jan2002

1/14/2002

The Peter Scarff Linwood CSC are holding a club social in The Heritage Bar Linwood, on Friday the 8th of February at 8pm. The band is Quigleys Point, and there will be a display of Irish dancing. With a late licence, and a buffet, tickets are priced at £3. Enquiries to Iain Reynolds( 01505-327603) or Clare Durkin(01505-324391)

1/12/2002

BENEFIT NIGHT

The Affiliation & The Celtic Supporters Association are planning to run a benefit night on Friday 01st March 2002 at the Kerrydale Suite, Celtic Park Glasgow. Details with regard to ticket prices etc are still being worked on but details will be posted on both organizations websites as soon as more become available.

WORKING PARTY MEETING

The 1st working party meeting of 2002 took place at Celtic Park on Wednesday 9th January. A few interesting pointers from the meeting came up including video footage from Strathclyde Police on the problems faced whilst trying to exit the coach park after matches. Having watched the video I now know the difficulties and frustrations felt by both supporters and members of the general pubic going about their normal routine is badly affected whilst this operation takes place. The logistics in trying to move almost 60,000 people from Celtic Park are enormous and it’s no wonder that it takes up to an hour to leave the coach park after games. More details on other issues raised can be obtained by logging on to our website at www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK LETTERKENNY CELTIC WEEKEND

Calling all Celtic fans ! The Affiliation in conjunction with Dalefern Coaches invite you to join us in celebrating winning the TREBLE with a weekend in Ireland. Join with Lisbon Lions, Bobby Lennox, Stevie Chalmers and other Celtic greats. Play in a Golf Competition with the players, take full use of all Leisure facilities at Holiday Inn hotel, enjoy a dinner dance with Patricia Ferns & Crooked Reel. You’ll be staying at the Gallagher’s Hotel, Letterkenny from the 1st to 3rd February 2002, interested then drop me an e-mail at mdinning@yahoo.com for further information.

FREE WEEKEND ACCOMODATION IN BLACKPOOL

The Affiliation has fixed up a deal for fans travelling to games that may need overnight or weekend accommodation. The deal with The Watermill Hotel in Paisley is for a fixed rate of £23 per person per night on a bed and breakfast basis. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

Supporters clubs are also being invited to try out a newly reopened hotel in Blackpool, preferential rates are on offer for Celtic supporters at Arties Hotel in Blackpool. Contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for details, the hotel’s website can also be found at www.arties.fsnet.co.uk alternatively you can e-mail vinny@marti1888.freserve.co.uk Vinny has kindly offered us a prize of a free weekend for two simply by logging onto www.affreg-celtic.co.uk and answering a few questions regarding Celtic.

AFFILIATION WEBSITE www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY POSTINGS TO OUR SITE CONTAINING FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE WILL BE CENSURED ONLY COMMENTS WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Mick Dinning (secretary)

1/6/2002

HOSPITALITY DAY

The Henrik Larsson CSC Manchester represented the Affiliation at the match against Livingston on Boxing Day at Celtic Park. The two delegates from this club have asked me to pass on their thanks to all at Celtic Park for a most enjoyable day out. Our next match for delegates from one of our clubs to be guests of Celtic FC for the day will be the match against St Johnstone on 19th January 2002. I will be in touch with the chosen club within the next few days.

LETTERKENNY CELTIC WEEKEND

Calling all Celtic fans ! The Affiliation in conjunction with Dalefern Coaches invite you to join us in celebrating winning the TREBLE with a weekend in Ireland. Join with Lisbon Lions, Bobby Lennox, Stevie Chalmers and other Celtic greats. Play in a Golf Competition with the players, take full use of all Leisure facilities at the hotel, enjoy a dinner dance with Patricia Ferns & Crooked Reel. You’ll be staying at the Holiday Inn, Letterkenny from the 1st to 3rd February 2002, interested then drop me an e-mail at mdinning@yahoo.com for further information.

FREE WEEKEND ACCOMODATION IN BLACKPOOL

AFFILIATION WEBSITE www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

The winners of the John Thomson Memorial book in our recent on-site quiz were John Lipton – Stockton Willie Keane – Manchester John McKenzie – Greenock Danny Condon - Greenock The books will be posted to the winners within the next few days.

The quiz answers were as follows:

q1 What was the final score of the Old Firm match on the day that John Thomson died?

a1 0-0

q2 Where was John Thomson born?

a2 Kirkcaldy

q3 Who took over in goal after John Thomson was stretchered off

a3 Chick Geatons

q4 What were John Thomson's parents names?

a4 John and Jane

q5 What age was John Thomson when he made his debut?

a5 18

q6 Against whom did John Thomson make his debut & what was the score?

a6 Celtic beat Dundee at Dens by 2 -1

q7 What was John Thomson's date of birth.

a7 28/01/1909

q8 What year did John Thomson sign for Celtic?

a8 1926

q9 How many Glasgow Cup medals did John Thomson win?

a9 3, 1927, 1928 & 1930

q10 What age was John Thomson when he died?

a10 22

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY POSTINGS TO OUR SITE CONTAINING FOUL OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE WILL BE CENSURED ONLY COMMENTS WITH A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

1/1/2002

Next Working Party Meeting

The next working party meeting will take place on Wednesday 9th January 2002 at Celtic Park. Any clubs wishing issues raised should get in touch as soon as possible.