Work on the new Surrey Street covered standing area began on Thursday 21st October. The ground work will take around 2 weeks as we are having to pile the foundations. Although we are now weather dependent, we are confident the stand will be in place for the league game with Colne on the 27th November.
Work has also commenced on the new turnstiles which are being moved further up Surrey Street. This will allow safer access and egress as well as freeing up an area designated for the new clubhouse.
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Update - September 1st
As a result of the funds raised to date being somewhat lower than anticipated, the Development Team have had to revisit the original development plan. After much discussion, the following changes have had to be made;
Surrey St stand
This will now be a covered standing area, very similar to the existing 'Trenches' stand and will run between the 2 centre floodlights either side of halfway.
Changing Rooms
Because of the prohibitive costs involved in building a completely new structure, we are now looking at installing new drains and converting the existing clubhouse into a building that will house 2 large changing rooms, 2 officials changing rooms, a first aid/kit room as well as a new 'outside' toilet block.
Clubhouse
The land where the existing changing rooms are will be levelled and a new clubhouse constructed. The construction will fill the whole of the space that is left behind and will include a hospitality area as well as a new kitchen/Pie Hut.
Turnstiles
The existing turnstiles will need to be moved further up Surrey St to allow room for the new clubhouse. This will also allow for a larger access/egress gate which will adress many of the H&S issues we have.
In the short term, the above areas are going to take priority over all other aspects of the plan. We are hopeful that we will be able to start work on the new stand in the coming weeks as well as having the turnstiles moved before the end of September.
Our fundraising efforts continue and we are always looking for ideas or assistance in this area. if you feel you can contribute area please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Development Team at;
surreystreetdevelopment@googlemail.com
Surrey St stand
This will now be a covered standing area, very similar to the existing 'Trenches' stand and will run between the 2 centre floodlights either side of halfway.
Changing Rooms
Because of the prohibitive costs involved in building a completely new structure, we are now looking at installing new drains and converting the existing clubhouse into a building that will house 2 large changing rooms, 2 officials changing rooms, a first aid/kit room as well as a new 'outside' toilet block.
Clubhouse
The land where the existing changing rooms are will be levelled and a new clubhouse constructed. The construction will fill the whole of the space that is left behind and will include a hospitality area as well as a new kitchen/Pie Hut.
Turnstiles
The existing turnstiles will need to be moved further up Surrey St to allow room for the new clubhouse. This will also allow for a larger access/egress gate which will adress many of the H&S issues we have.
In the short term, the above areas are going to take priority over all other aspects of the plan. We are hopeful that we will be able to start work on the new stand in the coming weeks as well as having the turnstiles moved before the end of September.
Our fundraising efforts continue and we are always looking for ideas or assistance in this area. if you feel you can contribute area please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Development Team at;
surreystreetdevelopment@googlemail.com
Monday, 7 June 2010
Football Foundation Meeting
Today, the Development Team held their first meeting with Chris Barry, the East Midlands Technical Advisor for the Football Foundation.
The meeting gave Chris the opportunity to see the existing facilities at Surrey Street and for the team to gain a better understanding of the process involved in any grant application.
The meeting was very positive and the team see no reason why we cannot meet most, if not all, of our original plan (listed below). We now know the levels of funding the Football Foundation provide, the supporting documentation they require as well as an indication of how long the process will take from when the application is submitted.
We now have a list of actions/issues that we need to resolve prior to being in a position to submit an application. Further updates will be given as these actions progress.
The meeting gave Chris the opportunity to see the existing facilities at Surrey Street and for the team to gain a better understanding of the process involved in any grant application.
The meeting was very positive and the team see no reason why we cannot meet most, if not all, of our original plan (listed below). We now know the levels of funding the Football Foundation provide, the supporting documentation they require as well as an indication of how long the process will take from when the application is submitted.
We now have a list of actions/issues that we need to resolve prior to being in a position to submit an application. Further updates will be given as these actions progress.
Sunday, 30 May 2010
Football Foundation
Having resolved the issue with the Surrey Street lease we have arranged our first meeting with representatives of the Football Foundation.
The Football Foundation is the UK’s largest sports’ charity. Funded by the Premier League, The Football Association and the Government, the Foundation directs £40m every year into grass roots sport. The Foundation receives money from the very top of the professional game and also from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport through Sport England. It then uses this money to leverage even more partnership funding, to deliver a programme of new and improved community sports facilities in towns and cities across the country.
The Football Foundation oversee the Football Stadia Improvement Fund which provides grant aid to clubs in the Football League, the Conference and the National League System that want to improve their facilities for players, officials and spectators.
The meeting will take place in early June and is a major step in the development of our football club.
The Football Foundation is the UK’s largest sports’ charity. Funded by the Premier League, The Football Association and the Government, the Foundation directs £40m every year into grass roots sport. The Foundation receives money from the very top of the professional game and also from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport through Sport England. It then uses this money to leverage even more partnership funding, to deliver a programme of new and improved community sports facilities in towns and cities across the country.
The Football Foundation oversee the Football Stadia Improvement Fund which provides grant aid to clubs in the Football League, the Conference and the National League System that want to improve their facilities for players, officials and spectators.
The meeting will take place in early June and is a major step in the development of our football club.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Lease update - Good News!
The issue over the lease of the land at Surrey Street has been resolved sufficiently to allow any grant application to proceed.
Getting closure on this matter has involved many people and many hours so a big thank you to everyone involved.
Getting closure on this matter has involved many people and many hours so a big thank you to everyone involved.
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Project Update (3)
There has been much activity behind the scenes relating to the Ground Development Project. We are now in a position to update everybody with details of the plan.
1) The "scrattin' shed" will be demolished and replaced with a new stand with seating for 162 people including disabled access and press facilities.
2) New changing rooms will be constructed in the area currently occupied by the equipment sheds.
3) The pitch perimeter will be replaced with an in-filled structure to meet the requirements of a Grade D ground.
4) The existing dug-outs will be demolished and replaced by bigger structures with appropriate seating.
5) The existing Clubhouse will be modified to include a new "pie hut", hospitality and outside access toilets.
6) A new clubhouse will be constructed in what will be "free space" between the existing Clubhouse and the boundary wall where the turnstiles currently are.
7) The turnstiles will be moved further along Surrey Street and integrated into a new, wider, emergency exit gate.
8) A new PA system will be installed.
9) The existing seated stand will be demolished and a new equipment store constructed in part of the "released" area.
There remains two areas which still need to be addressed, those being the Boundary Wall and Floodlighting. Expert opinion is being sought to define what needs to be done in relation to these items.
The overall project cost will be substantial. All of your help in fundraising will be necessary so that the plans can be achieved.
Volunteer labour will also be needed to keep costs to a minimum on certain aspects of the development and a schedule of work will be announced in the near future.
When all of the above is completed, the ground will be, basically, unrecognisable from what we have today and will be an excellent facility for all our stakeholders as the Football Club looks to move forward.
1) The "scrattin' shed" will be demolished and replaced with a new stand with seating for 162 people including disabled access and press facilities.
2) New changing rooms will be constructed in the area currently occupied by the equipment sheds.
3) The pitch perimeter will be replaced with an in-filled structure to meet the requirements of a Grade D ground.
4) The existing dug-outs will be demolished and replaced by bigger structures with appropriate seating.
5) The existing Clubhouse will be modified to include a new "pie hut", hospitality and outside access toilets.
6) A new clubhouse will be constructed in what will be "free space" between the existing Clubhouse and the boundary wall where the turnstiles currently are.
7) The turnstiles will be moved further along Surrey Street and integrated into a new, wider, emergency exit gate.
8) A new PA system will be installed.
9) The existing seated stand will be demolished and a new equipment store constructed in part of the "released" area.
There remains two areas which still need to be addressed, those being the Boundary Wall and Floodlighting. Expert opinion is being sought to define what needs to be done in relation to these items.
The overall project cost will be substantial. All of your help in fundraising will be necessary so that the plans can be achieved.
Volunteer labour will also be needed to keep costs to a minimum on certain aspects of the development and a schedule of work will be announced in the near future.
When all of the above is completed, the ground will be, basically, unrecognisable from what we have today and will be an excellent facility for all our stakeholders as the Football Club looks to move forward.
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Press Release (April)
Glossop North End AFC are pleased to announce details of fundraising initiatives relating to the Ground Development Project.
The schemes are aimed at businesses and individuals and are designed in such a way that everyone can participate,
One of the main activities is a “buy a brick” scheme. “Bricks” will be £5 each and there is no limit on how many “bricks” may be purchased. Each contribution will be recorded on a “virtual wall” and the size of the entry on the virtual wall will be in direct proportion to the number of “bricks” purchased. For individuals, their name will be recorded and for businesses, the name of the business + a logo will be displayed. It is envisaged that the virtual walls will build up over time and, at the end of the process, hard copy of the walls will be displayed in the Glossop North End Clubhouse thus recognising the contributions in perpetuity.
Other schemes will include a couple of high profile events and the potential for a sponsored sky dive by the players. In addition, there are other schemes currently being worked on and details will be released in due course.
The launch date for the funding activities is Monday 12th April 2010. The different schemes will be outlined in a leaflet which will be available from the launch date. Hard copies of the leaflet will be available from the Surrey Street ground on home match days and in the Decor8 shop on Bernard Street in Glossop. Copies can also be sent electronically on request to surreystreetdevelopment@googlemail.com
This is a unique opportunity for all of the community to show their support for our local football team and all are cordially invited to participate.
The schemes are aimed at businesses and individuals and are designed in such a way that everyone can participate,
One of the main activities is a “buy a brick” scheme. “Bricks” will be £5 each and there is no limit on how many “bricks” may be purchased. Each contribution will be recorded on a “virtual wall” and the size of the entry on the virtual wall will be in direct proportion to the number of “bricks” purchased. For individuals, their name will be recorded and for businesses, the name of the business + a logo will be displayed. It is envisaged that the virtual walls will build up over time and, at the end of the process, hard copy of the walls will be displayed in the Glossop North End Clubhouse thus recognising the contributions in perpetuity.
Other schemes will include a couple of high profile events and the potential for a sponsored sky dive by the players. In addition, there are other schemes currently being worked on and details will be released in due course.
The launch date for the funding activities is Monday 12th April 2010. The different schemes will be outlined in a leaflet which will be available from the launch date. Hard copies of the leaflet will be available from the Surrey Street ground on home match days and in the Decor8 shop on Bernard Street in Glossop. Copies can also be sent electronically on request to surreystreetdevelopment@googlemail.com
This is a unique opportunity for all of the community to show their support for our local football team and all are cordially invited to participate.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Press Release (March)
Glossop North End AFC have announced the establishment of a project team to develop their Surrey Street Ground. The formal statement is reproduced below:-
Following a meeting between the GNE Board of Directors and the Supporters Club, a team has been formed to drive the development of the clubs Surrey Street facilities.
The team's objective is to provide Surrey Street with safe, accessible facilities that meet the Football Associations National Grade D standards (Step 4).
The team is responsible for all aspects of the development - from design and planning through to funding and implementation.
The development has a completion due date of 31st March 2011.
This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the football club. The challenge, as outlined above, is to complete what is a large Project within a fixed timescale. Significant funding will be required and the Surrey Street Development Fund has been established to act as the vehicle for this. The first contribution to this development fund is £30,000 which has come from the existing resources of the football club. Grants are being applied for and other fundraising activities will be announced shortly.
The opportunity relates to the potential of the 2009 FA Vase finalists to move up the football pyramid. With a good young team capable of challenging for honours at the existing level, the successful completion of this project will allow for the team to progress should the results on the field warrant that.
Further details of the progress of the Project will be issued as the development unfolds.
Glossop North End Chairman and Development Team member Dave Atkinson commented "this initiative represents an opportunity for the local business community and all interested individuals to get involved and show their support for our local football team".
Details of how businesses and individuals can contribute will be made available shortly.
Following a meeting between the GNE Board of Directors and the Supporters Club, a team has been formed to drive the development of the clubs Surrey Street facilities.
The team's objective is to provide Surrey Street with safe, accessible facilities that meet the Football Associations National Grade D standards (Step 4).
The team is responsible for all aspects of the development - from design and planning through to funding and implementation.
The development has a completion due date of 31st March 2011.
This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for the football club. The challenge, as outlined above, is to complete what is a large Project within a fixed timescale. Significant funding will be required and the Surrey Street Development Fund has been established to act as the vehicle for this. The first contribution to this development fund is £30,000 which has come from the existing resources of the football club. Grants are being applied for and other fundraising activities will be announced shortly.
The opportunity relates to the potential of the 2009 FA Vase finalists to move up the football pyramid. With a good young team capable of challenging for honours at the existing level, the successful completion of this project will allow for the team to progress should the results on the field warrant that.
Further details of the progress of the Project will be issued as the development unfolds.
Glossop North End Chairman and Development Team member Dave Atkinson commented "this initiative represents an opportunity for the local business community and all interested individuals to get involved and show their support for our local football team".
Details of how businesses and individuals can contribute will be made available shortly.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Project Update (2)
Ground Grading
For Surrey Street to successfully achieve a ground grading for Step Four, seventeen issues need to be resolved. Of these seventeen, three are procedural and at least twelve are eligible for grant funding.
It should be no surprise to people that these include;
Boundary wall
Pitch perimeter
Covered seating
Changing rooms
Toilets
Floodlights
Although it will be included in the development, the existing clubhouse already satisfies the grading requirements.
Work has now begun on getting costings for all aspects of the construction phase of the project.
Planning
Now we know the options available a meeting will be arranged with the council to see what planning application, if any, will be required.
Lease Extension
Although it is not required for the ground grading directly, before we can apply for a grant from the FSIF we need to obtain an extension to the existing lease. This process was started some weeks ago and is already at an advanced stage. We hope to have further news within the next two weeks.
Funding
With support from a number of individuals, we have identified several potential sources of grant funding both at a local and national level. These sources, which are in addition to the Football Stadium Improvement Fund (FSIF), are being investigated to establish if the project meets with any of the criteria for grant aid associated with these sources.
Concurrently, we need to consider other general fundraising ideas and would look to launch initiatives in this area in the coming weeks
For Surrey Street to successfully achieve a ground grading for Step Four, seventeen issues need to be resolved. Of these seventeen, three are procedural and at least twelve are eligible for grant funding.
It should be no surprise to people that these include;
Boundary wall
Pitch perimeter
Covered seating
Changing rooms
Toilets
Floodlights
Although it will be included in the development, the existing clubhouse already satisfies the grading requirements.
Work has now begun on getting costings for all aspects of the construction phase of the project.
Planning
Now we know the options available a meeting will be arranged with the council to see what planning application, if any, will be required.
Lease Extension
Although it is not required for the ground grading directly, before we can apply for a grant from the FSIF we need to obtain an extension to the existing lease. This process was started some weeks ago and is already at an advanced stage. We hope to have further news within the next two weeks.
Funding
With support from a number of individuals, we have identified several potential sources of grant funding both at a local and national level. These sources, which are in addition to the Football Stadium Improvement Fund (FSIF), are being investigated to establish if the project meets with any of the criteria for grant aid associated with these sources.
Concurrently, we need to consider other general fundraising ideas and would look to launch initiatives in this area in the coming weeks
Friday, 5 March 2010
Project Update (1)
The project to develop Surrey Street is well underway and we are currently focussed on two main areas;
Planning
A detailed analysis of the existing facilities has now been completed and we have a good understanding of what needs to be improved.
The coming week will see the formation of a group to look at the options available.
Funding
The project will be funded in three different ways;
Existing capital:
The club have agreed to establish a 'Surrey Street Development Fund' into which they will deposit their contribution towards the cost of the project. The contribution amount will be announced shortly.
New capital:
New capital will be generated through the sponsorship, donations and fundraising activities. The mechanics of selling the currently un-issued shares in the Football Club for this purpose are also being looked into. All money raised will go directly into the Surrey Street Development Fund. Further details will be released shortly.
Grants:
Only when the planning stage of the project is complete will be in a position to complete our application to the Football Stadium Improvement Fund (FSIF) and also know what level of grant we will be looking for. The grants are calculated as percentages of the cost of the different elements, so the cheaper you can get something for, the less money you'll receive towards it. Until we know what we want and have firm costs for these items, we will not know the size of the grant we can apply for, although we do know that it is capped at £100,000.
In addition to applying to the FSIF a full review of all available grants is currently underway.
The deadline for the completion of the project is 31st March 2011, so it will be ready in time for the League's inspection next season. We recognise it is a tight deadline, but we feel it is an achievable one.
Planning
A detailed analysis of the existing facilities has now been completed and we have a good understanding of what needs to be improved.
The coming week will see the formation of a group to look at the options available.
Funding
The project will be funded in three different ways;
Existing capital:
The club have agreed to establish a 'Surrey Street Development Fund' into which they will deposit their contribution towards the cost of the project. The contribution amount will be announced shortly.
New capital:
New capital will be generated through the sponsorship, donations and fundraising activities. The mechanics of selling the currently un-issued shares in the Football Club for this purpose are also being looked into. All money raised will go directly into the Surrey Street Development Fund. Further details will be released shortly.
Grants:
Only when the planning stage of the project is complete will be in a position to complete our application to the Football Stadium Improvement Fund (FSIF) and also know what level of grant we will be looking for. The grants are calculated as percentages of the cost of the different elements, so the cheaper you can get something for, the less money you'll receive towards it. Until we know what we want and have firm costs for these items, we will not know the size of the grant we can apply for, although we do know that it is capped at £100,000.
In addition to applying to the FSIF a full review of all available grants is currently underway.
The deadline for the completion of the project is 31st March 2011, so it will be ready in time for the League's inspection next season. We recognise it is a tight deadline, but we feel it is an achievable one.
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