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The specially designed Fred Keenor pin badges, produced to raise funds for the statue appeal, are set to sell out this Sunday.

We’ve been delighted at the overwhelming response and have already placed another order for a significant number of  badges which are expected to arrive in the third week of August.  Apologies for those that may be disappointed in the meantime.

On Saturday the badges will be available at the Trust stand inside the stadium from around 11am and a limited number may also be available from the supporters’ club shop.

A very small number remain for postal orders. If you intend to order by post please check availability before sending your cheque or postal order by emailing Trust Press Officer Phillip Nifield on phillip.cattwg@btinternet.com. Badges cost £3 each plus £1 postage and packing. Cheques should be made out to the Fred Keenor Statue Fund or FKSF.

The Fred Keenor statue campaign was given a massive boost after Cardiff City announced it was hosting an evening with Dave Jones and Ricky Tomlinson in aid of the appeal.

Dave Jones will kick off the evening on Thursday, September 16th (7pm) with a question and answer session, followed by Ricky Tomlinson and comedian Gary Skyner.

The club is donating £2 from every ticket sold to the appeal and there will also be an auction and raffle during the evening to raise funds.

Cardiff City Chief Executive Gethin Jenkins said, “The stadium has already shown that it can be a top class venue to host events, and this will be no exception in what should be a great night. We are naturally proud to support the hard work of the Fred Keenor statue fund raising committee and we are sure that everyone will enjoy a memorable night.”

David Craig of the Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust, and project manager for the statue appeal, said: “This really promises to be a great evening. For Cardiff City fans, the chance to ask Dave Jones questions is something not to be missed and of course there’s top-class entertainment laid on with Ricky Tomlinson.

“It’s an evening Cardiff City fans and people in general won’t want to miss and we are confident a substantial amount of money will be raised for the appeal. We’re very grateful for the continued support of Cardiff City, who are as determined as we are to see the statue to a true Bluebirds icon built.”

Vince Alm of Cardiff City Supporters Club added: “Cardiff City Supporters Club are very please to support such a worthwhile event, and it’s a rare opportunity for fans to ask Dave Jones a question or two.

“The entertainment promises to be first class too with Ricky in attendance, who is sure to provide a great laugh for everyone. Well done to the football club for putting on the event, and making it accessible for the majority of supporters with reasonable pricing.”

Tickets for the evening cost £30 (general admission) or a discounted price of £25 for Premier Club members and Ambassadors. Group bookings can also be made with tables to sit 10 available for £250. A meal of curry and rice is included in the price.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made with the club’s commercial team on 0845 345 1405. It’s sure to be a great night.

Donations for the Fred Keenor Statue Fund can be made through the Cardiff City Supporters Trust website, www.ccfctrust.org

Cardiff City has offered the Fred Keenor Statue Fund Appeal the opportunity to hold a bucket collection before the opening game of the 2010-11 season against Sheffield United.

The Bring a Pound to the Ground – And More! collection follows one at the Leicester City game in the Play-Off semi final which raised more than £2,500.

Statue Fund project manager David Craig has asked for City fans to volunteer to hold a bucket from 11am until 10 minutes before kick-off at the game on Sunday, August 8^th. If you can help, please contact David Craig on d.craig43@ntlworld.com (Tel 029 2063 6637).

David Craig said: “The club is really helping fundraising. We had been planning a bucket collection before Christmas but when the club offered us the opportunity of a collection at the Sheffield United we accepted with grateful thanks.

“As the game is season’s opener, there is likely to be a very good crowd so we would appreciate volunteers willing to hold a bucket.

“Fans were very generous when we held our last collection and we hope they will again dig deep in their pockets.

“The fundraising appeal has got off to a good start but we need to maintain the momentum so we can honour Fred and the 1927 FA Cup Final winning team.”

• Donations to the appeal fund can be made through the Co-operative Bank:

Account name: –   Fred Keenor Statue Fund or FKSF

Account no    65392368

Sort Code     08-92-99

Cheques can also be sent c/o CCST to PO Box 4254, Cardiff, CF14 8FD. Please add the words “Fred Keenor Appeal” on the top of the envelope.

Cardiff City fans are urged today to back their club and the Fred Keenor Statue Fund – by buying tickets for the Deportivo La Coruna friendly on Saturday.

Cardiff City Football Club has agreed to donate £1 from every ticket sold for the game to the statue appeal. It is hoped that a crowd of around 8,000 will attend.

David Craig, project manager for the statue, said: “Proceeds raised from the Deportivo game will give a huge boost to our fundraising.

“We hope fans will get behind the Bluebirds and the Fred Keenor appeal at the same time. We’ve raised £20,000 so far and our fundraising efforts are gaining momentum.

“The fundraising committee is delighted at the continuing support of our football club.

“Fred was a true Cardiff and Wales legend and we’re very pleased at the positive response to our appeal.”

A number of fund raising initiatives are planned including a special recorded version of I’ll Be There (With My Pick and Shovel), a memorabilia auction, the sale of pin badges and bucket collections.

Fans are also playing their part by organising fundraising events, including a match between the two City messageboards on Sunday, August 22.

Donations to the appeal fund can be made through the Co-operative Bank:

Account name: –   Fred Keenor Statue Fund or FKSF

Account no    65392368

Sort Code     08-92-99

Cheques can also be sent c/o CCST to PO Box 4254, Cardiff, CF14 8FD. Please add the words “Fred Keenor Appeal” on the top of the envelope.