All the Commercial Sponsorships are sold! All the Horses are sold! All that remains is for the night itself. If you have already bought or reserved a ticket, great! See you there. If not, fear not! You will still be able to come along on the night and get in by pay at the gate entry (£5)!
On the Night you will have the opportunity to place bets on the horses in the Races. Take a punt, and if your horse is the first to stumble over the line, make a tidy sum!
The final race of the night is the Auction Race: all 8 horses will be auctioned off, and the winning horse owner will take home half the pot and win 4 seats in Hospitality at Firhill for an SFL League Game this season. There will also be a Raffle, details for which will follow shortly.
See you at 7pm on Friday 27th November!
The Jags Trust Board
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Friday, 13 November 2009
Centenary Fund - Further Incentive to Join!
As well as the chance to win great monthly prizes and a brand new Citroen car twice per year, the Centenary Fund offers you the opportunity to help the Club in its quest to return to the SPL. As the Chairman stated after 4 key players recently extended their contracts:
"The fact that we were able to do so at this time was due in no small measure to the success of the Centenary Fund which continues to grow and provide the Club with invaluable additional income. At our last home game the Club were presented with the latest £15,000 cheque from the Centenary Fund and it was that money that helped secure these four players on extended contracts."
As a further incentive for people to join the Centenary Fund, the Jags Trust & the Club are offering the opportunity for people who join up during the rest of 2009 to win a couple of excellent prizes.
To be eligible for the draw, which will take place in early January, all you need to do is sign up for the Centenary Fund at the Trust's Race Night on the 27th of November in the Aitken Suite or at the kiosk between sections 6 & 7 in the Jackie Husband Stand on any of the remaining matchdays before the end of the year. If you cannot make any of these events then you can download an application form from the Club's website - www.ptfc.co.uk - and send it to the Club, you will be entered if your form is received on or before the 31st of December (so get your form sent away quickly).
As is the case for Centenary Fund draws those at Gold level will have 4 entries, Silver have 2 and Bronze 1 entry - so the higher the level you join at the more chance you have of winning.
What can you win? There are 2 prizes - first prize is hospitality for 4 at one of the remaining league games and second prize is £20 worth of "Love2Shop" gift vouchers, these can be used at numerous high street stores.
Remember - you have to be in it to win it!
Good Luck.
"The fact that we were able to do so at this time was due in no small measure to the success of the Centenary Fund which continues to grow and provide the Club with invaluable additional income. At our last home game the Club were presented with the latest £15,000 cheque from the Centenary Fund and it was that money that helped secure these four players on extended contracts."
As a further incentive for people to join the Centenary Fund, the Jags Trust & the Club are offering the opportunity for people who join up during the rest of 2009 to win a couple of excellent prizes.
To be eligible for the draw, which will take place in early January, all you need to do is sign up for the Centenary Fund at the Trust's Race Night on the 27th of November in the Aitken Suite or at the kiosk between sections 6 & 7 in the Jackie Husband Stand on any of the remaining matchdays before the end of the year. If you cannot make any of these events then you can download an application form from the Club's website - www.ptfc.co.uk - and send it to the Club, you will be entered if your form is received on or before the 31st of December (so get your form sent away quickly).
As is the case for Centenary Fund draws those at Gold level will have 4 entries, Silver have 2 and Bronze 1 entry - so the higher the level you join at the more chance you have of winning.
What can you win? There are 2 prizes - first prize is hospitality for 4 at one of the remaining league games and second prize is £20 worth of "Love2Shop" gift vouchers, these can be used at numerous high street stores.
Remember - you have to be in it to win it!
Good Luck.
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Race Night Update (Again!)
Commercial Sponsors:
The 8th and 9th races have been sponsored by McCrea Financial Services and the Firhill Management Team. We extend our warm thanks to all of our Race Sponsors who have helped to make the night possible. Below is the full list of our Race Sponsors:
Race One - Energy Sense UK
Race Two - Greaves Sports
Race Three - Leukaemia Research Trust
Race Four - The Glaswegian
Race Five - British Waterways Board
Race Six - Jim Alexander - Environmental Air Conditioning Ltd.
Race Seven - The Brass Monkey Pub
Race Eight - McCrea Financial Services
Race Nine - The Firhill Management Team
Horses:
Horses are still available to be purchased at just £2 each! Buying a horse gives you a 1 in 8 chance of winning a Race Prize, and you get to name your horse as you want it to appear in the Race Night Programme. To reserve a horse, email cowiegs@aol.com.
Tickets:
Race Night Tickets will be on sale on the Supporters Buses and from Jags Trust Board members on Saturday's excursion to the Dunfermline match. Tickets are £5 and ensure your seat on the night in the Aitken Suite.
The 8th and 9th races have been sponsored by McCrea Financial Services and the Firhill Management Team. We extend our warm thanks to all of our Race Sponsors who have helped to make the night possible. Below is the full list of our Race Sponsors:
Race One - Energy Sense UK
Race Two - Greaves Sports
Race Three - Leukaemia Research Trust
Race Four - The Glaswegian
Race Five - British Waterways Board
Race Six - Jim Alexander - Environmental Air Conditioning Ltd.
Race Seven - The Brass Monkey Pub
Race Eight - McCrea Financial Services
Race Nine - The Firhill Management Team
Horses:
Horses are still available to be purchased at just £2 each! Buying a horse gives you a 1 in 8 chance of winning a Race Prize, and you get to name your horse as you want it to appear in the Race Night Programme. To reserve a horse, email cowiegs@aol.com.
Tickets:
Race Night Tickets will be on sale on the Supporters Buses and from Jags Trust Board members on Saturday's excursion to the Dunfermline match. Tickets are £5 and ensure your seat on the night in the Aitken Suite.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Hospitality Draw!
With the New Year quickly approaching, what better way to welcome 2010 than by enjoying the excellent hospitality on offer at the first game of the year at Firhill against Greenock Morton?
The Trust are happy to announce that they will be having a draw in December and the lucky winner will receive hospitality for 4 at the game on 2nd January 2010. To be part of the draw all you need is to be a "paid up" member of the Jags Trust by the 1st of December!
So if you have already renewed your membership or joined for the first time then you don't need to do anything (apart from cross your fingers). Don't worry though if you have not got around to renewing your membership yet or have forgotten to join up (you know you want to) as you can still do so by following the instructions on the "Join" page of the Trust website
Good luck!
The Trust are happy to announce that they will be having a draw in December and the lucky winner will receive hospitality for 4 at the game on 2nd January 2010. To be part of the draw all you need is to be a "paid up" member of the Jags Trust by the 1st of December!
So if you have already renewed your membership or joined for the first time then you don't need to do anything (apart from cross your fingers). Don't worry though if you have not got around to renewing your membership yet or have forgotten to join up (you know you want to) as you can still do so by following the instructions on the "Join" page of the Trust website
Good luck!
Friday, 6 November 2009
Race Night Update
Jags Trust Race Night Friday 27th November
Commercial Sponsorship
We are delighted to announce that since the last update, we have secured a further three sponsors.
British Waterways Board, Environmental Air Conditioning Ltd and Brass Monkey Pub have all been confirmed as Race Sponsors. The Environmental Air Conditioning Ltd race is to be called "The Malcontent Handicap". We are very close to being able to announce an eighth sponsor, leaving only one race left for Commercial Sponsorship. Get in contact with us now to avoid disappointment.
Horses
You can still buy Race Horses for the night at £2 each by Paypal as previously intimated. Alternatively, you can reserve horses and pay on the night. To reserve horses, please send an e-mail to cowiegs@aol.com giving your name, contact details and a desired horse name. Remember if your horse comes first in its race you win the race prize!
Tickets
Tickets are still available as before, but if you are unable to buy your ticket before the night, you can still pay on the night. Tickets are £5 each.
If you have any questions about the Race Night, please contact me at cowiegs@aol.com.
Many thanks,
Graeme
Commercial Sponsorship
We are delighted to announce that since the last update, we have secured a further three sponsors.
British Waterways Board, Environmental Air Conditioning Ltd and Brass Monkey Pub have all been confirmed as Race Sponsors. The Environmental Air Conditioning Ltd race is to be called "The Malcontent Handicap". We are very close to being able to announce an eighth sponsor, leaving only one race left for Commercial Sponsorship. Get in contact with us now to avoid disappointment.
Horses
You can still buy Race Horses for the night at £2 each by Paypal as previously intimated. Alternatively, you can reserve horses and pay on the night. To reserve horses, please send an e-mail to cowiegs@aol.com giving your name, contact details and a desired horse name. Remember if your horse comes first in its race you win the race prize!
Tickets
Tickets are still available as before, but if you are unable to buy your ticket before the night, you can still pay on the night. Tickets are £5 each.
If you have any questions about the Race Night, please contact me at cowiegs@aol.com.
Many thanks,
Graeme
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Martin's Month - October 2009
3rd – Today is the first occasion that the Trust are using the Warriors' shop in the Jackie Husband stand as an area for people to sign up for the Centenary Fund. The news in the morning that 4 players have signed contract extensions and that income from the Centenary Fund helped to achieve this is a great boost. There is a good level of interest and 4 new members are signed up (another member joins in the Main Stand along with 2 Junior Jags thanks to the efforts of Steven Hollinsworth aka Wee Scamps). I am also pleased to report that my colleague Graeme aka Woodstock Jag gave this month's pie the “thumbs up”. As for the game itself we record a 2-0 victory which takes us to the top of the division – only 28 games to go!
12th – A Jags Trust Board meeting this evening. Before the meeting those who attended the game away to Dundee tell the rest of us how well the team played and how unlucky we were. As for the meeting there are, as usual, lots of things to discuss and these include the Centenary Fund, Kieron's report on Community Development, the Hall of Fame Dinner Dance and the Race Night that is being held in November. Other fundraising initiatives are also discussed and further details on these will be published on the Trust website when they have been confirmed.
17th – Back in action at Firhill today for a game against Ayr United. The Trust are back in the Warriors' shop between sections 6 & 7 to allow people to sign up for the Centenary Fund, join the Trust or to buy horses/tickets for the Race Night on the 27th of November. We have a lot of interest in these and sign up another 4 Centenary Fund members. Also making an appearance today was the Jags Trust t-shirt which went down very well alongside my red jumper (the t-shirt is a lovely yellow). The game itself saw us keep up our record of clean sheets in the league here at Firhill as we record a very well deserved 2-0 win. It was nice to see that Mark Roberts got a good ovation from the Thistle fans when he was substituted (it was even better though to see him miss that header in the second half).
20th – The Centenary Fund draw at Firhill today. After the success of our recent attempts to get people signed up on matchdays it is time for October's draw. Congratulations to all of the winners – especially Joyce Towers who won a signed ball (well done Gran). The Citroen car will be drawn on the 31st against Raith Rovers, so still a chance for those who did not win anything today.
23rd – An evening that I have been looking forward to for several weeks – the Hall of Fame Dinner Dance to induct the 1971 League Cup winning team. The event is at the aptly named Thistle Hotel in Glasgow and the Trust had taken 3 tables at it. I am at the table with some of my fellow Board members and forum users and their wives. The evening is hosted by Dougie Donnelly and he does a good job (well for a Clyde fan). The meal is very nice and credit goes to the hotel staff who did an excellent job in making sure things ran smoothly. The inimitable Bertie Auld helps with the raffle – congratulations to those who won prizes. The auction had a number of excellent prizes – a framed '71 replica top which was signed by the team, a threeball at Loch Lomond golf course, a trip to the Manchester Derby in April plus others. Two of the items went for over £1,000 and the others all raised good funds as well. There was a great speech by Robert Reid who talked about the day itself and the manager at that time, David McParland, gave an excellent and funny speech about his time in charge. Unfortunately I had to leave before the dancing started so I could not show my “moves” but I am sure that there was as much fancy footwork on the dance floor as there was on the pitch on that wonderful day in 1971.
31st – A game against Raith Rovers today to finish the first third of the season. It is also a further opportunity to sell tickets and horses for the Race Night on the 27th of November in the Aitken Suite. Business is fairly quiet but we do manage to shift a few tickets and horses on the day. There is more good news later in the evening with a further two commercial sponsors just about signed up. I would also like to thank the Jags fan who made a very generous donation towards the Race Night, I won't embarrass him by naming him here but he knows who he is – thanks again! We also get another new member of the Centenary Fund – every little helps. The draw for the car is made at half time and I think everyone is relieved that neither a Jags Trust Board member or a Thistle player wins it! It was also very encouraging to see so many youngsters turn up in their Halloween costumes – I did not realise that Batman supported the Jags! A few “grown ups” also had costumes on (you know who you are) but they were not in the same class as the youngsters. Well I suppose I need to mention the game now. Thistle did not play as well as they have done recently but some credit should go to Raith Rovers who executed their game plan very well. Although the game was lost 2-1 we are still only 4 points from the top of the table with 72 points still to play for and if we all stick together then I do believe that we have an excellent chance of being promoted.
12th – A Jags Trust Board meeting this evening. Before the meeting those who attended the game away to Dundee tell the rest of us how well the team played and how unlucky we were. As for the meeting there are, as usual, lots of things to discuss and these include the Centenary Fund, Kieron's report on Community Development, the Hall of Fame Dinner Dance and the Race Night that is being held in November. Other fundraising initiatives are also discussed and further details on these will be published on the Trust website when they have been confirmed.
17th – Back in action at Firhill today for a game against Ayr United. The Trust are back in the Warriors' shop between sections 6 & 7 to allow people to sign up for the Centenary Fund, join the Trust or to buy horses/tickets for the Race Night on the 27th of November. We have a lot of interest in these and sign up another 4 Centenary Fund members. Also making an appearance today was the Jags Trust t-shirt which went down very well alongside my red jumper (the t-shirt is a lovely yellow). The game itself saw us keep up our record of clean sheets in the league here at Firhill as we record a very well deserved 2-0 win. It was nice to see that Mark Roberts got a good ovation from the Thistle fans when he was substituted (it was even better though to see him miss that header in the second half).
20th – The Centenary Fund draw at Firhill today. After the success of our recent attempts to get people signed up on matchdays it is time for October's draw. Congratulations to all of the winners – especially Joyce Towers who won a signed ball (well done Gran). The Citroen car will be drawn on the 31st against Raith Rovers, so still a chance for those who did not win anything today.
23rd – An evening that I have been looking forward to for several weeks – the Hall of Fame Dinner Dance to induct the 1971 League Cup winning team. The event is at the aptly named Thistle Hotel in Glasgow and the Trust had taken 3 tables at it. I am at the table with some of my fellow Board members and forum users and their wives. The evening is hosted by Dougie Donnelly and he does a good job (well for a Clyde fan). The meal is very nice and credit goes to the hotel staff who did an excellent job in making sure things ran smoothly. The inimitable Bertie Auld helps with the raffle – congratulations to those who won prizes. The auction had a number of excellent prizes – a framed '71 replica top which was signed by the team, a threeball at Loch Lomond golf course, a trip to the Manchester Derby in April plus others. Two of the items went for over £1,000 and the others all raised good funds as well. There was a great speech by Robert Reid who talked about the day itself and the manager at that time, David McParland, gave an excellent and funny speech about his time in charge. Unfortunately I had to leave before the dancing started so I could not show my “moves” but I am sure that there was as much fancy footwork on the dance floor as there was on the pitch on that wonderful day in 1971.
31st – A game against Raith Rovers today to finish the first third of the season. It is also a further opportunity to sell tickets and horses for the Race Night on the 27th of November in the Aitken Suite. Business is fairly quiet but we do manage to shift a few tickets and horses on the day. There is more good news later in the evening with a further two commercial sponsors just about signed up. I would also like to thank the Jags fan who made a very generous donation towards the Race Night, I won't embarrass him by naming him here but he knows who he is – thanks again! We also get another new member of the Centenary Fund – every little helps. The draw for the car is made at half time and I think everyone is relieved that neither a Jags Trust Board member or a Thistle player wins it! It was also very encouraging to see so many youngsters turn up in their Halloween costumes – I did not realise that Batman supported the Jags! A few “grown ups” also had costumes on (you know who you are) but they were not in the same class as the youngsters. Well I suppose I need to mention the game now. Thistle did not play as well as they have done recently but some credit should go to Raith Rovers who executed their game plan very well. Although the game was lost 2-1 we are still only 4 points from the top of the table with 72 points still to play for and if we all stick together then I do believe that we have an excellent chance of being promoted.
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Race Night & Centenary Fund
Prior to the game against Raith Rovers on Saturday there will be the opportunity for people to purchase horses and/or tickets for the Race Night on the 27th of November. These will be available for purchase in the Aitken Suite before 2pm and at the kiosk between sections 6 & 7 in the Jackie Husband Stand in the build up to kick off and during the half time interval.
Tickets for what should be a very enjoyable evening are priced at £5, horses can be purchased and named for £2. There is still an opportunity for an individual or company to sponsor a race at a cost of £50. Our most recent sponsor is The British Waterways Board and we extend our thanks to them. Should you be interested in sponsoring a race or have any questions about the Race Night then please contact cowiegs@aol.com.
There will also be another opportunity for people to sign up for the Centenary Fund at the kiosk prior to kick off. The 2 games so far where this facility has been available have seen £80 worth of new membership added, so lets get through the £100 figure on Saturday!
Tickets for what should be a very enjoyable evening are priced at £5, horses can be purchased and named for £2. There is still an opportunity for an individual or company to sponsor a race at a cost of £50. Our most recent sponsor is The British Waterways Board and we extend our thanks to them. Should you be interested in sponsoring a race or have any questions about the Race Night then please contact cowiegs@aol.com.
There will also be another opportunity for people to sign up for the Centenary Fund at the kiosk prior to kick off. The 2 games so far where this facility has been available have seen £80 worth of new membership added, so lets get through the £100 figure on Saturday!
Monday, 26 October 2009
Race Night Sponsor
We are delighted to announce that in addition to Energy Sense UK, Leukaemia Research Fund and Greaves Sports, we have a new commercial sponsor for the Jags Trust Race Night.
The Glaswegian, the City's local newspaper, is part of the Daily Record Group and provides extensive coverage of Glasgow's big two (Thistle and Queen's Park!) as well as Junior Football in Glasgow. We are very pleased that they have taken this opportunity to support the Supporters' Association and the Club in this way, and we extend our gratitude to them for doing so. You can visit their website at www.theglaswegian.co.uk
The opportunity to sponsor a Race is still available to any company or individual for £50. For this, commercial sponsors: receive two complimentary tickets to the Race Night; get to name their race; have their logo/advert on their race's page in the evening's programme; can present the race prize to the winning horse owner, and will be mentioned in all our subsequent promotion of the event.
If the contents of your wallet can't quite stretch that far, fear not! You can sponsor as many horses as you like for the event at £2 each. Details of how you can pay are in previous news bulletins: you can pay by PayPal or at the Raith Rovers game at the Warriors shop in Section 6 of the Jackie Husband Stand.
Race Night Tickets are also on sale at £5 each and can be reserved online, paid for by PayPal, paid for at the Raith Rovers game and collected at the Rovers game. Book in advance to avoid disappointment with the inevitable rush on Saturday.
If you are interested in Commercial Sponsorship, or would like to reserve tickets and horses, please don't hesitate to contact cowiegs@aol.com
The Glaswegian, the City's local newspaper, is part of the Daily Record Group and provides extensive coverage of Glasgow's big two (Thistle and Queen's Park!) as well as Junior Football in Glasgow. We are very pleased that they have taken this opportunity to support the Supporters' Association and the Club in this way, and we extend our gratitude to them for doing so. You can visit their website at www.theglaswegian.co.uk
The opportunity to sponsor a Race is still available to any company or individual for £50. For this, commercial sponsors: receive two complimentary tickets to the Race Night; get to name their race; have their logo/advert on their race's page in the evening's programme; can present the race prize to the winning horse owner, and will be mentioned in all our subsequent promotion of the event.
If the contents of your wallet can't quite stretch that far, fear not! You can sponsor as many horses as you like for the event at £2 each. Details of how you can pay are in previous news bulletins: you can pay by PayPal or at the Raith Rovers game at the Warriors shop in Section 6 of the Jackie Husband Stand.
Race Night Tickets are also on sale at £5 each and can be reserved online, paid for by PayPal, paid for at the Raith Rovers game and collected at the Rovers game. Book in advance to avoid disappointment with the inevitable rush on Saturday.
If you are interested in Commercial Sponsorship, or would like to reserve tickets and horses, please don't hesitate to contact cowiegs@aol.com
Monday, 19 October 2009
easyfundraising - Free Funds
Did you know you don't have to spend anything to raise funds for us with easyfundraising? The "FREE FUNDS" page lets you raise OVER £250 for The Jags Trust without spending a penny! The featured retailers will make free donations just for switching to their service, participating in free trials or even simply registering on their site!
For example, eBay offer a £4.50 donation when you register and place just one bid (it doesn't even have to be a wining bid!), while The National Lottery will pay us £2 just for registering on their site and playing Lotto online for the first time!
LOVEFiLM offer an £5 donation when you sign up for a 14 day free trial of their dvd rental service.
Please log on to http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/thejagstrust and click on the FREE FUNDS page for more details.Friday, 16 October 2009
Paypal and the Race Night
We are able to clarify the issue regarding PayPal fees for Horses and Race Tickets.
To avoid either you or the Trust from incurring fees, the best thing to do is to add fees from an attached Bank Account to your PayPal account first. Then when submitting the payment to us, select the payment type as "Other".
Of course, you can buy horses and tickets at the Centenary Fund stall at tomorrow's game if you so desire. Tickets are currently being sent to the printers, however, we can take your name, details and payment, and we will arrange for you to be united with your ticket as and when is convenient.
You can, of course, join the Centenary Fund by filling in a form at the booth! And remember folks, if you would like the JT to gain shares for you joining the fund, write "JT" in the Agent's box!
See you tomorrow.
To avoid either you or the Trust from incurring fees, the best thing to do is to add fees from an attached Bank Account to your PayPal account first. Then when submitting the payment to us, select the payment type as "Other".
Of course, you can buy horses and tickets at the Centenary Fund stall at tomorrow's game if you so desire. Tickets are currently being sent to the printers, however, we can take your name, details and payment, and we will arrange for you to be united with your ticket as and when is convenient.
You can, of course, join the Centenary Fund by filling in a form at the booth! And remember folks, if you would like the JT to gain shares for you joining the fund, write "JT" in the Agent's box!
See you tomorrow.
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Sign Up for the Centenary Fund at Firhill (and other stuff as well).
On Saturday members of the Trust will again be in the Warriors' shop in the Jackie Husband Stand (beside the entrance to section 6). We will have Centenary Fund application forms, pens and envelopes so people can sign up for this important fundraiser in a couple of minutes prior to the match starting. Given the recent comments of the Chairman on how the Centenary Fund played an important part in the Club's ability to extend the contracts of 4 of our players and the manager's desire to add to the squad now is an excellent time to join up - you will be making a positive impact on the Club as well as giving yourself the chance to win prizes on a monthly basis!
Also, we will have application forms for the Trust so that you can join up and give the Trust a stronger voice. You will also be able to register you interest in purchasing either a ticket or a horse for the Race Night that the Trust are running in the Aitken Suite on the 27th of November.
We look forward to seeing lots of you on Saturday (and the rest of the home games as well) and remember, as someone once said: You have to be in it to win it!
Also, we will have application forms for the Trust so that you can join up and give the Trust a stronger voice. You will also be able to register you interest in purchasing either a ticket or a horse for the Race Night that the Trust are running in the Aitken Suite on the 27th of November.
We look forward to seeing lots of you on Saturday (and the rest of the home games as well) and remember, as someone once said: You have to be in it to win it!
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Race Night (7pm on 27th November)Update
We are pleased to announce that we have another two Race Sponsors in addition to the aforementioned Energy Sense UK. One sponsor wishes to raise awareness for the Leukaemia Research Fund, a Charity dedicated to researching blood cancers and disorders, which affect 25,000 people in the UK alone each year. You can find out more about the Leukaemia Research Fund at http://www.lrf.org.uk
The LRF Race on the night will be called "The Kenny Brannigan Defensive Handicap".
The other sponsor is well known to most Jags Fans, and needs little introduction. Greaves Sports, the largest Independent Sports Retailer in Scotland, and commercial partners with the Jags have agreed to sponsor one of our races for which we are very grateful.
Another update on the Race Night will follow soon, but in the mean-time, why not take the opportunity to buy a horse for the night, and/or tickets for the evening itself? Horses cost only £2 to sponsor each, you can name it, and if your horse wins its race, you win a prize! Tickets for the event are £5 per person.
You can buy both Horses and Tickets with PayPal to paypal@jagstrust.com (please click to pay any applicable fees, and mark clearly what you are paying for) or at the Centenary Fund booth in the Jackie Husband Stand on match-days at Firhill.
If you are interested in our Commercial Race Sponsorship package, please contact us at secretary@jagstrust.com
Many thanks once again.
The LRF Race on the night will be called "The Kenny Brannigan Defensive Handicap".
The other sponsor is well known to most Jags Fans, and needs little introduction. Greaves Sports, the largest Independent Sports Retailer in Scotland, and commercial partners with the Jags have agreed to sponsor one of our races for which we are very grateful.
Another update on the Race Night will follow soon, but in the mean-time, why not take the opportunity to buy a horse for the night, and/or tickets for the evening itself? Horses cost only £2 to sponsor each, you can name it, and if your horse wins its race, you win a prize! Tickets for the event are £5 per person.
You can buy both Horses and Tickets with PayPal to paypal@jagstrust.com (please click to pay any applicable fees, and mark clearly what you are paying for) or at the Centenary Fund booth in the Jackie Husband Stand on match-days at Firhill.
If you are interested in our Commercial Race Sponsorship package, please contact us at secretary@jagstrust.com
Many thanks once again.
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Paying for Horses and Tickets by Paypal
Further to our previous announcement regarding the Jags Trust Race Night on 27th November, you can pay to sponsor a horse or buy Race Night tickets using the Trust's Paypal service.
Simply send the corresponding amount via Paypal to paypal@jagstrust.com and indicate clearly in the text box what you are paying for.
To sponsor a horse in one of the first 8 races is just £2 and Tickets for the Night are £5 per person.
Buy now to avoid disappointment!
Simply send the corresponding amount via Paypal to paypal@jagstrust.com and indicate clearly in the text box what you are paying for.
To sponsor a horse in one of the first 8 races is just £2 and Tickets for the Night are £5 per person.
Buy now to avoid disappointment!
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Jags Trust Race Night - 27th November 2009
We are pleased to announce that the Jags Trust will be holding a Race Night from 7pm on Friday 27th November in the Aitken Suite at Firhill.
The evening will involve nine horse-races, each of which will consist of 8 competitors. Bets can be placed before each race, then the race shown on screen and a winner declared. Take a punt and hope to strike lucky!
The Trust is offering several Sponsorship opportunities for the event. In the first eight races, each horse can be bought and named for the princely sum of £2. Perhaps you think "Outpaced by Maxi" (copyright Tom Hogg) stands a chance against "Thistle Doo". If your horse wins the race, you stand to win one of the special race prizes, so it's always worth a shot.
The final race will be an Auction Race, with each horse auctioned off in turn to the highest bidder. The winning horse owner takes half of the Auction pot: the higher the bids, the bigger the reward!
Perhaps you would be interested in sponsoring one of the races? For £50, you or your organisation can secure an advert in our full colour A5 programme, can name the race you sponsor, present the prize on the night to the race-winner, and receive two complimentary tickets to the Race Night itself. We are pleased to announce that Energy Sense UK have already agreed to sponsor one of the night's nine races. All race sponsors will feature in our publicity for the event as soon as they have signed up, so the sooner you sponsor a race, the better.
There will also be a supper buffet laid on, and tickets for the event are available at £5 per person.
If you are interested in any of the sponsorship opportunities or securing your tickets now, please contact the Trust at secretary@jagstrust.com.
Come along, have some fun, and help the Trust raise funds for its Club and Community activities!
Graeme Cowie
The evening will involve nine horse-races, each of which will consist of 8 competitors. Bets can be placed before each race, then the race shown on screen and a winner declared. Take a punt and hope to strike lucky!
The Trust is offering several Sponsorship opportunities for the event. In the first eight races, each horse can be bought and named for the princely sum of £2. Perhaps you think "Outpaced by Maxi" (copyright Tom Hogg) stands a chance against "Thistle Doo". If your horse wins the race, you stand to win one of the special race prizes, so it's always worth a shot.
The final race will be an Auction Race, with each horse auctioned off in turn to the highest bidder. The winning horse owner takes half of the Auction pot: the higher the bids, the bigger the reward!
Perhaps you would be interested in sponsoring one of the races? For £50, you or your organisation can secure an advert in our full colour A5 programme, can name the race you sponsor, present the prize on the night to the race-winner, and receive two complimentary tickets to the Race Night itself. We are pleased to announce that Energy Sense UK have already agreed to sponsor one of the night's nine races. All race sponsors will feature in our publicity for the event as soon as they have signed up, so the sooner you sponsor a race, the better.
There will also be a supper buffet laid on, and tickets for the event are available at £5 per person.
If you are interested in any of the sponsorship opportunities or securing your tickets now, please contact the Trust at secretary@jagstrust.com.
Come along, have some fun, and help the Trust raise funds for its Club and Community activities!
Graeme Cowie
Friday, 2 October 2009
Sign Up for the Centenary Fund at Firhill
On Saturday the Jags Trust will be occupying the Warriors' Shop in the Jackie Husband Stand (beside the entrance to section 6). The purpose of this is to make it easier for people who wish to join the Centenary Fund to do so. Forms, pens and envelopes (so that your form remains confidential) will all be provided - all you have to do is fill in the form, putting JT in the appropriate box of course!
The majority of the information required to complete the form can be found on a person's bank card (bank sort code & account number), the only piece of information that people might not know "off the top of their head" is the address of their bank (I had to dig out a statement to get mine) so if you are planning to come along and sign up you may want to have it written down somewhere.
The Centenary Fund is a very important fundraising vehicle for the Club which also benefits the Trust through the allocaton of shares so the more members that it has then the better it is for all of us. If you have not joined yet then tomorrow is the perfect opportunity for you to do so, if you want to come and ask questions then please do so and hopefully we will be able to present the case for joining.
There will also be Jags Trust membership forms available, although you don't have to be a member of the Trust to join the Centenary Fund (but it would be nice). If you just wish to stop and say "hello" that would also be appreciated.
See you on Saturday.
The majority of the information required to complete the form can be found on a person's bank card (bank sort code & account number), the only piece of information that people might not know "off the top of their head" is the address of their bank (I had to dig out a statement to get mine) so if you are planning to come along and sign up you may want to have it written down somewhere.
The Centenary Fund is a very important fundraising vehicle for the Club which also benefits the Trust through the allocaton of shares so the more members that it has then the better it is for all of us. If you have not joined yet then tomorrow is the perfect opportunity for you to do so, if you want to come and ask questions then please do so and hopefully we will be able to present the case for joining.
There will also be Jags Trust membership forms available, although you don't have to be a member of the Trust to join the Centenary Fund (but it would be nice). If you just wish to stop and say "hello" that would also be appreciated.
See you on Saturday.
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Martin's Month - September
3rd – The Jags Trust AGM in the Aitken Suite this evening. I remember to photocopy Centenary Fund application forms at work (I won't tell if you won't). Ensured that all the chairs had a form on them before people arrive. Kieron Dempsey gives a very informative talk on his role as JT Board Rep and the work that is being done in the community. Our guest speaker is Denis McQuade who gives a most enjoyable and informative talk on both his time here as a player and his current role. There is a lot of good work being done in getting Ambassador level groups/individuals signed up. Not a big surprise, but Denis likes Chris Erskine as a player – I wonder why? After the meeting is complete I get the opportunity to speak to several fans which was very nice.
5th – Not Jags Trust related but Scotland beat Macedonia 2-0, bring on Holland!
6th – The Alba Cup Quarter Final against ICT. After a quick read of the programme in the Aitken Suite it is time to take up position at the top of the South Drive for Centenary Fund application form duty (my JTB colleague Allan Heron takes a position at the North entrance). I decide against trying to get the Raith Rovers manager to join as he is here on a spying mission. The response from the fans is very encouraging and that is very much appreciated. As for the game itself, I think we deserved to go through but you don't always get what you deserve and we lose out on penalties. We will play worse this season and win in my opinion.
9th – Not Trust related but Scotland lose (cruelly as usual) to Holland 1-0. Oh well bring on the Euro 2012 qualifiers.
14th – The JTB meeting this evening in the plush surrounds of David Stewart's office. It is the first meeting of the Board since the results of the elections were announced. A new chairperson, David Stewart, is appointed and from the 5 new members myself, Morag and David land 2 year terms with Tom and Graeme getting 1 year terms. A number of topics are discussed at length (2 hours 45 minutes to be precise). These include the structure of the Board, Kieron's feedback on community development, the Centenary Fund, the Fun Day and a programme of social events for the next few months.
19th – Today is the Fun Day at Firhill to mark its centenary. The Trust are running several stalls and I arrive at 10am to find several colleagues and helpers already there setting things up. A big “thank you” should go to Tom Hogg who did so much in getting prizes together along with a band of helpers – thanks guys! The day goes very well with a lot of families in attendance, the weather was not too bad (only a couple of light showers) and everyone seems to enjoy themselves. It is the first outing for the Centenary Fund banner and thanks go to Eddie Prentice for getting this made. With everyone in a good mood the game kicks off with the Jags playing in the excellent Centenary top (I have already purchased mine). The team put in a good professional performance and record a 2-0 win. Today was one of those days when everything went well on and off the park and showed what can be achieved when we all work together.
22nd – I am at Firhill today this afternoon for the Centenary Fund draw. The draw is over fairly quickly (congratulations to all the winners) and this allows the opportunity to discuss how the Fun Day went. The money raised through the Trust run stalls was just under £400 and it will be added to the money McMillan Cancer Support raised with their refreshment marquee. This was a great achievement and many thanks go to all the people who volunteered to help on the day and, of course, the fans who turned up in excellent numbers and supported the event.
As always if you have any comments or questions then please add them and they will be addressed.
5th – Not Jags Trust related but Scotland beat Macedonia 2-0, bring on Holland!
6th – The Alba Cup Quarter Final against ICT. After a quick read of the programme in the Aitken Suite it is time to take up position at the top of the South Drive for Centenary Fund application form duty (my JTB colleague Allan Heron takes a position at the North entrance). I decide against trying to get the Raith Rovers manager to join as he is here on a spying mission. The response from the fans is very encouraging and that is very much appreciated. As for the game itself, I think we deserved to go through but you don't always get what you deserve and we lose out on penalties. We will play worse this season and win in my opinion.
9th – Not Trust related but Scotland lose (cruelly as usual) to Holland 1-0. Oh well bring on the Euro 2012 qualifiers.
14th – The JTB meeting this evening in the plush surrounds of David Stewart's office. It is the first meeting of the Board since the results of the elections were announced. A new chairperson, David Stewart, is appointed and from the 5 new members myself, Morag and David land 2 year terms with Tom and Graeme getting 1 year terms. A number of topics are discussed at length (2 hours 45 minutes to be precise). These include the structure of the Board, Kieron's feedback on community development, the Centenary Fund, the Fun Day and a programme of social events for the next few months.
19th – Today is the Fun Day at Firhill to mark its centenary. The Trust are running several stalls and I arrive at 10am to find several colleagues and helpers already there setting things up. A big “thank you” should go to Tom Hogg who did so much in getting prizes together along with a band of helpers – thanks guys! The day goes very well with a lot of families in attendance, the weather was not too bad (only a couple of light showers) and everyone seems to enjoy themselves. It is the first outing for the Centenary Fund banner and thanks go to Eddie Prentice for getting this made. With everyone in a good mood the game kicks off with the Jags playing in the excellent Centenary top (I have already purchased mine). The team put in a good professional performance and record a 2-0 win. Today was one of those days when everything went well on and off the park and showed what can be achieved when we all work together.
22nd – I am at Firhill today this afternoon for the Centenary Fund draw. The draw is over fairly quickly (congratulations to all the winners) and this allows the opportunity to discuss how the Fun Day went. The money raised through the Trust run stalls was just under £400 and it will be added to the money McMillan Cancer Support raised with their refreshment marquee. This was a great achievement and many thanks go to all the people who volunteered to help on the day and, of course, the fans who turned up in excellent numbers and supported the event.
As always if you have any comments or questions then please add them and they will be addressed.
Monday, 28 September 2009
Partick Thistle Hall Of Fame Dinner - 23rd October 2009
23rd October is a date that raises the interest of every Thistle fan. That was the day in 1971 when Partick Thistle humbled Celtic (then undoubtedly one of the top teams in Europe) by four goals to one in the final of the Scottish League Cup.
The line-up on that day is etched into the memories of everyone who had the pleasure of being there, and is a fundamental part of the education of any self-respecting Jags fan!!
This year marks the 38th Anniversary of that memorable occasion and it makes for an opportune time for the team collectively to be entered in the Thistle Hall Of Fame.
You can make the 23rd October this year a memorable occasion by joining the JagsTrust at its' tables at the Hall Of Fame dinner which will be held at the Glasgow Thistle Hotel in Cambridge Street, Glasgow.
The evening will commence at 1900hrs (for 1930hrs) and will include a 4 course meal followed by the induction ceremony with the evening topped and tailed by dancing until 1 o'clock in the morning with the band "Grounds For Divorce". Dress code for the evening is "Lounge Suit"
The cost of joining the Trust tables will be £40 per person. This is cheaper than would be the case if you bought the tickets individually from the club - we can offer this lower cost by buying a table. At this point, we have committed to buying two tables - should there be sufficient interest we will buy more tables subject to availability.
If you'd like to attend, please contact David Stewart or Allan Heron with your details.
Payment can be made by Paypal to the JagsTrust account which is paypal@jagstrust.com. We are also happy to receive the payment in two instalments if that makes being able to attend the event easier for you. Please ensure that you mark all payments via Paypal as "Hall Of Fame Dinner". We will also be able to receive payment in cheques or in cash.
This should be an excellent evening and is a rare opportunity to see all of our heroes together again. We hope you can come along and join in the recognition of these giants in the history of Partick Thistle.
The line-up on that day is etched into the memories of everyone who had the pleasure of being there, and is a fundamental part of the education of any self-respecting Jags fan!!
This year marks the 38th Anniversary of that memorable occasion and it makes for an opportune time for the team collectively to be entered in the Thistle Hall Of Fame.
You can make the 23rd October this year a memorable occasion by joining the JagsTrust at its' tables at the Hall Of Fame dinner which will be held at the Glasgow Thistle Hotel in Cambridge Street, Glasgow.
The evening will commence at 1900hrs (for 1930hrs) and will include a 4 course meal followed by the induction ceremony with the evening topped and tailed by dancing until 1 o'clock in the morning with the band "Grounds For Divorce". Dress code for the evening is "Lounge Suit"
The cost of joining the Trust tables will be £40 per person. This is cheaper than would be the case if you bought the tickets individually from the club - we can offer this lower cost by buying a table. At this point, we have committed to buying two tables - should there be sufficient interest we will buy more tables subject to availability.
If you'd like to attend, please contact David Stewart or Allan Heron with your details.
Payment can be made by Paypal to the JagsTrust account which is paypal@jagstrust.com. We are also happy to receive the payment in two instalments if that makes being able to attend the event easier for you. Please ensure that you mark all payments via Paypal as "Hall Of Fame Dinner". We will also be able to receive payment in cheques or in cash.
This should be an excellent evening and is a rare opportunity to see all of our heroes together again. We hope you can come along and join in the recognition of these giants in the history of Partick Thistle.
Scottish Football : Online Survey
Supporters Direct in Scotland have put together an online survey to measure the views of supporters on a range of footballing issues. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and covers pyramid leagues, youth football and the running of the game in Scotland.
The responses will be used to allow Supporters Direct to contribute to current and future discussions surrounding Scottish football. The closing date for responses is Sunday 18 October 2009.
The survey can be found at: www.surveygizmo.com/s/172960/scottish-football
All those who complete the ten minute survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a Scottish football club shirt of your choice (not that readers of this site will be assumed to have any choice in the matter!).
The responses will be used to allow Supporters Direct to contribute to current and future discussions surrounding Scottish football. The closing date for responses is Sunday 18 October 2009.
The survey can be found at: www.surveygizmo.com/s/172960/scottish-football
All those who complete the ten minute survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a Scottish football club shirt of your choice (not that readers of this site will be assumed to have any choice in the matter!).
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Firhill Centenary gala day
The Jags Trust are delighted to report that the sideshows at the club gala day raised almost £400 for Macmillan Cancer Care and with the cost of participation at only 20p for each stall, that demonstrates that our volunteers dealt with almost 2000 individual "shots" at the stalls! That's a throughput per volunteer of more than one wean a minute, which is why we were all a wee bit tired by 2pm, but it was great fun and we hope to take part in the next centenary event in 2076.The Trust provided all of the prizes for the stalls and in financial terms we achieved a more than 100% return on that investment. Look out for more of the same in the weeks and months to come, with members subscriptions being invested to either raise cash for the trust to buy shares, support community initiatives or help local charities.
Sunday, 20 September 2009
September's Centenary Fund Draw
The draw for this month's Centenary Fund will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday the 22nd. With Alan Archibald's golf day taking place on Monday and my work commitments on that day it was simply not possible to have it on Monday. I hope that this short delay will not be too inconvenient and may I take the opportunity to wish everyone good luck in this draw.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Martin Towers
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Martin Towers
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