CUFC Lottery has provided further funds to help pay for upgrades at the Abbey Stadium…
Funds of £3,916 for a new Digital Aural Aide system have also been provided, as the acclaimed Audio for All service will receive a much-needed upgrade. Home and away supporters with a visual impairment, additional sensory needs or the elderly can receive audio-descriptive commentary courtesy of the Audio for All team. Expertly trained volunteer fans of Cambridge United provide a highly professional, neutral and entertaining match description for free of charge. The existing Audio for All kit will be donated to a local football club. In addition to this, a new wireless access point is being installed in the soon-to-be completed Newmarket Road End Fan Zone in-order to efficiently take payments in the food and drink kiosks. £880 has been donated from CUFC Lottery to help pay for the system. The contributions from CUFC Lottery supports the club’s ability to enhance the fan experience at the Abbey Stadium, building on the recently funded Wi-Fi and PA system improvements at the ground. Carl Badcock of CUFC Lottery said, “We are only too pleased to support the Club with projects that benefits the fans, improving Matchday experiences at the Abbey. In the case of Audio for All, this represents a great project which ticks all the boxes of what CUFC Lottery is all about. “We are a small, agile and reactive committee, able to support and facilitate speedy outcomes.” Cambridge United SLO, Dave Matthew-Jones added, “The drive to improve and modernise the Matchday experience for supporters is one of the main priorities at Cambridge United. The Abbey Stadium facilities have changed very little over the past 20 years and therefore, we are having to play catch-up across all areas of the stadium. “The Club is extremely grateful for all the support the lottery members and the committee provide to ensure these projects can be successfully completed.” I make no apology in copying the update directly from the club website. The wording does encapsulate the best scenario on the use of lottery funds. Nick Parker and his band of die-hards have provided a well loved and necessary service to fans - home and away - for many years. Making the beautiful game available to anyone to access. I say more power to your elbow Nick! As usual we are grateful for any feedback from our members although I didn't feel very agile when one of the sprinklers caught me at a recent home game when I was working on the pitch. It gave Ian D something to laugh at. Thank goodness for waterproof trousers! Regards, The CUFC Lottery Team
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Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Bristol Rovers match on display in the slideshow below Come rain or shine the Fans Gallery keeps capturing you at the Abbey… Bristol Rover supporters photos can be seen here cfuawaytravel@yahoo.comThis afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Bristol Rovers to the Abbey Stadium. It is also the first opportunity to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2023.
Looking back on 2022 there was so much achieved by everyone involved with Cambridge United to be proud of. From winning against Premiership side Newcastle United at St James Park in early January to the re-purchase of the Abbey Stadium in September. From the creation of the Family Zone to the improvements in all of the supporter areas around the ground. Giant strides have been made both on and off the pitch and these are laying the foundations for future years. Looking at some of the databases we keep, I noticed that during the first weeks of 2013 we were playing Braintree, Stockport and Nuneaton in the Blue Square Premiership during the past week we have played away at Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday. Competing against teams of this size is difficult at the best of times and is made even more difficult when the rules are being constantly changed to favour them. Football should be played by sides with equal opportunities but the recent substitution rule changes is another example to ensure it favours the larger clubs. It is the latest of many changes going back over many years and it won’t be the last one for sure. Since the club achieved promotion supporters have followed the side all over the country. Sometimes watching them win and sometimes in defeat, however the support is both valued and appreciated by everyone on the playing side. It is therefore disappointing to see how badly supporters travelling to away matches can be treated. A recent example of this was the Fleetwood match. At a time of year when finances are already tight and during a period of time when families and individuals are struggling. To see a match that involved such travel costs and time called off at mid-day is difficult to accept. We are not the only club to suffer. It is certainly an area those running football and pushing the Fans Led Review should consider in future looking into. What actions could still have been taken in the following three hours to get the match on? What thought was given to those travelling at the time of the initial inspection? Why are matches of distance not scheduled during months of better weather. Should there be a report made public giving the reasons for a postponement so supporters can actually see why and what has been done? The goodwill donation back to those who did travel by the club should be applauded there was no reason the give one. They did so because they care about their supporters. The Away Travel coach fully refunded their travellers for their costs but are now considerably out of pocket on the trip. It could possibly affect future trips being run at a time when the club will need support away from home. If you are interested in or could sponsorship the away travel, contact them via 07591 111251 or Email cfuawaytravel@yahoo.com Did you have a scoreboard announcement on Saturday at the match against Bristol Rovers? If you missed it or would like to download an image see the slideshow via the slideshow During 2020 the CUFCLottery paid for the provision of two new Electronic scoreboards. If you would like to take part in the Lottery or find out more click here www.cufclottery.co.uk Cambridge United supporters can you see yourself in the photos from the Boxing Day Shrewsbury match on display in the slideshow below Come rain or shine the Fans Gallery keeps capturing you at the Abbey… Shrewsbury supporters photos can be seen here This afternoon we welcome the supporters, officials and playing staff of Shrewsbury to the Abbey Stadium. I love football on Boxing Day. It is the one match after the first game of the season that I look forward to most each year. We hope that everyone had a good Christmas day while remembering those individuals and families who are alone or have lost loved ones recently. If you know someone who is on their own why not give them a ring or knock on their door to ensure they are alright, Today, we welcome the Passey family to the Abbey Stadium. The following has been provided by Caitlin’s father Nick telling the family’s story On 7th October 2021 our world fell apart! This was the day we found out our beautiful little princess Caitlin had been diagnosed with Juvenile Batten Disease (CLN3). This is a horrendous, terminal neurological disease that will gradually strip her of everything that makes her, her, with no cure or treatment! Rapid vision loss was/is the first symptom (Caitlin is now registered as legally blind), followed by childhood dementia, seizures, loss of motor and language skills! Due to the dementia aspect of the disease, Caitlin's long-term memory will be one of the last things to go, so memory-making is essential! Over time our sporty, fun-loving and adventurous little girl will lose her ability to play with her friends! She will never mentally grow older than she is now, so her friends will outgrow her, but her mindset will not move on, this thought deeply hurts. Whilst most parents will be planning for a future where they need to help their child with house deposits, and wedding costs, our devastating reality is we will be looking at covering the costs of specialist mobility equipment and a funeral. Along with the emotional and physical challenges comes the challenge of making significant alterations to our home, ensuring it remains a SafeHaven and creating a safe space Caitlin can call her own, somewhere to retreat to when she is struggling. Unfortunately, the finances required to complete the renovation works needed are way beyond our reach, leaving us in a position where we have to ask for help. If you know of anyone/any businesses that may be able to help please please share our story with them. We know we are going to lose our little girl but we want to make sure she has the most amazing life she can before then. Gofunding link www.gofundme.com/f/SafeHaven4%E2%80%93%20Caitlin |
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