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Danny said: “As a Bounty lover myself, it’s been hard to see the treatment the poor coconut choc has received over the years, so I’m glad we’re pushing for #BringHomeTheBounty this time round.
Refurbishments within the past 12 months include the addition a new bar and plans are also in place to increase its capacity. The bar equipment supplier, based in Ashton, has a wealth of experience of working with a range of businesses including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes.
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It’s a perfect fit because our business is to supply equipment to all types of bars and it’s great to be associated with a part of Boundary Park which has really become a hub for supporters on a matchday.
Danny is a very passionate Latics fan and his company has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years in supplying equipment in the hospitality industry throughout the region. We needed to come up with a solution which satisfies the safety requirements of being an EFL club but also supports our fans in being able to enjoy the facilities our ground has to offer.
Latics Head of Commercial, Jenny Warburton-Jagger, added: “We’re thrilled to have Danny and DK Services on board by agreeing this new partnership opportunity. The DK Services Fan Bar is now open before and after every home game, offering a range of drinks and food, with live sport shown on the two big screens which are now in place. DK Services Director Danny Knight, a lifelong Latics fan, said: “I’ve been a supporter of the club for over 30 years and this is an ideal opportunity to get more involved.
I have wanted to show more support to the club since the takeover by the Rothwell family last year and I’m really excited by this opportunity.
Bluebirds Trust Director Steve Herbert, who will be available in the Fan Zone area to explain the changes on Saturday as part of our SLO Team said: During our discussions there has been a great understanding that Holker Street is a fairly unique ground, which is why we’re one of very few EFL clubs that is moving its perimeter during a matchday to support fans.” For safety purposes, we will be initially limited to just over 500 fans in the Fan Zone and Cross Bar prior to the game and the smaller figure of 330 at half time.
Last year, the company trialled the controversial removal of the bar in the run-up to Christmas. However, admitting that this drastic move caused pain, the chocolate giant pulled a major U-turn by releasing a limited run of “Bounty-only” boxes, available in selected Tesco stores until Christmas. As a company, we work throughout the North West in providing equipment from glasswashers, dishwashers, ice makers and bottle coolers. We’ve got some exciting plans for the bar moving forward and we’re delighted that Danny and his company will be a big part of this.”We’ve worked really hard over the last few months behind the scenes,” said Bluebirds Trust Director, Steve Herbert, who will be available in the Fan Zone area for Saturday’s game as part of our SLO team which will be there to answer any of your questions. The chocolate-maker claims its festive campaign is for the love of Bounty – to treat lovers, and convert the haters. It’s really pleasing that the Safety at Ground (SAG) officials have agreed that, subject to certain strict conditions, home fans will be able to move around the ground at certain times. The DK Services Fan Bar is now open before and after every home game, offering a range of drinks and food, with live sport shown on the two big screens which are now in place. Refurbishments within the past 12 months include the addition a new bar and plans are also in place to increase its capacity. They become first sponsor of the Fan Bar, which has continued to grow in popularity since opening at the start of last season.