The Big Clean Up! Help needed Friday 9th August

[MattB]

I should be able to help out (and can bring my two teen boys too).

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Working, sorry, am in Sussex on Friday argh.

 

[kurila's gorilla]

I can do from around 12:30 pm onwards if that is any help

 

[Morty01]

I wish it wasn't limited to 50 and was open to all like last time.

 

[Magnum PI]

I’m still in Ireland until Saturday night sadly. I’d have loved to help.. England seems on the edge of a precipice at moment. Communities need to come together like this

 

[Harry_Constable]

Yep should be able to come and help, time to be there?

 

[BoyWonder2]

I would have, but it’s my youngest first birthday so I won’t be there.

 

[Cricko]

I wish it wasn't limited to 50 and was open to all like last time.

I don't think it is, that was minimum requirement.

 

[Blueblues]

Count me in - meet in main car park ?

 

[Paulie Walnuts]

My nephew johnny has just got his level 3 in painting and decorating, is a big blues fan and happy to help.

Can someone please pass him number onto Andy 07951 831527.

Thanks.

 

[Tampa Blue]

I’ll be there

 

[OldBlueLady]

We told Tom at our Liaison Meeting on 25th July to put another one of these on - the consortium weren't keen on the idea but glad they've changed their minds even at this late date.

 

[WestyReturns]

I can help from 11am onwards. Have work commitments earlier.

 

[overseas shrimper]

We told Tom at our Liaison Meeting on 25th July to put another one of these on - the consortium weren't keen on the idea but glad they've changed their minds even at this late date.

Just out of interest, did he say why they weren't keen? I only see this kind of fan engagement as a positive thing, making the fanbase feel closer connected to the club and our poor old stadium.

 

[graingerroad54]

Just out of interest, did he say why they weren't keen? I only see this kind of fan engagement as a positive thing, making the fanbase feel closer connected to the club and our poor old stadium.

Probably an elf and safety issue

 

[overseas shrimper]

Probably an elf and safety issue

And eating from our catering outlets haven't been?

On a serious note, I can see why that was the case without a safety certificate, but a relatively small gathering of well meaning fans pulling together is a far lower H&S risk than a busy match day.

But having said that, H&S has gone mad, so maybe.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Just out of interest, did he say why they weren't keen? I only see this kind of fan engagement as a positive thing, making the fanbase feel closer connected to the club and our poor old stadium.

He didn't really explain fully, I think there was an element of health and safety but I also felt that it was because they didn't seem to want to be seen to be "needing" us, which I found a bit odd as it was such a good community day last year. It's almost like they wanted to be beyond that kind of thing now.

 

[Boreham Blue]

Feels like it could become like an annual event the Saturday before the season starts. Put some entertainment on the scoreboard. Have a few players around, even do a light training session on the pitch, fans messages on the whiteboard …..

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

He didn't really explain fully, I think there was an element of health and safety but I also felt that it was because they didn't seem to want to be seen to be "needing" us, which I found a bit odd as it was such a good community day last year. It's almost like they wanted to be beyond that kind of thing now.

Maybe they just want to become a professional outfit who doesn't rely on fans to spruce up the place just to ensure it's just about ready for the season. I always felt Ron was a bit cheeky relying on fans' goodwill in that fashion. But yeah you make a point about the community aspect, hopefully they'll improve that in other areas (fan zones, events etc) as it's great for fans to feel part of what's going on.

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

I think maybe the consortium felt it was their responsibility as good custodians but and it's a big but it gives the fans the opportunity to do their bit, say thanks to Justin and the consortium for what they have done and bring fans together for the common good. An undying memory of last year was Liam going round the pitch in his wheelchair picking up litter and chatting to everyone and I just thought, "this is what it's all about".