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The New & Improved Fan Zone..

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  • _uptheaddicks
    _uptheaddicks Posts: 165
    edited August 13
    Why is it so heavily manned 'at the door' this season at the times that you can see it's 30% full?

    At the Watford game, after showing my ticket, I received the words "Yeah, you're allowed in". WTF....it's a fan zone, not a Speakeasy bar in Tokyo.

    - 

    I did feel rough the next day after just 3 pints so something tells me the pipes/delivery may not have been the cleanest, or perhaps in the process of being cleaned. The quality of drink seems best in Bartrams. 
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,587
    The entry checking of tickets is quite heavy handed this season and I’m not sure why. Can understand for Millwall, Birmingham, maybe a couple of others, but certainly not for a midweek match v Stevenage. Last season I know a few Huddersfield fans snuck in for example and didn’t see any harm in that (unless it reaches max capacity of course). 
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,655
    Weegie Addick said:
    The entry checking of tickets is quite heavy handed this season and I’m not sure why. Can understand for Millwall, Birmingham, maybe a couple of others, but certainly not for a midweek match v Stevenage. Last season I know a few Huddersfield fans snuck in for example and didn’t see any harm in that (unless it reaches max capacity of course). 

    The Premises Licence shall be subject to the following conditions:

     

    1. There shall be no sale or supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
    2. Amplified music is only permitted to be played from 2 hours before kick-off for home matches to one hour after the end of the match or 9pm whichever is the earlier. 
    3. The premises shall only be used for Charlton Athletic FC first team home matches(men and women).
    4. The premises shall only be used for Charlton AFC fans and supporters and no away team fans shall be permitted into the premises.
    All staff involved in the sale or supply of alcohol shall be trained, as part of their induction, in the responsible sale of alcohol. Such training shall include challenging every individual who appears to staff to be under 25 years of age and to refuse service where individuals cannot produce acceptable means of ID and using the Refusals Log. Such training (including any refresher training) will be recorded in the Training Log.  
    13   All entry and exit points will be covered enabling front identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall be capable of obtaining clear facial recognition images and a clear head and shoulders image of every person entering or leaving the premises. 
    https://committees.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=1528

    Interesting reading this, i wonder how many of these conditions are being met by the club & Gather & Gather.
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,587
    Thanks, Clive, that explains. 
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 4,946
    clive said:
    Weegie Addick said:
    The entry checking of tickets is quite heavy handed this season and I’m not sure why. Can understand for Millwall, Birmingham, maybe a couple of others, but certainly not for a midweek match v Stevenage. Last season I know a few Huddersfield fans snuck in for example and didn’t see any harm in that (unless it reaches max capacity of course). 

    The Premises Licence shall be subject to the following conditions:

     

    1. There shall be no sale or supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
    2. Amplified music is only permitted to be played from 2 hours before kick-off for home matches to one hour after the end of the match or 9pm whichever is the earlier. 
    3. The premises shall only be used for Charlton Athletic FC first team home matches(men and women).
    4. The premises shall only be used for Charlton AFC fans and supporters and no away team fans shall be permitted into the premises.
    All staff involved in the sale or supply of alcohol shall be trained, as part of their induction, in the responsible sale of alcohol. Such training shall include challenging every individual who appears to staff to be under 25 years of age and to refuse service where individuals cannot produce acceptable means of ID and using the Refusals Log. Such training (including any refresher training) will be recorded in the Training Log.  
    13   All entry and exit points will be covered enabling front identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall be capable of obtaining clear facial recognition images and a clear head and shoulders image of every person entering or leaving the premises. 
    https://committees.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=1528

    Interesting reading this, i wonder how many of these conditions are being met by the club & Gather & Gather.

    Well if responsible sale of alcohol means not serving people who are drunk I’d say we are likely to be fully compliant given most comments here suggest it’s a massive chore to secure only one drink let alone drink too much ! 😉😆
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,940
    clive said:
    Weegie Addick said:
    The entry checking of tickets is quite heavy handed this season and I’m not sure why. Can understand for Millwall, Birmingham, maybe a couple of others, but certainly not for a midweek match v Stevenage. Last season I know a few Huddersfield fans snuck in for example and didn’t see any harm in that (unless it reaches max capacity of course). 

    The Premises Licence shall be subject to the following conditions:

     

    1. There shall be no sale or supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
    2. Amplified music is only permitted to be played from 2 hours before kick-off for home matches to one hour after the end of the match or 9pm whichever is the earlier. 
    3. The premises shall only be used for Charlton Athletic FC first team home matches(men and women).
    4. The premises shall only be used for Charlton AFC fans and supporters and no away team fans shall be permitted into the premises.
    All staff involved in the sale or supply of alcohol shall be trained, as part of their induction, in the responsible sale of alcohol. Such training shall include challenging every individual who appears to staff to be under 25 years of age and to refuse service where individuals cannot produce acceptable means of ID and using the Refusals Log. Such training (including any refresher training) will be recorded in the Training Log.  
    13   All entry and exit points will be covered enabling front identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall be capable of obtaining clear facial recognition images and a clear head and shoulders image of every person entering or leaving the premises. 
    https://committees.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=1528

    Interesting reading this, i wonder how many of these conditions are being met by the club & Gather & Gather.

    The premises licence is unenforceable on a technicality.
  • jose
    jose Posts: 749
    A couple of non alcoholic alternatives are the nice little cafe in Charlton Park, or buy a bottle of water in the Co - op in Charlton Village and then get a small portion of chips in the Charlton Village chip shop. If raining eat the chips under the sheltered bit at the back of the Co-op.
    Alcohol in a hip flask if needed.

  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,804
    It was definitely very busy on Saturday. Had to queue a while for a pint. Was sad Chicken George had gone,
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 12,023
    Do we know if it is the club or G&G who get to choose the outlets in the fan zone? I only tried going in there once which was enough for me but I’m curious 

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  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,655
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/new-addition-fan-zone
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,947
    fenaddick said:
    Do we know if it is the club or G&G who get to choose the outlets in the fan zone? I only tried going in there once which was enough for me but I’m curious 
    I read that the commute was too much of a pain in the arse. They have another huge venue opening soon too, as well as the ones already in Hitchin and Bedford. 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 12,023
    shine166 said:
    fenaddick said:
    Do we know if it is the club or G&G who get to choose the outlets in the fan zone? I only tried going in there once which was enough for me but I’m curious 
    I read that the commute was too much of a pain in the arse. They have another huge venue opening soon too, as well as the ones already in Hitchin and Bedford. 
    Yeah they said it themselves, was just curious who actually picks what goes in there
  • Sheepie1985
    Sheepie1985 Posts: 509
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/matchday-catering-improvements-introduced

    Nice to see some effort is being done to improve things, but disappointed that there's no focus on the food side of the issue.
  • welling1986
    welling1986 Posts: 24
    At least it feels like the club are listening to the fans. Long way to go but things moving in the right direction. 
  • redbuttle
    redbuttle Posts: 1,988
    Sheepie1985 said:
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/matchday-catering-improvements-introduced

    Nice to see some effort is being done to improve things, but disappointed that there's no focus on the food side of the issue.
    For Christ sake give them a chance.
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 12,023
    Sheepie1985 said:
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/matchday-catering-improvements-introduced

    Nice to see some effort is being done to improve things, but disappointed that there's no focus on the food side of the issue.
    Can only fix things one at a time in reality
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,322
    redbuttle said:
    Sheepie1985 said:
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/matchday-catering-improvements-introduced

    Nice to see some effort is being done to improve things, but disappointed that there's no focus on the food side of the issue.
    For Christ sake give them a chance.
    More 🍞 and fish on sell then 
  • ArmchairAddick
    ArmchairAddick Posts: 433
    Be interested to know if the club are now being charged more for this by G&G.  Was the original contract for far too few resources?  Or have G&G just been taking the piss in trying to eke out every last penny?
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,089
    Sheepie1985 said:
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/matchday-catering-improvements-introduced

    Nice to see some effort is being done to improve things, but disappointed that there's no focus on the food side of the issue.
    With the jump in numbers attending, it’s good to see mention of additional kiosks opening. Would really help if one, or both, of the ones in the Upper Covered over towards the East Stand were brought back into use again. 

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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,949
    jose said:
    A couple of non alcoholic alternatives are the nice little cafe in Charlton Park, or buy a bottle of water in the Co - op in Charlton Village and then get a small portion of chips in the Charlton Village chip shop. If raining eat the chips under the sheltered bit at the back of the Co-op.
    Alcohol in a hip flask if needed.

    Any vegan options?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,116
    Well done to Gavin Carter and the club.
    I know Gavin is a supporter and does care as he was on the concourses himself investigating.
    I saw Gavin with Paul Elliot up town in the pub after the Bristol C game.
  • redbuttle
    redbuttle Posts: 1,988
    jose said:
    A couple of non alcoholic alternatives are the nice little cafe in Charlton Park, or buy a bottle of water in the Co - op in Charlton Village and then get a small portion of chips in the Charlton Village chip shop. If raining eat the chips under the sheltered bit at the back of the Co-op.
    Alcohol in a hip flask if needed.

    You live life in the fast lane.  Don't you.
  • C_D_R_M
    C_D_R_M Posts: 31
    Well in Gavin


  • MartinCAFC
    MartinCAFC Posts: 3,252
    TelMc32 said:
    Sheepie1985 said:
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/matchday-catering-improvements-introduced

    Nice to see some effort is being done to improve things, but disappointed that there's no focus on the food side of the issue.
    With the jump in numbers attending, it’s good to see mention of additional kiosks opening. Would really help if one, or both, of the ones in the Upper Covered over towards the East Stand were brought back into use again. 
    If you're referring to the kiosk at the far end of the Covered Upper towards the Curbs stand which was closed all of last season, it was open for the Watford game. Surprisingly, was selling Pizzas out of it too.
  • GreenWithEnvy
    GreenWithEnvy Posts: 1,851
    Sheepie1985 said:
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/matchday-catering-improvements-introduced

    Nice to see some effort is being done to improve things, but disappointed that there's no focus on the food side of the issue.
    14 chips not good enough for you then??!!
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,294
    jose said:
    A couple of non alcoholic alternatives are the nice little cafe in Charlton Park, or buy a bottle of water in the Co - op in Charlton Village and then get a small portion of chips in the Charlton Village chip shop. If raining eat the chips under the sheltered bit at the back of the Co-op.
    Alcohol in a hip flask if needed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPNLwnMoVoA
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,322
    C_D_R_M said:
    Well in Gavin


    With me it’s a full time job 
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 4,946
    Just curious what exactly is ‘extra pouring equipment’ that the article references? 
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,743
    valleynick66 said:
    Just curious what exactly is ‘extra pouring equipment’ that the article references? 
    More pumps? Someone with 3 hands?

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