Tring Athletic vs Berkhamsted Raiders

Good evening & welcome to the Grass Roots Stadium for the visit of Berkhamsted Raiders in the St Mary’s Cup. We welcome their players, officials and supporters and wish them a safe journey home afterwards.

This afternoon’s match sponsor is Performance Adhesives Limited. You can find out more about them on page 3 and by clicking on their advert.

We still have match sponsorship availability for the remaining games this season so please speak to Graham Bright if you are interested.

If you are able to volunteer for the club on a regular basis or even just occasionally please speak to a committee member. We are always grateful for extra support.

This is the third season of producing online only programmes. If you click on any of the logos or adverts it should direct you straight to our sponsors websites. This also means we can bring you features such as match highlights at the click of a button.

Today’s programme includes

• Page 5 - A selection of items on show from our club shop

• Page 20 — Today’s match squads

• Page 22-24 Introducing our opponents

• Page 26 The latest winners on the 100 club. You can join for just £1 a week.

• As always keep an eye on our website for all the latest information, fixtures and results.

Our Match Sponsor Performance Adhedives Liited

Ryan Earle, 17 has been a Tring Athletic FC youth player for 3 years and also attends Ben Herd football academy so has links with Hertford Town FC. He was diagnosed with Acute myeloid leukaemia last week and is now at UCL hospital undergoing treatment.

Ryan began this pre-season training with our first team, a testament to how well he is developing as a player with a very bright future. A few weeks ago Ryan took a knock to his head during an u18 friendly game against Leverstock Green FC, he had a small lump and also had a dizzy spell and to be on the safe side he attended where he was advised the lump was a cyst. A couple of weeks later we were playing Balham FC in the FA youth cup and Ryan felt unwell during the day and so presented himself at A&E where he collapsed.

Ryan was admitted and tests would reveal he has Acute myeloid leukaemia & is now receiving his treatment at UCL hospital in London. All those who know or have have met Ryan know what a infectious joker he is, full of life and always laughing. The diagnosis has come as a huge shock to us all but no more so than for Ryan's family. We have started this page to allow people to donate. The aim being to take some of the families financial stresses away so they can concentrate on supporting Ryan as he faces 6 months of treatment to overcome this diagnosis. The family will have huge expenditure with travel, accommodation, food amongst other things on top of keeping the home going. If you can help in anyway no matter how small you will make a huge difference in helping to concentrate on getting Ryan better and back home

Officials

Life President Mick Eldridge BEM

Life Vice Presidents David Evans MBE, Barry Johnson, Jean & Les Robins, Ralph Griffiths, Harry Bowden, Pete Stillwell, Alan Foskett, Pete Oakley, Keith Hamilton

Chairman Bob Winter

Vice Chairman

Tony Stedman & Mark Weston Hon. Secretary David Blair Hon. Treasurer Tony Stedman

Commercial Manager Graham Bright Match Secretary - South Midlands & Herts Snr Tony Stedman

Registration Secretary Trevor Langley Club Welfare Officer Kirstie McNeil

First Team Manager Ryan Sturges

First Team Assistant Manager Lee Groves

First Team Coaches Mick Vipond

First Team Technical Advisor Ian Richardson

Goalkeeping coach Gary Looker

Reserve Team Management Alex Payne, Stuart Stedman TAFC Zebras

Under 18' Management David Lawless

Under 17's Management Sports Physio Hannah Childs Football Co-Ordinator Vacant Press Officer Vacant

Website Keith Eldridge / Colin Sturges Social Media Keith Eldridge , Terry Adams Programme Editor Keith Eldridge

Groundsman Darrell Bodimeade Facilities Manager David Whicker

Membership Secretary Graham Bright Catering Vacant Bar Manager Stefan Drumea

Committee Members

Bob Winter (Chairman) Tony Stedman, Ian Butler, Neil Foskett, Graham Bright, David Blair, Mark Weston, Keith Eldridge, Andy Ayres., David Whicker

Pendley Day Nursery is a brand-new nursery set in a unique setting in the heart of Tring, and provides quality childcare and development opportunities for children aged 6 months - 5 years. We have created a premier nursery, which will provide a fantastic experience for your child to enable them to 'Grow, Learn & Develop'. Just read our TESTIMONALS page to see the lovely things parents are saying about us.

The nursery has both expansive indoor and outdoor space, and provides an ideal environment for children to learn and play in a safe and secure environment.

Pendley Day Nursery is led and managed by leading childcare practitioner Natasha Young, who is also part owner of the nursery.

Natasha is Level 6 qualified and she and her team will provide the highest of quality care and development opportunities for your child. We will ensure that your child's best interest are at the heart of everything we do. We have invested significantly in the setting and, with lots of brand new equipment and toys, we offer the highest of standards throughout.

Our excellent facilities include:

• Fully trained, dedicated staff – many at level 3 and above

• Fully equipped kitchen and trained cooks (hot lunch, tea and snacks)

• Large play areas, inside and out

• Large, safe front car park for easy drop off and collection

• Open 8.00 – 18.00, Monday – Friday (51 weeks)

• Flexible hours (mornings or afternoons)

• Dedicated to children 6 months – 5 years

The nursery is run by local owners who, through their team, are committed to providing stimulating activities in a caring environment, promoting all aspects of children’s development.

PREM 02/08/22 19:45 Tring Athletic 2-1 Ardley United

FAC 06/08/22 15:00 Roman Glass St George 3-1 Tring Athletic

PREM 13/08/22 15:00 Dunstable Town 2-2 Tring Athletic

PREM 16/08/22 19:45 Tring Athletic 1-0 Colney Heath

PREM 20/08/22 15:00 Arlesey Town 1-1 Tring Athletic

PREM 27/08/22 15:00 St Panteleimon 2-1 Tring Athletic

PREM 03/09/22 15:00 Tring Athletic 4-1 Biggleswade

PREM 10/09/22 15:00 Hoddesdon Town 0-0 Tring Athletic

PREM 13/09/22 19:45 Tring Athletic 0-2 Stotfold

PREM 17/09/22 15:00 Crawley Green 4-0 Tring Athletic

PREM 01/10/22 15:00 Tring Athletic 4-1 Baldock Town

PREM 08/10/22 15:00 Aylesbury Vale Dynamos 1-1 Tring Athletic

PREM 11/10/22 19:45 Tring Athletic 2-3 Risborough Rangers

PREM 15/10/22 15:00 Potton United 3-0 Tring Athletic

PREM 1/11/22 15:00 Cockfosters 6-1 Tring Athletic

PREM 05/11/22 15:00 Tring Athletic 3-0 Arlesey Town

PREM 19/11/22 15:00 Tring Athletic 1-0 Dunstable Town

PREM 22/11/22 19:45 Colney Heath 2-4 Tring Athletic

PREM 26/11/22 15:00 Leighton Town 2-0 Tring Athletic

FA Vase 4/12/22 15:00 Dunstable Town

PREM 17/12/22 15:00 Tring Athletic

-3 Tring Athletic

PREM 27/12/22 15:00 Tring Athletic

PREM 02/01/23 15:00 London Colney 1-3 Tring Athletic

PREM 07/01/23 15:00 Stotfold

FA Vase 14/01/23 15:00 Tring Athletic

PREM 21/01/23 15:00 Biggleswade United

PREM 18/02/23 15:00 Tring Athletic

-1 Tring Athletic

Walsall Wood

Tring Athletic

Leighton Town

PREM 25/02/23 15:00 Tring Athletic

PREM 04/03/23 15:00 Shefford Town & Campton

PREM 11/03/23 15:00 Tring Athletic

PREM 18/03/23 15:00 Baldock Town

Potton United

Tring Athletic

PREM 25/03/23 15:00 Tring Athletic

PREM 01/04/23 15:00 Ardley United

PREM 08/04/23 15:00 Tring Athletic

PREM 10/04/23 15:00 Leverstock

PREM 15/04/23 15:00 Tring Athletic

PREM 22/04/23 15:00 Risborough Rangers

Today’s Visitors

Berkhamsted Raiders was established in 1996 from a collection of individual teams run by enthusiastic dads who wanted their kids to enjoy football. They played their football on the outfield at Berkhamsted Cricket Club on a Sunday morning.

Under the Chairmanship of Paul Beard, the Club progressed rapidly, achieving Charter Standard and then Charity status. Tragically, Paul died suddenly at work on January 15th, 2008 at the early age of 43. His drive, enthusiasm and effort was the stimulus for the future success of the Club.

By 2008, the Club had grown to 30 teams. In 2015, the Club had doubled to 60 teams. And in 2020/21, we will be running 94 youth teams from U7 to U18 plus sections for Seniors, Veterans, Ladies, Futsal, Walking and Inclusive Football.

The Club has become a true community sports club, providing sport for around 1,200 children in Berkhamsted and the surrounding villages.

Charitable status

In 2007, the Club achieved charitable status with the following charitable objectives:

To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for playing football (“facilities ” meaning land buildings, equipment and organising football activities)

To advance the education of children and young people whether or not undergoing formal education.

The Club is managed by thirteen Trustees who oversee the running of the Club. The day to day running of the Club is organised by a team of over 100 unpaid volunteers who take on the roles of Committee Members, Age Group Coordinators, Parent Managers, Assistant Managers and Match Day Delegates.

Berkhamsted Raiders

Charter Standard Status

In 2004, the Club became an FA Charter Standard Club.

In 2007, our status was upgraded to FA Charter Standard Community Club. The Club regular attends and contributes to the Community Club meetings run by the Hertfordshire FA.

Facility Development

In 2010, Raiders and Ashlyns School raised a combined sum of around £750,000 through a Football Foundation grant and our own fundraising efforts to deliver the BerkoAstro 3G pitch.

BerkoAstro is a community facility. It is not just for the benefit of Raiders and Ashlyns. It can be used by any school in Berkhamsted and is open to other sports clubs in the area, and for use, in general, by Raiders parents and the local community.

In 2016, the venue was further enhanced by removing the high fencing and installing a seated viewing area.

With the opening of the Ashlyns Sports Hall in 2017, we are also able to offer full changing facilities., adjacent to the 3G pitch.

Paul Beard Centre

In 2012, the partnership between Raiders and Ashlyns School raised over £175,000 in funding to create the Paul Beard Centre, adjacent to BerkoAstro. The facility provides catering facilities, a club room and toilets. Hot drinks and snacks are available from the vending machines and the kitchen operates during training sessions and at weekends. The Centre is used by both the School, the Club and the Herts FA for meetings and educational purposes. The BerkoAstro 3G pitch and Paul Beard Centre provides a perfect setting for children’s birthday parties on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon during the football season and Saturday and Sunday mornings during the close season. Prices start from £152 and include a qualified FA coach and use of the Paul Beard Centre.

Improving football facilities in Berkhamsted

The Club is very aware of the shortage of football facilities in Berkhamsted. We need more grass pitches and a second 3G pitch in the town to accommodate the growth of the sport, and, in particular, girls’ football. We also want to establish a Raiders Clubhouse to provide a focal point for club members. The recently published Dacorum BC Local Football Facilities Plan highlights the priorities for investment. The Club is working hard to turn these plans into reality.

TAFC 3-1 Buntingford Town Click

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