Newsletter 55

BairnsTrust Monthly Newsletter... For Falkirk Bairns Everywhere!
 
If you are reading our newsletter for the first time ... welcome to BairnsTrust as a new member. If you wish to review some of our previous newsletters they can be visited at the following section of the website HERE.
 
You are cordially invited to attend the Monthly Meeting in the Warm Up Area of the Falkirk Community Stadium on Monday 20th October 2008, KO 7.30pm.  There will be a full agenda for discussion, but if you have any concerns you wish to raise, please respond to either BairnsTrust or post your query on the message board at our website and we will try to cover on the night.  If you are unable to attend, the Minutes from the meeting will appear on our website later for your perusal HERE.

Show Racism The Red Card

Show Racism the Red Card’s 5th annual Fortnight of Action takes place from October 16 - 30, 2008. This period of concerted action encourages participation from all sections of Scotland’s communities to celebrate diversity and tackle racism.  This year’s SRTRC Fortnight of Action provides a timely focal point for all those who are committed to challenging racism and discrimination in Scotland.

As usual, BairnsTrust are heading the campaign at the Falkirk Stadium and at the behest of the SPL this year all clubs will undertake action on same weekend. Falkirk's game against Dundee Utd ( 01/11/08) has been picked as the focus of this action.  In partnership with our friends at Central Scotland Racial Equality Council, volunteers will be on hand to help out on the day.  More are needed though, so if you are interested in helping out and can spare an hour before kick off on that Saturday, please e-mail BairnsTrust or make yourself known at the BairnsTrust main stand concourse stall from 2pm.  Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

BairnsTrust Quiz Night 2008
Another successful BairnsTrust football quiz night was held on 29th September at the Castings Social Club with 14 teams participating.  A mixed bag of teams took part on the night including Falkirk FC staff, Falkirk supporters team Bairnfica, Rangers Supporters and the Shire Trust.  The eventual winners, for the second year in a row, were Stella's Allstars who scooped the £100 prize money and trophy.  A great night was had by all and was drawn to a close with an auction of football memorabilia.

Another quiz night is being organised by BairnsTrust at the Castings Club on Monday 3rd November at 7.30pm in aid of Children In Need and will comprise of general knowledge questions.  It will be the same format as the football quiz which is £10 per team of four players to win a prize of £100.  Tickets can be purchased from the BairnsTrust matchday stall, BairnsTrust Online Shop, or by e-mailing BairnsTrust or alternatively from the Castings Club.

TOA taxis fundraising race night for Strathcarron Hospice takes place in Grangemouth Tavern on Saturday 1st November 2008, starting at 7.30pm. BairnsTrust will be sponsoring a race.

BairnsTrust Programmes

A large selection of programmes are available at the BairnsTrust stall on matchdays and the newest item available is the programme from the recent Scotland v Norway game at Hampden.  Stocks are limited so get in quick to avoid disappointment or pre-order yours now by e-mailing BairnsTrust Programme Sales
 
You can also still browse the existing BairnsTrust merchandise online HERE. 

Membership Cards

The new membership cards for season 2008/09 will be issued from Saturday.  Members are asked to collect them from the BairnsTrust stall either on Saturday at the Aberdeen game (18/10/08), prematch at the Inverness game on 28/10/08 or prematch at the Dundee Utd game on 01/11/08.  Any not collected after this date will be posted out so, if at all possible, please try to collect yours from the stall to save on postage costs.

Easyfundraising

Special Offers - October 2008

As well as helping us to raise funds, when you shop through the easyfundraising site you can benefit from exclusive special offers that you won’t find anywhere else. There are many free offers available - too many to list here - so visit the Special Offers page for more details and to find the eVoucher codes.  Remember, you need to log in to easyfundraising before making any purchase for your donation to count.

Apple
If you’re a student at a higher education institution, a teacher or a lecturer, buy any qualifying Mac before October 31st 2008 and get a £95 rebate on an iPod nano.

Borders
Visit easyfundraising for a new eVoucher code which entitles you to15% off the RRP on titles not already discounted above 15%. 
Cartridge Monkey Use the exclusive eVoucher codes when prompted at checkout to receive either £1 off any order on all ink/toner and paper or £2.50 off your order when you spend £30.00 or more on all ink/toner and paper. OFFERS EXPIRE on 7th November 2008

Currys
FREE delivery now applies to all orders with Currys over £150.

Dixons
Use the exclusive eVoucher code for FREE Delivery on every order with Dixons over £299.

Virgin Media
Sign up online to any Virgin Media 'cable triple bundle' and save a massive £50!!
OFFER EXPIRES on 31st October 2008
 

October Increased Donations

The following retailers have increased the amount they will donate to our organisation when you make a purchase with them during October. Please support us by using these retailers whenever you can.

Direct Line Home Insurance
Home Insurance donation with Direct Line now increased to £50.00 per sale (was £45.00)

Hewlett Packard
Donations with Hewlett Packard for both consumer and business customers have more than DOUBLED to 4% (was 1.5%)
OFFER EXPIRES on 31st October 2008

Vodafone
Donations for all Vodafone Pay Monthly handsets have been increased to an amazing £45.00 (was £10.50) with immediate effect. Donations for Vodafone Mobile Broadband have also been increased to £45.00.

To surf the net, you can also use the easyfundraising search engine with each search also generating funds to the Trust ... Easysearch

Adam Quest 24th October 2008

A reminder that entertainer Adam Quest will be performing his act at the Castings Social Club on Friday 24th October at 7.30pm.  Adam is currently recovering from a throat infection but hopes to be fit to play.  Tickets are priced at £8 including a buffet and can be bought from the BairnsTrust matchday stall, via our online shop or from the Castings Club up until the show starts at 7.30pm.
 
Other News
The continued success of M White's numerous Falkirk FC books over the years, to which the Trust receive a generous commission, highlights that we have a number of Members that are keen readers of football books.

For your review, we have reviewed a couple of books, now reduced in price, you may be interested in ordering from Sportsbooks

1)  Modern Football is Rubbish

2) Growing up with Subbuteo

3) Euro Cup Panini Collections

Finally, if you have any topics or articles you wish to be included in future BairnsTrust Electronic Newsletters, please respond by your preferred contact method below.
 
Look forward to seeing you at the next monthly meeting where there will be a chance to win a prize for attendees!
 
Thanks,
BairnsTrust Committee

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Links of interest:

Red Card Scotland

Kick Out Bigotry

Travelling Bairn

BairnsOnline

Contact methods:

a) Email to bairnstrust@hotmail.co.uk

b) Post your query on the message board at our website:

c) Visit the BairnsTrust stall located on the concourse in the Main Stand at home games.

d) Attendance at the monthly BairnsTrust meetings at the Falkirk Community Stadium on the third Monday of the month, KO 7.30pm.