Popular Post The Moonlighter 3,624 Posted December 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2018 The Founders Trail was formed in the autumn of 2009 when we took a group on a walking tour of Glasgow visiting a few sites relating to our Founders that our research had unearthed….this was to crash in spectacular fashion when a refreshment break was had at a West End Pub! We then took the logical step forward and the first Trail by bus took to the streets of Glasgow in the November of 2009,we then approached the Club and in early 2010 had the Stadium Tour added to our day. In 2010 we operated a total of three Founders Trails,2018 saw this escalate to an incredible 25! We celebrated our 100th Trail in March of 2018. Our first eight Tours of 2019 are sold out. Since 2010 we’ve taken almost 9,000 people around Glasgow on the Founders Trail then through the front doors of Ibrox for the Stadium Tour,many for the first time. An increasing amount of our Supporters Clubs are booking the Founders Trail which is extremely important as it’s vital that the education process behind the project reaches as many people as possible.It’s today’s youngsters who will take our story forward. Many Charities have benefitted from the Founders Trail including The Beatson, Yorkhill, Erskine Hospital and Poppy Scotland. Our Board of Directors took the Founders Trail with us in November 2016 as did 32 Ibrox office staff in January of 2017. We have a close relationship with the Rangers Youth Development Company which we support by buying Stadium Bricks, these are used as prizes for our Trail raffle which we hold during our food and refreshment break, this is our way of putting your money back into the Club. Since 2009 the Founders Trail has generated almost £75,000 in revenue for the Club from our sales of Stadium Tours. The media team at the Club have assisted the project greatly by regularly posting updates on the Club website, the Founders Trail advert is a feature on the screens at Ibrox on matchday. The Founders Trail Roadshow was launched in 2014 which has seen us take our wonderful story out to supporters clubs, lodges and organisations all around the country and beyond. These events let us deliver our story to those who perhaps can’t come to Glasgow due to time constraint and cost. We have many Presentation events booked for 2019. We’ve also made great progress with our Restoration of Rangers Graves Project. It gave us a great sense of satisfaction to say that this year the final touch was put to the 34th plot that we’ve restored with many more to attend to. 2017 saw the Restoration Project extend into helping those bereaved by the Ibrox Disasters. As the curtain draws on 2018 we’d like to thank everyone who has helped and supported the Founders Project over the last nine years. We wish each and every one of you good health and a peaceful and prosperous 2019. Iain and Gordon. https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/ Clemdog, Spliffy, Zetland and 13 others 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 You have both done a grand job in helping to promote RFC & protect our history. I loved the tour & would encourage any bear who's not taken it, to do so, you honestly won't regret it. BlueAvenger, Zetland and The Moonlighter 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie76 15,359 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Class as usual from all involved👍 Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Great stuff guys, keep up the good work. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Enjoyed the tour for my second time earlier this year. A must for any Ranger. Massive thanks to all involved. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,242 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Anyone not fortunate enough to experience this needs to try and get it done. A truly magnificent day out. I've been twice. Can't recommend it enough. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Inspiring the next generation is exactly how we keep our history and traditions alive. Best Wishes for continued success in 2019 and beyond. The work you do is fantastic - Thank you. Bobby Hume 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroxiSonBoris 113 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Done the tour back in May and thought it was brilliant. You’re a credit to our club Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,323 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Brilliant work, all the best! Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,534 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Remarkable achievements. 👏 Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,124 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 👏👏👏 Keep on keeping up the great work you all do .... you are a credit to the Club and all its supporters .... all the best for the New year to you all. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopsLaud 4,186 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 9 hours ago, The Moonlighter said: The Founders Trail was formed in the autumn of 2009 when we took a group on a walking tour of Glasgow visiting a few sites relating to our Founders that our research had unearthed….this was to crash in spectacular fashion when a refreshment break was had at a West End Pub! We then took the logical step forward and the first Trail by bus took to the streets of Glasgow in the November of 2009,we then approached the Club and in early 2010 had the Stadium Tour added to our day. In 2010 we operated a total of three Founders Trails,2018 saw this escalate to an incredible 25! We celebrated our 100th Trail in March of 2018. Our first eight Tours of 2019 are sold out. Since 2010 we’ve taken almost 9,000 people around Glasgow on the Founders Trail then through the front doors of Ibrox for the Stadium Tour,many for the first time. An increasing amount of our Supporters Clubs are booking the Founders Trail which is extremely important as it’s vital that the education process behind the project reaches as many people as possible.It’s today’s youngsters who will take our story forward. Many Charities have benefitted from the Founders Trail including The Beatson, Yorkhill, Erskine Hospital and Poppy Scotland. Our Board of Directors took the Founders Trail with us in November 2016 as did 32 Ibrox office staff in January of 2017. We have a close relationship with the Rangers Youth Development Company which we support by buying Stadium Bricks, these are used as prizes for our Trail raffle which we hold during our food and refreshment break, this is our way of putting your money back into the Club. Since 2009 the Founders Trail has generated almost £75,000 in revenue for the Club from our sales of Stadium Tours. The media team at the Club have assisted the project greatly by regularly posting updates on the Club website, the Founders Trail advert is a feature on the screens at Ibrox on matchday. The Founders Trail Roadshow was launched in 2014 which has seen us take our wonderful story out to supporters clubs, lodges and organisations all around the country and beyond. These events let us deliver our story to those who perhaps can’t come to Glasgow due to time constraint and cost. We have many Presentation events booked for 2019. We’ve also made great progress with our Restoration of Rangers Graves Project. It gave us a great sense of satisfaction to say that this year the final touch was put to the 34th plot that we’ve restored with many more to attend to. 2017 saw the Restoration Project extend into helping those bereaved by the Ibrox Disasters. As the curtain draws on 2018 we’d like to thank everyone who has helped and supported the Founders Project over the last nine years. We wish each and every one of you good health and a peaceful and prosperous 2019. Iain and Gordon. https://www.thefounderstrail.co.uk/ Excellent work being done by you guys. Will sign up for the tour at some point.. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb1547 3,767 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Congratulations @The Moonlighter for the success of the Founders Trail. I will definitely sign up when my son visits and, just for you to know, I am sure there are thousands of Bears who are grateful for what you all do to preserve and promote our heritage. Zetland 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprintervanman 150 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Excellant work moonlighter looking forward to march 31st for my trip, 👌 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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