football – change in the way fans influence their clubs and change in the way the game is regulated. ”

He added: “In the last season, the efforts of a fans at Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle built on the work done up and down the country by supporters trusts, and as a result politicians of all parties said they were concerned about the issues of fan involvement. The process of turning that concern into action starts now, and this conference is the first step.”

Oliver Houston, deputy chief executive of MUST, who will be speaking at the conference, said: "Regardless of the level of football, clubs are in financial turmoil and fans are being bypassed in decisions that have a life-or-death effect on their clubs. The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, like all supporters trusts, offers us all a way of making sure that we can be heard, and ultimately determine the future of our clubs.”

Starting on the day of England’s opening World Cup match against the USA (12 June 2010, K.O. 8.30pm), the match will be shown live on a big screen.

More details are available at www.supporters-direct.org/events/item.asp

posted in supporters-direct | 26.05.2010. 12:16 | Write a comment

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