NEWS: Board response to Lottery grant The Board has this week welcomed confirmation of the Government brokered National Lottery support for National League clubs and is now able to announce an update for season ticket holders. Chairman Nick Blofeld said: “We’re really pleased with the National Lottery grant of £30,000 a month for three months that will ensure we can compete in the league and operate the business securely while fans aren’t allowed into the ground. While the grant is relatively “blunt” in its distribution, with some clubs doing well and some perhaps feeling a little hard done by, we are happy that it covers our needs during this period.” But he went on to add: “However, we continue to question why a safe number of spectators are not allowed into Twerton Park and other grounds, open air environments that allow for very safe social distancing, when other indoor entertainment venues can welcome visitors as well as lower league sports clubs with lesser capacity and outd...