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Friends of the Grove
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For individuals who are not yet members here is how the scheme works:
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Supporters of the draw pay £10.00 per month to enter and they stand a chance of winning a cash prize – two prizes available a winner and second place, members can have more than one entry if they wish which will increase their chances of winning.
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50% of the money put into the draw gets used as prizes – first prize - £150 and second prize - £90, based on the number of members there maybe more cash prizes available.
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50% of the money is used to develop the ground and stadium at The Grove
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If you are interested in supporting the club and joining in with the fun of a regular prize draw then please get in touch with our commercial team who can advise on signing up and providing the information that you need.
Up the Yeltz
The Friends of The Grove have continued to raise funds through its members this season.
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A sizeable donation has been made by the Friends of the Grove and has helped the club undertake some crucial renovation work to the ground whilst football has been in lockdown.
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This includes painting all the barriers around the ground, the painting and updating of the Harry Rudge Stand and the Shed End.
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There was a new disabled area constructed as well as new dug-outs, and a complete renovation of the changing rooms.
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Previous projects that the Friends of The Grove have funded is the re-development of the toilet block at the Old Hawne Lane end of the ground.
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The toilets had been in need for a face-lift for so many years now and is the one thing that lets The Grove down.
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We held a meeting with Ruth Hopkins General Manager and Head of Access & Development with Level Playing Field who aim to promote a positive, inclusive experience for disabled sports fans
The Gents saw the most change with the old brick urinal off the wall, walls and ceiling clad and a brand new purpose built stainless steel urinal put in place and hot water thanks to a new water heater hot water.
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New made to measure uPVC windows were installed by local business Oak Lodge Doors and a new non slip floor installed courtesy of Manager Paul Smith's company.
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Following further consultation with Ruth the need for a disabled toilet facility was quickly identified so we then took the decision that the ladies toilet would become a ladies / unisex disabled toilet with disabled facilities and, hot water and a hand dryer.
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A new wheelchair access ramp has been installed and the door widened to accommodate any disabled supporters.
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The cladding of the Shed end and the corridor to the changing rooms was also a project funded by The Friends of the Grove.
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It is down to all you Yeltz fans who contribute towards the Friends of the Grove that projects like this are achievable be it through the monthly draw or the purchase of 50/50 draw tickets before each game.
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All the work has been completed with the expert hands of Rich Ditchfield and the volunteers and fans.
Thank you to everyone. #UpTheYeltz
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Oak Lodge Doors are based on Furnace Hill in Halesowen https://oaklodgedoors.co.uk/
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To see more of the fantastic work the Level Playing Field do click here https://www.levelplayingfield.org.uk/
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