Dale kick off the Christmas programme on Friday 21st December when they host Cheltenham Town at Spotland, and to make the night that bit more special, the club has joined forces with the Trust for a range of activities aimed at supporters to be held in the Ratcliffe Suite.

In light of many people finishing early for work that day, the bars will open from as early 4pm on the Friday afternoon and all supporters will be able to take advantage of a 50p off a pint deal between 4pm and 7-45pm. Further offers will see a “Pie and a Pint” deal in operation.

The Trust will be on hand to add to the festivities, and will be handing out mince pies to Dale supporters (and to any Cheltenham supporter brave enough to risk the Friday night traffic), and there’ll be a special Xmas quiz for supporters to amuse themselves with.

Dale Chairman Chris Dunphy will be bringing some of his fellow directors into the bar at around 6pm to meet with supporters, and to thank them for their support over the past year.

The big screens will hopefully add to the entertainment throughout the night with a special treat from the past for Dale supporters.

After the game, supporters are invited to return to the Dale Bar / Ratcliffe suite, when Dale manager John Coleman will be bringing his playing squad down to speak to supporters and to again thank fans for their loyal support during 2012.

If that’s not enough, then every supporter attending the game will be given a voucher at the turnstiles which entitles them to 50p off a pint after the game.

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