WILDCATS NEWSLETTER Thursday 12th November 2009

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The Wildcats are please to announce that a new sponsor has joined us.

UseIt Computers, a Rishton based company, who offer a wide range of services, including computer sales & servicing, upgrades, websites and networking amongst many others, are sponsoring our Under 12s.

7-9 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn BB1 4JZ Tel: 01254 877009 Email: [email protected]

On behalf of the club and committee - thank you!

Our Christmas Party this year takes the form of a disco with a DJ, party games and a pie & peas supper to help warm you up as the cold winter nights draw in.

The venue is the on Dill Hall Lane and starts at 7:30

Tickets are just £3.00 for adults, £2.00 for kids & will be available from next week from Cath Banks.

…and talking of Christmas.. don’t forget about the fantastic range of quality merchandise that would make the perfect gift for that special person.

A list of what we have to offer is available overleaf.

Merchandise is available directly from the club – with all items are available for viewing during training each week.

Speak to a club official to arrange purchase.

WINTER TRAINING

This year, our last training session of 2009 will be held on the Thursday 10th December.

th After Christmas, we resume on Thursday 15 January.

Accrington Wildcats rely on the donations that we receive. We are CASC registered, meaning we can claim back 25% for every penny that you donate under the ‘Gift Aid’ scheme, this is worth roughly £100 a month to the club.

There is a Gift Aid form of the reverse of this Newsletter, if you haven’t already done so, Please take the time to fill in the form and help support your club. Editor – Andrew Dunne Accrington Wildcats ARLFC - Highams Playing Fields, Thorneyholme Rd, Accrington, . BB5 6BD

Backpack £6.00 Shugun backpack in Red/Black. Ideal for rugby gear or school.

Beanies/Ski Hat (Navy) £5.00 Childs beanie with embroidered Wildcats emblem.

Fleeces (Red or Navy) Child Regatta fleeces in Red with club emblem. Ideal for all occasions in the winter months. £12.00

Child Size: 9-10, 11-12, 32", 34" Adult Adult Size: L, XL £17.50

Baseball Caps (Red or Navy) £4.00 Simon Jersey baseball caps in navy with Wildcats emblem embroidered on front.

One size fits all.

Windjackets £25.00 Regatta branded windjackets in classic red & navy. Great value! Child Size: 9-10, 11-12, 34”, 36” Adult Size: L, XL

Child Club Pack £50.00 No Image The club pack is ideal for birthdays, Christmas or just any occasion. The pack includes Backpack, Beanie, Scarf, Fleece, Base Cap and Windjacket. Great value at just £50.00.

V Neck Shirts (Navy) Child Navy Blue with club Emblem £12.00

Child Size: 9-10, 11-12, 34", 36" Adult Adult Size: L, XL £15.00

Scarf £4.00 Quality scarf in Navy with emboidered Wildcats emblem.

Date Time Event Location Dec 10 Thu Various Last training session before Christmas Rhyddings School, Oswaldtwistle Dec 14 Mon 19:00 Monthly General Meeting Greyhound Inn, Dill Hall Lane Dec 18 Fri 19:30 Christmas Party Enfield Cricket Club, Dill Hall Lane Jan 11 Mon 19:00 Monthly General Meeting Greyhound Inn, Dill Hall Lane Jan 15 Thu Various First training session of the New Year Rhyddings School, Oswaldtwistle Feb 2010 TBC Wigan Warriors Training Camp Highams Playing Fields

Gift Aid Declaration

Name of CASC: ACCRINGTON WILDCATS ARLFC Details of Donor Title: ______Forename(s): ______Surname: ______

Address: ______Post Code: ______

I want the CASC to treat *the enclosed donation of £______as a Gift Aid Deduction.

*the donation(s) of £______which I made on ____/____/____ as (a) Gift Aid Donation(s).

*all donations that I make from the date of this declaration until I notify you otherwise as Gift Aid Donations.

*delete as appropriate

You must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the appropriate tax year. (currently 28p for every £1 you give).

Signature: ______Date: ___/___/___

NOTES 1. You can cancel this declaration at any time by notifying the CASC. 2. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gains equal to the tax that CASC reclaims, you can cancel your declaration. 3. If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self Assessment tax return. 4. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief, ask the CASC or refer to help sheet IR65 on the HMRC web site (www.hmrc.gov.uk). 5. Please notify the CASC if you change your name or address.