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Post by brianss on Aug 23, 2014 8:17:51 GMT
POST MATCH HAPPY HOUR IN THE SUPPORTERS BAR
Hi
You may have recently read my update on the measures taken by Bristol Rovers to improve the quality and bring down the cost of food and beverages in the Bristol Room and Supporters Bar. I was also delighted to see the club are allowing kids into the ground for free today. This I very much welcome. All these measures ensure that the club is seen to do all it can to ensure you and your families can afford to get behind the lads at a time when we need your support more than ever.
However, I do regret that despite several attempts, as far as I know the post match Happy Hour in the Supporters Bar is yet to return.
I wrote to the club after the Grimsby game, and earlier this week, to ask for the post match Happy Hour to return. I received a response from the club and informed that this could not happen as the club had not put up prices for two years, and the beer was now costing 10p more. With this response in mind, I then wrote back and asked if we could reach a compromise i.e.50p off a pint?
It is with deep regret that I have not received a reply to this request. Now it may be that the club intend to do this. However, without a reply, I assume sadly they are not.
Therefore please accept my sincere apologies if there is no Happy Hour after the game.
In light of this decision I therefore intend sending around a petition form both prior to and after today’s match, kindly asking the club’s board to review this decision as a matter of urgency.
I sincerely hope that these new measures taken to improve food and bring down costs are a significant help to you and I thank the club for that. I would also hope that you continue to use our facilities after the game as I am sure this issue can and will be resolved.
I look forward to seeing you at the match today and sincerely hope we get our first win of the season. With your support we will!
UTG!
Brian
Director.
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Post by Rovers 12th Man on Aug 23, 2014 8:19:50 GMT
Thanks for trying anyway Brian. I'll be sure to sign the petition when I see it.
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Post by pirate49 on Aug 23, 2014 8:39:17 GMT
Brian.....what I don't understand is 'I wrote to the club'.
Do you think NH, BB, CJ 'write to the club'?!
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Post by dmacca65 on Aug 23, 2014 9:00:49 GMT
POST MATCH HAPPY HOUR IN THE SUPPORTERS BAR Hi You may have recently read my update on the measures taken by Bristol Rovers to improve the quality and bring down the cost of food and beverages in the Bristol Room and Supporters Bar. I was also delighted to see the club are allowing kids into the ground for free today. This I very much welcome. All these measures ensure that the club is seen to do all it can to ensure you and your families can afford to get behind the lads at a time when we need your support more than ever. However, I do regret that despite several attempts, as far as I know the post match Happy Hour in the Supporters Bar is yet to return. I wrote to the club after the Grimsby game, and earlier this week, to ask for the post match Happy Hour to return. I received a response from the club and informed that this could not happen as the club had not put up prices for two years, and the beer was now costing 10p more. With this response in mind, I then wrote back and asked if we could reach a compromise i.e.50p off a pint? It is with deep regret that I have not received a reply to this request. Now it may be that the club intend to do this. However, without a reply, I assume sadly they are not. Therefore please accept my sincere apologies if there is no Happy Hour after the game. In light of this decision I therefore intend sending around a petition form both prior to and after today’s match, kindly asking the club’s board to review this decision as a matter of urgency. I sincerely hope that these new measures taken to improve food and bring down costs are a significant help to you and I thank the club for that. I would also hope that you continue to use our facilities after the game as I am sure this issue can and will be resolved. I look forward to seeing you at the match today and sincerely hope we get our first win of the season. With your support we will! UTG! Brian Director. Looking at this from a business point of view, I wonder how much a company can afford to give away, can the club afford to give away free kids tickets and run a happy hour? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2014 9:07:19 GMT
think you should do a questionnaire brian;
a. would you prefer to pay £2.60 a pint in the supporters bar
or
b. pay £3.60 a pint get better beer (in a glass) in a nicer bar 2 minutes down the road
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Post by seanclevedongas on Aug 23, 2014 9:07:55 GMT
Brian, how often do board meetings take place? Do you attend them all? Do you have the opportunity to add items to the agenda for discussion?
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Post by phillistine on Aug 23, 2014 9:24:18 GMT
Brian.....what I don't understand is 'I wrote to the club'. Do you think NH, BB, CJ 'write to the club'?! They go through the same channels as Brian- yes. People who run the individual departments are experts within their field and given budgets to work to and profits to make . Their position would be totally undermined if the Board suddenly imposed promotions or restrictions on them without discussing the options first. How many times do we hear of Football Managers leaving because the Board of Directors intervened too much. The other Dorectors may pretend that they have power and authority because it helps their image but the reality is that most people do not have the authority to make decisions on their own unless specifically mandated to do so by the Board. |
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Post by empirebaypete on Aug 23, 2014 9:32:55 GMT
think you should do a questionnaire brian; a. would you prefer to pay £2.60 a pint in the supporters bar or b. pay £3.60 a pint get better beer (in a glass) in a nicer bar 2 minutes down the road Not that it really matters to me but.... could someone tell me how much a similar pint costs in the pub up the road compared to the club please. here in Australia we are allowed to drink beer while watching the game. I usually drive as I live furthest from the ground. I pick my mates up on the way. They usually have a couple. They might buy me one, as I'm driving. As they changed the beer last season and it's in plastic cups I only had a beer a couple of games. Way too expensive for fizzy sh** in a plastic cup for my liking. |
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Post by gasincider on Aug 23, 2014 9:41:11 GMT
Well done Brian. Thanks for trying, and letting everyone know that you are going to keep pressing for this.
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 23, 2014 9:48:58 GMT
Brian, many thanks for your efforts on behalf of the poste match regulars.
We as you know can be a militant bunch, but have the clubs best interests at heart.
Phil
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Post by dmacca65 on Aug 23, 2014 10:05:03 GMT
Brian, many thanks for your efforts on behalf of the poste match regulars. We as you know can be a militant bunch, but have the clubs best interests at heart. Phil Anarchy! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2014 10:54:03 GMT
Cheers for your efforts BSS.
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Post by meader on Aug 23, 2014 11:08:30 GMT
So, no happy hour after the game. Guess all the bars will be empty by 7pm tonight. Our loss in bar takings is someone else profit down the Gloucester Road!
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Post by Jon the Stripe on Aug 23, 2014 11:16:08 GMT
Not necessarily true in fairness, economics comes into this.Without the facts we aren't able to judge really. What if the "Pound-a-Pint" scheme is costing us say £1.25 a pint?
Always two sides to a story. UTG
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 23, 2014 11:17:08 GMT
Brian, many thanks for your efforts on behalf of the poste match regulars. We as you know can be a militant bunch, but have the clubs best interests at heart. Phil Anarchy! When I said militant I had you & your old man in mind ;-) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2014 11:17:15 GMT
I havent bought a pint at the ground for as long as i can remember because the beer was sh**, and the tvs were tiny or the footy wasnt on.
Now they have sorted the tellys and got decent beer in its time to carry on the good work with cheper prices and pre and post match entertainment
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2014 11:23:20 GMT
the supporters bar is without doubt a very inclusive place with a diverse range of people from very different backgrounds....
it saddens me to think that people might have to think twice about a post match drink on financial grounds as affordability is part of the inclusion. i'll pay full price but it does bother me that the club could potentially be throwing a spanner in the works of a successful social meeting place....
good work brian for recognising the importance of this....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2014 11:37:37 GMT
POST MATCH HAPPY HOUR IN THE SUPPORTERS BAR Hi You may have recently read my update on the measures taken by Bristol Rovers to improve the quality and bring down the cost of food and beverages in the Bristol Room and Supporters Bar. I was also delighted to see the club are allowing kids into the ground for free today. This I very much welcome. All these measures ensure that the club is seen to do all it can to ensure you and your families can afford to get behind the lads at a time when we need your support more than ever. However, I do regret that despite several attempts, as far as I know the post match Happy Hour in the Supporters Bar is yet to return. I wrote to the club after the Grimsby game, and earlier this week, to ask for the post match Happy Hour to return. I received a response from the club and informed that this could not happen as the club had not put up prices for two years, and the beer was now costing 10p more. With this response in mind, I then wrote back and asked if we could reach a compromise i.e.50p off a pint? It is with deep regret that I have not received a reply to this request. Now it may be that the club intend to do this. However, without a reply, I assume sadly they are not. Therefore please accept my sincere apologies if there is no Happy Hour after the game. In light of this decision I therefore intend sending around a petition form both prior to and after today’s match, kindly asking the club’s board to review this decision as a matter of urgency. I sincerely hope that these new measures taken to improve food and bring down costs are a significant help to you and I thank the club for that. I would also hope that you continue to use our facilities after the game as I am sure this issue can and will be resolved. I look forward to seeing you at the match today and sincerely hope we get our first win of the season. With your support we will! UTG! Brian Director. Hi Brian, why do you have to write to the club ? Are you not a director ? Also why cant you do things like this about stuff that really matters ? |
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 23, 2014 11:39:46 GMT
the supporters bar is without doubt a very inclusive place with a diverse range of people from very different backgrounds.... it saddens me to think that people might have to think twice about a post match drink on financial grounds as affordability is part of the inclusion. i'll pay full price but it does bother me that the club could potentially be throwing a spanner in the works of a successful social meeting place.... good work brian for recognising the importance of this.... Paul, off there now for a quick one before heading up to our box# posh git, see you after ;-) |
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Post by Hugo Admin on Aug 23, 2014 11:44:52 GMT
Of course he has to write to them! For your consideration between board meetings heres what I propose. Alternative wait until board meeting when its too late and get stick from everyone for not doing it sooner. ?
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