PERKS AT THE PARK

One of the ways for Slough Town to raise money, is for people to spend more time at Arbour Park. So what can the club do to encourage you to come along a bit earlier or stay a little longer?

We handed out some questionaires which Matchday Manager Ade has waded through and come up with some answers

Can we copy Hungerford ‘4 for a score deal.’ (for £20 you get admission, programme, burger or pie and chips plus a pint).

“Whilst it's a great deal, with our agreement with the council we are heavily reliant on our gate income, and we also need deals that include everyone not those that just drink and have a burger. Hence why we launched the Mini Saver Ticket which reduces the admission price.”

Food deals for Season Ticket (ST) holders

“This is something we have tried before and it worked really well and we will probably do again, the only issue is that ST sales are down due to people not affording them, so we do have to look at deals for everyone.”

Food Deals

“This is something that is very much trial and error, we need to find deals that not only appeal but are also economically beneficial for the club. Hopefully fans have seen the ' Beer and pie for £5' offer in the downstairs tea bar which has proved very popular.”

Food Offering

“Tough one, the kitchen at Arbour Park isn't really suitable for fast turnaround which is why there are often queues, it also limits the food we can offer but it is out of our hands. We have tried food vendors; we wanted someone to cook Asian cuisine but ended up with chicken burgers. Some of the vendors we have approached have asked for absurd fees or costs which really aren't going to help the club financially.”

Music and after match events

“This is something we are looking into and have tried before. Few times we have, think the word is enjoyed, some great karaoke nights and the odd band or two. Again the balance between cost of band and extending opening hours has to be balanced by the revenue returns. There has been the odd quiz night but never on a match day so this is something that we will consider.”

Premier League games in bar

“We have shown the early games on Saturday this season. The after match games are on Sky which we don't have but if someone out there knows how to purchase a commercial weekly/daily pass then please get in contact.”

Childrens entertainment

“We have been in conversation with the Supporters Trust about the possibility of an inflatable goal and talks are going well. The hard part is to provide entertainment for the kids we need volunteers to run them but as we know they are very hard to find, hint, hint.

“Someone asked why we don't offer kids for a quid. We have done this on many occasions, normally during half term. Fans should have seen the local kids teams providing a guard of honour while waving flags and the half time kickabout which is something we hope to continue.”

Offer during World Cup

“Our fantastic Mini Saver Ticket is already up and running and when the tournament comes round we will heavily promote this to local Premier League fans.”

Happy Hour

“Tried and tested and works quite well, it's definitely something we will do again but unlikely to be a weekly offer.”

The strange requests

“ While we are very grateful that fans took the time to fill out the

questionnaire we really couldn’t offer some of your suggestions. A Punch & Judy show is one, line dancing another, Leeds United TV another but haven’t Slough fans not suffered enough!?”

“Thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out the questionnaire and to Warren for harassing the fans to fill them out. You can still approach us with any ideas and we will see what we can do.”

You can chat to Ade with your ideas or want to volunteer either at games or email him on  adrian.gomm@sloughtownfc.net