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Got 2 tickets today. There are 600 standing and a very small number of seated tickets left.

So on that basis we have already sold about 1400.

Never been before so are there nearby pubs and how’s the parking situation?

Nearest boozer is The Arrow.

Don't park at the ground, made that mistake years ago and it took about 2 hours to get out of the car park.

The arrow is a good shout after away fans were stopped from entering the home beer tents.

Park at the ground but never go in the away fans car park....as stated it will take you forever to get out.

Have something green and white on the dash and park in the home car park...get out easier...

The Bell isn't bad but its mostly a Yeovil fans pub, the Airfield tavern is better than the Arrow but about 200 yards further walk but often a lot quieter than the Arrow.

The Arrow sometimes refuses away fans for bigger games but as far as I know Town are fine to use it pre game.

Parking on the roads close to the ground is resident only and you will get ticketed but there are some roads in the trading estate close to the ground which is fine to park on if you get there early.

As Flash says they give priority to home fans leaving the ground so park in the Yeovil fans parking as long as you arent wearing Swindon colours and you will get out in 15 mins or so after the game, they hold back away fans for nearly an hour when the car park is busy.

And if standing on the open terrace bring a waterproof and warm coat as its bloody cold and can get pretty wet even in light drizzle.

We normally sell about 1,200ish and they probably won't have more than 2,500 there as their support has gone to shit in the last 2 years.

Good info there. We’ve already sold 1400 ish so I’d hope it’d be a near sell out come the match.

May have 2 seats available with a non drinking driver!

Would be good to get more than 1,400 there, the open terrace holds 1,200 and the seats 400 (I think it was lowered a few years back for safety.

The most fans we have ever taken has been 1,545 in 2014 and 1,480 for the L&P away day in 2006.

Be good to sell out our allocation.

I thought the initial allocation was 1000 terrace and 400 seating tickets?

That's what it says on the official site....

Yeovil haven't given us the full allocation, they are keeping 200 tickets back and we can request them if needed.

What Audrey is saying is that we have almost sold out of our initial allocation then.

Initial allocation gone.

Is it best to go via M5 or across country via Salisbury?

Devizes, A303.

Still undecided between this and Bristol Telephones away with Devizes.

There's some stuff on this old Yeovil away thread.....

http://thetownend.com/index.php?topic=55252.0

Further the Orient thread I refer to is here.... pages 2 and 3 relevant.

http://thetownend.com/index.php?topic=55221.15

That’s even more confusing. Who’d a thought there were so many routes to Yeovil. I’ll rely on the Google lady.

I feel like all of you going should take a different route and race

Audrey.....

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I quite like the sound of 'Bristol Telephones away' not sure what it is but sounds cool

I guarentee I will be there first and will take a very different route!

When I return from home(!) games at Swindon I always go via Avebury, Devizes and Westbury A350 then onto the A303 at the Longleat turning then drive to the 2nd exit for Yeovil which misses out the town centre and brings you in the right end of the town.

You can still buy tickets online for this.

You’re right. Just checked and we had 500 seats and 900 terrace. We have sold just under 1000 so far

Between Devizes and Westbury do you take the Seend A 36 route or the Potterne A360/B3098 route?

20 years ago now they got relegated to the Isthmian League.... how time flies

Seend road as the less time spent on the A303 the better.

Yes my mate used to play for Yeovil 20 years ago when they played in the Isthmian league, 15 out of 19 first team players were based in or close to London back then. And it was actually 21 years ago they were relegated, 20 years ago promoted :)

I'm travelling a lot closer to Yeovil Saturday...

But if it was Calne it would be Derry Hill, Bromham, Rowde, over the locks, across the back road to Potterne, Tilshead, Chitterne, A36 and then A350 to Lords Hill and on 303 at Willoughby Hedge.

I take the back road to the ground from Sparkford services (McDonalds) avoid Trowbridge and Westbury like the plague..

In fact sod the traffic, avoid Westbury like the plague every time.

 :hmmm: Interesting a bit of local knowledge never goes amiss.

I remember the Chocolate Poodle

Everybody knows Calne to Rowde is quicker Mile Elm and Whetham way  ;)

End of my village. Impossible to walk to, which meant everyone was pissed up driving home at chucking out time.

Ah, West Lavington

I do believe that railway workers still refer to the bridge as the Chocolate Poodle.

This is true but it depends what part of Calne you live..... The town is such a ball ache to get through, so from the north side it is much quicker to take my route...your route makes perfect logic for those on the south side.

Littleton Panell, to be precise.

 There's some esoteric knowledge here... I'm getting lost around Knook.

They do.I remember one of my Bemerton team mates having a nasty accident there.

I might not be down with the kids, but I know what a chocolate teapot and a chocolate starfish are, but what is a chocolate poodle  :hmmm:

The old pub sign was a chocolate coloured poodle.Literal Reg no hidden meanings unfortunately

You well enough to come down for this game mate?

It's a variety of the breed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SOrMf7_loE

What was the pub called?

Always fascinated by a couple of pubs sort of down that way... Cannards Grave.

http://www.sheptonmallettowncouncil.gov.uk/SheptonMallet/the_story_of_cannards_grave-16456.aspx

and the wonderful Tucker's Grave near Radstock.  The Tuckers was under threat of closure recently but I believe is still going.  The Cannards seems to have morphed into a restaurant.

Afraid not mate it's going to be new year for me I'm afraid,still got to have another op.Give em a shout/bollocking from me.

I will :) your brother still living just round the corner from me? shame you can't make it.

Talking of pubs and that, just bought this book (not for what Amazon are charging) and its very interesting, cover photo may look familiar...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Built-Brew-History-heritage-brewery/dp/1848022387/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510657324&sr=8-1&keywords=built+to+brew

Looks like the Arkells brewery  :hmmm:

Tis indeed! Although the Kingsdown Steam Brewery to give it its Sunday name...

Yes mate still there.next time I'm Down I will give you a shout.

Sounds like a plan, a couple of drinks in the Cerdic ;)

Pub was called The Chocolate Poodle reg,now unfortunately gone the way of many a local

An unusual name for a pub, and not one I'd heard of... probably never made the Wilts Camera Guide.

Probably never made a Health & Safety licence either.

Yay WTG (http://wiki.taern.com/images/c/c6/Red_Frog.gif)

So nobody took any photos of it then ?

http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/wiltshire/westlavington_station.html

Wooosshh!

Can't get lost in Knook.....dead end, road to no where.

I have a ticket for Yeovil if anyone wants it. Can post it 1st Class from Preston. No money required just want someone to use it.

Sorry if it's been said but can't be bothered to scroll. Is it all ticket? Have a mate who wants to go last minute

Yes it is

JoeMezz direct message me your address and I will post it.  

“THIS MATCH IS ALL TICKET FOR AWAY FANS”

The web site does say its all ticket for Town fans but Yeovil have always sold tickets on the day and we have only sold about 950 tickets so far out of 1,400 allocated.

They may have changed their policy this season but a ticket sale is a ticket sale to a club struggling financially as they are.

I just spoke to my mate who works at YTFC and there will definately be tickets available on the day tomorrow for Swindon fans.

Just tell 'em Venkman sent you shhhhhhhhh!!! ;)

What a very fine chap/chapess you are.

Not very many really

If you phone and buy tickets over the phones before 12 theres a £2 reduction too apparently in matchday prices!

Is this worth considering?

The Marquee will be open to both home and away supporters on Saturday (restricted to a maximum 50 away fans at a time). Inside, why not enjoy a pasty and a pint of Thatchers or Bud Light for just £4.95? The Marquee also has 500ml bottles of I.P.A going for just £1 while stocks last. The Booze Bar situated behind the Radio Cabs Away End will also be open prior to kick-off for Swindon fans.

The Marquee is fine if you don't want a seat while you drink as there aren't many, serves up Thatchers and Carling.