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Subject: Crowds Author: Red 'n' Black [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: "Thu, Apr 14 2011, 14:42:17 GMT" In reply to: Red&Black Pear 's message, "My two pence worth...." on "Thu, Apr 14 2011, 14:06:58 GMT" The crowds issue is clearly crucial in helping to fund a competitive squad. Take Bedford, who are perhaps the closest club to us in terms of past and recent history. They have outdone us on the pitch in recent years, but have much bigger crowds than us - about 1,000 more, I believe. I'm guessng tha gnerates at least anoter £200,000 a year. Add that to our players' budget, and I think we, too, would be near guaranteed top eight each year, just as Bedford are. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Crowds Author: Greg [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Thu, Apr 14 2011, 16:04:40 GMT" I had an idea a while ago which I think now may be worth mentioning again. One way to improve crowds is to make it easy for people to come to our ground. Getting to Bils is a pain unless you drive then you also have parking problem. So two things, we run a free shuttle mini bus on match days from outside Barclays in Moseley high street and or some other loacl areas such as New Street for travelling fans, Kings Heath Cricket club Harborn High Street etc. the cost of which comes out of the match ticket they buy on the bus. Here the the good catch, who ever comes on the bus then will have to have a few beers after the game before the shuttle bus can get them back. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: message Author: Greg [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Thu, Apr 14 2011, 16:20:05 GMT" Sorry pressed wrong button, I don't know pissed again. I'm sure that as a way of reducing traffic and saving the enviroment maybe the council would get behind this sort of plan, maybe a local taxi firm would do deal re transport etc. Also travelling fans could also park at Beckets and probably shop with them etc. I sure a few of the firms in Moseley would help to sponsor a bus service if after the game you were droped off at the Kababish etc. Remenber, who the hell wants to stand on the Yardley Wood Road in the dark on a Saturday night waiting for a public bus in the rain. Once something like this got off the ground I'm sure people would start to use the service in Moseley as a pre night out. We got to make it easy to get to our ground and enjoy the Moseley Rugby community experiance. Well just an idea. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Parking Author: Rich2 [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Thu, Apr 14 2011, 19:07:02 GMT" When has there been a parking problem.There are two car parks and i have never seen them full. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Parking Author: Rich2 [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Thu, Apr 14 2011, 19:12:00 GMT" When has there been a parking problem.There are two car parks and i have never seen them full. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Parking Author: Greg [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Thu, Apr 14 2011, 19:28:29 GMT" Sorry you miss understand what I ment. It's not a question we don't have space, it's already a concern to residents, thats why AA is so concerned. Well if we may hace a potential issue now, it probably would only get worse whith another 1000-2000, wel hopefully! Any way just an idea thats all. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Access to Billesley? Parking? No problem! Author: Comms Team [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: "Fri, Apr 15 2011, 17:01:05 GMT" Greg - We're always interested in ideas and some of those you've put down are certainly worth exploring. By giving business to local companies they hopefully will reciproate and advertise/sponsor us. I'll collar you (in a nice friendly way of course!) at the game on Sat and chat through how we could move these ideas on. However - in case any thinks there is a current parking/access problem: We've got an approved transport plan for way above the current attendances. We have very little (in fact probably no) problem with our neighbours regarding parking as everyone can be accomodated in the 'official' car parks. If you recall, our biggest gate since moving to Billesley was the Saints game a few years ago. We were able to park the cars comfortably be using satelite parking areas at the schools around the common. This was 4x (more) than our average gate. Access to Billesley Common by public transport is probably the best for any rugby club in the country - if not any sports club. If you go to 'how to find us' on the website you can see the number of buses that stop within 100 yards or so of the ground. You can also scroll further down that page and put in your home postcode and B13 0PT to get a personalised public transport route by bus and train. Regarding taxis - Ambassador Cars have an advertising hoarding in front of the hospitality boxes and are the preferred cab company for the club. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]