Mkelly Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I hope that you all enjoy the facilities at the stadium tomorrow We have listened to your feedback from last season and have made the first phase of changes in concessions with the introduction of extra bar taps. We have also introduced drink only concessions and pop up food carts around the concourses. There is more to come once we are complete over the coming weeks. The ground floor Atyeo concession is now drinks only with food selection upstairs. Once the west stand is fully complete we will re visit the plans for a pub within the Atyeo. As we get into the Autumn we will add more stand alone hot drink stalls across the stadium. (Coffee units sold more than beer last season) With recognised positive fan behavior, the police have allowed the introduction of a fan zone serving alchohol and food outside of the south and west stand as well as beer caddies outside of the Atyeo. This is a big step forward and hopefully the start of a creation of external events every match. This is something that I would like to add to throughout the season with the support of our police reps (to date has been fantastic) There will be 450 of our own Ashton Gate staff on duty as well as nearly 200 stewards. 150 of the concession staff are new, they have been fully trained over the summer but please be patient, this is their first test event. The majority of our AG staff are from within south bristol and the average age is 19. The majority of our suppliers from bakers (Marks bread) to butchers (Shepard's / Ruby & White) and waste (ETM) are local neighbours. The average pint of beer for a ST holder is £3.60 which is cheaper than a lot of local and city bars. I understand that the demand at HT was more than the supply last season and I am hoping that the extra units and the addition of the 5 large concessions in the West Stand (when open) will help with transaction speed. We are still challenging the restrictions on tables with the authorities and I would like to think I can update soon on the plans. I will host the allowed 4 beam backs in the sports bar throughout the season and will update once confirmed. I genuinely hope that your experience within the stadium tomorrow is a positive one. Due to the nature of the building program we have had to phase a lot of our additions over the season. We may not get everything right tomorrow and as ever I am very open minded on feedback and will continue to evolve to add to your match day experience. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks @Mkelly Im sure I speak for all of us when I say we appreciate your continued feedback on here, especially during what I have no doubt has been a hectic week. Go and get some sleep! (says she, unable to sleep like a kid on Christmas Eve right now!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks Mark. I for one are very impressed with the changes at the 'new' Ashton Gate. There will be some teething problems no doubt, but hopefully the feedback will be positive. Personally I like the changes mentioned, like the drinks only concessions and hopefully you can a arrange a bit of seating in the concourse doing the season. I'm looking forward to the fans village tomorrow. Cheers again and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks for your hard work - the efforts are appreciated. I will bring some concentrated blackcurrant for my mums lager tomorrow but if you could stock the drinks stands for the next game that would be grand - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 5, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 @Mkelly can only echo what Marie has said above, things are steadily taking shape at Ashton Gate and I personally love the interaction that you have on here, which clearly has had a positive affect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, phantom said: @Mkelly can only echo what Marie has said above, things are steadily taking shape at Ashton Gate and I personally love the interaction that you have on here, which clearly has had a positive affect. I thought I'd told you before now, it proper freaks me out when football related people call me by my real name! #Dolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 WE CAN'T WAIT. COYR. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 This is all far too positive. Can't you post a story of woe and doom so we've got something to moan about and to take our minds off the fact that tomorrow afternoon people are going to be kicking a ball about and their performance is going to shape the collective mood of the rest of the weekend and then the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Sounds great. Really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 All sounds very promising. Had a wander past about 10 minutes ago - looked like there was still a bit to do! I notice there are 2 VIP entrances - how many "very important people" are you expecting????????? Meanwhile the players, the stars of the show, are relegated to a small side door. (And to be consistent with all the other signage, "Players" not "Players entrance" would have been sufficient.) Aside from that pedantic nonsense, I wish you good luck. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 12 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: This is all far too positive. Can't you post a story of woe and doom so we've got something to moan about and to take our minds off the fact that tomorrow afternoon people are going to be kicking a ball about and their performance is going to shape the collective mood of the rest of the weekend and then the week. I burnt my pre football day pizza tonight Ironically it was cos I was typing a post on here and forgot to check it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Good stuff, bands, food and bars outside pre match a good move. Looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I know I will get slated for this tin hat ready . Certain posters crave attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Can you ask Steve and his family to come on to the pitch before kick off so us fan can thank them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 13 minutes ago, Coombsy said: Can you ask Steve and his family to come on to the pitch before kick off so us fan can thank them That's a great idea, what a lovely thought. @Mkellyplease persuade them! And Mark, I can only echo what others have said. We may not always agree with what the club does and why, but mostly it's the not knowing that causes this. Things like the tables etc, we can stand there with pints in hands and complain as it isn't easy to eat send drink without tables. All it takes is a bit of dialogue where someone takes the time to say we are aware, these are the difficulties and we are working on it, which is exactly what you have been doing. We do really appreciate the input from you and long may it continue, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Ditto to all the above. . Now can it be tomorrow please! ! Can't wait! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I echo Phantoms comments entirety. That said Dolly is Dolly or at a push Dolls...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipflopcity Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I Hope there will be plenty of seats in the fan zone as I am bringing along a 77 year old who is so excited he thinks he will get a ST for the coming season after lapsing for a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 15 minutes ago, Robbored said: I echo Phantoms comments entirety. That said Dolly is Dolly or at a push Dolls...... Either or. I'll answer to both. Even my mum calls me Dolls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'm sure the positives will outweigh the negatives but I'm sure the negatives should be welcomed as it is a way to make continual development. I do hope the fans will see that rather than moan for the sake of moaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Top stuff Mark, it's great that you post on here, long may it continue. One last thing - Announce The Landsdown Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 where's cheaper then? £3.60 for a pint at a sporting event ain't to bad. I've certainly been in pubs in and around groung and I would say £3.50 is about average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Cheers Mark keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said: I know I will get slated for this tin hat ready . Certain posters crave attention Go on then name some names!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Mkelly said: I hope that you all enjoy the facilities at the stadium tomorrow We have listened to your feedback from last season and have made the first phase of changes in concessions with the introduction of extra bar taps. We have also introduced drink only concessions and pop up food carts around the concourses. There is more to come once we are complete over the coming weeks. The ground floor Atyeo concession is now drinks only with food selection upstairs. Once the west stand is fully complete we will re visit the plans for a pub within the Atyeo. As we get into the Autumn we will add more stand alone hot drink stalls across the stadium. (Coffee units sold more than beer last season) With recognised positive fan behavior, the police have allowed the introduction of a fan zone serving alchohol and food outside of the south and west stand as well as beer caddies outside of the Atyeo. This is a big step forward and hopefully the start of a creation of external events every match. This is something that I would like to add to throughout the season with the support of our police reps (to date has been fantastic) There will be 450 of our own Ashton Gate staff on duty as well as nearly 200 stewards. 150 of the concession staff are new, they have been fully trained over the summer but please be patient, this is their first test event. The majority of our AG staff are from within south bristol and the average age is 19. The majority of our suppliers from bakers (Marks bread) to butchers (Shepard's / Ruby & White) and waste (ETM) are local neighbours. The average pint of beer for a ST holder is £3.60 which is cheaper than a lot of local and city bars. I understand that the demand at HT was more than the supply last season and I am hoping that the extra units and the addition of the 5 large concessions in the West Stand (when open) will help with transaction speed. We are still challenging the restrictions on tables with the authorities and I would like to think I can update soon on the plans. I will host the allowed 4 beam backs in the sports bar throughout the season and will update once confirmed. I genuinely hope that your experience within the stadium tomorrow is a positive one. Due to the nature of the building program we have had to phase a lot of our additions over the season. We may not get everything right tomorrow and as ever I am very open minded on feedback and will continue to evolve to add to your match day experience. Mark The only downside in the Atyeo, we'll have to queue up twice if we want food and drink. By the time we get served the second half will be starting. Everything else sounds a bit more positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 @Mkelly, could you clarify , will the "no exit and re-entry" rule still apply once supporters have entered the stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted August 5, 2016 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 All sounds excellent, Mark. Great to have someone so keen to interact with fans, ask for feedback and then clearly act on it. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, flipflopcity said: I Hope there will be plenty of seats in the fan zone as I am bringing along a 77 year old who is so excited he thinks he will get a ST for the coming season after lapsing for a few years Flip you'll be disappointed then as there's no seating in the FZ as confirmed by @Mkelly elsewhere on here or on Twitter. See You in the Spanish/Bs3/hen/cow I suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipflopcity Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 thanks .... I missed that.. Have to be the KFC wall then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgEEZa Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Mkelly said: I hope that you all enjoy the facilities at the stadium tomorrow We have listened to your feedback from last season and have made the first phase of changes in concessions with the introduction of extra bar taps. We have also introduced drink only concessions and pop up food carts around the concourses. There is more to come once we are complete over the coming weeks. The ground floor Atyeo concession is now drinks only with food selection upstairs. Once the west stand is fully complete we will re visit the plans for a pub within the Atyeo. As we get into the Autumn we will add more stand alone hot drink stalls across the stadium. (Coffee units sold more than beer last season) With recognised positive fan behavior, the police have allowed the introduction of a fan zone serving alchohol and food outside of the south and west stand as well as beer caddies outside of the Atyeo. This is a big step forward and hopefully the start of a creation of external events every match. This is something that I would like to add to throughout the season with the support of our police reps (to date has been fantastic) There will be 450 of our own Ashton Gate staff on duty as well as nearly 200 stewards. 150 of the concession staff are new, they have been fully trained over the summer but please be patient, this is their first test event. The majority of our AG staff are from within south bristol and the average age is 19. The majority of our suppliers from bakers (Marks bread) to butchers (Shepard's / Ruby & White) and waste (ETM) are local neighbours. The average pint of beer for a ST holder is £3.60 which is cheaper than a lot of local and city bars. I understand that the demand at HT was more than the supply last season and I am hoping that the extra units and the addition of the 5 large concessions in the West Stand (when open) will help with transaction speed. We are still challenging the restrictions on tables with the authorities and I would like to think I can update soon on the plans. I will host the allowed 4 beam backs in the sports bar throughout the season and will update once confirmed. I genuinely hope that your experience within the stadium tomorrow is a positive one. Due to the nature of the building program we have had to phase a lot of our additions over the season. We may not get everything right tomorrow and as ever I am very open minded on feedback and will continue to evolve to add to your match day experience. Mark Fair play mark. I for one appreciate the open dialogue and honesty on what is an ever expanding proposition. Good luck tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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