The Jester Jaunt.

Chester City v Hereford United
Football League Division 2
Friday 12th October 2007 Kick-off 7.45 pm.
Saunders Honda (formally Deva) Stadium
Bumpers Lane, Chester. CH1 4LT
Phone 01244 371376

Friday will see The Bulls and what is expected to be a sizeable following make the trip to the Chester for this extremely attractive fixture. With both teams having made a good start to this campaign, a good competitive match is anticipated. "The Blues" present League position will be a relief for Chairman Vaughan as their normally vociferous fans once again assume the traditional Ostrich stance. The stadium is a decent venue despite being some distance from town centre amenities. Visiting fans are accommodated in the South Stand (APC Overnight) and a section of the seated West Stand if required. Admission to the South Stand is £16 for adults, £11 for concessions and £5 for U16's. Please note that anyone claiming one of the reduced prices must produce evidence of qualification (be over 65 or either U16 or have a valid NUS card). It is not clear on the Chester Official Site if you need to purchase a ticket before going to the turnstiles so please check on arrival.

HUISA coaches leave Edgar street at 4.30 pm and the fare is just £10. Bookings can be made on weekdays between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm (01432 276666).

FUNBUS is expected to depart at around 4.45 from The Street with a tenner likely to cover the cost. Contact Oxo ASAP. Edit: - Looks like Oxo may drive a people carrier as well!

By Car - For those taking the M5/M6.M56 route, Follow the M56 to where it ends at a roundabout, turning left (sign posted North Wales, Queensferry, A5117 & A550) onto the A5117. At next roundabout by Little Chef, turn left (sign posted Chester A540). At next roundabout (approx 3 miles), take 3rd exit (sign posted Queensferry A5480, Sealand Road Industrial Estate, Retail Parks) onto the Deva Link Road. At roundabout after 0.7 miles continue straight on (sign posted Sealand Industrial Estate). At crossroads by MFI Homeworks, go straight across into Bumpers Lane. Ground is on right hand side, at end of road.

Alternatively, take the A49 to Slopland then, at the Garden Centre roundabout join the A5 towards Oswestry/Welshpool. At the many roundabouts follow signs to Oswestry where you continue on the A5 following signs for Llangollen/Wrexham. At the fourth roundabout, join the A483 (sign Wrexham) and continue on A483 to a roundabout at junction with A55. Continue straight across, following signs to Chester A483 for 2.3 miles over three roundabouts and across River Dee. At next roundabout by statue, turn left (sign posted Queensferry A483, Ellesmere Port) into Nicholas Street. Turn left at lights (sign posted Queensferry A548, Sealand Industrial Parks) into Watergate Street, which becomes Sealand Road. After approx one mile, turn left (sign posted Chester City FC) into Bumpers Lane, and continue to end.

There is ample parking at the ground at a cost of £3.

Alehouses. Due to the Stadium's somewhat remote location, a fifteen/twenty minute walk into town would appear to be the order of the day. The Coach and Horses and the Dublin Packet near the Town Hall have received recommendations while the Wethersprouts outlet is at 78 Foregate Street. Pick of the bunch however has to be The Mill Hotel in Milton Street, which offers a splendid range of ales together with large screen TV.

See you all in the South Stand....Wayne Brown T shirt at the ready ;-)

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