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Title: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 14, 2017, 10:55:42 AM
Hi All.  Here is an update on my jam jar coin collection. The running total after banking the coin today is a wonderful  £1564. This will carry on all season so keep chucking your loose change in a container and drop in to me in the Pilgrims Lounge before the game. This money will be used for the good of the club and most importantly the fans at the new stadium. Thank you once again.  UTP.

ps Ken could you pin this so I can regularly update the running total.  Thank You.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Oakham Pilgrim on August 16, 2017, 07:02:07 PM
Shall have one for you on Saturday, Mel.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 20, 2017, 10:37:10 AM
A quick thank you to those who dropped their coins with me yesterday, will give the running total when I bank.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 23, 2017, 11:00:06 AM
Just banked and can report the running total is now £1635 which is really great as this has only been running since the end of the season. Please keep throwing your loose change in a container (really painless) and drop it in to me before any home game or drop into the club office and I will collect. Once again thank you all so much.   UTP.

PS Please spread the word so we can get everyone involved.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: joshb on August 23, 2017, 11:06:09 AM
I keep saving it mel. Until there's enough to do something useful with it. Please can the club not do overnight stays out of fans money. No benefit really
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: green hats mate on August 23, 2017, 01:03:19 PM
I keep saving it mel. Until there's enough to do something useful with it. Please can the club not do overnight stays out of fans money. No benefit really

Many are of he same opinion.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 23, 2017, 01:25:07 PM
First of all thank you both of you for donations last night very much appreciated. I stated when I started this fundraiser that this money would be used at the new stadium not just for the clubs benefit but also that of the supporters, and supporters will have a say on what it will be spent on. I hope that clarifies.  Thanks once again to all.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: York Street Pilgrim on August 24, 2017, 09:43:59 PM
I keep chucking my loose change in a jam jar, about half full now. It does make the jam taste a bit funny though!
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 25, 2017, 08:10:58 AM
Think about me having to count it and don't even mention pickled onion jars. Seriously thank you to everyone, I will take coins in anything.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Oakham Pilgrim on August 25, 2017, 08:46:41 AM
I cleaned my marmalade jar meticulously!
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on September 04, 2017, 07:07:55 PM
Back home again tomorrow so I will be just inside the Pilgrim Lounge gratefully receiving all those Jam Jars stuffed with your change. Here's hoping.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on September 15, 2017, 10:36:43 PM
Will be inside the door of the Pilgrims Lounge again tomorrow. Please don't be shy and drop your jam jars full of loose change with me. If you have not filled your jars you will notice my bucket just chuck your loose change in it. Please, we have made a great start so keep it going and for you that think this money will be wasted let me assure you it will be used for the supporters as well as the club in our new stadium, if you want to know more please have a chat with me and I will explain. UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on September 22, 2017, 09:46:19 AM
My own jar almost full now. Would be lovely to receive some more tomorrow ( just inside the door of the Pilgrims Lounge ) or if you don't collect feel free to chuck a few coins in my bucket. Just to remind you this money will be used at the new stadium for the good of the supporters and the future of the club.   UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on September 27, 2017, 08:10:13 PM
A couple of jars handed to me one of them from the Chairman which I swear he had welded the lid on. To the bank in the next couple of days running total now in excess of £1,707 which thanks to your generosity is terrific, Please keep chucking that loose change in you jars you are making this all worth while.   UTP. 
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on October 06, 2017, 12:41:09 PM
A couple of jars handed to me one of them from the Chairman which I swear he had welded the lid on. To the bank in the next couple of days running total now in excess of £1,707 which thanks to your generosity is terrific, Please keep chucking that loose change in you jars you are making this all worth while.   UTP.


Happy to report I today banked and the running total in there is £1,708 with a couple of quid in my jam jar. No home games for a couple of weeks but please keep chucking your loose change into a container and if it is full already you can drop it in to the club office and I will collect. Remember this money is for the benefit of the fans as well as the club at the new stadium and fans will have the final say on how it is spent.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on October 15, 2017, 09:50:59 AM
Bloody marvelous, replay on Tuesday and I'm away. Will those with jars please hand them in at the club office or jam a few more coins in until the next home game. Thank you for your support.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on October 27, 2017, 08:56:42 AM
Well a home game at last and a chance for you all to drop your jam jars full of change in with me before the game tomorrow, usual place just inside the Pilgrims Lounge. Thank you in anticipation.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on October 28, 2017, 07:20:42 PM
Thank you to those who dropped in their jars and bags of coin today. Will bank this week and update you with the running total. Again a big thank you.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on November 02, 2017, 06:35:52 PM
A very big thank you to my loyal jam jar collectors. Just counted and bagged the coins, will bank tomorrow  and can report that we have now achieved a running total of £1802 absolutely brilliant. Please get involved and chuck your loose change in a container, together we will raise enough to be spent on something at the new stadium that will benefit the supporters. You will choose what this is.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: youngchubby69 on November 07, 2017, 12:33:37 PM
Well done matey
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on November 10, 2017, 03:03:11 PM
Would love to raise another £180 to break the £2000 barrier before Christmas going into what could be our last year at York Street. Will be in the usual place just inside the Pilgrims Lounge to collect your generous donations of coins.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on November 24, 2017, 10:24:39 AM
Just a reminder that I will be just inside the Pilgrims Lounge tomorrow before the game to gratefully receive all those jam jars stuffed with you loose change.   UTP   
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 08, 2017, 01:32:59 PM
No jars last week I will still be there before tomorrows game hoping your jars are full.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 15, 2017, 02:14:32 PM
Try again tomorrow, will be at the ground at 10am to help remove the covers and will be in the bar before match hoping for more coins in jars.    UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 18, 2017, 01:31:45 PM
As promised I have just banked and here is the new running total  £1900, 95p  My sincere thanks to all who have donated coins etc. It would be lovely if we could get  more fans involved, it's quite painless just throw any loose coins in a container and drop off with me before all home games or drop into club offices and I will collect.     UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 31, 2017, 12:39:02 PM
May I wish all fellow Pilgrims a Very Happy and Healthy New Year and a huge thank you for supporting my efforts with the Jam Jar collection. Luckily I will be in warmer climes until the end of January but will be looking forward to you dropping your coins with me on my return.   UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Dipdodah on December 31, 2017, 03:59:26 PM
Going anywhere nice Mel?
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 31, 2017, 06:01:14 PM
Going anywhere nice Mel?


Ireland in the sun (Lanzarote) Mick. Spend each January there.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Dipdodah on December 31, 2017, 08:32:37 PM
Caribbean Mel leave Thursday on the good ship Ventura.  Away a month.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Pilgrim86 on January 01, 2018, 02:36:43 AM
Leaving Oz tomorrow :(
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: youngchubby69 on January 03, 2018, 09:42:48 PM
Going anywhere nice Mel?


Ireland in the sun (Lanzarote) Mick. Spend each January there.

Watch out for that hot rock Mel, I went there many years ago, as we landed my son said to me"is this cragie Island Dad".
I still Chuckle about that, have a good holiday.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on January 26, 2018, 08:49:02 AM
Well back after a lovely three weeks in the sun two of em with bloody flu but looking forward to to being in the usual place just inside the Pilgrim Lounge to collect all those containers full of your loose change tomorrow. Come on everyone things are going great lets raise as much as we can to see the cub move on to a wonderful future.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Dave H on January 27, 2018, 11:18:28 AM
Well my marmalade jar is finally full so I'll bring it down, just full of coins no marmalade :)


Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on January 27, 2018, 07:54:32 PM
A lovely clean jar Dave and much appreciated. I will put the running total on here during the week when I bank. Hopefully will be pushing close to £2000 which is a fantastic effort so far. Having listened to the Chairmans interview on radio Lincs after the game, although positive we still need to raise funds to be used for the benefit of supporters which in turn will assist the club in delivering a stadium to be proud of.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 09, 2018, 09:00:55 AM
Hoping to pass the £2000 tomorrow, will be in the Pilgrim Lounge before the game. Just a reminder this fund is to be used for the benefit of the supporters in the new stadium. I have confirmed with David Newton that at the appropriate time you will be asked to suggest how the money will be used, you will then choose and I will then meet with the Chairman to implement. Please help spread the word and get everyone collecting their   loose change.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 16, 2018, 01:53:06 PM
Didn't quite make the £2000 mark last week just about £15 short. Will be in the usual place tomorrow collecting your containers, you will also notice my bucket please feel free to chuck your loose change in and get me over the two grand mark.   UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 17, 2018, 07:17:34 PM
Didn't quite make the £2000 mark last week just about £15 short. Will be in the usual place tomorrow collecting your containers, you will also notice my bucket please feel free to chuck your loose change in and get me over the two grand mark.   UTP


To all my wonderful supporters a huge thank you, Today you smashed it and I have over £2030 to bank this week,again thank you you make it all worth while.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 17, 2018, 07:19:32 PM
Didn't quite make the £2000 mark last week just about £15 short. Will be in the usual place tomorrow collecting your containers, you will also notice my bucket please feel free to chuck your loose change in and get me over the two grand mark.   UTP


To all my wonderful supporters a huge thank you, Today you smashed it and I have over £2030 to bank this week,again thank you you make it all worth while.  UTP


I should say the total will be £2030.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 23, 2018, 12:16:07 PM
Didn't quite make the £2000 mark last week just about £15 short. Will be in the usual place tomorrow collecting your containers, you will also notice my bucket please feel free to chuck your loose change in and get me over the two grand mark.   UTP


To all my wonderful supporters a huge thank you, Today you smashed it and I have over £2030 to bank this week,again thank you you make it all worth while.  UTP



Managed to bank today can confirm the total now stands at £2030. 50 Once again thank you for your wonderful support.   UTP










I should say the total will be £2030.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on March 16, 2018, 04:30:30 PM
Hopefully the game will be on tomorrow and I will be in my usual place to collect your coin collections. Now the Chancelor has decided not to do away with small change maybe I can get some more fans interested the jam jar collection.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on March 29, 2018, 01:55:05 PM
Stalled a bit last week however I will be in my usual place tomorrow night so please drop your coins to me and let's get things moving again.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on April 11, 2018, 12:18:19 PM
The team have some real momentum so I hope for same momentum with my jam jar collection. Just a reminder that the proceeds of this collection is for the fans to decide how it will be used for THE BENEFIT OF THE FANS in the new stadium. I will be in my usual place just inside the entrance of the Pilgrims Lounge on Saturday and next Tuesday I will also have my container for you to chuck your loose change in if you don't have a jam jar on the go. Thank you so much for your great support.   UTP.   
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: brummie exile 1960 on April 12, 2018, 08:22:22 PM
Oxo, I've picked the wrong marmalade jar. It's taking the mickey out of me. It won't be full before the Telford game but I will bring it to you early next season. The bonus is there are a lot of 5p coins in it so far. UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on April 12, 2018, 10:22:37 PM
Oxo, I've picked the wrong marmalade jar. It's taking the mickey out of me. It won't be full before the Telford game but I will bring it to you early next season. The bonus is there are a lot of 5p coins in it so far. UTP.

That's wonderful Brummie something to look forward to and keep me in good spirits throughout the closed season.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on April 27, 2018, 01:46:58 PM
Well here we are at the end of a traumatic season worrying for half of it that we would be relegated and then almost making the play offs. One thing I am sure about is that we will have a team to challenge next season and we all need to get behind the club in any way we can, to this end I will of course be carrying on my jam jar collection. I will be in my usual spot just inside the Pilgrim Lounge prior to tomorrows game and will be grateful for any donations to boost the fund and encourage everyone to continue to chuck your loose change into your jars (containers) throughout the close season so we can start next season with a bang on all fronts.
Thank you for your continued support   UP THE PILGRIMS.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: bostonwoody on April 27, 2018, 02:31:43 PM
Dropped mine in the office Tuesday Mel.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on April 27, 2018, 04:09:13 PM
Cheers Pete you are a real star.    UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on April 29, 2018, 11:42:08 AM
Well here we are at the end of a traumatic season worrying for half of it that we would be relegated and then almost making the play offs. One thing I am sure about is that we will have a team to challenge next season and we all need to get behind the club in any way we can, to this end I will of course be carrying on my jam jar collection. I will be in my usual spot just inside the Pilgrim Lounge prior to tomorrows game and will be grateful for any donations to boost the fund and encourage everyone to continue to chuck your loose change into your jars (containers) throughout the close season so we can start next season with a bang on all fronts.
Thank you for your continued support   UP THE PILGRIMS.


Well you lovely people responded yesterday, I am going to need a horse and cart to get all the change to the bank however, I can happily report after counting and bagging it all I will be banking tomorrow and the new total will be £2219-25. For what has been just one season this is fantastic and I do assure you it will be for the benefit of you the fans that this money plus next seasons collections will be used, and it will be you the fans who will decide how it will be used in the new stadium. Please keep chucking your change in a container to get us of to a flyer next season which promises so much. Again a sincere thank you to all. UP THE PILGRIMS.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on May 27, 2018, 10:32:40 AM
Well just got my season ticket sorted and Maureen was telling me that fans were saying they would drop jars in when they were collecting their season tickets. This is great news so please anyone with coin collections please feel free to follow suit and I will collect and bank. It would be great if you could all join in and encourage others to get us off to a flyer this season.    UTP. 
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on July 16, 2018, 09:57:55 AM
Was asked on Saturday if I was carrying on with my coins in a jam jar collection this season and the answer is YES I am. Just a reminder that this money is ring fenced and will only be used for the benefit of the fans in the new stadium, It will be for you the fans to make suggestions of how it will be spent and you will have the final say. This season promises so much with the squad being put together by Craig with the wonderful backing of the board so let's all get together and do our bit to ensure our club has the best possible chance of the brightest of futures.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: rob.1987 on July 16, 2018, 04:02:34 PM
Oxo, are you aware of any local business(es) and/or benefactor(s) who may be in a position to match the fan's efforts in this regard?

This could generate significant momentum as things continue to take shape. A fantastic effort so far - I hope people continue to support!
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 03, 2018, 03:13:05 PM
Well fellow Pilgrims tomorrow is the big day, the start of what could be a very exciting season. My change in a jam jar fundraiser  will re-commence tomorrow and as usual I will be just inside the Pilgrims Lounge to receive your jars full of change, just a reminder this fundraiser is by the fans for the fans, it will be you who will suggest and vote on what this money will be used for to benefit the fans in the new stadium and it will remain ring fenced purely for that. Your support will be very welcome. I will also have some BUSSA joining forms along with other BUUSA committee members in the corner. As we move into a new era it would be wonderful if every fan joined and we all worked together for the benefit of BUFC.   UTP. 
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Champs next year on August 03, 2018, 03:38:34 PM
Well fellow Pilgrims tomorrow is the big day, the start of what could be a very exciting season. My change in a jam jar fundraiser  will re-commence tomorrow and as usual I will be just inside the Pilgrims Lounge to receive your jars full of change, just a reminder this fundraiser is by the fans for the fans, it will be you who will suggest and vote on what this money will be used for to benefit the fans in the new stadium and it will remain ring fenced purely for that. Your support will be very welcome. I will also have some BUSSA joining forms along with other BUUSA committee members in the corner. As we move into a new era it would be wonderful if every fan joined and we all worked together for the benefit of BUFC.   UTP.

Have jar for u Mel. Will c u in Lounge about 1pm. Just left Edinburgh now. YABA.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 03, 2018, 06:12:37 PM
Well fellow Pilgrims tomorrow is the big day, the start of what could be a very exciting season. My change in a jam jar fundraiser  will re-commence tomorrow and as usual I will be just inside the Pilgrims Lounge to receive your jars full of change, just a reminder this fundraiser is by the fans for the fans, it will be you who will suggest and vote on what this money will be used for to benefit the fans in the new stadium and it will remain ring fenced purely for that. Your support will be very welcome. I will also have some BUSSA joining forms along with other BUUSA committee members in the corner. As we move into a new era it would be wonderful if every fan joined and we all worked together for the benefit of BUFC.   UTP.




Have jar for u Mel. Will c u in Lounge about 1pm. Just left Edinburgh now. YABA.


Great stuff me old mate see you tomorrow.   UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: brummie exile 1960 on August 11, 2018, 10:33:16 PM
Oxo:: I have finally filled my marmalade jar. It has taken a year. I will be coming to York St for my annual Autumn pilgrimage on Oct 13 for the Blyth Spartans match. I will hand it over in the Pilgrim Lounge before the game. UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 31, 2018, 01:17:09 PM
Well dear friends just lugged all the loose change to the bank and am happy to report the total banked so far is a wonderful £2,351  Thank you all to my faithful jam jar fans. It would be wonderful to have more fans joining in just chuck your loose change 1ps 2ps 5ps and I don't refuse higher denominations in a container (jam jar) and drop it off with me just inside the door of The Pilgrim Lounge prior to every home game. I remind you all again that this fund is ring fenced to be used for the benefit of supporters in the new stadium. I will ask you the fans to suggest how it will be spent, put all ideas out to you to vote for. I am happy to start receiving suggestions now which will guide me when the time arrives to discuss with the Chairman what kind of space is required etc.   UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on September 26, 2018, 01:47:20 PM
Hi everyone just a quick update. First thank you all for supporting me, a quick mention for Josh Butler who left me a jar which I retrieved from the club office last week. The jar was a apple sauce jar containing lots of lovely coins when i emptied them there was still enough apple sauce on them and in the jar to supplement our Sunday roast. (Good to have single blokes on my list)
Been to the bank today and can report the running total stands at a wonderful 2.433 pounds and 70 pence again thank you to all who donate remember this money will only be used to provide something in the new stadium specifically for the benefit of the fans, and it will be you who decide what that project will be.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Champs next year on September 27, 2018, 04:55:53 PM
Hi everyone just a quick update. First thank you all for supporting me, a quick mention for Josh Butler who left me a jar which I retrieved from the club office last week. The jar was a apple sauce jar containing lots of lovely coins when i emptied them there was still enough apple sauce on them and in the jar to supplement our Sunday roast. (Good to have single blokes on my list)
Been to the bank today and can report the running total stands at a wonderful 2.433 pounds and 70 pence again thank you to all who donate remember this money will only be used to provide something in the new stadium specifically for the benefit of the fans, and it will be you who decide what that project will be.

I am going to game on Saturday Mel, have a jar for you. Hope to see you in bar b4 the game! YABA.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: noughtyforties on October 01, 2018, 11:08:16 AM
Hi everyone just a quick update. First thank you all for supporting me, a quick mention for Josh Butler who left me a jar which I retrieved from the club office last week. The jar was a apple sauce jar containing lots of lovely coins when i emptied them there was still enough apple sauce on them and in the jar to supplement our Sunday roast. (Good to have single blokes on my list)
Been to the bank today and can report the running total stands at a wonderful 2.433 pounds and 70 pence again thank you to all who donate remember this money will only be used to provide something in the new stadium specifically for the benefit of the fans, and it will be you who decide what that project will be.

I take no blame at all for the lack of house training, it certainly wasn't for the lack of trying!!!!!!
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Champs next year on October 01, 2018, 12:39:22 PM
Hi everyone just a quick update. First thank you all for supporting me, a quick mention for Josh Butler who left me a jar which I retrieved from the club office last week. The jar was a apple sauce jar containing lots of lovely coins when i emptied them there was still enough apple sauce on them and in the jar to supplement our Sunday roast. (Good to have single blokes on my list)
Been to the bank today and can report the running total stands at a wonderful 2.433 pounds and 70 pence again thank you to all who donate remember this money will only be used to provide something in the new stadium specifically for the benefit of the fans, and it will be you who decide what that project will be.

I take no blame at all for the lack of house training, it certainly wasn't for the lack of trying!!!!!!

Mel I couldn't get to game on Sat due to having to cover for somebody at work. Great 3 pts back on track. Ok I have counted jar & will post it 2 U pronto @ York St. YABA.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on October 14, 2018, 09:10:38 AM
A few nice coins thrown in my bucket yesterday and the usual weekly donation from my favorite lady. Special mention for "brummie in exile" making his annual pilgrimage, glad he picked a great performance for his visit but best of all he dropped me a jar of coins (didn't realise how many 5p coins you could get in a marmalade jar) thank you and thanks to all who support this effort.  UTP 
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on October 31, 2018, 10:57:45 AM
Banking a further 61 pounds today bringing the running total to 2,494 pounds seventy pence. A nice contribution from my exiled mate in Scotland. And perhaps the most emotional donation I have ever received from one of our greatest supporters, three jars and a donation in a very moving letter made in memory of his son, so grateful and so moved thank you it helps make the effort worthwhile, Thanks also to all the other contributors rest assured you will choose how this money will be spent.    UTP.   
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on November 18, 2018, 11:09:29 AM
Another quick update. Just counted the jam jar contributions and can very happily report that the running total now stands at 2,515 - 66p. A big thank you to all the fans who continue to support me by filling their jam jars with loose change and dropping it in to me before home games. Never forget this money will only be used for the benefit of the fans in the new stadium and how it will be spent will be suggested and decided by those fans who contribute. Again thank you for your loyal support it makes it all worth while.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 10, 2018, 02:06:44 PM
Just a further update, Been to the bank and can report the fund now stands at a magnificent 2, 687 pounds
Thank you all once again. UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on January 18, 2019, 07:35:38 PM
Just a reminder, I will be in the Pilgrims Lounge before the game tomorrow please feel free to drop in your coins in a jam jar and feel free to chuck any loose change in my bucket.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 01, 2019, 11:54:23 AM
Home game at last (hopefully). Will be in lounge before game to receive your jam jars but will also be dashing about with the team sheets as Chris is away, any help would be appreciated.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 04, 2019, 12:18:47 PM
Quick update. Just been to bank and the fund now stands at a wonderful 2,869 pounds & 66p . Please keep dropping you coins in a jam jar and hopefully I will be reporting that we have passed the magical 3000 pounds mark. We will certainly be in a position to use this money for something special for the fans in the new stadium. Please remember it will be you the fans who have helped raise this money who will suggest and decide what that will be.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on March 01, 2019, 01:25:13 PM
Will be in the Pilgrims Lounge prior to the game tomorrow collecting your jam jar donations would be lovely to get near to that 3000 pounds.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Cavalier on March 02, 2019, 10:19:17 AM
And Scouse Pilgrim will double whatever is in your copper collection if the stadium is ever built  so that makes 6 grand and counting!
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Old boy thin on March 03, 2019, 04:39:09 PM
Time to up the effort now Scouse has made the kind offer, 50k x 2 would make a lovely pot of money.
I don't think Scouse will keep to his word though, many seldom do.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Tash on March 03, 2019, 06:14:01 PM
Time to up the effort now Scouse has made the kind offer, 50k x 2 would make a lovely pot of money.
I don't think Scouse will keep to his word though, many seldom do.

Surely you are not questioning the integrity of such a loyal supporter? If he did not keep his word is reputation would be in tatters ......oh hang on minute........... ;D
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Dipdodah on March 04, 2019, 11:16:34 AM
With my offer of donating £1000 from the Boston Gateshead double, I have a more realistic chance of giving Mel the money. All we have to do is both us and Gateshead win all remaining games, results go our way and a few points deducted here and there. Simples ;) ;)
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on March 04, 2019, 06:10:15 PM
With my offer of donating £1000 from the Boston Gateshead double, I have a more realistic chance of giving Mel the money. All we have to do is both us and Gateshead win all remaining games, results go our way and a few points deducted here and there. Simples ;) ;)

It is the excitement and anticipation of your offer that drives me on Mick.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on March 18, 2019, 12:04:57 PM
Just lugged the coins to the bank and the fund now stands at a wonderful 2959 pounds 16 pence. Again my thanks to the wonderful fans who keep supporting this effort hopefully the next time I bank we will have reached the magic 3000.    UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Scouse Pilgrim on April 02, 2019, 01:33:06 PM
All this cash slopping around could be a concern.  Hopefully, resting in a stand alone bank account.

Is there any oversight going on? 

Oxo seems to be having a lots of nice holidays in the sun!  Retired deputy governor prison officer pension must be gold standard.    Have you considered setting up a registered charity Mr Oxo?  This would make the collection go further with HMRC contributing a bit too?  Contactless would be much easier for those with no cash and easier to audit?  Just saying!  ;)
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: bostonwoody on April 02, 2019, 02:26:54 PM
 Whatever happened to the laws of libel??

I was suggest that as a so called "respected" local businessman it may be beneficial to check with your legal advisors before making such remarks.

I would have thought trading conditions locally were tough enough without antagonizing potential customers
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Ken Fox on April 02, 2019, 05:00:09 PM
All this cash slopping around could be a concern.  Hopefully, resting in a stand alone bank account.

Is there any oversight going on? 

Oxo seems to be having a lots of nice holidays in the sun!  Retired deputy governor prison officer pension must be gold standard.    Have you considered setting up a registered charity Mr Oxo?  This would make the collection go further with HMRC contributing a bit too?  Contactless would be much easier for those with no cash and easier to audit?  Just saying!  ;)

And Scouse gets banned from here.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Tash on April 02, 2019, 05:35:07 PM
Nice one Ken.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on April 02, 2019, 05:57:19 PM
Thank you Ken. This individual stopped getting to me a long time ago but my wife was in tears reading this. I am taking advice on the matter for her sake but I will ensure the good name of this forum is in no way compromised.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Wyberton pilgrim on April 02, 2019, 10:40:58 PM
How can some people be so disrespectful. Shame on them.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: holbeach 56 on April 02, 2019, 11:04:40 PM
AS an ex charity tin collector for a number of years  Oxo for your own protection against these types of allegation the monies collected should be in a sealed container, emptied and counted by two unrelated individuals and then banked into a non personal bank account. Even though in the main you are dealing in small change it just covers your back. Hope this helpful. Every penny counts.
Kind regards.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 02, 2019, 11:22:44 AM
The new season is now upon us and so I will be in my usual place in the Pilgrims Lounge to hopefully receive your jars with your loose change in. As the new stadium begins to take place I will be discussing with the Chairman what will be available to us fans to use this fund, as you know it will be for you the supporters who have donated to make suggestions of how it will be spent for the benefit you the fans of the club, all ideas will be considered but you will have the final say.
I will also be signing up new members to BUSA not forgetting anyone joining will get next year free of charge BOGOF. It would be really good if everyone signed up and we all moved forward for an exciting future together.   UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 05, 2019, 03:54:04 PM
An update, Thank you to all those who dropped your contributions in on Saturday you have really got us off to a flier in our final season at York street. Have just counted and another 55 quid will be banked this week bringing the running total to an unbelievable 3113. 66p. Again thank you so much I am sure we will have something really memorable in the new stadium for the benefit of you the loyal supporters.  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on August 21, 2019, 02:35:40 PM
Just been to the bank and deposited £92. 10p being the donations from Saturday, this is quite incredible  and I struggle to find the words to thank all you generous fans for supporting this venture. The running total now stands at an amazing £3,205.76p. UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on September 24, 2019, 04:14:17 PM
Just a little reminder that I will be in the Pilgrims Lounge before the game on Saturday if anyone wishes to drop off their jam jars. The new stadium is moving apace now and I will be looking where we can spend our money. Now is the time for your suggestions so please feel free to put them forward. I will collate them and put them on here for all you who have donated over the last couple of years to vote on. A final push would be great and thank you all so much for your support in this venture.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on October 25, 2019, 02:28:30 PM
Just a little reminder that I will be in the Pilgrims Lounge before the game on Saturday if anyone wishes to drop off their jam jars. The new stadium is moving apace now and I will be looking where we can spend our money. Now is the time for your suggestions so please feel free to put them forward. I will collate them and put them on here for all you who have donated over the last couple of years to vote on. A final push would be great and thank you all so much for your support in this venture.  UTP

Will be in the Pilgrim Lounge before the game tomorrow as usual, seems a long time since the last home game looking forward to seeing you all. UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 17, 2019, 08:44:34 PM
A wonderful night last night, So much happening but did not prevent one of my lovely lady donors dropping me two jam jars of mixed coin. Put with the rest and counted and bagged and lugged to the bank. I can now update you with the running total which stands at a magnificent £3,296,72p. I have asked for people to give me ideas to how it will be spent but very few have replied. It has always been the intention that this money will be used for the benefit of the fans and to that end I suggest purchasing television monitors for all the supporters concourse areas would be one way of achieving that. I will continue with the fund to the end of the season but please let me know if that idea is favourable. Again thank you all for supporting this you are stars.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on December 31, 2019, 11:23:17 AM
Thank you for the recent donations which I will bank next week. I suggested the tv's in my previous post and people appear happy with that so I will discuss it with the club and update you as soon as possible. In the meantime I will carry on with the fundraiser until the end of the season and thank you sicerely for your support.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on February 05, 2020, 08:19:41 AM
Sorry for this update delay but been unwell. Happily I have been to the bank now which was quite a work out with over £120 in coins. Your wonderful contributions have now raised the running total to a fantastic £3,457,05p. Again thank you sincerely for your wonderful support things are really getting very exciting on all fronts now  UTP.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on June 22, 2020, 08:02:38 PM
Hello everyone hope you are all well. Been dificult trying to run jam jar fund over lockdown however I have had some lovely containers recently so I will be banking £138,10p bringing the total to a great £3,595,15p. I am keeping things going as every penny counts but will be transfering £3,500 to the club for tellies etc this week. Please keep chucking your coins in your jars and thank you for your wonderful support.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on July 06, 2020, 01:12:50 PM
Hello everyone hope you are all well. Been dificult trying to run jam jar fund over lockdown however I have had some lovely containers recently so I will be banking £138,10p bringing the total to a great £3,595,15p. I am keeping things going as every penny counts but will be transfering £3,500 to the club for tellies etc this week. Please keep chucking your coins in your jars and thank you for your wonderful support.  UTP

So everyone knows I have posted on another site that I have £380 left in the fund since sending £3.500 for the tellies. I have invited those who have donated to the fund to let me know if you will be happy to donate this money to the promotion fund. I have 100% in favour at the moment but if you agree or disagree please let me know as soon as possible. Again thank you for your support.  UTP
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Old boy thin on July 10, 2020, 01:50:52 PM
Totally agree, will you be starting up another one.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: Cousin Jack on July 10, 2020, 04:37:54 PM

   Excellent idea to donate balance to promotion fund - hope you continue with the jam jar fund for now, until the new ground is completed.
Title: Re: Jam Jar Collection.
Post by: oxo on July 13, 2020, 06:15:20 PM
A correction the sum of £288.55 sent to the play off fund plus a donation of £25 from Mick Spillane which he had for my jam jar fund (thanks Mick). Also the £3.500 for the tellies in the new stadium has been sent. A very sincere thanks to all who supported the fund. I have a jar on the go and I know some others have so will be collecting again when we can all meet.  UTP