Monday 20th March 2017

Royal Wootton Bassett Town is seeking seven more families to volunteer to host players and support staff from sister club FC 's-Gravenzande when they visit on tour in May.

For the past 27 years - and 15 times through the football club - youth players from Bassett have been travelling to Holland for an Annual Tour, with these run on an exchange basis on a few occasions. During those years, Bassett's partner clubs in Holland have also visited these shores multiple times, with the last visit from FC 's-Gravenzande having taken place in 2013.

They will be visiting England again this year between Thursday 4th and Sunday 7th May, and the club wishes to extend the outstanding hospitality it receives when in Holland.

FC 's-Gravenzande's tour party will consist of 44 boys aged 12 to 15 and 18 adults. The club would be looking to host boys in pairs at a minimum, although host families are welcome to accommodate more.

The requirements are minimal - the club is asking for families to provide bed and breakfast for three nights as well as a packed lunch on each day of their visit.

The group's itinerary is as follows:

Thursday 4th May - group arrive late PM after tour of Wembley Stadium, play 3 games v RWBTFC and spend evening with host families
Friday 5th May - drop off at Gerard Buxton Sports Ground early am with packed lunch before trip to Thorpe Park; in the evening - mixed 'World Cup' 8-a-side tournament followed by social night
Saturday 6th May - drop off at Gerard Buxton Sports Ground early am with packed lunch before trip to watch Swansea City against Everton at the Liberty Stadium; in the evening - collection at 7pm followed by evening with host families
Sunday 7th May - drop off at Gerard Buxton Sports Ground early AM ahead of return trip to Holland

Children of host families who are registered with RWBTFC will all play in the scheduled games against FC 's-Gravenzande.

These trips are always special occasions for those who take part, and as a club we are certain we can count on our many members to ensure that our visitors can all be hosted and leave with a wonderful impression of our club and country.

Those who have taken part in these exchanges before - as players and coaches who have travelled to Holland and host families in England - will attest to what memorable, enjoyable occasions they are.

If you are willing to host, please contact either Pete Yeardley or Nigel Deane.

Pete Yeardley (07778 936868)
Nigel Deane (07970 274623)

Last modified on Monday 20th March 2017 at 20:20.