What's on

UNISON is proud of its social scene, and works hard to get our members great discounts from fabulous performances in the theatre to great sporting occasions. And it's not just about being a spectator. Get involved!

Flamingo Land trip

Back by popular demand is this years Children’s trip. A vote was held on last years trip to Lightwater Valley and Flamingo Land came out tops, unfortunately our budget does not run to Disney Land Florida! The trip is on Thursday 21st August and will depart from Wakefield. The cost is £15 a ticket which includes coach travel and admission to Flamingo Land; this represents a great saving as the normal admission price to Flamingo Land is £22.

The trip is for Wakefield MD Branch members and their children. The coach departs from Wakefield at 8.30 a.m. returning from Flamingo Land at 4.00p.m.

The only way to apply is to fill in the application form on the latest newsletter (see page 8) click here

Rugby

Featherstone Rovers

We continue our sponsorship of Featherstone Rovers. The club had a successful season last year progressing to League One of the National League. We still have the ground boards and also have a programme advertisement. This year we have secured a number of tickets for League games instead of the infamous box as members stated that they would rather have ground tickets. (the only way to apply for tickets was through an application form on the latest Branch Newsletter - look out for future editions of UNISON voice for more offers!)

Wakefield Wildcats

The UNISON logo is on the shirts again, this time on the collars. Last season saw the club finishing in mid table of the Super League, with our sponsored games being Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants. This season we are sponsoring the games against Castleford Tigers, Harlequins and the Catalan Dragons.

A new board will be appearing at the ground with the UNISON logo on and we will continue to have an advertisement in the match day programme. The sponsorship deal will be of benefit to branch members and the club itself. It marks a burgeoning partnership between two organisations which are established at the heart of the local community.

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Wakefield ARL District Team

The newly formed Wakefield ARL District Team, sponsored by the Branch, were due to play Russian team Moscow Vereyoi on the 27th February. The team was over here to play in the first round of the Rugby League Challenge Cup. A reception was arranged by our International Officer John Gill at the Branch Office on the 25th February. Alas the event was called off due to visa problems.

The team eventually played a representative team from the Prison Service at Eastmoor on 5th March sporting their brand new playing kit which carries the UNISON logo. The side won comfortably 66-4 and had players from Sharlston Rovers, Crofton Cougars, Crigglestone All Blacks, Normaton Knights, Ackworth Jaguars, Upton, Ryhill Hammers, Kettlethorpe and Westgate Redoubt.

The Branch is proud to be associated with the team which is an integral part of the community.

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Football

Funding Frickley

After losing their main sponsor for last season, the GMB; Wakefield UNISON continue to sponsor Frickley. The club did not have a good start to the season; although, at present, their fortunes seem to be turning round. Match days at the club are a real community affair. Just to pass a few minutes at half time you can see how many UNISON banners and boards you can spot around the ground. The Branch is sponsoring three games this season which are;

• February 3rd Hednesford Town
• March 11th Worksop
• April 12th Ilkeston

If you would like to join us please contact the Branch office.