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We remember Bdr William G Allwright with 30 other players,
on the new BU plaque behind West Stand
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FROM THE BU BOARD – WE WILL REMEMBER
We reveal our plaque, on 9th Nov., remembering our players who gave their lives in conflict. Paul Briers, a Bee for 50 years shares some of his research here. Meet the BU Board at 12.00 on the 9th, by West Stand for the ceremony. For more details email BU
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KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON – WARTIME GRIFFIN PARK
We remember our lost players in this newsletter but Jonathan Burchill shows us that back at wartime Griffin Park we soldiered on as ‘normal’
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BU YOUTUBE
Catch Phil Giles from his cell again plus some great Thomas Frank snippets – yes – BU does have a YouTube account and it’ll be growing soon!
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JOIN US ON THE 9TH
We remember Sgt Pat Hagan with 30 others on our plaque. Born in Edinburgh, 1879, and his Bees debut, against Chelsea, was 10th September, 1906/07. He suffered a gas attack at Ypres, 10th October, 1915. On 12 August 1916, he is recorded as; ‘Killed in Action’ 14 July 1916. Sgt Patrick Hagan 3004 has no known grave but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.
We’ll unveil our plaque to remember and respect those players who lost their lives in conflict at Gtech. Do, be part of this event which starts at 12.00 midday behind W Stand.
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FEATURE
COL’S TEAM SAY ‘GO AWAY!’
Matches ‘n chips – it couldn’t be better! Col is hooked so get the awayday habit and go away now!
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FEATURE
COMMUNITY TRUST-EE VACANCY
Brian Burgess, former BU Chair and Trustee of BFCCST is keen to help our Community Trust, recruit new Trustees to join the BFCCST Board – could it be you?
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FEATURE
TRACTOR FACTOR AND PENALTIES COMES INTO PLAY
Bill was there for the matches, with Charlie of course!
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FEATURE
DAVE TWYDELL – 70 BEES YEARS
Bees matches for 70 years starting in 1954, with the first Bees match under the lights. There’s not much more to say other than to insist you read Dave’s love story!
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STOP PRESS
An evening with Jonathan – Hewson Bookshop Brentford (TW8 8BD)
Thursday Nov 14th evening, around 6.30pm. A Bees Authors’ evening interlude with Jonathan Burchill, including refreshments. Details to follow
Orchard seats available
Roger, wants a change from the lounge experience and is keen to sell his two Orchard seats licences, and at a good price! If you’re interested just Contact Roger
Changed address or new email ?
Please keep us posted of any changes!
Thank you
To all our donors of money and of items for the archive, thank you all so much.
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Thanks to Paul Briers for his extraordinary research over nearly 15 years.
Join us for the ceremony, 9th November, 12.00 at Gtech behind West Stand.
For more details email BU
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Please send any comments or suggestions to admin@beesunited.org.uk.
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