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Wednesday 26th May 2004

13.30

FAREWELL TO THE KING

What more can be written about the one and only Henrik Larsson, those of us who have been privileged to see him in action will now have only memories of a very very special player to wear the Celtic jersey. Celtic supporters throughout the world will join us no doubt in wishing Henrik and his family all the very best in their future endeavours wherever they may go.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL GALA DINNER

Last Friday evening’s event was another huge success with over 400 supporters and guests packing into the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park. The guests included Celtic Chairman Brian Quinn, Executive Director Peter Lawwell; Ticket services Manger John Paul Taylor, Ex Celts Andy Walker, George McCluskey, Davie Hay & Sean Fallon.

Our auctioneer for the night was Tony Roper better known as Jamesie Cotter from BBC TV’s Rab C Nesbitt, Tony auctioned off some fabulous donations including an all expenses paid trip to next seasons Carling Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium Cardiff donated by Carling. Cambuslang Travel in Glasgow donated travel and accommodation for two people to Celtic’s first away tie in next season Champions League, two framed jersey’s from the Paul McStay testimonial against Manchester United were also auctioned.

A special mention must go to the lads from the Lochee No1 CSC who have produced a magnificent mural featuring Brother Walfrid with various Celtic greats in the background, we are hoping that Celtic Football Club will find a place for the mural in the ground.

The entertainment on the evening was provided by Dean Park, the Miami Showband and Celtic’s lady of song Patricia Ferns. Thanks to all supported the event and to everyone behind the scenes at Celtic Park for making the night a success.

BROTHER WALFRID GALA DINNER MENU CARD

A limited number of menu cards especially made for our gala dinner are available for supporters interested in Celtic memorabilia. The card can be viewed on the shop section of the Affiliation website and are available for purchase. Any supporters interested can contact mdinning@yahoo.com for further information.

CRUMLIN SHAMROCKS CSC

Crumlin Shamrocks CSC are holding their annual football tournament and
charity fun day in the Crumlin United Football Club on the 19th of June 2004
All welcome, check our site for any updates.
www.freewebs.com/crumlinshamrockscsc

ONLINE QUIZ

The winners of our last online quiz were John Burnett from Burntisland Fife and Hugh McMenemy from Paisley, copies of Dr Joe Bradley’s book Celtic Minded will be posted to both winners over the next few days. A new prize quiz will be up and running on the site www.affreg-celtic.co.uk over the next couple of weeks.

PORT GLASGOW EMERALD

Thanks to all who supported the club this season and in particular the management and staff of Donnachies Bar and the AOH in Port Glasgow and the members of The Govan Emerald CSC for their help in offsetting the cost of coach hires throughout the season.

NEW CELTIC BADGES

The Bournemouth Shamrock CSC is hosting a Celtic Roadshow in June and I am in the process of having a limited edition badge made up. On the design I hope (haven't seen the final artwork yet) to have Bournemouth Shamrock CSC, Celtic Roadshow 2004, the names of Bertie Auld and Tommy Gemmell (who will be attending) and the European Cup all incorporated in the design.

The badges won’t go on sale until nearer the Roadshow or indeed after the Roadshow, depending on ticket sales. It will be a first come first serve basis so I am taking pre orders but no money at this point. If you want to pre order please drop me a mail and you will be put on the list. iaon1967@hotmail.com

John Thomson Memorial committee have commissioned a commemorative badge to mark the 21st anniversary of the annual tournament. These badges are available from Mark Cameron 3 Reid Place, Rimbleton, Glenrothes, FIFE. KY6 2AY. (Tel 01592 751888 or e-mail : lochgellycsc@hailhail.freeserve.co.uk

A minimum donation of £2 (p&p free).

Cheques should be made available to "The John Thomson Trophy." All proceeds from the sale will contribute towards offsetting the cost of the tournament which is played for by primary school children in the Bowhill, Cardenden and Kinglassie area.

Friday 21st May 2004

15.20

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL GALA DINNER

Full report on last Friday evening’s event will be published in next week’s column and on our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk

NEW CELTIC BADGES

John Thomson Memorial committee have commissioned a commemorative badge to mark the 21st anniversary of the annual tournament. These badges are available from

Mark Cameron

3 Reid Place,

Rimbleton,

Glenrothes,

FIFE.

KY6 2AY

Tel 01592 751888

A minimum donation of £2 (pip free). Cheques should be made available to "The John Thomson Trophy." All proceeds from the sale will contribute towards offsetting the cost of the tournament which is played for by primary school children in the Bowhill, Cardenden and Kinglassie area.

HOSPITALITY DAY

The Affiliation were represented by two representatives from the Tommy Craig CSC at Henrik Larsson’s last SPL match at Celtic Park on Sunday 16^th May 2004.

HAWICK SHAMROCK

This branch has been in contact to inform us that they have a new e-mail address for contact regarding their club. The new address is hawickshamrock@dsl.pipex.com

HOTEL DEALS FOR FANS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool also provide special rates for Affiliation members please contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for further details

Wednesday 12th May 2004

09.00

IAN McWILLIAMS

All at the Affiliation pass on their sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Celt Ian McWilliams who passed away early last week.

Ian McWilliams was laid to rest at a Humanist service at Glasgow's
Linn Park Crematorium on Monday, May 10.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL TRUST EVENT (SOLD OUT)

Our next planned event for the Memorial is this coming Friday 14th May 2004 and we are pleased to say that the event is totally sold out.

A full report will on the event will be in next week’s column and posted on our website. We are planning to have commemorative badges and a colour brochure produced for the fund. If any supporters clubs, individuals or businesses would like to take out advertising space in the brochure please email mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

SUPPORTERS FUNCTIONS

Bournemouth Shamrock CSC is hosting the Celtic Road show on June 19th. Tommy Gemmell and Bertie Auld will be doing a question and answer session, they will be available for photos, there will be Tricia Ferns singing and a Celtic Disco. Food will be laid on and there will be a late bar. There will be also be an auction of a Celtic shirt etc and a free raffle. Anyone interested should contact Iaon on iaon1967@hotmail.com

HOSPITALITY DAY

The Affiliation will be represented by two representatives from the Tommy Craig CSC at Henrik Larsson’s last ever SPL match at Celtic Park on Sunday 16^th May 2004.

HAWICK SHAMROCK

This branch has been in contact to inform us that they have a new e-mail address for contact regarding their club. The new address is hawickshamrock@dsl.pipex.com

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER ONLINE QUIZ

A new quiz is now up and running on our website, the prize will be the latest Celtic Book to hit the shops, Celtic Minded by Dr Joseph M Bradley it features essays on religion, politics, society, identity…and football. The book is now on sale at all good bookshops including Celtic retail outlets in Ireland and Scotland. The profit from books bought at official Celtic shops will be donated by Celtic Football Club to the Brother Walfrid Memorial Fund for the erection of a statue of Celtic’s main founder at the entrance to Celtic Park.

To enter simply log onto www.affreg-celtic.co.uk and click onto the cover of the book this will take you directly to our quiz page.

The questions to the quiz are as follows:

1. How many people attended the Celtic v Hibernian Scottish Cup Final of 1972?

2.The Irish patriot, Michael Davitt, was one of Celtic's first patrons. From which Irish county did he originate?

The quiz closes this Saturday 15^th May 2004; all winning entries will be put into a draw for the two books on offer. Our thanks go to Dr Joseph M.Bradley for donating the prizes.

Look out for another prize winning quiz in the next few weeks.

HOTEL DEALS FOR FANS

Arties Hotel in Blackpool also provide special rates for Affiliation members please contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for further details.

Wednesday 05th May 2004

09.00

SUPPORTERS FUNCTIONS

Bournemouth Shamrock CSC is hosting the Celtic Road show on June 19th.

Tommy Gemmell and Bertie Auld will be doing a question and answer session, they will be available for photos, there will be Tricia Ferns singing and a

Celtic Disco. Food will be laid on and there will be a late bar. There will be also be an auction of a Celtic shirt etc and a free raffle.

Anyone interested should contact Iaon on iaon1967@hotmail.com.

HOSPITALITY DAY

The Affiliation will be represented by two representatives from the Tommy Craig CSC at Henrik Larsson’s last ever SPL match at Celtic Park on Sunday 16^th May 2004.

HAWICK SHAMROCK

This branch has been in contact to inform us that they have a new e-mail address for contact regarding their club. The new address is hawickshamrock@dsl.pipex.com

ONLINE QUIZ

The winners of our last online quiz were Connor McIntyre from Greenock and Mr James McCormick from Glasgow, both received a professionally developed. Souvenir UEFA cup run Photo measuring 15 x 12 inches. The answers to the questions were as follows :

Q1. From Suduva to Seville what were the total aggregate scores for and against Celtic during the 13 UEFA Cup games?

A. 27 for 9 against

Q2. How many different Celtic players scored goals during the 13 UEFA cup matches from Suduva to Seville?

A2. 11

The book goes on sale at all good bookshops including Celtic retail outlets in Ireland and Scotland from late April 2004. The profit from books bought at official Celtic shops will be donated by Celtic Football Club to the Brother Walfrid Memorial Fund for the erection of a statue of Celtic’s main founder at the entrance to Celtic Park.

To enter simply log onto www.affreg-celtic.co.uk and click onto the cover of the book this will take you directly to our quiz page.

The questions to the quiz are as follows:

1. How many people attended the Celtic v Hibernian Scottish Cup Final of 1972?

2.The Irish patriot, Michael Davitt, was one of Celtic's first patrons. From which Irish county did he originate?

The quiz closes on Saturday 15^th May 2004; all winning entries will be put into a draw for the two books on offer. Our thanks go to Dr Joseph M.Bradley for donating the prizes.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL TRUST EVENT (SOLD OUT)

Our next planned event for the Memorial trust will be on Friday 14th May 2004 is now sold out.

We are planning to have commemorative badges and a colour brochure produced for the fund. If any supporters clubs, individuals or businesses would like to take out advertising space in the brochure please email mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

HOTEL DEALS FOR FANS

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 £25 per person per night on a bed and breakfast basis. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability. Arties Hotel in Blackpool also provide special rates for Affiliation members please contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for further details.