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<![CDATA[Bath City Supporters Society - News & Notes]]>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:44:16 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[Recent 100 Club winners]]>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:20:57 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/recent-100-club-winnersSeptember
First Prize (£100): Paul Brotherton
Runners Up (£25): Matt Smith (2 prizes), Mark Griggs, Mark Taylor

August
First Prize (£100) – Martin Brush
Runners Up (£25) – Rob Shepheard, Tim Mourant (2 prizes), Dave Hill

July
First Prize (£100): Rob Shepheard
Runners Up (£25): Ian Stockley, Alan Finney, Matt Smith, Simon Hall

June
First Prize (£100): Pete McCormack
Runners Up (£25): Peter Scott, Ken Norris, Mark Bladwell, Sally Murrant
]]><![CDATA[2025 Bath City Supporters Society Annual General Meeting]]>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:35:11 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/2025-bath-city-supporters-society-annual-general-meetingThe 2025 Bath City Supporters Society Annual General Meeting will take place at 7.45 pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025, both in-person at Twerton Park and via Zoom (details to be provided in advance).

AGMs are an opportunity to:

Come together as a community to reflect on the past year and look to the future
Hear updates from and ask questions of the Society Committee & Club Board
Propose, debate and vote on motions
Stand for the Society Committee or Club Board yourself

We encourage you to attend the meeting, have your say, and play your part in the running of our Club. The full agenda will be sent out two weeks before the AGM, but in the meantime we’re looking for nominations for election to the Society Committee and the Club Board (including a new Chair) and invite you to propose motions for us to discuss on the night.

Here’s how to get involved.

Propose a motion for discussion
Your voice can make a real difference in shaping the Club’s future. In recent years, examples of AGM motions have included one to introduce a 3G pitch at Twerton Park, and to ensure that members have the final say on any changes to the cultural heritage of the club, such as badge, kit and name.

If you have an idea for a change you’d like to see, but need guidance about submitting a motion - get in touch with us at bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com and we will help.
All motions must be proposed and seconded by other Society members, and can be submitted by filling in the online form here by midnight on 30 May 2025.

Stand for the Society Committee
The Society is the Club’s majority shareholder: it’s what makes community ownership happen at Bath City FC. While the Club Board runs the Club, the Committee’s role is to:

Represent the views of members and supporters to the Club Board;
Work constructively with the Club Board to support and scrutinise its decisions and activities;
Uphold the spirit of transparency, accountability, community benefit and supporter democracy.

It’s a bit like a school’s board of governors or the trustees at a charity: acting as a “critical friend” to the Club Board and offering suggestions, feedback and knowledge, and raising questions on behalf of owner-members and supporters. It’s an ideal position for someone with either good knowledge of the club or past committee experience (or both!).

There will be a guaranteed three “open” slots on the Committee, so we strongly encourage nominations.

Committee members serve for two years, taking part in monthly meetings in which they review the Club’s progress on and off the pitch. These are usually held on weekday evenings, and it is also possible to participate remotely via videoconference. Members typically commit an average of 5-8 hours a month to the role. All Committee members will receive induction and training.

We would encourage anyone interested to get in touch with the current Society Chair, Pete McCormack, for an informal chat to learn more ahead of submitting your nomination. You can do this by emailing bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com. This will be a chance to hear more about the expectations of sitting on the Committee, ask any questions you may have, and discuss what skills you could bring to the mix. Don’t worry, it will not be an interview!

Anyone who is a member as of 1 May 2025 can nominate themselves (you do not need a proposer or seconder)
You can read about the current committee here.
To stand for the Committee, please fill in the online nomination form here by midnight on 30 May 2025. [NB If you have any trouble with any of the online forms linked in this email, please get in touch and we’ll arrange an alternative]

We are particularly keen to attract applications from people who are interested in taking on leadership positions in the future (e.g. Chair or Vice-Chair).
There's no pressure to take on either of these roles, though, anyone is welcome to step forward and do their bit. We welcome applications from all walks of life, and also encourage people who would add to the diversity of the Committee to come forward.

Stand for election to the Club Board:

Club Chair
We are inviting nominees for election as Chair of the Club Board. The Chair is an important role leading the Club in pursuit of the Club's strategy. This role is the public face of the Club. Please note that David McDonagh is currently co-opted to the Board and shadowing our current Chair. He has indicated that he is willing to stand.

The new Chair will serve until the 2028 Society AGM. The existing Chair, Nick Blofeld, has reached the end of a 6-year tenure, so we would strongly encourage nominations for this vital role.

We encourage all of those interested in standing to first read the Chair role description here
You can also arrange a chat to learn more about the role: please contact bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.

Applications for Club Chair can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.

Marketing Director
The Club has made great strides in promoting itself and we are now looking for a Marketing Director to carry this forward. This is another key role for the Club. We do have a co=opted Board member in this role currently and David Mathews has indicated that he will stand for election. That doesn't preclude other applicants.

The Marketing Director role description is here

Applications for Marketing Director can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.
Community Director

We have a vacancy for this role but do have a person co-opted to the Board currently filling this. Dan Smith has indicated that he will stand for election to the role. This doesn't preclude other applicants of course. Please see the Community Director role description here..
Operations Director
We are also seeking an Operations Director to look after the Club’s estate. This involves an understanding of health and safety, maintenance and repair and leading match day stewarding. Please see the Operations Director role description here
Applications for Operations Director can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.
Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO)
The current post holder James Carlin, has indicated that due to other commitments he will stand down at the end of April. We are therefore seeking a replacement. The role is a vital link between supporters and the Board. The SLO Board Director job description is here. We thank James for his hard work.

Applications for Supporter Liaison Officer can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.

Please note that to run for election as Club Chair, Marketing Director, Community Director. SLO or Operations Director:

You must be a member of the Supporters Society at the time of nomination and have a proposer and seconder who must be Supporters Society members as at 1 May 2025.
We strongly recommend that you contact us before submitting a nomination to find out more and for us to arrange for you to talk to one or more current Club Board members. You can do this by emailing bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.
We welcome applications from all walks of life, and also encourage people who would add to the diversity of the Club Board to come forward.
Please note that for some roles we already have co-opted Board members now seeking election. New candidates are sought for the SLO and Operations Director roles in particular.

Nominations for each of these will be considered by a small panel of Society Committee members to ensure that those standing have the requisite skills and experience. You may be invited to have a conversation with this panel to make sure that you understand the nature of the role and commitment.
The Chair, Marketing Director, SLO, Community Director and Operations Director are all Club Board director positions. The Club Board oversees the day to day and long-term strategic running of Bath City FC. Six of the nine Directors who make up the board are elected by the Supporters Society. Elected Club Board members are all volunteers who serve for three years. They are directly responsible for the running of the club, including commercial, marketing, redevelopment, operations, football, finance, community, supporter liaison and other aspects. The Club Board meets monthly, usually on weekday evenings, and members can join remotely via video call. For a flavour of what’s discussed in board meetings, see recent meeting minutes here. Directorship training is made available, and Club Board members are encouraged to access training and support throughout their tenure as required.

Finally, in being nominated for election, candidates are declaring that they meet the Society’s Rules and the Election and Appointments Policy which can be found here. More information about the Society can be found on our website but please do get in touch if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

All the best and Up the City!

James Carlin
Election Officer

Al Lord
Election Observer

Bath City Supporters Society
]]><![CDATA[Bath City Supporters Society AGM 2024]]>Mon, 13 May 2024 19:41:23 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/bath-city-supporters-society-agm-2024The 2024 Bath City Supporters Society Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024, both in-person at Twerton Park and via Zoom (details to be provided in advance).

AGMs are an opportunity to:

Come together as a community to reflect on the past year and look to the future
Hear updates from and ask questions of the Society Committee & Club Board
Propose, debate and vote on motions
Stand for the Society Committee or Club Board yourself

We encourage you to attend the meeting, have your say, and play your part in the running of our Club. The full agenda will be sent out two weeks before the AGM, but in the meantime we’re looking for nominations for election to the Society Committee and the Club Board (including a new Chair) and invite you to propose motions for us to discuss on the night.

Here’s how to get involved.

Propose a motion for discussion
Your voice can make a real difference in shaping the Club’s future. In recent years, examples of AGM motions have included one to introduce a 3G pitch at Twerton Park, and to ensure that members have the final say on any changes to the cultural heritage of the club, such as badge, kit and name.

If you have an idea for a change you’d like to see, but need guidance about submitting a motion - get in touch with us at bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com and we will help.
All motions must be proposed and seconded by other Society members, and can be submitted by filling in the online form here by midnight on 30 May 2024.

Stand for the Society Committee
The Society is the Club’s majority shareholder: it’s what makes community ownership happen at Bath City FC. While the Club Board runs the Club, the Committee’s role is to:

Represent the views of members and supporters to the Club Board;
Work constructively with the Club Board to support and scrutinise its decisions and activities;
Uphold the spirit of transparency, accountability, community benefit and supporter democracy.

Anyone who is a member as of 1 May 2024 can nominate themselves (you do not need a proposer or seconder)
You can read about the current committee here.
To stand for the Committee, please fill in the online nomination form here by midnight on 30 May 2024. [NB If you have any trouble with any of the online forms linked in this email, please get in touch and we’ll arrange an alternative]

We are particularly keen to attract applications for:

A Secretary. Our previous Secretary Paul Brotherton stepped down last year after several years of service, and we need someone with an eye for detail and good communication skills to keep the Committee on track. Paul left a detailed handover note, and a description for the role here.
Applicants who are interested in taking on leadership positions in the future (e.g. Chair or Vice-Chair).

There's no pressure to take on either of these roles, though, anyone is welcome to step forward and do their bit. We welcome applications from all walks of life, and also encourage people who would add to the diversity of the Committee to come forward.

Stand for election to the Club Board:

Club Chair
We are inviting nominees for election as Chair of the Club Board. The Chair is an important role leading the Club in pursuit of the Club's strategy. This role is the public face of the Club.

The new Chair will serve until the 2027 Society AGM. The existing Chair, Nick Blofeld, has reached the end of a 6 year tenure, so we would strongly encourage nominations for this vital role.

We encourage all of those interested in standing to first read the Chair role description here
You can also arrange a chat to learn more about the role: please contact bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.

Applications for Club Chair can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2024.

Marketing Director
The Club has made great strides in promoting itself and we are now looking for a Marketing Director to carry this forward. This is another key role for the Club

The Marketing Director role description is here

Applications for Marketing Director can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2024.

Operations Director
We are also seeking an Operations Director to look after the Club’s estate. This involves an understanding of health and safety, maintenance and repair and leading match day stewarding. Please see the Operations Director role description here
Applications for Operations Director can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2024.

Please note that to run for election as Club Chair, Marketing Director or Operations Director:

You must be a member of the Supporters Society at the time of nomination and have a proposer and seconder who must be Supporters Society members as at 1 May 2024.
We strongly recommend that you contact us before submitting a nomination to find out more and for us to arrange for you to talk to one or more current Club Board members. You can do this by emailing bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.
We welcome applications from all walks of life, and also encourage people who would add to the diversity of the Club Board to come forward.

Nominations for each of these will be considered by a small panel of Society Committee members to ensure that those standing have the requisite skills and experience. You may be invited to have a conversation with this panel to make sure that you understand the nature of the role and commitment.
The Chair, Marketing Director and Operations Director are all Club Board director positions. The Club Board oversees the day to day and long term strategic running of Bath City FC. Six of the nine Directors who make up the board are elected by the Supporters Society. Elected Club Board members are all volunteers who serve for three years. They are directly responsible for the running of the club, including commercial, marketing, redevelopment, operations, football, finance, community, supporter liaison and other aspects. The Club Board meets monthly, usually on weekday evenings, and members can join remotely via video call. For a flavour of what’s discussed in board meetings, see recent meeting minutes here. Directorship training is made available, and Club Board members are encouraged to access training and support throughout their tenure as required.

Finally, in being nominated for election, candidates are declaring that they meet the Society’s Rules and the Election and Appointments Policy which can be found here. More information about the Society can be found on our website but please do get in touch if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

All the best and Up the City!

Dave Phillips
Election Officer

Al Lord
Election Observer

Bath City Supporters Society]]><![CDATA[AGM Announcement: Supporters Society 2023 Annual General Meeting to take place on Thursday 22 June]]>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:18:38 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/agm-announcement-supporters-society-2023-annual-general-meeting-to-take-place-on-thursday-22-juneAs previously notified, the 2023 AGM of Bath City Supporters Society will take place at Twerton Park at 7:00pm on Thursday 22 June 2023. There will be Zoom video and phone conference facilities available for those who can’t attend in person - details have been provided to all Society members.

AGENDA

Chairman’s Report and Q&A
Treasurer’s Report
Reappointment of auditors
Election results announcement
Debate on motions
AOB

VOTING
We are inviting all members to vote for positions on the Society Committee and Club Board in advance of the AGM.

Society Committee Election
We have received five nominations for the six vacancies available. In line with our election policy, each candidate will be subject to a simple yes/no vote. All candidate statements can be found by clicking this link.

Club Board Election
We have received one nomination for Supporter Liaison Officer. In line with our election policy, the candidate will be subject to a simple yes/no vote. The candidate’s statement can be found by clicking this link.

No nominations were received for Commercial Director. The Society Committee will now work with the Club Board to co-opt a Commercial Director. If you are interested in the role, please contact bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com.

Motions

Following a recent decision of the Society Committee, all motions will be voted on during the AGM, once there has been an opportunity during the AGM for members to debate it, including proposing amendments. No voting on motions will take place online following the AGM, so please join on the night (in-person or virtually) if you want to vote on motions.

Two motions have been submitted for consideration, given below:

The Society should ensure that, where possible, Bath City FC has no direct association with or contract with, any external gambling companies, other than lotteries, and does not promote gambling companies, other than lotteries, in any of the Club’s official output.

[Proposer: Alan Finney; Seconder: Martin Powell]

The Society should ensure that, where possible, Bath City FC should avoid the display of logos of any external gambling companies, other than lotteries, within any interviews officially posted on YouTube.

[Proposer: Alan Finney; Seconder: Martin Powell]

How to Vote
Members with email addresses will shortly receive a link to vote online for the SLO and Society Committee elections. Members without email addresses will receive postal ballots.
Again, please note that all voting on motions will take place during the AGM, so please join in person or online if you would like to debate and decide on the motions.

Regards,

Pete McCormack (Society Chair)
Oliver Holtaway (Election Officer)
Al Lord (Election Observer)
Bath City Supporters' Society

NB. The Society’s rules state that the Society Committee shall comprise of not less than 9 and not more than 12 Society members. Also, the Society Committee has the authority to co-opt people in the event of there being casual vacancies or to bring in people with specific expertise.

]]><![CDATA[Supporters Society IGM to take place on 9th February 2023]]>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:29:15 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/supporters-society-igm-to-take-place-on-9th-february-2023
The Supporters Society 2023 Interim General Meeting (IGM) will take place at 7pm on Thursday 9th February 2023 at Twerton Park (with a Zoom facility for those who are unable to make it in person). A meeting invitation and agenda will be sent to all paid-up members two weeks ahead of the IGM.

This will be your chance to hear further updates, ask questions of the Society Committee and Club Board, and to propose, debate and vote on motions. Have your say and play your part in the running of your football club.

Proposing motions
Your voice can make a real difference in shaping the club’s future. All motions for the IGM must be proposed and seconded by Supporters Society members. To propose a motion, please email bathcitysocietycommittee@gmail.com to request a form. Motions must be received by midnight on 21st January 2023.

We look forward to welcoming you to the IGM and encourage all members to take part.

Many thanks.

Best wishes
Pete

Pete McCormack (Chair)
Bath City Supporters' Society
https://www.bathcitysociety.org/

CS

]]><![CDATA[Programme notes #10]]>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:21:43 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/programme-notes-1-november-vs-chelmsford-cityBath City FC is a community-owned club, which means you, the supporters, have a say in how the club is run.

One way this happens is through the Club Strategy, which sets out what the Club aims to achieve and how it aims to achieve it. The Club Strategy is jointly developed by the Club Board and the Supporters Society. We meet twice a year to review how well the Club is performing against the strategy.

The current Club Strategy sets out both long-term objectives (including our top priority of financial sustainability), as well as seven goals for 2021-24.

1.   Football: Achieve promotion to the National League Premier for the Men’s First Team and re-establish a competitive Women’s First Team

2.   Redevelopment: Complete a redevelopment that delivers for Club and community

3.   Finance: Continue to grow revenue and profitability to achieve long-term financial sustainability

4.   Sales & Marketing: Reach and bring new audiences to the Club (for both our matches and other events) whilst keeping our current supporters engaged and happy

5.    Community: Play a central role in community life

6.   Operations and Facilities: Maintain the ground, operations and Health & Safety standards to a consistently high level

7.    Culture: Create a truly welcoming, open, diverse and inclusive Club

The full Club Strategy goes into much more detail about how each of these objectives will be achieved - you can read it here on the Society’s website.]]><![CDATA[Programme Notes #9]]>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:51:47 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/programme-notes-29-october-vs-doverRobert Parker, member of the Supporters Society

What's your favourite Bath City moment?

A pre-season friendly against Manchester City (not long after they were champions of the (then) 1st Division). The result was 5-5, and I remember Tony Book, Mike Summerbee and possibly Colin Bell (it was a long time ago). It would be nostalgic and amusing to see how other senior BCFC supporters remember that happy day...

What made you want to join the Society?

I was born in Bath, but my working life since I qualified in 1980 has been in Nottinghamshire. However I have always kept my ear to the ground about the goings-on at Twerton Park. The various crises that have befallen the club have given me cause for concern, so I felt the least I could do was become a member of the Supporters' Society and put some of my money where my mouth is.

Where do you usually stand at the ground?

We have a greyhound, Mr Piper, who we bring to the game. He can get a bit bored, so I often take him for a walk around the ground while my wife watches the game from the stand next to Innox Park.

Do you have any matchday rituals?

Getting the back of our hands stamped at half time so we can have a drink in Randall’s Bar.

Join the Society

]]><![CDATA[Programme Notes #8]]>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:06:35 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/programme-notes-22-october-vs-cheshunt

Sally Harris, member of the Supporters Society

What does community ownership mean to you?

People power. I like the idea of a community taking charge of its own assets, being empowered to influence change, and of any benefit generated being channelled back into that same community. It’s also a no-brainer in terms of making use of the resources, skills and passion of a much wider group of stakeholders.

What's your favourite Bath City moment?

The glorious win against Torquay in January 2019. It was an incredible match with an electric atmosphere and such a dramatic last-minute victory. I’d brought family along with me for the first time and couldn’t have chosen a better match for it- it was totally euphoric!

Where do you usually stand at the ground?

I move around a bit usually. I prefer the atmosphere on the popular side but now that I’ve got a baby in tow I’ll probably be spending more time in the family stand!

Do you have any matchday rituals?

I always aim to come early and get a drink but then end up rocking up just in time for kick-off and treating myself to some cheesy chips during the first half while catching up with people. I have a quick drink at half time, then usually head off after the final whistle and visit my parents to give them an incoherent match report in exchange for dinner.

Join the Society

]]><![CDATA[Programme Notes #7]]>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:39:55 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/programme-notes-8-october-vs-hungerford-town

Colin Voutt, Member of Bath City Supporters Society.

I did play a little myself, for two villages where my family lived and then in Culverhay School staff v boys matches at a time when that was allowed (I was young and reasonably fit).

My first visits to Twerton Park were when I brought our eldest to see Rovers, in their last year here I gave T.P. a miss the following year. Then I thought to give the City a try and have been a regular ever since. I am armchair Spurs supporter, but there is nothing like non-league football.

Of course, one soon becomes a season ticket holder, and a Supporters Club member. Quickly, there were the days when cash was needed and I joined the Society.

Being a mathematician, I have always been asked to do accounts and it was not long before the Society had that vacancy. A few years down the road I became Chairman as well. I hope I was able to guide the Society through one difficult patch.

Fortunately, there have been more able personnel to take over both those roles since that time.

During this period, I was a regular user of the Bas coach, which provided great company.

The away trips stopped during our time in the National League, when long journeys meant deserting Heather from early morning to late on those Saturdays (she loves having 3 or so hours or so to herself when I am at T. P. now).

Thank you and I hope you enjoy the match.

]]><![CDATA[Programme notes #6]]>Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:45:00 GMThttps://www.bathcitysociety.org/news--notes/programme-notes-1-october-vs-sevenoaks-townBath City FC is your club. Join the Supporters Society, and you can help shape its future.

The Supporters Society is a democratic members' group that puts supporter democracy at the heart of the club's decisions. We’ve owned a majority stake in the Club since 2017, making Bath City FC a community-owned football club.

Why we believe in supporter democracy

We believe that all Bath City supporters can make important contributions to the club through their knowledge, skills, talent, creativity, and passion. Supporter control gives us all a better chance of building a successful and sustainable future for Bath City FC.

How democracy works at Bath City FC

Anyone can join the Society for just £5/year and have a say in the club’s future.

The Society sends members regular updates on important Club matters and holds two general meetings each year. At meetings, members can suggest and vote on new Club policies, such as recent votes on installing an artificial pitch, protecting Club heritage and creating a three-year Club strategy.

Members also elect six of the Club’s nine directors, as well as a 12-person Society Committee, who together ensure that the voice of our members is heard on key matters. All members can stand for election to these positions.

Of course, these aren’t the only ways to take part - the Society also welcomes fresh ideas and initiatives from fans from all walks of life.

Don't stay on the sidelines. Make sure your voice is heard!

Join the Society

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