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On the following page you will find New Updates and Press Releases from The Dickie Bird Foundation.

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19th June 2007

Poster for the Celebrity Cricket Match at Headingley Carnegie can be downloaded by clicking here. Please Keep Checking back for Updates.  News on the Teams will be published when received.


19th June 2007

Bid now for John Hendrie's signed shirt and an autographed match ball

The Barnsley FC Supporters Trust are currently auctioning the signed shirt worn by John Hendrie and a signed match ball used during the 10th anniversary charity football match between Barnsley and Bradford which was played at Oakwell on 7th May 2007.

The items are listed on ebay and can be found using the following links.  Other Items will also be available please check back for further details or visit the The Barnsley FC Supporters Trust website by clicking here
John Hendrie Shirt.
Signed Match Ball


20th June 2007

Updated Grant Application Details are available - please visit the Grants Page by clicking here


23rd June 2007

This month the Foundation have offered grants totaling £4,644.45 to applicants. These grants are accross a broad range of sporting activities which include: Rythmic Gymnastics, Roller/Ice Hockey, Kick Boxing, Rowing, Cricket, Archery, Swimming, Rugby and Judo.  

Applications are open to individuals who feel they meet the Foundation critiria, you can look on the Grants page for Infomation on how to apply Click Here to go to the Grants Page.  

You can get advice from the grants Officer, by emailing dbfgrants@btinternet.com  or by phone: 01924 430593 or 01924 417319,  Mobile 07904 440367. You can write to him at 47, Ripon Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury. WF12 7LG.  

Feel free to use this advice service on any matter relating to The Dickie Bird Foundation.



25th June 2007

Updated Costcutter Challenge Poster Available Here.  Children under 16 accompanied by an Adult are now free.

25th June 2007

Press Release for Costcutter Challenge Cricket Match at Headingley Carnegie can be found by clicking here

2nd July 2007 A further Press Release for the Costcutter Challenge Cricket Match at Headingley Carnegie introducing Nick Hanock (Former Room 101 and They Think its all Over Presenter) to the Lords Taverners Team, can be downloaded by clicking here





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