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by Dave Beesley
13 Apr 2024, 10:01
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Matchday Atmosphere - Shall we sing a song for you?
Replies: 13
Views: 772

Matchday Atmosphere - Shall we sing a song for you?

What are your favourite matchday anthems?

Working with CTFC the Robins Trust are creating a Matchday Mixtape for the final two home games of the season.

Reply with your favourites by Tuesday (April 16) and we'll get the placing rocking
by Dave Beesley
29 Mar 2024, 16:07
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Ambition
Replies: 8
Views: 759

Re: Ambition

Not sure I would ever want to see the day the trust own the majority of the club. Being third largest shareholder should be enough we need benefactors like Keswick and Jennings for their financial support because the trust cannot provide that level of help. Exeter and Wimbledon have shown in recent...
by Dave Beesley
29 Mar 2024, 16:02
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Ambition
Replies: 8
Views: 759

Re: Ambition

Am I right that the Trust only meets on Zoom? This does not seem to be inclusive if so. Having a Trust is a good thing and some good things are happening but there does seem a need for more mutual respect with the Club. We do meet via digital means, as this has enabled us to widen our net in terms ...
by Dave Beesley
29 Mar 2024, 15:59
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Ambition
Replies: 8
Views: 759

Re: Ambition

London Exile wrote: 29 Mar 2024, 10:45 When is the next FED election and how many Trust members are there at present?
At the next AGM. October/November this year.

And just shy of 300. Nearly a 20% uplift year on year
by Dave Beesley
23 Mar 2023, 15:58
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Fan Engagement Index
Replies: 6
Views: 656

Re: Fan Engagement Index

Don't forget our SLO, the rest of the Trust Board, and some well meaning and proactive staff at the club too
by Dave Beesley
16 Jan 2023, 19:36
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: CTFC Vs Derby County
Replies: 60
Views: 4514

Re: CTFC Vs Derby County

Hi London Exile, Anteros, Broadway Brian and Henry the Dog (et al), Current FED here. You aren't the first people to bring these issues to light this weekend. All of the issues I have had highlighted to me so far have been escalated by myself and Jenny (Supporter Liaison Officer) to my colleagues o...
by Dave Beesley
16 Jan 2023, 17:06
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: CTFC Vs Derby County
Replies: 60
Views: 4514

Re: CTFC Vs Derby County

Hi London Exile, Anteros, Broadway Brian and Henry the Dog (et al), Current FED here. You aren't the first people to bring these issues to light this weekend. All of the issues I have had highlighted to me so far have been escalated by myself and Jenny (Supporter Liaison Officer) to my colleagues on...
by Dave Beesley
29 Jul 2022, 13:55
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Parklands turnstiles?
Replies: 26
Views: 1941

Re: Parklands turnstiles?

I have sought an answer to this from my colleagues on the club board, I can tell you that an agreement has been reached, and the club has held up it's end of that agreement, in good faith. To the best of our knowledge, the gates will be open tomorrow.
by Dave Beesley
29 Jul 2022, 09:36
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Whaddon Road - Visitors Guide
Replies: 7
Views: 674

Re: Whaddon Road - Visitors Guide

Thanks for your generous feedback everyone. I can't take the credit - that has to go to those credited in the final page - I had more of a watching brief on this project. I will just take the opportunity to shamelessly plug some Trust bits and pieces however: Firstly - if you would like us to contin...
by Dave Beesley
28 Jul 2022, 13:22
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Whaddon Road - Visitors Guide
Replies: 7
Views: 674

Whaddon Road - Visitors Guide

The Robins Trust have spent the summer beavering away on quite a few little projects - alongside our involvement in the wider club issues and changes. One of which I am very proud of, is this wonderful Visitors Guide as produced by a few of our Trust Board Members in unison with key club staff and t...
by Dave Beesley
27 Jul 2022, 09:17
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Noah the ambassador
Replies: 3
Views: 464

Re: Noah the ambassador

Piece on the Trust website too. Jenny, our SLO and Dave, our DLO have been very busy this summer

https://www.robinstrust.org/posts/new-y ... on-update/
by Dave Beesley
25 Apr 2022, 18:19
Forum: OTHER FOOTY
Topic: Independent football regulator
Replies: 5
Views: 736

Re: Independent football regulator

I spoke to Steve Kitchen today, on behalf of the Robins Trust, the Club and the Football Supporters Association

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0bz9bk8

From 3 hours 20 mins onwards (Or 17:20 if you BBC Sounds uses the playout time)
by Dave Beesley
22 Apr 2022, 11:58
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: season tickets
Replies: 43
Views: 4473

Re: season tickets

Many apologies Shade

Could you check your Spam/Junk folder please?

And if it isn't there, please email tickets@ctfc.com where Tim will do his best to help you.
by Dave Beesley
10 Jan 2022, 16:25
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Contact the FED
Replies: 11
Views: 19430

Re: Contact the FED

I understand that the SLO is investigating At least someone acts Just to say I need more info is a poor poor show I am sure if a director bothered to ask around that would have solicited a response Surely the FED should be on this type of thing unless it is being handled by one of the other directo...
by Dave Beesley
09 Jan 2022, 10:04
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Contact the FED
Replies: 11
Views: 19430

Re: Contact the FED

Ok. I have seen the other thread now. But would still need to know where the allegations have originated, so that I can effectively follow up
by Dave Beesley
09 Jan 2022, 10:02
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Contact the FED
Replies: 11
Views: 19430

Re: Contact the FED

Hi Andgarod.
Thank you for letting me know. But I could do with a little more to work with.
Who is making the allegations and how could they be contacted?
I would need to substantiate the claims before I take anything further
by Dave Beesley
18 Nov 2021, 20:31
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Robins Trust relaunch
Replies: 5
Views: 1016

Re: Robins Trust relaunch

Thank you for the kind words. This has been a few months in the planning - and a few years in the formulation to be honest. We really want to help drive success on and off the pitch, in the short term. And in the long term, safeguard the club from potential bad ownership once our brilliant current o...
by Dave Beesley
12 Aug 2021, 09:58
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Parklands
Replies: 60
Views: 6278

Re: Parklands

The Colin Farmer Stand will be fully open and accessible this weekend, after successful outcome to negotiations between both parties

https://www.ctfc.com/news/2021/august/n ... parklands/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Dave Beesley
11 Aug 2021, 12:38
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: So what happens on Saturday
Replies: 17
Views: 1756

Re: So what happens on Saturday

Could be busy in the Whaddon Road & Ground area on Saturday so I'd suggest getting there a bit earlier if you are buying a ticket on the day. Anyone know if there are many stand tickets left and how many Wycombe have sold? Could be a 4,500 gate maybe? As an aside when I went past the ground on ...
by Dave Beesley
11 Aug 2021, 11:18
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: So what happens on Saturday
Replies: 17
Views: 1756

Re: So what happens on Saturday

Si Robin wrote:Dave, will the bar in the Colin Farmer be open at half-time on Saturday?
I have no definitive answer Si, as that bar is operated by our catering partners. But I'm sure they won't be wanting to say no to some paying punters
by Dave Beesley
11 Aug 2021, 11:00
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: So what happens on Saturday
Replies: 17
Views: 1756

Re: So what happens on Saturday

Hi Robin. Masks are no longer enforceable by law, so the Stewards will be briefed to take a common sense approach to this. The COVID-19 recommendations come from the Council and their safety team. While they are not a legal requirement, we are asking that the CTFC community respect each other and th...
by Dave Beesley
11 Aug 2021, 10:36
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: So what happens on Saturday
Replies: 17
Views: 1756

Re: So what happens on Saturday

The club has put together this important information pack regarding the game on Saturday https://www.ctfc.com/news/2021/august/important-information-for-saturdays-match-with-wycombe/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; If anyone has any issues or discussion points on the day, I ...
by Dave Beesley
25 Jan 2021, 08:41
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: CTFC Crowdfunder
Replies: 70
Views: 7506

Re: CTFC Crowdfunder

Well done to everybody involved with the organisation of the fundraising and to all those who contributed. A magnificent effort. But what’s happened to the Robins Trust “Protect the Robins” scheme? All gone quiet? Hey Fuller and all, We are still on the case, and looking to launch very soon. We did...
by Dave Beesley
06 Nov 2020, 18:50
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Robins Trust - Election Results
Replies: 0
Views: 640

Robins Trust - Election Results

Three new members elected to the Trust Board

More details here - https://www.robinstrust.org/posts/2020- ... on-update/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Details of our AGM will follow soon.

Dave :)
by Dave Beesley
27 Oct 2020, 14:40
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: FUNDRAISING SURVEY
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

FUNDRAISING SURVEY

The Trust has been exploring the idea of a fundraising campaign to help Cheltenham Town with the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the longer term effects on football club finances. We want to gauge the opinion of the ctfc fanbase so please could we ask as many of you as possible to co...
by Dave Beesley
08 Oct 2020, 14:19
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Trust matchday draw
Replies: 6
Views: 1328

Re: Trust matchday draw

Hey all. Firstly, it is a very good and valid idea. It is something we have mooted in our meetings, but unfortunately as the only real techy on the Trust team - my time is limited by my day job and family. If we were going to do something like that, we would want to do it in a totally secure and leg...
by Dave Beesley
19 Nov 2019, 13:44
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: The Trust needs you, if it is to survive
Replies: 12
Views: 3307

Re: The Trust needs you, if it is to survive

The 1887 Red Army are not directly affiliated with the Trust, but the Trust gladly supports their efforts in all the positive things they do. We worked together on the Justin Edinburgh Foundation Crowdfunder, and the Trust fully supports the sleepout this Friday - we are two fan movements who compli...
by Dave Beesley
14 Nov 2019, 14:55
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: The Trust needs you, if it is to survive
Replies: 12
Views: 3307

Re: The Trust needs you, if it is to survive

I understand that the official trust web messaging is not working , but that may just be my oul spectrum playing up! Hey all, This is a bug I am hoping to find time to fix. The messages are getting through as we have had two today, but for some reason it then responds to the user that it failed. We...
by Dave Beesley
03 Oct 2019, 09:11
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Win Tickets for Newport game
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

Re: Win Tickets for Newport game

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This has now been fixed, so if you entered earlier, please enter again.

You may get a page not found or corrupted data error when submitting. We are working on this, but entries are working
by Dave Beesley
30 Sep 2019, 11:58
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: The club bar at half time
Replies: 11
Views: 2697

Re: The club bar at half time

Robin wrote:Out of curiosity why do people need to go to the club bar when beer is available around the ground, is it only serving the old main stand?
Personally. The coffee/hot chocolate is nicer and cheaper than EFC serve
by Dave Beesley
29 Sep 2019, 13:03
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: A Particular Set of Skills
Replies: 0
Views: 1436

A Particular Set of Skills

The Trust AGM is coming soon, and we are looking for people with a particular set of skills

https://www.robinstrust.org/posts/a-par ... of-skills/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Dave Beesley
28 Aug 2019, 13:09
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: How to feedback to the club ?
Replies: 14
Views: 3449

Re: How to feedback to the club ?

Hey Nham68,
I have only just seen this thread.
I have passed a link to this thread on to the Club's Stadium and Safety Officer, for his attention.

Dave
by Dave Beesley
07 Aug 2019, 19:09
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Help Needed - Robins Trust
Replies: 0
Views: 1131

Help Needed - Robins Trust

Our first home game is nearly upon us, and we are looking to add to our team of match day helpers. If you are interested in helping your Trust and your Club for an hour or two on matchdays, contact fed@robinstrust.org You don't need to commit to every game, just as and when you can. And full trainin...
by Dave Beesley
07 Aug 2019, 11:33
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Activity
Replies: 3
Views: 1568

Re: Activity

As far as I am aware, the transfer window runs until September 2nd for League's One and Two this season.
So the next 24 hours are less pivotal this season as they were last
by Dave Beesley
24 Jul 2019, 08:15
Forum: CTFC CHAT ONLY
Topic: Robins Trust - Temporary sign up link
Replies: 0
Views: 1166

Robins Trust - Temporary sign up link

Hi All,
Thanks for bearing with us while our website is down, here is a link to our temporary signup page

https://app.clubbase.io/signup/3d1a610d ... ?locale=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;