Supporter Information: Ampthill

This Sunday will see the Cornish Pirates welcome Ampthill to the Mennaye Field for what, ahead of the weekend, is a scheduled 2^nd versus 7^th contest in the Championship (ko 2.30pm).

Nicknamed ‘The ‘Mob’, who have on occasions in the past proved to be tricky customers, Ampthill will arrive at the Mennaye Field on the back of a 35-12 bonus point win against London Scottish last Saturday. Heading into a tough block of games it was a result that pleased their head coach, Paul Turner, who commented “We are going to take a lot of confidence from it.”

As for the Pirates, they will look to push on and complete the double against a side that they beat 46-24 away in November, whilst if scrum-half Alex Schwarz features the game will proudly mark his 100^th appearance for the club.

Tickets – Tickets for the game will be available at the gates on the day (open 12.30pm), whilst in the meantime they can also be purchased on-line. For further ticket information please visit:                                           www.cornish-pirates.com/tickets

Ladies Day – This Sunday is also our chosen ‘Ladies Day’, when a special one-off Samurai shirt will be worn by the team to commemorate the occasion. The shirts (none are available to buy in the club shop) will then be auctioned after the game in the Yeomans hospitality marquee, in support of both ‘One Voice’ (a Ladies’ group of singers) and ‘Man Down Cornwall’ (supporting men’s mental health). Both charity logos will also feature in the design of the one-off shirt along with the existing kit partners.

Now, Sunday obviously provides the perfect opportunity to treat Mums and other lovely ladies in your life, or to simply get together for a ‘Ladies Day out’. The hospitality event gets underway in the marquee from 11.30am, and you might still be able to book by contacting our Hospitality & Events Co-ordinator, Liz McLean, email: [email protected]                                                                                                Liz is also the contact should you be interested in booking hospitality on future match days.

2023/24 Season’s Official Programme – Have you got your copy yet? Besides being available on match days, you can now buy online for just £4! These programmes are a one off for the 2023/24 season and includes exclusive interviews, articles, player profiles and match sheets for you to fill in team details and scorers yourself. Simply link to:

https://cornish-pirates.com/shop/cornish-pirates-programme/

The Pirates Shop – As ever, there are a variety of exciting items available for sale from the on-ground shop, which will be open ahead of kick-off (including during and briefly after the match), when purchases can be made by CARD ONLY – No cash. At other times merchandise can be purchased via the online shop link:                                                         https://cornish-pirates.com/shop/

Match Programme – Supporters wishing to access the digital match programme can do so either via the social media link 3 hours before kick-off or via the QR Code located at various points around the ground.

Growing Links – Sincere thanks are expressed to all who support ‘Growing Links’. If you have donations of tinned and non-perishable goods to make this week, then please drop them off at the old Tea Bar in the clubhouse corner of the ground from 12.30 – 2.30pm.

Match Day Collection – As previously mentioned, this weekend’s collection will be one made in support of ‘Man Down Cornwall’ – to support men’s mental health. Please donate a little if you can, remembering that if many give a little then it will make a lot!

Supporter importance – As we have highlighted in the past, our support at the Mennaye Field helps tremendously when everyone gets behind the team. Outstanding on so many occasions, you really are our sixteenth man!

Live-Streaming – For those, however, who are unfortunately unable to make the match, please note it is being live-streamed. ‘Tickets’, priced £7 only, are available to purchase via: https://www.247.tv/champsrugby

Post-Match Entertainment – The Yeomans sponsored marquee has been buzzing post-match this season, and similar is expected this weekend with the Cadgwith Singers and Will Keating present.

Finally, Enjoy the Match ‘One & All’!