James Staines memorial football match

Last updated : 20 October 2008 By Dad of Dave the Shrimper
As well as a very worthy cause a great chance to see the following Blues heroes from the past.

SOUTHEND UTD XI

Shane Westley (manager) - Mel Capleton - Paul Sansome - Paul Clark -
Dave Regis - Phil Dudley - Ian Benjiman - Steve Tilson -
Ron Pountney - Paul Brush - Ian O'Connell - Franky Banks-
Dave Crown - Andy Edwards - Danny O'Shea - Danny Greaves -
Peter Taylor - Gary Nelson - Mark Hall - Brett Angel (50/50) -
Dave Cusack - Justin Edinburgh - Phil Gridelet - Bill Garner.

A coach is running to the game picking up at: Asda 5.00pm, Garons 5.10pm, Bus stop Bell, 5.20pm. £10 adult, £7 child including ticket to game.

To Book: Contact Colin 07711919568 or tvrcar@hotmail.com

70 seats available so please get in touch as soon as you can or if you wish to make your own way to the ground some directions.

By Rail

Billericay is located on the Liverpool St.-Southend Victoria line, trains run approx every 20 mins on most days. Billericay Town Football Club is approximately 25 minutes walk from the station. On leaving the station turn right into Radford way. At the top of the road turn right, crossing the Railway line by the footbridge. Then turn right again at the bottom of the High St. into Western Road. Walk the full length of Western Road, then cross over at the traffic lights into Tye Common Rd. Blunts Wall Lane is a little way along on the right. Note Mayflower taxis (01277 624000) are located just outside the station and can take you to the ground.

By Car: From Southend

Take A127 to Basildon/Billericay (A176) turn-off. Turn left at first roundabout going under A127. Follow directions as per from Basildon.

From Basildon/A127/M25 (South)

From the M25 (J29) take the A127 to the Basildon/Billericay (A176) turn-off, (junction after the Old Fortune of War roundabout). Take second exit at roundabout (Billericay is signposted). Then straight over (2nd exit) at the next roundabout. Continue along that road until you enter Billericay. At the first roundabout take the first available exit. At the next roundabout (with Billericay School on your left) go straight over (1st exit). At yet another roundabout!, turn left into the one-way system. Keep in the left-hand lane and go straight over roundabout. At first set of lights, turn left. Blunts Wall Road is the second turning on your right.

From Wickford

Take the A129 to Billericay. Follow road all the way into Billericay to one-way system. Keep in the left-hand lane and go straight over roundabout. At first set of lights, turn left. Blunts Wall Road is the second turning on your right.

From Chelmsford

Take the B1007 to Billericay going through Stock. Follow road until you come to the edge of Billericay High Street (going over Railway Bridge). Pass both the Crown Pub (on your left) and Railway Pub (on your right), immediately after turn right at traffic lights. Follow road until next set of lights going straight over. Blunts Wall Road is the second turning on your right.