NEWS

Ipswich 'Til I Die

Legends Publishing are delighted that Ipswich ‘Til I Die has been nominated for October’s People’s Book Prize and hope Town fans will vote and make positive comments regarding this popular publication.
The late, great Sir Bobby Robson personally wrote the book’s foreword and said, “It never ceases to amaze me how football has the power to instil such passion and emotion in us…” The stories contained in this very unique
publication underline those profound sentiments in a very powerful way.
Ipswich Town fans of every age and era contributed stories to this book – some will make readers laugh, others will make them cry, but all will give readers an insight into what it really means to call yourself a fan of Ipswich Town football club.

People are encouraged to register their support for this book by visitinghttp://www.peoplesbookprize.com and voting for Ipswich ‘Til I Die in the October’s Non-Fiction section. The award would be a very fitting tribute to a very worthy candidate. Votes can be cast throughout the month of October.

The Ipswich ‘Til I Die project is collaboration between the National Literacy Trust, Legends Publishing and Ipswich Town First Supporters’ Trust – using funding provided from the Football Foundation, Department for Children, Schools and Families and Supporters Direct. 600 copies of the book were given free to local schools and libraries to encourage other people to read and learn about the important role the fans and the football club play in the local community and to encourage a sense of local pride and achievement.

Sample stories and review copies can be obtained by e-mailing david@legendspublishing.net or by calling David Lane on 0780 361 1867
The book is on sale at Planet Blue the Ipswich Town shop in Portman Road, online at www.twtd.co.uk/trustbook or by phone from Jane Summerfield on 0779-257-7893.

Car Sharing

A supporters forum has been set up by the football club, the aim of which is to help the Club to improve its performance in a range of areas including retail, ticketing, match entertainment, communications, programmes, safety, security and catering (not a forum for the debate of either on-field/player issues or the Club's finances).
The group which consists of 13 members plus Football Club representatives will meet at Portman Road prior to home fixtures, with currently 4 dates pencilled in for this season.
If you would like to raise any specific issues for discussion please email supporters@itfc.co.uk

If you'd really like to save some petrol money, why not consider lift sharing to matches? Apart from saving on fuel, you'll reduce wear and tear on your car as well as helping to ease congestion. ITFC have a group on the web-site to promote this activity.  Not only would this save money for people but also help towards the saveyourenergyfortheblues campaign.
If you don't know anyone locally to share with, why not sign up with Liftshare.org -- they can put you in touch with other drivers and passengers willing to car share.