New KitAid dvd - filmed in Lesotho

Here is the new KitAid release which we hope you will find interesting.  It was filmed by Edward Morgan, a specialist in African projects who has worked in Lesotho.

The official premiere of the dvd was at the 15^th Anniversary celebration dinner, held on 17 October, in the presence of KitAid Patron, Graham Taylor and 200 supporters.

We hope you enjoy the dvd as much as we all did, see http://youtu.be/YvKz4JjDUoA

Derby County FC - What happened next?

KitAid's Derrick Williams was recently invited to a half time presentation at Derby County FC.  All was going well but could this appear on a future Question of sport episode? What happened next?  Please see the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIBm48nFlRg&feature=youtube_gdata

From Hatfield to Macedonia (by Boriscar)

Congratulations to Gary Thomas from Affinity Water, who recently completed a marathon drive from Hatfield to Skopje, Macedonia, delivering kit to orphanages en route.

 

Gary was part of the fantastic Gol! Charity event where Wales supporters buy a cheap car as part of their challenge to get to away games in Eastern Europe.  Gary bought “Boris”, an old Mondeo Estate and amazingly made it to Skopje without breaking down and even hitting 120mph on the Autobahn!  Kit and footballs were handed out to various orphanages which were very well received.

 

Well done Gary, a real shame that Wales lost the game to a late goal from Macedonia.

 

 

Reading FC - KitAid

Recently KitAid were invited to Reading FC to collect unwanted kit they were donating.  It was great to see a club of Reading's size getting involved and the day was filmed by Sky Sports, please see the link below for the clip.

Everyone at KitAid wishes Reading FC the best for the forthcoming season and their push for promotion back to the Premiership. 

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/reading/8850059/92-live-reading

Watford FC Open Day

Many thanks to WFC and to Alex Ashby for inviting us to have a stand at this season’s open day event.  We had a prime position next to the players tent and we also received a lot of kit and Watford shirts.

We also met some of the players and even had a new Brazilian taking refuge in our gazebo to take a break from the constant autograph signing!  We also met our new mascot, a West Highland Terrier kitted out in a doggie Hornets kit.  Perhaps we should start sending out kit for canines next!

Thanks again to WFC and we really hope you make it to the Premier League next season.

Hurry before all 200 tickets sell out

Tickets for our 15th Anniversary Celebration Dinner on 17 October are selling fast, so hurry if you want to join us at the Watford Hilton.

We have a great night planned and Graham Taylor will be joining us as the main guest speaker. As well as a champagne reception, 3 course dinner with wine, we will also have live music, an auction with some great sports related items and a raffle. We are really looking forward to a great night with our supporters from all around the UK.

To order your tickets (£37.50 each or £350 for a table of 10) please see our web site for details, www.kitaid.net or send your order in to KitAid (FAO Lauren Schogger), Tamblin Way, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9EZ. Cheques should be made payable to KitAid.

Football kit dress down day

KitAid would like to say a massive thank you to Bengeo Primary School near Hertford for a fantastic donation of kit and £424 which they collected via a footy kit dress down day. In particular, our thanks go to Dominic Bannon who came up with the idea of running the project and approached his head teacher to ask permission. He also included his friend Jack Smith (currently playing for Luton Town Academy) to help him.

Derrick Williams attended a cheque presentation at the school and spoke to all of the pupils about KitAid. The school has now decided to make this an annual project which is great news.

Thank you Dominic, Jack and all at Bengeo Primary School.