From the York City programme

The following article appeared in the club’s official matchday programme for the game against York City (played on March 7, 2015).

Supporter Ownership Week

Supporters Direct have announced the first Supporter Ownership Week, which will run from 11 to 18 April.

Sporting clubs are important. Whether the ball is round or oval, clubs are a place to watch, play and meet. They bring identity to our communities, and make our towns and cities special. They have the power to restore pride..

From the Southend United programme

The following article appeared in the club’s official matchday programme for the game against Southend United (played on March 3, 2015).

Trust news round-up

Dons Trust Board Secretary David Hall and Board member Jane Lonsdale have updates on Restricted Actions, the next Dons Trust Board election and Webjam.

Restricted Actions

Following Kris Stewart’s article in the Accrington programme, Dons Trust members will be keen to know the latest position on the potential disposal of our interest in The Cherry Red Records Stadium…

February Dons Trust Board meeting summary

The Dons Trust Board (DTB) held its monthly meeting at Kingsmeadow on Thursday, February 19.

The meeting was chaired by David Growns and started off by approving the minutes of the special meeting that had been held on Sunday, January 18 and the minutes of the official DTB meeting on January 19.

At the January DTB meeting, a vote to elect the new chair had been tied between Matt Breach and Kris Stewart, with one member of the DTB absent..

From the Luton Town programme

The following article appeared in the club’s official matchday programme for the game against Luton Town (played on February 21, 2015).

Fundraising update

Dons Trust Board chair Matt Breach has news on recent and planned fundraising activities.

A number of recent events have raised significant funds for the club. The one with the highest profile was the extremely entertaining Boys from the Back Room evening, when over a hundred fans joined Ashley Bayes, Stuart Douglas, Jason Moriarty and Simon Bassey – not..

From the Newport County programme

The following article appeared in the club’s official matchday programme for the game against Newport County (played on February 7, 2015).

Fans have their say

Board member Mark Davis has an update on the Dons Trust’s ticket pricing survey.

Last November and December the Dons Trust conducted a survey of AFC Wimbledon supporters about ticket pricing. We asked multiple-choice questions about attitudes to pricing and, to help us understand the answers, about fans’ expectations of the club’s future and their understanding of..

Update on planning application

AFC Wimbledon Chief Exeucitve Erik Samuelson used his piece in Saturday’s programme to give an update on the club’s planning application for a new stadium in Merton.

Also mentioned was a public meeting being held this Wednesday (February 11).

Erik’s article is now online and can be read on the AFC Wimbledon website.

Return of the Minithon

The AFC Wimbledon Minithon will return on Sunday, April 19, with people of all ages and abilities welcome to enter the fun event.

Organised by the Dons Trust fundraising group, this year’s event will take place at Wimbledon Park and it will cover a distance of 5 km, without hills to contend with!

The run starts at noon, with registration and other activities from 11 am.

Haydon the Womble will be taking on a challenge of a different kind this..

From the Accrington Stanley matchday programme

The following article appeared in the club’s official matchday programme for the game against Accrington Stanley (played on January 24, 2015).

The future of Kingsmeadow

Kris Stewart has an update from the Dons Trust Board on the future of The Cherry Red Records Stadium and financing the club’s return to Merton.

Last month the Dons Trust Board (DTB) confirmed that we have been talking to various people about what to do with Kingsmeadow when we move to a new stadium. The primary..

A master class from Barry

A demonstration in the art of defending from Barry Fuller is the second in a series of ‘monthly master class’ videos launched by the Dons Trust.

Jane Lonsdale, on behalf of the Dons Trust, has been working with the AFC Wimbledon Foundation, coaching staff and the club to produce footballing master class videos, specifically aimed at teenage Dons fans.

Barry has been in consistent form at the back once again for Wimbledon during 2014/15 after winning the club’s Player of the..