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« Reply #90 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 09:58:21 »

So it's not so much a media campaign as a TEF-specific hype campaign you were looking for? Smiley
Pretty much yeah  Cheesy
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« Reply #91 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 10:02:53 »

I live in Wales so don't read the Adver & I'm not on FB/Twitter so rely on this site more than anything these days. Just thought this thread was strangely quiet. Was expecting daily dialogue on here to be honest. A running total would be nice as time progresses so we can see how much has been raised & perhaps gauge how realistic a process this whole thing is.

I think it's quiet as it's a bit difficult to get excited about. We've been told the Trust have been in talks on this for 2 years, with SBC and some contact from the club.

Very definition of between a rock and a hard place.

A formal offer was apparently turned down. 2 years of negotiating is quite a long time...apparently about the time the Tory Brexiteers, will have negotiated England and Wales' out of the EU.
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« Reply #92 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 12:16:08 »

Just to rub salt into the wounds I saw on the south news that an ex chairman of Disney is in talks to buy Portsmouth.

Why couldn't he have chosen us! Crying
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« Reply #93 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 12:20:10 »

We are twinned with Disneyland after all.

Takes the Mickey.
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« Reply #94 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 14:08:41 »

What happens if the trust get to own the ground then Mr Power decides not to pay the rent,STFC apocalypse.
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« Reply #95 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 15:18:26 »

We are twinned with Disneyland after all.

Takes the Mickey.

That was a one year deal, long since ended.  Was with Disneyworld, involved a small plaque in Epcot dedicated to Swindon.
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« Reply #96 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 15:24:23 »

Swindon's better anyway.
I bet Disneyworld doesn't have 5 Greggs or pop up brothels.

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« Reply #97 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 15:37:29 »

I do feel that the Trust kind of need to start a fresh here.

The whole thing kind of seems all over the place to me at the moment.  When you click on the links it takes you to pages to either build a roof  or clean up the stratton bank etc. This should be a clear vision of what is needed no confusion.

On a separate note was a bit miffed when at the meeting last week how when someone suggested these meetings could be held at the CG hotel after a game they turned their noses up at this.

I know it was a while back but the Trust gained alot of new numbers back in the orange hat days by holding these meetings at places like the CG and the Moonies
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« Reply #98 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 16:11:29 »

I do feel that the Trust kind of need to start a fresh here.

The whole thing kind of seems all over the place to me at the moment.  When you click on the links it takes you to pages to either build a roof  or clean up the stratton bank etc. This should be a clear vision of what is needed no confusion.


I think this is all perhaps down to the plethora of websites and stories, if you are not aware that they are the same group its like the Judea Peoples Front.

I wonder did the Adver writing about this catch them off their guard a bit as it seems to have got quite big without any coherent plan to move forward in terms of fundraising or supporter engagement?
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« Reply #99 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 16:19:55 »

I do agree with DRS to a point, I've signed up for membership to show support but I'd contribute more to a clearer, specialised fund to buy the CG. Not, with the best will make the world, to fund some more streamers next time we play Oxford (presumably in the cup...)
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« Reply #100 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 17:03:53 »

I do feel that the Trust kind of need to start a fresh here.

The whole thing kind of seems all over the place to me at the moment.  When you click on the links it takes you to pages to either build a roof  or clean up the stratton bank etc. This should be a clear vision of what is needed no confusion.

On a separate note was a bit miffed when at the meeting last week how when someone suggested these meetings could be held at the CG hotel after a game they turned their noses up at this.

I know it was a while back but the Trust gained alot of new numbers back in the orange hat days by holding these meetings at places like the CG and the Moonies

You are spot on.  The document they provided suffered from this as well, lots of different areas they want to focus on, which is fine for the wider group, but they really have a chance with CG of having a key project that nearly everyone could get behind.

They should carry on in committee doing the other stuff and make this the single central plank they work on externally now.  Ideas/proposals for future development are great a getting interest, so maybe more than on option being discussed here, but the main thrust has to simply be Fan based ownership of the CG, full stop.  Each meeting is then about how to progress that plan.  What is the target for funding? what means are available, assess them and target the chosen methodology, by what timeline, how do we propose to negotiate with the Council, initial 1-2 year plan post purchase and so on.
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« Reply #101 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 17:14:24 »

You are spot on.  The document they provided suffered from this as well, lots of different areas they want to focus on, which is fine for the wider group, but they really have a chance with CG of having a key project that nearly everyone could get behind.

They should carry on in committee doing the other stuff and make this the single central plank they work on externally now.  Ideas/proposals for future development are great a getting interest, so maybe more than on option being discussed here, but the main thrust has to simply be Fan based ownership of the CG, full stop.  Each meeting is then about how to progress that plan.  What is the target for funding? what means are available, assess them and target the chosen methodology, by what timeline, how do we propose to negotiate with the Council, initial 1-2 year plan post purchase and so on.

Even at this stage either a) having a sign up on the website that if you are interested in becoming involved/contributing to the CG purchase project give us an email address and we will be in touch with a prospectus when launched. or b) a stand alone campaign/website (under the Trust banner and after sorting out the other web addresses) that details the project. I assume that if the ground were bought it would be under a subsidiary of the Trust to limit liability so that could provide the umbrella for all that?
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« Reply #102 on: Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 18:04:53 »

I do feel that the Trust kind of need to start a fresh here.

The whole thing kind of seems all over the place to me at the moment.  When you click on the links it takes you to pages to either build a roof  or clean up the stratton bank etc. This should be a clear vision of what is needed no confusion.

On a separate note was a bit miffed when at the meeting last week how when someone suggested these meetings could be held at the CG hotel after a game they turned their noses up at this.

I know it was a while back but the Trust gained alot of new numbers back in the orange hat days by holding these meetings at places like the CG and the Moonies

Yep they did. Lunchtime meetings before games on a Saturday as well. When people will most likely be able to come along and then head straight to the game afterwards. Makes sense really.

I haven't signed up to anything at the moment. I like the idea but for me there still isn't enough information. Also it needs a lot of support. At the moment I'm not seeing a lot of people getting involved. Seems like a bit of a pointless investment if the numbers aren't going to be there. If it's promoted well and clear visions are made i can see there being a lot more support for it though.
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« Reply #103 on: Thursday, March 23, 2017, 07:01:39 »

Yep they did. Lunchtime meetings before games on a Saturday as well. When people will most likely be able to come along and then head straight to the game afterwards. Makes sense really.

I haven't signed up to anything at the moment. I like the idea but for me there still isn't enough information. Also it needs a lot of support. At the moment I'm not seeing a lot of people getting involved. Seems like a bit of a pointless investment if the numbers aren't going to be there. If it's promoted well and clear visions are made i can see there being a lot more support for it though.

I know what you mean, but all you can do is sign up yourself and hope that we gain momentum. You can always cancel if nothing comes of it.
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« Reply #104 on: Thursday, March 23, 2017, 07:18:04 »

I live in Wales so don't read the Adver & I'm not on FB/Twitter so rely on this site more than anything these days. Just thought this thread was strangely quiet. Was expecting daily dialogue on here to be honest. A running total would be nice as time progresses so we can see how much has been raised & perhaps gauge how realistic a process this whole thing is.
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