Welcome everybody for today’s match against Gillingham-hope you away supporters have enjoyed the long trek but return home desperately disappointed.
MASCOT-SAMUEL PEMBERTON
Samuel Pemberton was eleven years old last Monday-Happy Birthday Samuel!!!!
He attends St Joseph’s Primary School, Shaw.
Samuel has a season ticket for Rochdale and also follows the Dale nationwide travelling the length of the country on away days, his favourite players are Ian Henderson and Luke Matheson.
Samuel is a keen drummer, plays the guitar, enjoys playing football and FIFA on PS4.
MASCOT-JAMES NEBESNIAK
James Nebesniak will be six years old on 8th February and goes to St Vincents Primary School, where he’s in Year 1.
He loves playing games and watching Harry Potter.
This is his first season as a season ticket holder and has loved it since his the opening home match against Doncaster Rovers.
James likes Robert Sanchez because of his bright coloured GK jerseys and loves Desmond the Dragon.
ROCHDALE AFC COMMUNITY DAY
As you all probably know today has been designated as Community Day with many activities on the go like:
* Junior Take Over where children between 7 – 11 years will have the chance to shadow Club personnel all through the day including Kit person/Press reporter/Groundsperson/Ticket Office Assistant/Match Announcer/Hospitality Assistant/Community Officer/Chief Executive/First Team Assistant.
* Grassroots Flagbearers with each team receiving free tickets for the players as well as two complimentary adult tickets for their coaches.
* Half Time Challenge match featuring Healey Primary School and St Peters Primary School (Middleton)
All this and Kids For A Quid-what a great gesture from the Club to make everything so cheap for this fun filled day.
We are hoping that this venture is a massive success and one that continue every season.
SLIMMING WORLD
Local Slimming World consultants from Rochdale are our guests today in the aim of breaking the stigma surrounding slimming groups.
Slimming World allows you to lose weight whilst enjoying all of your favourite foods, even a pie and a pint at half time! Slimming World welcome men and women of all ages. Look out for the Slimming World consultants at today’s match to find out more.
Claire says “We have many men join our Slimming World groups, either alone, with friends or with their partners. But we need to help more. You only need to look at the winner of our greatest looser competition to see how life changing visiting one of ours groups could be! Burgers, chips, lasagne and even pizza are still on the menu. For anyone who is apprehensive about joining a group, speak to one of our lovely consultants or visit our website”
See you all next Saturday for the match against Shrewsbury Town
Keith Hicks
Dale Community Trust
