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CLUB NEWS

Grand Drive Ground Access
Within the next week we should be Visitors to RPV will have noticed the
returning to the traditional entrance large pot-holes at the entrance to the
at the Clubhouse End of Grand ground by Grand Drive before the
Drive. The concrete is down, the gates. The good news is that we have
turnstiles are ready to go in and soon established that this area is part of
fans and staff alike will be able to en- RPV and we are able to get the sur-
ter and pick up their copy of ‘Into face properly repaired. Good news
The Vale’ before the game without for team buses and players!
getting a stray practice shot in the In addition the new turnstile area
face when entering behind the goal! will allow for step-free access and ten
The pitch-side toilet facilities will be covered disabled spectator spaces.

Clubhouse
With Helen Dalton settling into
the Operations Manager role at
RPV things are starting to move
forward in improving the Vale
clubhouse. An interior designer
installed in the near future as part has been engaged to smarten up
of a big push to make Grand Drive the venue with new decor and
a more fan-friendly ground. Also in furniture and a new entertain-
the plans are a new covered area for ments area is on its way - just in
supporters and a purpose built re- time for the player’s Xmas party,
freshment and information point. so we hear! Watch this space for
The PA/Announcement system is announcements!
awaiting the arrival of the new light-
ing gantries for its new home and BT Sponsorship
have finally fixed the lines that came As we announced last week Raynes
down a month ago so football and Park Vale are now able to offer play-
other sporting events are back on in er sponsorship for all the RPV squad
the clubhouse. The floodlights are players and staff. For £50 for the
now with Merton Council just wait- whole season or also sponsor play-
ing for final approval. ers for £100 for the season. Contact:
partnerships@raynesparkvale.com