Curry On Up The Dale
To the many who have asked, it is back again this year.
Date for the diary
Thursday 17th April 2025
Click Here www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/02/trust-sign-up-keith-hill/ for booking information and booking form.

News From The Board

The most significant development to report this month is the latest stage in the formation of the Club Advisory Board (CAB). The decision to launch this facility reflects a concerted effort to involve positive fan inclusion in the workings of the Club by taking into account the views, opinions and suggestions of the many and various profiles of individuals within our fan base. Applications were invited for the various categories comprising the CAB, the closing date for which was the 28th February, and interviews are planned for w/c 3rd March. The introduction of the CAB provides the opportunity for fans to be actively involved in assisting to proactively influence future decisions made by the Club affecting everyone.
In the meantime, as always, the Trust being represented on the Club Board is the opportunity to voice your comments, questions and suggestions for me to bring to the Club”’s attention. Email me on murray@daletrust.co.uk and I shall do my best to take them up and report back to you.

Up the Dale
Murray

Daves View On The Month
Dave Earnshaw. Director with Responsibilities for Youth Inclusion and
Daletrust Acting Liason Officer with BOGS

February has been another month whereby the trust have been in contact with the club around possible future fundraising opportunities.
I hope as many of you take up the opportunity to complete the short survey we have set up on line see link below.
https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/02/future-fund-raising-initiatives-we-need-your-help-please-see-the-survey-below/

This will give us the opportunity to gain understanding and help set our objectives moving forward. Thanks to Matt Devine from the BOGS team for supporting and working alongside these meeting he’s been a great help.
I held a travel meeting with some of the trust board at my home as we really are trying to find ways so we can continue to offer away coach travel so we have been looking at ways we can achieve that and exploring other options to see if that helps. But the one thing we most definitely need is your support by using the coaches we offer for away games. If you are a user and you think you can provide details of how to make the experience a positive one or have used in the past we would be interested to hear why you have stopped using the coach we may not be able to resolve all the issues raised but it may help us moving forward to maintain the coach offer into our future fixtures.
One suggestion I have received is setting off slightly earlier so the people who fancy a pint can get one in a pub near to the ground.
So get you suggestions / comments into the trust.

Dave
Up the Dale keep the faith

Youth Matters…
Ruby Loynd. Inclusion Officer

In January our legend, Hendo, turned 40!

To help celebrate Hendo’s birthday I had organised a card to be made by the fans of Dale. This was then to be presented by the winner of the front page design. See HERE. The presentation was held on the 22nd February 2025.

I was pleased to have the support from both the Club and the Trust in preparation of this presentation.

The winner of the front page design was the wonderful Henry (age 5), see picture below.

I would like to say a special thank you to Dom (Henry’s Dad) – Non-Member, for allowing Henry to take part in this competition and presentation.

Henry was amazing on the day and was asking lots of great questions regarding the club, Hendo, my role and even the Hornets!

If you or your child have any questions or suggestions regarding the server then please don’t hesitate to contact me on my email, ruby@daletrust.co.uk.

Focus Group Season Cards.The Fans Focus Group to discuss Season Cards for next season met in the 1907 Lounge on Thursday 27th February, led by Andy Duff, George Delves, and Ryan Bradley (both via Teams). Attending in person on behalf of the fan base were Dave Earnshaw, Murray Knight, Emma Loynd, Ruby Loynd and Vince Ashall (Trust Board Directors) and Russell Loynd. Discussions are currently underway including, amongst other topics, lack of flexibility within the current system including restrictions faced when ordering online eg. making multi-purchases of different types of tickets at the same time amongst other difficulties, rendering the system to failing to provide an acceptable customer-friendly facility.. Discussions have developed to the stage whereby an announcement will be made soon including full details of the proposed structure for next season.

From Emma, Travel Coordinator.
Trust Director responsible for all travel coordination

Welcome to March!

How quickly this season is passing us by.
It was lovely to see some of you at the COA before the coach departed for Halifax.
I hope to meet more fantastic fans before the season ends.

Our next Away Coach is Maidenhead on Saturday 22nd March.
The coach departs at 10am and is £35 per seat.

Let’s keep this run of form continuing, as I’m sure all your support is spurring them on.

Your continued support is much appreciated.
Let’s fill the last few coaches of the season!

Thank you again and I hope to meet more of you soon,
Emma

Full details including how to book can be found HERE on the Trust website.

From The Trust WebsiteCLOSING DATES FOR SQUAD BUILDER AND FIGHTING https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/02/squad-fighting-fund-closing-date-for-donations/

The Trust signs up Keith Hill, remember him? Along with Aaron Wilbraham and one other guest to be announced for the “hottest” ticket in town… Curry on Up The Dale returns and it’s year no 14!
https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/02/trust-sign-up-keith-hill/

As part of the initial discussions to identify potential fundraising for projects on behalf of the club, a follow-up meeting on the 8th of January 2025 took place to further identify potential projects and during the meeting, the club identified 4 areas with what they believe could have the potential to benefit the club these being
https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/02/potential-future-fundraising-initiatives-meeting-held-17th-feb-2025/

CAB. Trust Representation Going Forward
https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/02/reminder-applications-for-the-cab-trust-representation-explained/

Update on Season Card focus group meeting.

https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/03/season-card-focus-group-summary/

Curry Night Menu.

As requested, here is the curry night menu.
Curry Night Menu.

First though, let’s get your reservations in

To ensure your place click https://www.daletrust.co.uk/2025/02/trust-sign-up-keith-hill/ and click the link in the post to get a booking form,

Here is the menu for the night.

Masala Papad

Samosa Chaat

Homemade Chutneys & Pickles

Garlic Chilli Chicken Tikka Balti

Beef Rogan Josh

Vegetable Makhani (Vegan)

Basmati Rice

Saag Aloo

Naan

If you have any special dietary requirements then please email us at info@daletrust.co.uk

Former Players Association

From the desk of Keith Hicks

A trip down memory lane That’s how ex Dale defender Simon Ramsden described it when he returned to Spotland as a guest of the Trust and Former Players Association.
Organised by Keith Hicks, Simon returned to talk to guests. and fans alike during the pre match hospitality.

Posting on the former Players Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/RochdaleFPA/ Simon said,

“Amazing day yesterday going back to my old club Rochdale AFC to speak in hospitality and to watch the game with the kids and my dad.
Great result on the pitch but an even better result was Nellie doing the half time draw on the pitch and out of a crowd of over three thousand managed to pick out our lucky winning numbers which we found out after the match

Her face was a picture and what a way to finish such a good day
Loved my time at the club and it was great to reminisce on the and look forward to coming back along again in the future”

For anyone wishing to learn more about the FPA, visit www.rochdalefpa.com

Are You A Former Dale Player?

Then get in contact with Keith, details at end of the article..

We are looking to add to our current database. Over 60 former Dale players are enrolled on the Association with many returning to the Crown Oil Arena last season as guests of the Club for hospitality appearances. Players such as Shaun Reid, Paul Butler, Gareth Griffiths and many more were invited to be guest speakers in the Club’s 1907 lounge before home matches.

Articles about ex-Dale players and further Information on the Rochdale AFC Former Players Association (FPA) including hospitality, appearances plus players’ memories can be found on:

Website: www.rochdalefpa.com,
Facebook: Rochdale Former Players Association
Email: formerplayers@daletrust.co.uk
or Keith.hicks5@outlook.com
And also on the DALETRUST website HERE.

Exiles

Just a reminder…

The Exiles have their own dedicated WhatsApp group, it’s moderated by Ian and is for all fans that come under the exile scheme , basically those not locally resident, UK-based and abroad. We hope all our exile fan members will join.

With such a rich tapestry of areas around the globe where members can be found, it’s an ideal way of bringing “Your Slant” on all things Dale and sharing with others who can not be at the COA

Those wishing to join the WhatsApp group, just click on the link https://chat.whatsapp.com/HHhzjSjR041CD4TJeFdqnW

Trust Diary

All fixtures and recent results can be found HERE

Dates
Thursday 24^th April 2025 Focus Group – 25/26 Matchday experience (Previously May)
Thursday 29^th May 2025 Club Board Staff Reps & Dale Trust – meeting six (Previously April)

Fixtures and Results
(With Thanks To Greg and The Club Website)

With fixtures and games being subject to the weather, cup wins and opponents’ commitments it is important to stay up to date with new dates and times along with already established fixtures.
You can do that here https://rochdaleafc.co.uk/fixtures-results-24-25/#march

This link is updated regularly. by the club media team.

Questions – General

The Trusts policy is and has been for many years to respond and acknowledge within few days to emailed questions, queries and concerns and if an immediate answer is not available then follow-up work will be carried out and answers will be provided.
Your questions etc are an important part of our daily work, our case book is proof of that.
We have access to club at all levels, we work closely with (besides our members and the fan base) the FSA (Football Supporters Association) fellow Trusts at clubs both in and out of the national league and via our website and various social media channels aim to keep members and fans in general alive to issues current.
We receive in general questions, queries and concerns in two ways. Face to face at the Daletrust desk which is situated in the Dale Bar before any home game (unless stated prior) and secondly via our email channels. Depending on what is asked depends on who takes responsibility, primarily issues relating to club concerns are handled by our Trust Director who through our internal channels keeps all board members appraised. This though is not exclusive. Trust directors are engaged with several Trust initiatives/projects which involve working with either the club management executive, Club Board or the Senior management team so the flow of information can and does include live questions which we have taken from the membership.
Contacting the Trust, or a particular person at the Trust is easy and if your question regards a welfare issue and private then just ask for a member of the team to get back to you in person. If you want to contact a Trust director specifically, then just mark your email for the attention of said person.
Of course, the Trust desk prior to home games is a great way to make contact, on average we deal with about 8 to 10 specifics each game.
Contact Details
Main Trust Email; info@daletrust.co.uk
This can be used for all queries and questions
Club concerns; murray@daletrust.co.uk
Use where a specific club concern needs addressing.
Youth Issues mailto:youthmatters@daletrust.co.uk
For all youth initiatives and enquiries.
Matchday concerns fanliasion@daletrust.co.uk
For anything fan-centric arising from a game (Home or away)

Maidenhead Match Tickets, £5 and under for All, and the Trust Coach Will Take You

So £40 for Transport and the game and we bring you back! That’s Great Value

so, It’s worth remembering, match tickets for this away game start at £5!

Adult – Away Supporter. £5.00

Concession (Over 65/UB40/Student/Disabled) – Away Supporter £5.

Years Next Generation (17-22 Years Old) – Away Supporter. £5.00

Under 17- Away Supporter (Under 16’s require a full paying adult) Free.

Dale on the road again and the Trust Coach is arranged and bookings are now being taken, as usual, don’t delay early booking always advised.

How to book and pay.

To reserve your place please email Emma, Trust Travel Coordinator on travel@daletrust.co.uk

Once acknowledged please use the details below to pay and send a screenshot of your bank payment to travel@daletrust.co.uk, or see alternate payment methods below.

Book by paying by bank transfer:

Account name: Rochdale Supporters Club Ltd (this is a business account not personal)

Sort Code 08-92-99

Account Number 65130258

In the reference section please add your “name -game”, eg, D Morris-Maidenhead

(Please send a copy/Screen Shot of your remittance to Travel@daletrust.co.uk) Please use this email only for your travel arrangements.

Club shop: Cash only Weds pm – Saturday

Trust desk: Card or cash on matchdays

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