Monday 27th September 2004

14.30

HOSPITALITY DAY

The Affiliation was represented by two members from The Global Hoops CSC at the recent home game against Dundee. The two representatives have asked me to pass on their thanks to all concerned for a fantastic day out. Our next hospitality day will be for the home game against Kilmarnock scheduled for Saturday 6th November 2004; our representatives will be from the Teeside and Darlington Hoops CSC.

AFFILIATION MERCHANDISE

We are currently awaiting some sample merchandise being manufacture including badges and clothing bearing the Affiliation logo. I should be in the position to send out catalogues showing the goods to interested clubs within the next few weeks.

HAWICK SHAMROCK CSC

The club have a function organised with the band "Claymore" playing In Hawick on Sat 30th Oct at Thorterdykes Roadhouse for members only tickets £5, contact Stuart for tickets 0782-164-5817, or e-mail hawickshamrock@dsl.pipex.com for further details. Bus travelling to every home game, ticket info contact Brian 0771-219-4777 or the e-mail address above.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL NEWS

Our thanks to everyone who have made donations thus far, special mention to Donnybhoy from Ascot in Berkshire and I.Leigh from Donabate Co Dublin for their recent kind donations to the fund. Thanks also to the folks behind the scenes at Celtic media for their help in advertising the badges on the big screens at the ground.

We will be holding a can collection for the Brother Walfrid Memorial Fund at Celtic’s home league match against Dunfermline on Saturday 25th September 2004. A new badge has been commissioned for the fund and these will be the feature of the can collection day, advance orders of the badge can be made by accessing our website and visiting the shop page. Supporters who do not have access to the internet can order by posting a cheque or postal order made payable to "THE BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL FUND" for a minimum donation of £1 + postage and packing per badge to Mick Dinning 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

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.

We are currently involved in producing a limited edition full colour 64 page brochure for the Brother Walfrid Memorial Fund. The brochure will be in all leading Celtic stores and other major outlets on the lead up to Christmas. We are looking for supporters clubs who may wish to advertise their club / bus in the brochure. Please get in touch by e-mail mdinning@yahoo.com if you wish more details. The brochure is sure to be a collector’s item in the future.   

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.

Thursday 16th September 2004.

15.30

COVENTRY HAY CSC

Are the latest club to join our organisation, we will have details on contact names etc in next week’s

column.

BHOYS OF BAKU AZERBAIJAN CSC

Some members from this club had the chance to see a Celt (John Hartson) in action last week when Wales took on Azerbaijan in a World Cup qualifier in Baku.

The guys enjoyed the game although they were a little disappointed in the result.

AFFILIATION MERCHANDISE

We are currently awaiting some sample merchandise being manufacture including badges and clothing

bearing the Affiliation logo. I should be in the position to send out catalogues showing the goods to

interested clubs within the next few weeks.

BROTHER WALFRID COMMERATIVE BROCHURE

We are currently involved in producing a limited edition full colour 64 page brochure for the Brother

Walfrid Memorial Fund. The brochure will be in all leading Celtic stores and other major outlets on the

lead up to Christmas. We are looking for supporters clubs who may wish to advertise their club / bus in

the brochure. Please get in touch by e-mail mdinning@yahoo.com if you wish more details. The

brochure is sure to be a collector’s item in the future.   

HOME AND AWAY TICKET ALLOCATIONS

Clubs requiring tickets for games should contact us with their requirements ASAP. We must point out that clubs will not be guaranteed tickets for any games, and that clubs ordering tickets and then being offered but failing to uplift will be liable for full cost to Celtic FC. Please e-mail requirements for games excluding Rangers to mdinning@yahoo.com or in writing to 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX

HOUSTON BOBBY LENNOX CSC

Coming to Texas to live or on a business trip, come see the Bhoys play live at the HBLCSC, located in the

Bull & Bear on Westheimer & Kirkwood, Houston. Visit our website www.houstoncsc.com or for further

information e-mail Gary Benson garyb_usa@yahoo.com or call Games Director Joe Cunningham on 001 281 451 7754,

FREE CELTIC MEMORABILIA OFFER

ATTENTION CELTIC MEMORABILIA COLLECTORS:

FREE SET OF CELTIC PLAYER POSTCARDS

anyone sending in a self addressed stamped envelope will receive a set of Celtic postcards of ex-Celtic

players (Tommy Callaghan, Willie Wallace, Bobby Lennox, Steve Chalmers, "Dixie" Deans, Joe McBride,

Pat McCluskey, Jim Craig and others). There is no obligation to buy anything, just sharing

some good quality Celtic items with anyone interested for FREE!

Send a self addressed stamped envelope to: M.C. International 1 Greenhill, Largs, Ayrshire KA30 9JY

HAWICK SHAMROCK CSC

Bus travelling to every home game, ticket info contact Brian 0771-219-4777, to book a seat on the bus

contact Stuart 0782-164-5817.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL BADGES

We will be holding a can collection for the Brother Walfrid Memorial Fund at Celtic’s home league

match against Dunfermline on Saturday 25th September 2004. A new badge has been commissioned

for the fund and these will be the feature of the can collection day, advance orders of the badge can be

made by accessing our website and visting the shop page. Supporters who do not have access to the

internet can order by posting a cheque or postal order made payable to "THE BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL FUND" for a minimum donation of £1 + postage and packing per badge to Mick Dinning 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX.

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.

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.

Friday 10th September 2004

13.45

MEETINGS

Our thanks to Executive Director Peter Lawwell for
hosting our meeting at Celtic Park last week.

Our next meeting with regard to The Brother Walfrid
Memorial Fund takes place tonight Wednesday 8th
September 2004 at The Watermill Hotel, Paisley. A
further meeting takes place prior to Saturday’s home
match against Dundee at Celtic Park. 

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES

We will again be hoping to put together packages with
various travel companies / airlines for supporters
wishing to travel to the away games in this season’s
Champions League. Full details will be posted on our
website as soon as we have them.

HOME AND AWAY TICKET ALLOCATIONS

Clubs requiring tickets for games should contact us
with their requirements ASAP. We must point out that
clubs will not be guaranteed tickets for any games,
and that clubs ordering tickets and then being offered
but failing to uplift will be liable for full cost to
Celtic FC. Please e-mail requirements for games
excluding Rangers to mdinning@yahoo.com or in writing
to 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
PA16 7AX 

HOUSTON BOBBY LENNOX CSC

Coming to Texas to live or on a business trip, come
see the Bhoys play live at the HBLCSC, located in the
Bull & Bear on Westheimer & Kirkwood, Houston. Visit
our website www.houstoncsc.com or for further
information e-mail Gary Benson garyb_usa@yahoo.com or
call Games Director Joe Cunningham on 001 281 451
7754, 

FRENCH CSC

A warm welcome to the bhoys from the French CSC who
have recently joined the Affiliation. The club was set
up in 1998, and has local branches in Paris,
Marseille, Alsace, Brittanny, Montpellier, Nice.
Regular travel to CP and to most European away games. 
To contact, email secretary@frenchcsc.com or website
www.frenchcsc.com or phone +33 (0)6 03 20 20 81. Note
that Paris Celts have moved to the Harp Bar, 118
boulevard de Clichy (see website for details).
For links, contact webmaster@frenchcsc.com.


FREE CELTIC MEMORABILIA OFFER

ATTENTION CELTIC MEMORABILIA COLLECTORS:
FREE SET OF CELTIC PLAYER POSTCARDS
 
anyone sending in a self addressed stamped envelope
will receive a set of Celtic postcards of ex-Celtic
players (Tommy Callaghan, Willie Wallace, Bobby
Lennox, Steve Chalmers, "Dixie" Deans, Joe McBride,
Pat McCluskey, Jim Craig and others).
 
There is no obligation to buy anything, just sharing
some good quality Celtic items with anyone interested
for FREE!
Send a self addressed stamped envelope to:
M.C. International
1 Greenhill
Largs,
Ayrshire
KA30 9JY
 
HAWICK SHAMROCK CSC

Bus travelling to every home game, ticket info
contact Brian 0771-219-4777, to book a seat on the bus
contact Stuart 0782-164-5817.


BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL BADGES 

We will be holding a can collection for the Brother
Walfrid Memorial Fund at Celtic’s home league
match against Dunfermline on Saturday
25th September 2004. A new badge has been commissioned
for the fund and these will be the feature of the can
collection day, advance orders of the badge can be
made by accessing our website and visting the shop
page. Supporters who do not have access to the
internet can order by posting a cheque or postal order
made payable to "THE BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL FUND"
for a minimum donation of £1 + postage and packing per
badge to Mick Dinning 5 Partridge Road, Greenock,
Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX. 

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.

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.

Wednesday 01st September 2004

10.00am

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES

We will again be hoping to put together packages with
various travel companies / airlines for supporters
wishing to travel to the away games in this season’s
Champions League. Full details will be posted on our
website as soon as we have them.

HOME AND AWAY TICKET ALLOCATIONS

Clubs requiring tickets for games should contact us
with their requirements ASAP. We must point out that
clubs will not be guaranteed tickets for any games,
and that clubs ordering tickets and then being offered
but failing to uplift will be liable for full cost to
Celtic FC. Please e-mail requirements for games
excluding Rangers to mdinning@yahoo.com or in writing
to 5 Partridge Road, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
PA16 7AX 

HOUSTON BOBBY LENNOX CSC

Coming to Texas to live or on a business trip, come
see the Bhoys play live at the HBLCSC, located in the
Bull & Bear on Westheimer & Kirkwood, Houston. Visit
our website www.houstoncsc.com or for further
information e-mail Gary Benson garyb_usa@yahoo.com or
call Games Director Joe Cunningham on 001 281 451
7754, 

FRENCH CSC

A warm welcome to the bhoys from the French CSC who
have recently joined the Affiliation. The club was set
up in 1998, and has local branches in Paris,
Marseille, Alsace, Brittanny, Montpellier, Nice.
Regular travel to CP and to most European away games. 
To contact, email secretary@frenchcsc.com or website
www.frenchcsc.com or phone +33 (0)6 03 20 20 81. Note
that Paris Celts have moved to the Harp Bar, 118
boulevard de Clichy (see website for details).
For links, contact webmaster@frenchcsc.com.

FREE CELTIC MEMORABILIA OFFER

ATTENTION CELTIC MEMORABILIA COLLECTORS:
FREE SET OF CELTIC PLAYER POSTCARDS
 
anyone sending in a self addressed stamped envelope
will receive a set of Celtic postcards of ex-celtic
players (Tommy Callaghan, Willie Wallace, Bobby
Lennox, Steve Chalmers, "Dixie" Deans, Joe McBride,
Pat McCluskey, Jim Craig and others).
 
There is no obligation to buy anything, just sharing
some good quality Celtic items with anyone interested
for FREE!
Send a self addressed stamped envelope to:
M.C. International
1 Greenhill
Largs,
Ayrshire
KA30 9JY
 
HAWICK SHAMROCK CSC

Bus travelling to every home game, ticket info
contact Brian 0771-219-4777, to book a seat on the bus
contact Stuart 0782-164-5817.


BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL BADGES 

We will be holding a can collection for the Brother
Walfrid Memorial Fund at Celtic’s home league
match against Dunfermline on Saturday
25th September 2004. A new badge has been commissioned
for the fund and these will be the feature of the can
collection day, advance orders of the badge can be
made by accessing our website and visting the shop
page. Supporters who do not have access to the
internet can order by posting a cheque or postal order
made payable to "THE BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL FUND"
for a minimum donation of £1 + postage and packing per
badge to Mick Dinning 5 Partridge Road, Greenock,
Inverclyde, Scotland PA16 7AX. 

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.

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.