QPR Fanzine AKUTR's Update

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- Almost every QPR fan on every messageboard - whatever their differences with each other on a myriad of issues - all agree about how great is the Dave Thomas' QPR Fanzine A Kick Up The R's (AKUTR'S)


This announcement From Dave Thomas - AKUTR's

Although still very much ‘work in progress’, I have been making lots of
changes to the AKUTR’s website in recent
weeks. New features include a portal for lift-sharing and exchanging
spare match tickets, my own Blog (which will only be published on-line),
plus one or two other ideas yet to be added. There is also a preview of
the current issue, plus subscription details and an archive of past
material.

We are also aiming to raise funds over the course of the forthcoming
season, for our chosen charity, Samaritans, with a number of events and
initiatives planned. The reasons for our doing this are set out on the
site, with links to our ‘justgiving’ page, which explains even more.

With the season just around the corner, we have an advertising rates
card available on request via the website. Paid adverts in the print
version will be replicated for free on the website. Plus this year we
are introducing an on-line directory.

As you may already be aware, last season AKUTR’s won the award as Best
Football League Fanzine, for the second year in succession. As well as
setting our sights on the hat-trick, we are also aiming to make AKUTR’s
bigger and better this season, with the website playing a vital part of
that.

Here’s to a successful season for our beloved club and a highly
enjoyable one for us supporters.

Dave Thomas
Editor, AKUTR’s

Visit AKUTRS


- Also: Dave Thomas/AKUTRS' Latest Blog ("Flog") Post Week #2 July 12-18 -- "Getting ready for the big kick-off... with a mountain of jobs to do and so many things conspiring to make life difficult!"


- Meanwhile at the QPR Fan Trust, QPR1st

QPR1st - QPR in the Community update
Thursday, 23 July 2009
- QPR1st are fully committed to supporting the creation of the QPR in the Community trust. It is an excellent initiative which promotes the reputation and positive image of QPR and has already had a substantial impact on the lives of many people.
- I am proud to have been invited to join a strategic fund raising planning group which aims to support the work of QPR in the Community and to help keep fans involved and informed. I was invited both as Chairman of QPR1st and also because of my professional experience of working with people with disabilities. Other members of the group include Andy Evans (Community trust Chief Executive Officer), Martino Chevannes (Community Trust manager), Kevin McGrath (former director of QPR), Jane Carter (Director of Coaching for Hope) and Sharon Dyer who apart from being a fanatic QPR supporter has some impressive knowledge and experience of fund raising. If you want to find out more abotu QPR in the Community then vist their website on [url]www.qprcommunitytrust.co.uk.
- You can also visit www.youtube.com/qprtrust where you can download videos about the different initiatives being run by the trust. I would also like to take this opportunity on behalf of QPR1st to congratulate Amit Bhatia, the Chairman of the Community Trust for raising £23,000 for the trust by completing his first Triathlon. If you want to add to this total or find out more about you can visit www.justgiving.com/amitbhatia
- Stephen Dedridge
Chairman of QPR1st - QPR1st - QPR in the Community update


QPR1st - Disabled supporters update
Thursday, 23 July 2009
- QPR1st have been proud to contribute to the campaign to improve the facilities for disabled supporters. We are committed to ensuring that QPR is an inclusive environment for anyone who wants to enjoy a game of football.
- Supporters representatives recently met with representatives of the Club. It provided an opportunity to pass on feedback from disabled fans. Much of it was positive, in particular regarding the new area for supporters who use wheelchairs but there are some issues that still need to be addressed.
- The creation of a disabled supporters group was also discussed. This could provide a means by which disabled supporters could share opinions and experiences as well as enabling more effective liaison with the Club. If anyone is interested in helping to set up such a group contact us on email info@qpr1st.co.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -- QPR1st - Disabled supporters update


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