FGR Supporter's Club How it all started... Towards the end of the Second World War a small committee was formed to raise funds to welcome home Forest Green service personnel - it was called The Forest Green Welcome Home Fund. The main officers were: Chairman: W. G. (Billy) Guy, Secretary: S. B. (Stan) White, Treasurer: A. H. (Bert) Russell. When the war ended and with it the need of the Welcome Home Committee, Billy Guy said: "What can we do now - I know, let's try to raise money to help the 'Rovers' - Forest Green Rovers Supporters Club was born". Over the years many money-raising events were held (whist drives, dances, etc.), but by far the most successful money-spinner was a 21-goal Pontoon (the brain-child of Stan White). Agents were recruited (originally unpaid!) to operate in the many factories up and down the valley and to involve the shops in Nailsworth. Gradually the bank balance grew, and at one of our meetings in the distant past Billy Guy (ever the optimist!) made the famous statement: "One day we will have £1,000 in the bank!". We all looked at each other, thinking Billy has gone off his "trolley". But that sum and much, much more was raised by the voluntary and enthusiastic efforts of many people and the numerous ground improvements commenced: changing quarters were built; boundary walls erected; a new stand and terracing emerged; the ground was levelled as far as was possible regarding the geology of the area; and finally a sports and social club built - the only project which necessitated taking up a loan (from Welsh Breweries at 0% interest over a five-year period!). Of course, many wonderful things have happened during the latter years through the tremendous enthusiasm and commitment of the parent body chairman and his staff and board members. But this is just a glance back into the past and an appreciation of many dedicated supporters of years gone by, whose love of Forest Green Rovers helped in some way to provide us all with what we can enjoy today. Many names from the past could be mentioned, but they all gloried in doing what they could to help and we will leave it at that! (Your scribe is an anonymous life-long F.G.R. nut!) The 2001-02 season saw the FGR Supporter's Club raise well over £24,000 which was distributed to various local charities and Forest Green Rovers FC. FGR Supporters away at Southport in fancy dress! Tony Williams presents Whitty, Andy, Sid and Pete a cheque for £750 for wining the National Non-League Quiz sponsored by Ladbrokes. FGR Supporters who played versus Barnet Supporters in November 2003, We let them win 14-1! Download full photo HERE. (386Kb) Join the Supporters Club NOW!!!! Joining the Supporters Club is simple, just download and fill out the form below, and then send it complete with two recent passport size photographs of yourself and payment of £10 to the address on the form. PRESS HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM Supporter's Club News Next meeting date... The next Supporters Club Meeting will be on Tuesday 25th March in the CHALFORD suite, all supporters are invited for this open meeting as I feel we need to involve more of FOREST GREEN ROVERS fans to join us for more regular meetings. There is a small band of supporters who try to organize avents and raise funds for are beloved ROVERS and with a few more willing hands we could do so much more for are team and reach the heights we all what to achieve. Anyone wishing to join please feel free to come and see what we all about and how you can help Forest Green Rovers! Supporter's Club Away Travel The Supporter's Club coach for the 2007-08 season will be run by Brian Fream, who will be responsible for taking bookings etc. Supporters will still however be able to book their seats in advance through the Supporter's Club shop on match days. To contact Brian please call 01453 832858. Blue Square Premier Weymouth FC Tuesday 4th March, 2008. Supporters Coach details. FGR Supporters away travel to Weymouth on Tuesday 4/3/08 depart the NEW LAWN 4.00pm Sainsbury,s 4.10pm Stonehouse 4.15pm Adults £14/£12 Juniors £7/£6 please book with Andy at the club shop during the Oxford match or telephone Brian on 01453 832858 before 8.00pm Monday 3/3/08 Blue Square Premier Altrincham Saturday 8th March, 2008. Supporters Coach details. Away coach travel to Altrincham on Saturday 8/3/08 coach departs the New Lawn at 10.30am Sainsbury,s 10.40am Stonehouse 10.45pm Adults £16/£14 Juniors £8/£7 bookings taken at the Oxford match or telephone Brian on 01453 832858 before Thursday 8.00pm. The Supporter's Club would like to thank KB Coaches for the supply of the coaches for away trips. KB Coaches - Tours & Excursions Hillview Garage Eastington Stonehouse Glos. GL10 3AJ Tel: 01453 825774 Evening: 01453 826876