Great news for Dolman users Your guide to Ashton Gate in 2014/15Dear supporter,*Due to the building works being carried out at Ashton Gate, there will be changes in the way supporters access all three stands this season, as well as alterations to* the provision of catering facilities.*As we build for the future there will inevitably be disruption to supporters’ usual matchday routines, and we ask all fans to work with us over the next two seasons.*In conjunction with Bristol Sport, we’ve produced a handy video guide for supporters, which can be viewed on YouTube*now.*The Dolman StandAccess to the Dolman Stand will now be via eight turnstiles (45-48 and 51-54) in the Atyeo corner of the ground. There will be no access to the stand from the Wedlock end. Two turnstiles will be open from12pm*(6pm*for night matches), to allow access to the bar in the Dolman Exhibition Hall (DEH) for both Dolman season and matchday ticket holders, subject to capacity. There will be no access to the rest of the stand until after 1.30pm (6.30pm for night matches).* Pre-match, users of the DEH bar will be able to access the stand directly via the corridor at the Atyeo end, and via a new pitchside door at the Wedlock end of the ground.* There will be no need for them to leave the DEH at the rear and re-enter the ground via a turnstile.*For this reason, there will be no pre-match access to the DEH for Williams and Atyeo stand ticket holders. We apologise to supporters from those stands who have been in the habit of using the DEH pre-match. Dolman ticket holders who are not planning on using the DEH bar before the game may want to consider arriving a little earlier in order to avoid queues.*During the match and at half time, Dolman Stand season ticket holders will be able to access the DEH toilets and kiosks via both ends of the stand.*After the match, supporters will be able to exit the stand through the gates at the Atyeo corner, or via the new door at the Wedlock end which will lead back into the DEH,* then through the exit doors that lead to the rear walkway.*Please note, there will be no way out behind the old Wedlock Stand.*The Atyeo StandAll home supporters will now enter the Atyeo Stand via Turnstiles 1-4. There will be the usual catering, bar and toilet facilities in the concourse. ‘Scrumpy’s Nest’ will no longer be available to supporters in the family stand.*Away supporters will now enter via turnstiles* 5-8.*The Williams StandThere will be no change to access arrangements in the Williams Stand. Supporters should enter the ground via the turnstile indicated on their ticket. The 3 Lions Legends Bar has an entrance next to gate 5 from 1.30pm (6.30pm), but admission to this bar is on a first-come, first-served basis and is restricted. The kiosk opposite the bar entrance also sells alcohol. It has not been possible to relocate the ‘Natch Bar’ from the former Wedlock Stand to this part of the ground.*Demolition and rebuilding schedule*The Barr Construction team will be giving a presentation to all supporters in the Dolman Exhibition Hall on*Wednesday, August 20that*7pm. They will go through all of the phases of the demolition and rebuilding work and explain in more detail how supporters will be affected. Club officials will also be on hand to answer any questions you might have.*If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me by e-mail [email protected].*David LloydSupporter Liaison Officer
