http://www.weardownsouth.com/ en http://www.weardownsouth.com/ http://www.weardownsouth.com/article324.html 2009-08-10 21:32:41 <p class="spip">Hello again! I am pleased to report we have renewed our agreement with Grand Central and will be using them for travel to most of our home games in the coming season. There will be no increase in fare which means £34 for Adults and £17 for Junior members and Senior Railcard holders.</p> <p class="spip">There is also promising news that we may once more be able to have group travel with Virgin Trains and I have already made a booking with them for the Bolton and Man. Utd. away games. However this will not be possible for the Stoke game as it is Bank Holiday week-end. Details are now on the Traveline.</p> <p class="spip">We are also this season prepared to receive online payment for travel bookings. Full details of the requirements for this are attached as a separate document so you can print it off and keep for future reference. Also attached are some travel booking forms which you may find useful.</p> <p class="spip">Hope to see you on the train soon. Tracey Hawkins (Travel Officer)</p> Sue Hunter 2009-08-10T20:32:41Z text/html en Sue Hunter http://www.weardownsouth.com/article63.html 2007-06-14 10:00:00 Details of branch travel to next season's games will be published here nearer the time. Dave Hillam 2007-06-14T09:00:00Z text/html en Dave Hillam http://www.weardownsouth.com/article9.html 2007-01-01 00:00:00 <p class="spip">Travel is generally by train, at discounted rates, available from Grand Central or National Express East Coast and other rail operators e.g. Virgin West Coast to properly organised supporter groups. When circumstances dictate, such as night matches when there are no return trains to London or engineering works have disrupted services, coaches are used.</p> <p class="spip">Because firm non-refundable bookings have to be made with train operators, the Branch is unable to offer a “walk-up-and-go” service and pre-payment is required. Please leave your bookings on the Traveline and then send your cheque to confirm your booking.</p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">Booking Home Games:</strong> Bookings must be received by the Monday before week-end games and by the preceding Friday for mid-week ones. The price is normally £34.00 (unless there is a weekend trip).</p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">Booking Away Games:</strong> As the Branch does not have the same relationship with other operators as they do with Grand Central/ National Express, bookings for travel to away games MUST be received at least 7 days before the game. Please check the Branch Traveline for up to date details. Check the Traveline for prices.</p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">First Time Travelers:</strong> We will not confirm receipt of your booking/cheque/BACS payment (unless you enclose an SAE), so it is recommended that you leave a message on the Traveline so the travel officer knows you are intending to travel. When you arrive at the station, head for the Sunderland shirts… a member of the Committee will be present to dish out the train tickets.</p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">Match tickets:</strong> If you are requesting match tickets through the branch you need to apply AT LEAST 1 month before the game. Please send an SAE and cheque. <strong class="spip">IF YOUR TICKETS HAVE NOT ARRIVED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE GAME PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE TRAVELINE</strong></p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">Guests:</strong> Please note - if you are booking for additional places, please include the names of everyone that is travelling with you; for any non-members traveling as guests there is an additional fee of £2.00.</p> <p class="spip">Details of forthcoming trips, fares and departure times are available on a <strong class="spip">dedicated Branch Traveline on 01763-274966</strong>. Messages may also be left there but bookings are not confirmed until the necessary remittance has been received by the Travel Officer.</p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">Cheques</strong> should be made payable to <strong class="spip">“SAFCSA (London Branch)”</strong>, you should also clearly indicate the match the cheque is for on the back.</p> <p class="spip">We are now also takaing payment by <a href="http://weardownsouth.com/article324.html" class="spip_in"><strong class="spip">BACS transfer</strong> </a></p> <p class="spip">Bookings should be sent to: <strong class="spip">SAFCSA Travel, 27 Oak End, Buntingford, Herts. SG9 9BU </strong></p> <h3 class="spip"> <strong class="spip">TRACEYS TRAVEL NEWS</strong> </h3> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">BOLTON (A) 15 August</strong> Trip departs London Euston 8am. This trip is now closed.</p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">BLACKBURN (H) 22 August</strong> WE are travelling with Gand Central, departing Kings Cross at 7.57am. Price TBC but no more than £34 [last seasons price].</p> <p class="spip"><strong class="spip">Don't forget the new match day traveline mobile number 07544 586459</strong></p> Sue Hunter 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z text/html en Sue Hunter