The Big Clean Up! Help needed Friday 9th August

[TJC]

Loved being involved last year, but like many others, working Friday. As mentioned above, would like to know why the consortium don't like the idea. I think the fans do.

 

[Wardy1]

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

Please come down

 

[Knights In White Satin]

Would have come down, but unfortunately bit short notice to get time off work

 

[overseas shrimper]

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 …..

A 'Clean the Blues' day.

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

When I drove up Shakey this morning at 7am I did have a look to my left and noticed that a bit of work needing doing to tidy up and hadn't seen this sort of thing organised, until now! Well done to all those who can help!

@The General I can confirm the approach to the west Stand entrance has been de-weeded (well 'Strimmed') and looks pretty much ready to go!!!

Unfortunately I'm committed at work this Friday so can't make it. Perhaps next year...

 

[Cricko]

A "Clean the Shrimpers" day.

Corrected for you.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Do we know if the west stand toilets have been improved? It literally had no ceiling and leaked dangerously. I hope it hasn't just been 'patched up'.

 

[Medway Blue]

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.

I think there was an element of optics playing a role in the reluctance, too. The community clean-up last season can, if twisted a certain way, give the view of a club at its absolute lowest ebb and needing supporters to volunteer just to be able to host a home fixture. There is a desire to move away from the image of desperation and to leave the negative connotations in the past, which I get.

There is also a real desire to really build bridges with, and to embed the club in, the community, though, and we did suggest that that is the light in which a similar community clean-up effort would and should be seen.

So yes, as @OldBlueLady says, pleased that they have had a change of heart on that.

 

[RHB]

A 'Clean the Blues' day.

Or a barbeque with 'Meat the Blues' day maybe.

 

[overseas shrimper]

Or a barbeque with 'Meat the Blues' day maybe.

Well, if we're going to get 'on brand' as per @Cricko above, it would be 'Meat the Shrimpers', which suddenly sounds like a surf and turf shindig. With a prawn on the barbie.

 

[BEERMONSTER]

I think there was an element of optics playing a role in the reluctance, too. The community clean-up last season can, if twisted a certain way, give the view of a club at its absolute lowest ebb and needing supporters to volunteer just to be able to host a home fixture. There is a desire to move away from the image of desperation and to leave the negative connotations in the past, which I get.

There is also a real desire to really build bridges with, and to embed the club in, the community, though, and we did suggest that that is the light in which a similar community clean-up effort would and should be seen.

So yes, as @OldBlueLady says, pleased that they have had a change of heart on that.

Can understand COSU feeling it was their responsibility to put things right and be seen approaching everything in a 'professional' way but also I don't think the benefits of last season fans engagement in getting the Hall ready was lost on them, I suppose for them it's about getting the balance right. Not sure if my lad Liam and his chariot will be in attendance as Friday is normally one of his Day Centre days, I know where his heart will be though!

 

[Hooly]

Like many I'm at work but would fully agree that the consortium should not consider this in a negative way. I think many of us would like to get back involved in the club in some way or other & even if it's helping with a clean up I'd gladly help if possible.

 

[delr]

Count me in - need something to do now I’m retired - do we need to bring a broom/bucket/sponge?

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

So many great fans on here, kudos to you all turning up on Friday. Afraid i got to pay the rent by means of employment which curtails any chance of joining in. Have a great day Shrimpers

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Got my logistics all sorted out, so I’ll be there in the car park 9:30am on Friday.



Will it be ok to park the car there? I know there’s space and no match, but I don’t know if the space is needed / available, if there’s a charge or anything. Last time I was at Roots Hall on a non-match day was over 30 years ago!

 

[ESG]

I'll be there with various cleaning and gardening implements

 

[Cricko]

Got my logistics all sorted out, so I’ll be there in the car park 9:30am on Friday.



Will it be ok to park the car there? I know there’s space and no match, but I don’t know if the space is needed / available, if there’s a charge or anything. Last time I was at Roots Hall on a non-match day was over 30 years ago!

Yes mate.

 

[Cricko]

Count me in - need something to do now I’m retired - do we need to bring a broom/bucket/sponge?

Yes please Del and any bin bags you have spare.

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

Do we know if the west stand toilets have been improved? It literally had no ceiling and leaked dangerously. I hope it hasn't just been 'patched up'.

I’m now retired and half decent at a bit of plumbing but jeez not sure I can take on sorting out the West Stand bogs.
I’ll clean the pigeon sh!t off the seats instead

 

[Cricko]

Do we know if the west stand toilets have been improved? It literally had no ceiling and leaked dangerously. I hope it hasn't just been 'patched up'.

The Mens are not looking to bad.