Farsley Celtic FC Visiting Supporters Guide 2015/16

First Team Management

www.farsleyafc.co.uk Getting to Throstle Nest

By Car

The club postcode is LS28 5BE. This postcode will take you directly to the ground where there is ample free car parking available on match days.

Directions

From M62 West: Leave at J27 onto M621 towards Leeds. Leave M621 at J1 and take the ring road at the first exit towards Pudsey. Follow the road for approximately 4 miles until reaching the B6157 towards Leeds (and signposted to Farsley AFC). Follow the road until you reach New Street (the junction cornered by Go Outdoors) turn left. Newlands is approximately 300 yards on the right (again signposted). Throstle Nest is situated at the end of Newlands.

From M62 East and Leeds: Leave at J27 onto M621 towards Leeds. Leave M621 at J1 and take the ring road at the third exit towards Pudsey. Follow the road for approximately 4 miles until reaching the B6157 towards Leeds (and signposted to Farsley AFC). Follow the road until you reach New Street (the junction cornered by Go Outdoors) turn left. Newlands is approximately 300 yards on the right (again signposted). Throstle Nest is situated at the end of Newlands.

From M1 South: Leave at j43 onto M621 towards Leeds. Leave M621 at J1 and take the ring road at the third exit towards There is a large car park located at the main entrance of the ground. Car parking is free to all Pudsey. Follow the road for approximately 4 miles until reaching the B6157 towards Leeds (and signposted to Farsley AFC). Follow the road until you reach New Street (the junction cornered by Go Outdoors) turn left. Newlands is approximately 300 yards on the right (again signposted). Throstle Nest is situated at the end of Newlands.

For updated traffic news tune into BBC Radio Leeds 82.4FM, Radio Aire 96.3FM.

Car Parking: There is a large car park located at the main entrance of the ground. Car parking is free to all supporters on match days. Coach Parking: Coaches of visiting teams will also be parked in the main club car park. Please email [email protected] to reserve a place. Disabled Parking: Please email [email protected] to reserve a convenient parking space

By Train

New Pudsey station, on the Cross Pennine Line, is a ten minute walk away from Throstle Nest.

When leaving the station follow the station road to the junction and turn right. Pass the police station on the left and continue for around 500 yards until you reach New Street (the junction cornered by Go Outdoors) and turn left. Turn right at Newlands which is approximately 300 yards (signposted to Farsley AFC). Throstle Nest is situated at the end of Newlands.

Trains leave Leeds City Station and Bradford Interchange approximately every 15 minutes. Trains from Bradford take 8 minutes and from 11 minutes from Leeds.

By Bus

Farsley is situated on a number of bus routes: From Leeds or Bradford the 508, 72, and X11 all stop at "Go Outdoors" on Stanningley Road (see above for directions to the ground).

Visiting supporters can also use: From Bramley 16,16A From Horsforth: 8,9 FirstFrom Team Pudsey: 8,9 Management From North Leeds: 8,9

For further information and timetables refer to www.wymetro.com

www.farsleyafc.co.uk Matchday at Throstle Nest Admission prices: Ground Admission Adults £7.00 Admission to Throstle Nest is by cash payment at the Concessions £4.00 turnstiles only which can be located at the main entrance Under 16’s £1.00 to the ground adjacent to the club car park. Armed Forces FREE (on production of Turnstiles are open one hour prior to kick-off. valid warrant card)

Where to Eat & Drink

The food kiosk is open on matchdays and provides a variety of hot and cold snacks and drinks. The kiosk is located next to the main entrance and is open 45 minutes prior to kick off and continues to serve until shortly after the half time interval.

The club bar is open from 12 noon on a Saturday and from 6pm for a midweek match. The bar remains open throughout and after the match. There is a large selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic options including hand pulled real ale.

Customers are permitted to take their drinks into the ground using one of the plastic glasses supplied. Please note customers are not permitted to take alcoholic drinks from the bar area on an FA match day.

Matchday Programmes & Merchandise

A 32 page all colour matchday programme is available for all home games priced at £2.00. Programmes are available from a seller situated next to the turnstile.

Various Farsley Celtic merchandise is available from the club shop located near the main entrance. The shop stocks items such as scarfs, hats and official club kit. Programmes are also available from the club shop.

Seating & Standing

200 seats are available in the main stand at the ground. Seats are available on a first come first served basis. Standing is available in all other areas of the ground. Covered standing can be located behind the goal at the entrance end of Throstle Nest.

Toilets are located nest to the main stand and there are alternative facilities within the club house.

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