New stand opening at Rodney Parade! Newport RFC Vs Llanelli RFC.

AlynDavies wrote: - Sorry I really wanted to get this smiley in.

Next Saturday (3rd of September), Newport will play Llanelli at Rodney Parade (14:30 kick off), and will be celebrating the opening of their new Bisley / East Stand. If I'm off work, or if I can finish early enough I'm going to try and make it to see the game.
They also want to try and do a fire evacuation at the end of the game so they can get their safety certificate, so if you live near there try and go to help them out.
Hope to see some of you there

RubyGuby wrote:The Ospreys have been doing an evacuation for each home game for 2 seasons, there's nothing new in it

Impossible Standards wrote:I'm going down for that one! Want to take a look at the shiney new stand before the curry and beer stains get all over it!

Impossible Standards wrote:I'm sure it will be ok! I may walk down to the ends though to test out your theory!

After standing in the Hazel terrace for years you get used to having your view blocked. Those support pillars always seemed to get in the way!

Hope you get chance to get to the match, Alyn!

and the foxy red head, with an attitude who sits in seat K1

Impossible Standards wrote:I hope your significant other doesn't read this site!

RubyGuby wrote:Enjoy the games lads I live in Cornwall but was back in Neath for the Bank Holiday - Always get the Fri, Sat and Sunday games on Satellite though so in touch as much as I can be - Come on Walessssssssss!

Risca Rev wrote:Not going myself as I'll be playing for somebody else, but I hope they get the required certificate so the Dragons can use the stand for the Aironi game.

I'm a bit disappointed that given that the Dragons will play later that evening on S4C, that the Dragons aren't getting together with Newport and making a big deal over a double header. Could make a right day of it.

munkian wrote:Christ, Dragons can't win, not enough affiliation with Ponty etc and too much wioth Newport now not enough with Newport

Risca Rev wrote:I'm not having a go there, but they want the stand open fully so why not Market it as a theoretical double header.

I don't know what Newport's attendances are like, but I'd imagine they aren't that good or there wouldn't be announcements etc asking for Dragons supporters to attend. I know that they're only using the Bisley Stand though and I am not bothered by the fact Newport open the stand. It would just be a good idea to make a fuss that you can watch Newport v Llanelli at RP then watch Munster v Dragons that evening in the clubhouse. I've already seen people ask on the Facebook page whether the Dragons game will be shown in the clubhouse.

http://www.blackandambers.co.uk/newsarticle.aspx?n=18384

We appreciate that you, our loyal supporters have been very patient whilst all the work on the stadium has been going on around you. We hope that when you look at the new stand and the reclad Hazell Stand you will think it was well worth the wait. There is however one last thing that needs to be done and to achieve that we have one final favour to ask of you all.

To get our full safety certificate we need to comply with the regulations that require us to stage a full evacuation of the new stand. We are aiming to do this at our first home game against Llanelli RFC on the 3rd September. To do it we need as many people as possible in the new stand so that we can organise and prove the required evacuation works.

We are offering a one off opportunity to enjoy seats in the brand new Bisley Stand and to see the facilities on offer at no extra cost. The constraints imposed on us mean that none of the terraces or the Hazell Stand will be open for that match, we appreciate that many people normally prefer to watch their rugby standing on the terraces but we are asking that for this one off occasion you help your club by taking a seat in the stand. The ticket prices will reflect the fact that you will all be helping us with the evacuation procedure which will be at the end of the game.

We are very excited by the potential this years team have shown in training and pre season friendlies. The prospect of having such a wonderful new stadium to play in coupled with the new training facilities and gym, (when finished) augers well for the coming season.

Can we thank you all in advance for your help and co-operation.

If you need any further information please contact us at the club.