Trust now afloat after successful launch

A packed Chalford Suite at the Five Valleys Conference and Leisure Centre last night (October 6th) witnessed the launch of the Supporters Trust during an evening which included an hour-long panel discussion on the state of Conference football. The panel included Acting Chairman Trevor Horsley, manager Jim Harvey, Club Secretary Colin Peake and BBC Radio Gloucestershire sports correspondent Bob Hunt.

Discussion panel in action

Trevor Horsley also expressed his support and thanked the Trust for the work it had done so far in trying to increase the crowds at the New Lawn.

The evening also included an address by Trust Chairman Tim Barnard, a showing of a DVD of the Swindon-FGR FA Cup match from last season, and an array of information displays and literature on the Trust.

James Mathie from Supporters Direct also spoke at the meeting, congratulating the Trust on the progress made since the inaugural meeting in April.

Tim Barnard addresses the meeting

Over 50 people were present and the pile of application forms was significantly depleted by the end of the evening. The event was a success in every respect and the Trust can now go forward and strengthen.