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Capacity: 10,105 (all seated)
Address: United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP
Telephone: 01206 755 100
Fax: 01206 715 327
Ticket Office: 0845 437 9089
Pitch Size: 110 x 70 yards
Pitch Type: Grass
Club Nickname: The U's
Year Ground Opened: 2008
Undersoil Heating: No
Shirt Sponsors: Weston Homes plc
Away Shirt Sponsors: Jobserve
Kit Manufacturer: Macron
Home Kit: Blue and White
Away Kit: Grey and Black
In 2008 the Club left their Layer Road ground, their home for 71 years, and moved to a new stadium on the edge of town. The new Weston Homes Community Stadium as it has been named in a corporate sponsorship deal, was built by Barr Construction at a cost of around £14m. The cost was largely met by Colchester Borough Council, who own the stadium, with the football club as tenants.
The stadium is functional and well presented, but as with a number of new stadiums built in recent years, it lacks character and is nothing 'out of the ordinary'. The ground is comprised of four separate stands. The Main (West) Stand on one side of the pitch is a little taller than the other three stands, which are the same height. All the stands are covered single tiered, all seated stands. The Main Stand has a row of executive boxes/corporate hospitality areas running across the top of it, whilst the others are simply seating areas. The Weston Homes Stand though, at the South end of the stadium, does have a Police Control Box incorporated into it, on one side beneath the roof. All the stands have translucent panels built into their roofs as well as a perspex strip just below them, which allows more light and facilitates pitch growth.
Alison Wells informs me; 'When the stadium was built the necessary foundations were put in place so that the capacity could be easily increased at a later date. This would include filling in the corners, which would increase the capacity to around 12,500. A second tier could also be added onto the Roman Cars (North), Weston Homes (South) and JobServe (East) stands, raising the total capacity still further to 18,000. There are no time scales as to when this may take place.'
Away fans are normally housed in the northern part of the JobServe Stand, which is situated on one side of the stadium. Around a thousand supporters can be accommodated in this area. For Clubs with a larger travelling support then the Roman Cars Stand (the North End), where up to 2,000 supporters can be seated, is allocated instead. As you would expect from a new stadium the facilities and view of the playing action are good. The stands are particularly steep, meaning that fans are kept close to the pitch and resulting in good sight lines. A varied range of food is available on the concourses, including Cheesburgers (£3.40), Hot Dogs (£3.30), Cornish Pasties (£3.10), Chicken Balti Pies (£2.90), Steak & Ale Pies (£2.90), Cheese & Onion Pasties (£2.90) and Sausage Rolls (£2.90). Adam Hodson a visiting Stockport County fan tells me; 'The ground is equipped with electronic turnstiles. The stadium is very similar to Shrewsbury's New Meadow with all four stands being of similar height'. John Hill a visiting Huddersfield Town fan adds; 'One pleasing feature was that at 6'2", I was still okay for leg room, which is not always the case at some other grounds. We caught the shuttle bus from the station and it worked surprisingly well. We got to the ground easily, and afterwards they let the buses out of the car park before cars, which led to a fairly swift return to the station and an easy getaway'. Peter Clark an Ipswich Town fan adds; 'There is no facility to pay cash at the turnstiles, so you have to buy your tickets from the Ticket booth if you haven't already bought them in advance'.
Mick Hubbard informs me; 'The ground is not in a great place. Like Chester in the past, the club has been dispatched to a far-flung part of town, sitting the the edge of a new business park, surrounded by wasteland. Although the facilities were excellent, it is quite a depressing location for a "community" club'. Tony Cannan a visiting Plymouth Argyle supporter warns; 'Be careful when climbing the stairs to your seat row in the stand itself. It's very easy to misjudge these steps and lose your footing'. Whilst Sparky a visiting Bradford City fan adds; 'We always look forward to going to a game in Colchester, as we stay overnight in Clacton-on-Sea and then take the train into Colchester and back. The train journey time from Clacton is around 30 minutes.'
The Club allow access to the bar and toilets located on the concourse area of the Weston Homes Stand, before each home game (12.15pm for a 3.00pm Kick-Off). Drinks can be taken back outside the stadium to enjoy the pre-match entertainment such as live bands which are often playing under the marquee. This bar is available to both home and away supporters. Alcohol available includes; Lager, Bitter, Wine, plus Whisky and Brandy (all at £3.80).
With the stadium being on the very outskirts of Colchester, then there is little in the choice of pubs. David Prior informs me; 'The Dog and Pheasant on Nayland Road, is probably the closest to the stadium, although it is till around 3/4's of a mile away. However, it is only admitting home fans'. Audrey MacDonald a visiting Hartlepool United fan adds; 'We visited the Dog and Pheasant and were admitted okay, although we weren't wearing colours. The pub had a good choice of beer and did food too. To find the pub, go down to the end of United Way, then at the end turn left into Boxted Road and at the mini-roundabout go straight over into Nayland Road. The Dog and Pheasant is on the right next to a fish and chip shop'. About one and half miles away on the Ipswich Road (A1232, off A12/A120) is the Balkerne Gate pub, which is part of the Brewers Fayre chain.
David Prior continues; 'If you are arriving at Colchester North Station then there are a few pubs within a five minute walk. Directly opposite Bruff Close (where the shuttle bus runs from) is the Bricklayers, which is more of a home pub. If you turn right out of the station and cross at the pedestrian crossing and keep going straight on down North Station road, you will come to the Norfolk, which is a Greene King pub and offers a good selection of lagers and ales. A little further on is the 3rd option being the Albert, which is a Beefeater pub'. John Hill a visiting Huddersfield Town fan adds; 'The Norfolk Arms, which is less than five minutes walk away from the station car park was happy to admit away fans and seems to be the designated pub. It looks like that it has recently been refurbished, plus they serve hand-pulled real ale. Plus Sky Sports on screen & a new-looking pool table, so definitely recommended'. Les Fry a visiting AFC Bournemouth fan adds; 'We and a few other Cherries fans drank in the Bricklayers pub near to the shuttle bus stop and experienced no problems.'
Alternatively you can take the short train ride from Colchester (North) mainline station to Colchester Town, around which there are plenty of pubs to be found. Ed Aitken adds; 'A decent bet for a pub near town station is the Odd One Out pub at the bottom of Mersea road (about a two minute walk). It is the most traditional real ale pub in Colchester, although swearing is banned!' A 5-10 minute walk away is the CAMRA listed pub, the Fox & Fiddler which serves a number of real ales. Also on St John's Street and almost next door is the Playhouse, which is a Wetherspoons outlet. This former theatre is a spectacular setting for a bar, as the original dress circle and stage of the theatre have been preserved and is well worth a visit. Alcohol is also available inside the stadium.
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Booking.comFrom The North and M11
Leave the A14 and then join the M11. Come off the M11 at J8 (Stansted Airport/A120) and follow the A120 towards Braintree & Colchester. The A120 then joins the A12 and after passing the stadium on your right, leave the A12 at Junction 28. Turn left at the first roundabout, the turn right into United Way from the second roundabout.
From the South
Leave the A12 at Junction 28. Turn right at the first roundabout. Go across the bridge and then go straight over the second roundabout, before turning right into United Way from the third roundabout.
Post code for Sat Nav
The postcode of the stadium is CO4 5UP, but you may find that your sat nav system does not acknowledge this postcode at present. It is recommended by the club to use CO4 5JS, which is the nearby Rapid Electronics factory.
Car Parking:
There 700 car parking spaces at the stadium which cost £6. As only a certain number of them are made available to away fans it is essential that you pre-book your space by calling the Ticket Office on 0845 437 9089. In the event that the car park is full, then the club direct fans to an overspill car park located on the nearby industrial estate (about a 10-15 minute walk away from the stadium) which costs £8. There is also an extensive residents only parking scheme in operation around the stadium, so you may need to journey to over a mile away, before you can find a legitimate parking space.
Park & Ride Car Park
A new Colchester Town Centre Park and Ride service has been recently introduced, the car park to which is situated on the opposite side of the A12 to the Weston Homes Stadium (signposted just off Junction 28). This car park has 1,000 spaces and fans attending games are welcome to use the car park. It costs £3 to park there and it closes at 7.30pm for Saturday games and 10.30pm for midweek matches. From the car park it is then a relatively short walk five minute across the A12 bridge to the stadium. There is also a McDonalds restaurant located next to the Park and Ride.
Robert Charnock warns; 'Do not park in any of the side roads leading off Axial way, including the entrance to the Volkswagen garage. I and a number of others received £35 penalty tickets for parking there during a recent game. Apparently this side road and others are designated as a clearways, although there wasn't any obvious signage to that affect.'
The nearest railway station to the ground is Colchester North which is just under two miles away from the stadium. Located near to the station at Bruff Close is a free shuttle bus service that will take you to the ground. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the stadium. I have heard of some fans paying to park at Colchester North Station, where there is a fair sized car park (which costs £2.10 on Saturdays, £4.10 midweek) and then taking the shuttle bus. Apparently there is some street parking to be had on Mile End Road near to the Bricklayers pub.
Shuttle Bus to the Stadium:
A shuttle bus operates from Bruff Close, which is close to Colchester North station (at the end of the station approach turn left and take the second exit at the roundabout, the buses park behind the "Big Yellow" storage facility that you can see from the station ). For 3pm kick offs it runs from 1pm, with the last bus returning from the stadium at 6pm. For 7.45pm kick offs, the service commences at 6pm with the last bus returning from the stadium at 10.15pm. The cost of the bus is £2 return, but it is free for OAP's, who can show a senior citizen bus pass. The journey time to the stadium is around 10 minutes.
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Colchester United run a scheme whereby tickets bought well in advance of the game (4-5 weeks) are offered at an 'Early Bird' discounted price. The Club then increase the prices of the tickets in increments (every two weeks or so) in the run up to the day of the match. The different prices and how far in advance they need to be bought are shown below:
Roman Cars Stand
Early Bird (Up To Five Weeks): £16
Super Saver (5-3 Weeks): £17.50
Saver (3-1 Week): £19
Advance (1 Week): £21
Matchday: £23
Over 65's/Concessions
Early Bird (Up To Five Weeks): £11
Super Saver (5-3 Weeks): £12
Saver (3-1 Week): £13.50
Advance (1 Week): £15
Matchday: £17
Under 22's
Early Bird (Up To Five Weeks): £12
Super Saver (5-3 Weeks): £13
Saver (3-1 Week): £14.50
Advance (1 Week): £16
Matchday: £18
Under 18's
Early Bird (Up To Five Weeks): £9
Super Saver (5-3 Weeks): £10
Saver (3-1 Week): £10.50
Advance (1 Week): £12
Matchday: £14
Under 14's
Early Bird (Up To Five Weeks): £3.50
Super Saver (5-3 Weeks): £4
Saver (3-1 Week): £5
Advance (1 Week): £5.50
Matchday: £6
Under 11's*
Early Bird (Up To Five Weeks): £1
Super Saver (5-3 Weeks): £1
Saver (3-1 Week): £1.50
Advance (1 Week): £2
Matchday: £2
* Please note, under-11s are eligible for a free ticket with a paying adult, otherwise additional under-11 prices apply.
Concessions apply to Over 65's, the disabled and members of the armed forces.
Official Programme £3
Colchester United FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website)
Ipswich Town, Southend United and from further away Wycombe.
For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the
Level Playing Field website.
Record Attendance
10,064 v Norwich City League One, January 16th 2010.
At Layer Road: 19,072 v Reading FA Cup 1st Round, November 27th, 1948.
Average Attendance
2015-2016: 4,136 (League One)
2014-2015: 3,886 (League One)
2013-2014: 3,735 (League One)
Official Web Sites:
Stadium Website
Official Club Message Board
Unofficial Web Sites:
Swedish Supporters Club
Unofficial Message Board
Fans Forum
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Colchester United v Portsmouth
Football League Two
Saturday 11th March 2017, 3pm
Steve Burghard (Portsmouth fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
The Weston Homes Community Stadium is yet another ground I've never been to before and, with it being relatively close to Portsmouth, I thought it was high time to pay a visit to north Essex.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
The journey could not have been simpler: A3; M25 (not forgetting to pay the Dartford Crossing toll charge online the previous night!) and A12. All amazingly quiet for a Saturday morning, allowing us to arrive in Colchester town centre late morning. Having checked beforehand, the plan was to have a drink in the town centre then drive a little closer to the ground later and park on a side street. We did this, parking in Mill Road, then it was a 25 minute walk via Boxted Road to the stadium.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As mentioned above, we stopped off in town beforehand, had a drink and a sandwich in the local Wetherspoons (The Playhouse) allowing ourselves plenty of time to get to the ground. There weren't a great deal of home fans in the town centre, but the ones we later encountered walking to the stadium seemed friendly enough.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
The ground and its location - almost in the middle of nowhere - was very reminiscent of Yeovil's ground. However, once inside, the ground is far less sparse than Huish Park. The concourse where the catering outlets are based is very clean and spacious. We had tickets for the Jobserve Stand, along one side, adjacent to the behind the goal stand where the majority of the away fans were situated. It was still a pretty good vantage point though.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game saw what was probably Pompey's best away performance for a very long time. Despite not being in with the main batch of our fans, we still managed to create a great atmosphere in our stand, and it was nice to see the stewards smiling most of the time, as we celebrated each of the goals in our 4-0 win. As we were right down at pitch level, just three rows back, we were ideally placed to see the three second half goals, and watch the delighted players celebrating right in front of us. That's not something I usually get to experience form my seat much higher up in the home end at Fratton Park!
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
As I mentioned above, we had a 25 minute walk back to where we'd parked, the only glitch then being that we had to retrace our steps in the car afterwards to get onto the A12, which took us back to the main roundabout outside the stadium. However, we were moving all the time, and managed to get back onto the main road far quicker than has been the case at many other away venues.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Another ground ticked off, a GREAT win and a brilliant day out!
Colchester United v Portsmouth
Football League Two
Saturday 11th March 2017, 3pm
Ricardo Platten (Portsmouth fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
I had never been to this stadium before and heard good stuff about it so decided to give it a try.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
The stadium is well signposted with brown tourist signs and is very easy to find. Parking is straightforward with 700 spaces at the stadium and 1000 odd at the nearby Park & Ride which is about a 5 minute walk away, which is where we parked.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Went and watched some live music that was going on outside stadium with home fans who were very friendly and supportive.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Weston Homes Stadium?
Both the interior and exterior of the ground was modern, clean and well presented. All stands are similar in looks and offer great views from all areas due to being a modern stadium. Only thing I could fault was that the seats in the north (away end) were filthy and made a mess of my coat! I assume this is due to being the stand closest to the A12 and maybe it is not used very often but they could clean/pressure wash the seats every now and again!
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The atmosphere was good throughout and was quite the opposite of what I was expecting! The away stand including the concourse and toilets were modern and very clean even come the end of the game which was great. Stewards were good and the food not too expensive either and good quality.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
We walked straight back to Park & Ride via Boxted Road and the stewards helped guide pedestrians away from stadium safely so relatively easy.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Colchester is a great modern stadium and a very family friendly club with plenty of activities. Will definitely be coming back in the future and would recommend as is a great away day, especially with the family & children. Only things I could fault were the seats being filthy in the North away stand and no half-time entertainment apart from a few kids taking penalties and some lame music no-one had heard of. Other than that a great day out and nothing to fault!
Colchester United v Leyton Orient
Football League Two
Saturday 12th November 2016, 3pm
Bob Watson (Leyton Orient fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
Not really, as Orient are in a mess both on and off the pitch. As I only live 20 minutes away I thought I might as well. The main reason for going was to prove to my dad just how far we have fallen.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We drove from Dunmow, straight up the A120 towards Braintree. Past Coggeshall and on the A12. We parked in the park and ride as it was only £3.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We got there 30 minutes before kickoff and getting the tickets was the priority.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
Getting to the ground coming from the Park and Ride is a joke. They expected us take a 800m diversion to the ground. We simply walked beside the slip road to the A12 and walked through a dirt track and ended up right outside the away stand.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game itself was a success as Orient won 3-0. The stand does not offer much in terms of cover as we were seven rows up and still our seats were wet.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Left as soon as the final whistle went and get out of the car park to beat the traffic.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Great result, nice and easy to get to. Hoping is like this for the rest of the season!
Colchester United v Exeter City
Football League Two
Saturday 3rd September 2016, 3pm
Ryan Pugh (Exeter City fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
Seeing as our home form is currently dreadful, I was hopeful that I'd see a win by going away, however I wasn't particularly optimistic beforehand. Prior to going, I saw other people quoting the area as "depressing", so I was a bit skeptical.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Traveled via the supporters coach, left at 7:15, arrived around 12:55. Although for someone driving without directions, the stadium is quite obscure.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
There was about half an hour before the gates opened, so I purchased a cheeseburger for £3.40 which was quite nice. Went onto the concourse and bought a coke for £2(!) One of the home fans came over to us and was very kind to one of our disabled supporters, and wished us good luck - good to see.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
Upon driving into the car park, the ground looked fairly big, especially in comparison to our St James Park. Inside the stadium, it was alright, nothing to shout about.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
There were a lot of empty seats, as well as a fully empty stand to our right (presumably it was closed for some reason) There was a small group of home fans with a drum making some atmosphere, and we tried to make some noise despite being only 253 of us. The stewards were friendly enough, and the toilets were clean. The game itself was very enjoyable, with Exeter winning 3-2, although the last five minutes holding onto that lead were very nervy!
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
No problems getting away, got on the coach and we were on the road within five minutes.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
The game itself made up for the long journey, and the day in general was great, contrary to what I was told beforehand, the area that the ground was set in was quite nice, and I would certainly come back again!
Colchester United v Cambridge United
Football League Two
Saturday 13th August 2016, 3pm
Rob Dodd (Doing the 92)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
First time to Colchester and my quest to complete the 92 down to single figures and long journeys from Merseyside! First part of a double header in the South.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester (not Colchester Town and if Colchester used to be called "North", it isn't any more! Shuttle from nearby (see previous reviews) which was excellent value at £2.50 return.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Snacked at the ground. Everybody in good spirits enjoying the sun and was entertained outside the stadium by an AC/DC rock tribute band; no complaints there!
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
I was impressed! Yes, it's on the corner of an estate and somewhat out of the town but I've seen much worse higher up the leagues. I sat in the West Stand, with a good view. The away end was well populated and there appeared to be uninterrupted views from all sides.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Colchester were worthy winners, 2-0. They play an exciting brand of football trying to get their wingers, Dickenson and Wright, into the game at every opportunity. I was a tad disappointed with Cambridge as they'd finished last season so strongly and had a good cup win in midweek against Sheffield Wednesday. However, it's too early in the season to put any money on either side challenging for promotion. There was a good atmosphere, no doubt helped by a large gathering of Cambridge fans.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Shuttle bus from outside the ground to the railway station and I was back so quickly I got an earlier train back to London. The Club should be applauded for this service!
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I really enjoyed the day. Talking to some Colchester fans, it was great to hear how they had got over the Club's relegation and were really looking forward to the season.
Colchester United v Millwall
Football League One
Saturday 2nd April 2016, 3pm
Jack Pittman (Millwall fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Community Stadium?
Colchester is only up the road from me (will be my home from October as I'm going to university up there!) so an easy trip to hopefully watch the lions pick up another win against a rejuvenated Colchester side. My previous trip here in 2010 was a good one so all signs pointed to a good day out.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We drove by car from Thurrock up the A12 and it took about and hour and a half. From there we stopped at a nearby car park and took the ten minute walk towards the ground.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We got a burger outside the ground which was reasonably priced and tasted good. There was a band playing outside the stadium and there were plenty of kids attractions and rides so the atmosphere was pretty good for a club staring relegation in the face. The home fans were very chilled out and the police were relaxed which made a nice change compared to other away games.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
The Weston Homes Community Stadium is still relatively new and that is evident in the four tidy stands. The pitch was in good shape for an early April match and the sun was shining, which set a good scene. The views were good from all sides of the stadium and the Colchester fans were in good voice (despite having an annoying drum!).
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The concourse had a good selection of pies and beers at very good prices and to top it all off the kiosk staff warned us that the beer wasn't very cold! You would never get that down The Den! With 1,700 Millwall fans filling out the away end behind the goal the atmosphere was buzzing. However the game itself took a while to get going. We looked complacent and let Colchester pin us down but in the second half we finally put our foot down and were unlucky not to nick all three points but overall 0-0 was a fair reflection on the game even if it does hamper our promotion chances. For a team with the worst defence in the league Colchester looked solid and have definitely not given up on survival yet.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away from the ground was easy as it was getting to it. A short walk back to the car park and we were soon on our way back to Thurrock. No trouble from either sets of fans and overall a relaxed experience.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A decent and friendly day out (even if the Colchester fans did have a drum) that I'd definitely recommend. Will be visiting again next season when I move up to Colchester!
Colchester United v Peterborough United
League One
Saturday, October 26th 2013m 3pm
James Prentice (Doing the 92)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
I wasn't relishing the prospect of a trip to Colchester United's new home given that I'd heard it is just a re-run of Shrewsbury Town's ground – which hardly grabbed my imagination! However, I was willing to give it a go and tick it off my ever-diminishing 92 list. I never made it to Layer Road so I thought I would go to the Weston Homes Community Stadium with an open mind and booked a ticket for the visit of free-scoring Peterborough.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I had looked into going to Colchester by train, but given that I'd have had to make a laborious journey via London and then get a shuttle bus to the ground I decided it might be better to go by car. I was due to make the journey with a friend who sadly couldn't make it so made the journey alone; however, this can be a real advantage as one can set one's own agenda and not have to worry about anyone else! The journey from Lincoln took just under three hours and I found the ground easily, being located right next to the A12. After seeing that parking options are few and far between I booked my space on-line and was sent the permit via first class post. I was pleased I had taken up this option – I normally try to find a free space but managed to park less than two minutes' walk from the turnstile.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy.... home fans friendly?
Pre-match entertainment options are extremely limited to say the least, in keeping with many out-of-town grounds, so I was glad I didn't have too much time to kill before the match. I went for a look in the club shop and bought a badge and programme before going for a walk around the stadium, taking a few pictures along the way. The refreshments stand in the Weston Homes Stand (the home end) was open before the game and there are a few picnic benches outside. There is also a café located next to the reception in the Main Stand, with seating inside and out. I went for a drink and watched Sky Sports News on the concourse – home and away fans were mingling pretty freely, with no signs of any aggro.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
Before I knew it, it was time for kick off and I headed towards my seat in the home end. The incline of the stand is extremely steep – similar to Tynecastle and Rugby Park – and this gave an excellent view of the action. Whilst on the small side, the stand I was in felt pretty comfortable and looks like a replica of the away end, which was about two-third full with Posh fans. To my right was the Jobserve Stand, which was almost identical to the two aforementioned stands. Part of this stand closest to the away end was cordoned off but vacant – this area is used when the visiting team travel in numbers, with the rest being sparsely populated by home supporters. The final stand is the largest in the stadium and is home to the directors' box, the media area and a row of executive boxes. In keeping with many new grounds, the boxes have a balcony so that those inside can feel like they are part of the crowd rather than watching the game from behind Perspex.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.
The home fans gradually got noisier as the game wore on, with injury-hit Col U growing in confidence throughout. The Posh fans, however, were pretty quiet and seemed to expect to turn Colchester over with minimal effort. After a quiet first half, the game sprang into life when Posh's Lee Tomlin was sent off and there followed a spate of bookings and bad challenges from both teams. Although Peterborough had the better of the possession, Colchester grabbed the only goal 20 minutes from the end and held on for an unexpected victory.
I had a steak pie (they had unfortunately sold out of Balti pies) and it was fairly tasty, while the stewards seemed really friendly and laid-back. The concourse and toilets were the standard breezeblock build but were pretty clean, which is more than can be said for some grounds.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
I left a couple of minutes before the end and, happily, was able to get straight out of the car park and was back on the A12 in a couple of minutes. However, I'd imagine that if I'd left it until after the final whistle it would have taken quite some time to get out, given that there is only one road in and one out of the stadium. I got home in just under three hours, with minimal fuss and got to enjoy the delights of Sports Report and 606 whilst driving.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
The stadium is slightly better than I'd imagined it would be. It is functional and well maintained but, like a lot of new builds, does lack a bit of originality and could do with a bit of thought in allowing the club to put their own mark on it. I would seriously recommend driving to the ground if you are travelling quite a distance, as I'd imagine that waiting around for a shuttle bus after the game and then facing a long train journey home would be frustrating. Out-of-town grounds always make me pine for visits to the homes of clubs like Newcastle, Exeter, Everton etc, whose grounds are close to railway stations and pubs, chippies and other amenities. However, the stadium has probably had some unfair press since it opened and certainly offers a comfortable, if unspectacular, afternoon out.
Colchester United v Yeovil Town
League One
Tuesday, February 26th 2013, 7.45pm
James Starling (Yeovil Town fan)
Having been to only one 'new' ground in my life which was the Ricoh Arena, I was looking forward to seeing how Colchester's relatively new ground would fair up against the traditional old school grounds.
The journey to the ground was a simple one for myself as I live on the outskirts of Ipswich I got the train into Colchester and arrived two hours before kick off. I decided after reading reviews before hand on this Football Ground Guide website to visit 'the Norfolk' pub. It served plenty of different beers and ciders, and had Sky Sports on in the background. The pub is mainly dominated by Colchester fans, but after they spotted me in my Yeovil shirt and then had 4 or 5 lads sit down with us and have a drink and discussed the game before hand. Fantastic banter between the two sets of fans, As I left one of them shouted 'don't worry about tonight, you'll thrash us the form we are in' ...famous last words. The actual pub itself was one of the best I've ever been to, it was fantastic, next time I'm in Colchester I will go back again.
The shuttle bus to the ground was very easy to find and it took 10 minutes to get to the stadium and not badly priced at £2.50. Nothing to really complain about in that respect.
The stadium itself upon arrival looked very nice from the outside. Very modern looking and well equipped with a massive car park and overall very nicely laid out, everything you would expect from a new ground. When you go inside, then you can see it is very modern and exactly what you expect from a new stadium. They served alcohol and food. The bar staff were friendly. Exactly what you want when visiting an away ground.
As mentioned before, the Yeovil fans were situated in part of the Jobserve Stand on one side of the pitch. The view was good of the whole pitch. If your side has a larger following then you may end up sitting instead in the stand behind the goal. Yeovil fans sang their hearts out for the full 90 minutes. Colchester supporters perked up a bit after they took the lead and you could hear them quite loudly after that and they cheered their team on from that and won 2-0 on the night.
I had no issues with the stewards, you barely noticed they were there. The atmosphere was a bit flat at times but once it did pick up was okay. if Colchester had a full ground week in, week out it could be a very intimidating place to come visit. It does seem the crowd react to how the team is playing. The game itself from a Yeovil point of view was awful, but for Colchester it was a massive win.
On leaving the ground there was a bit of a wait for a bus, but no issues and once on board a simple bus journey back to the railway station.
To some up my visit; brilliant pub, very nice ground but could do with being full week in, week out. It does like a waste of stadium being half full and to be honest I can't understand why more fans are not going to the new stadium, especially when it only costs £2.50 on the shuttle bus to travel to the game. I will differently in the future go back to Colchester's ground given the chance and hopefully next time we will get the right result!
Colchester United v Preston North End
League One
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012, 3pm
Paul Willott (Preston North End fan)
Normally I visit a new ground with a degree of nostalgic wistfulness over another lovely old ground having gone to the history books, but for me this was not the case. I considered Layer Road to be a poor venue hardly fitting league status and my first ever visit there caused me when spotting floodlight pylons to end up at a railway marshalling yard!
Once again, I can report on a ground being both map-proof and sat-nav proof. As you cruise up the A12 you literally trip over the ground on the easterly side of the main trunk road.
Having heard some people complain about the ground being another 'soul-less' example of modern grounds, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I disagreed and liked what I saw on first arriving. The stadium looks well laid out and quite distinctively designed and was pleasing to the eye. The car-parking charges are a trifle steep, and there is a lack of refreshment options nearby though, which is of course the price paid for a new out-of-town venue.
That said , all the facilities at the ground such as ticket office booths and turnstiles are state of the art, and it is quite clear that alot of thought has gone into the design of every aspect of the stadium.
During the game though I noticed that the atmosphere was somewhat flat, and was puzzled that the home fans haven't turned out in greater numbers. The stewarding in the away end seemed fairly relaxed, and this was proven when during the second half sections of the away support turned on each other and it was dealt with in a fairly low-key and calm manner.
Did I enjoy the match? Not really, as Preston North End played pretty poorly once they conceded a goal, hence the end result was never really in doubt, and the home side cantered to an easy 3-0 win. In truth, we were lucky to get Nil!
After the game, we had to wait a short while for the shuttle buses to leave before the cars were allowed to depart. This only heightened my surprise at the low turnout of home supporters. Not only have they been given a quality new home for their football, but there is clearly a well organised public transport infrastructure to get people to and from the town, so I remain a little mystified as to why?
Colchester's new ground is good quality, well managed, well stewarded, and car parking carefully and sensibly controlled, so no complaints there; once we got moving we were soon on the A12.
My one consolation is that living in Kent, I had a much shorter journey home than most of those who may have journeyed from Lancashire to witness such a dire performance!
Colchester United v AFC Bournemouth
League One
Friday, January 14th, 2011, 7.45pm
Tino Hernandez (Bournemouth fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
Had not been to the Colchester ground since the club moved from Layer Road. Layer Road was one of the grounds I least liked visiting so was keen to see the new Weston Homes community stadium.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I don't drive so travel to all games by train. The journey to Colchester from London Liverpool Street was just over an hour. As we were possibly about to lose our manager, Eddie Howe, to Burnley I wanted to make sure I was at the ground when the team coach arrived so I could shout 'Stay Eddie!'. (I did – but he subsequently didn't!). So I jumped into a taxi from the railway station rather than look for the shuttle bus. The taxi was quick (10 mins, £6) and after turning out of the station it seemed to be one long straight line drive to the stadium.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy.... home fans friendly?
I went straight to the ground. I was very impressed that the outside catering outlets did not just offer the usual burgers and chips – but also donuts, hot chocolate, pork sandwiches and for the first time in my experience at this level of football: double espressos. Don't drink so I love my espresso hit. Sadly the espresso machine had not yet warmed up properly so I had to make do with a normal coffee.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
This is a great stadium. People have complained about its out of town location, but that's where the land is and you end up with a great facility. Ticket purchases are not on the gate but from the front of the stadium. Could be a problem if you were to arrive lateish and head for the turnstiles first. Inside the ground the catering areas are spacious and well staffed. I like watching the game from behind a goal, but here you are in the East Stand at one side of the pitch, unless you bring a huge traveling support – 800 Bournemouth fans, was not considered big enough.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.
As this game was on Sky and it was a Friday night there were barely 3,000 there and not much atmosphere from the home fans until they scored their late goal. Stewards were fine although as ever its off putting having so many sat so close to you and watching you during the game. As ever, a noisy away Bournemouth contingent kept up the singing throughout. Food was entirely respectable. The Chicken balti pie lovely and hot. We went a goal up and then let in two late goals so not a happy ending in our promotion bid.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Caught the shuttle bus back. The buses are very easy to spot once you get back to the front of the stadium. Other reviews said you had to pay but not on the one I got on – driver waved me past. A word of warning if you are heading back to the train station on a dark night, then try to take motice, as its not immediately obvious that you are at the train station stop and the bus then heads onwards into Colchester.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Well worth a visit. Even with an out of town location its easy to get to and from and the outside of the ground catering is really good. Fans are friendly. Proper football.
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The blast in the city of Quetta in the unstable western province of Balochistan ripped through a police van which had just arrived to provide an escort for health workers.
Another 25 people were reportedly injured.
The militant group Jundullah, which has links to the Pakistani Taliban and has pledged allegiance to the so-called Islamic State, has claimed responsibility.
Islamist attacks on the anti-polio campaign had declined last year after a peak in 2014. The extremists say the vaccination programme is aimed at sterilising children and a cover for Western spies.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only two countries left in the world where the disease is still endemic. In Pakistan armed guards are routinely used to protect health workers, and the violence is said to have slowed the vaccination programme.
The conflict in the region is said to be complicated, with armed groups who have Islamist sympathies said to enjoy tacit support from some official quarters.
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C0ngrats for finishing, kittee!!! Can't wait to hold it in my hands! And get berebere smears all over the pages :p
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kittee!! The final hurdle is done! Now all Teff Love needs is a name ... Perhaps this could turn into a Scrabble drinking game? :) I cannot wait to have a copy in my hands, and more to distribute to those Ethiopian lovers out there (they just don't know it yet). A job very very well done!
I am currently surviving in Belgium (arguably the most un-vegan, un-GF friendly place ever - equivalent to rural Germany) cooking 100% of my meals with a kettle and a rice cooker. The very first thing I made was dabo. The very second thing I made was Ye'misir Wot, and I've already invented microwaveable dabo and Shiro. Literally surviving on Ethiopian greatness! The downside to this is I'm almost out of the berber that I brought with me ... Congratulations again, and I am counting down the days already!
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Mr. Freeze, Captain Cold, about a dozen guys I'm sure I'm forgetting, cold based super villains are a dime a dozen. Jack Frost isn't going to win an award for originality. But this issue feels like the start of something great, of an Iron Man book that's worth reading.
We start with Tony speeding down the highway at 200 mph, attracting the attention of some cops. When they realize that its Iron Man they're chasing, they stop, thinking that he must be on his way to something important. Of course, he isn't, he's just late to his race because he was helping round up some spies. Because naturally, among everything else, he's a race car driver as well.
I have to wonder at this point whether this is just the absurdity of comics or a real situation of the culture changing. People just don't DO this kind of thing anymore. We seem much more specialized. Perhaps people do have tlent in multiple areas, but the specialization aspect of it means that you ahve to devote all your time to being the best at one thing at a time. Maybe you have a second career you also excel at. But juggling this many things at once...well, like I said, comic book absurdity, possibly. Or perhaps, when things were younger and we were a bit more free in some cultural aspects, such cross-polination was possible. Such cultural advancement rears its head in other areas, of course. Peter Parker getting a job as a newspaper photographer by walking into the editor-in-chief's office and shoving photos in his face isn't something you can do now. You have to go through the proper channels. Maybe you did back then to. Maybe that's just fantastical. But I wasn't alive in 1962. I don't know.
So Tony gets to the race an zips around the track, noting that not only is he winning, but at this pace he'll set a new track record. Suddenly, he's overcome by a searing pain in his chest and he realizes that he forgot to charge his chest plate in his rush to get to the race. Wracked with pain, he wrecks the car and becomes trapped in the flaming wreckage. One of the spectators rushes to his aid, and despite Tony's protestations that it isn't safe, pulls him from the burning wreckage before it explodes. Tony offers him a bunch of money if the stranger will rush him back to his hotel room and lock him in, no questions asked. The stranger thinks he should go see a doctor, but Tony wins out, stumbles into the hotel room, and plugs in.
After recovering, Tony meets the stranger in the lounge and the stranger introduces himself as Happy Hogan, a retired boxer who had a terrible record because he just didn't have the heart to finish off his opponents. Tony writes him a check for $50,000 which Happy scoffs at and rips up, saying he doesn't need a reward, he needs a job. Tony offers him a job as a Chauffeur/Bodyguard, and Happy accepts but says he'll only drive good cars, causing Tony to list off a bunch of expensive models.
The pair go back to Tony's factory where we finally meet Kitty "Pepper" Potts, his hereto unseen secretary. Tony goes into his office to check on the Iron Man armor while a quick love triangle is established. Happy loves Pepper, Pepper loves Tony, Tony doesn't seem to care. More of a love V, really.
While checking his armor Tony hears an alarm for his vault and goes to check it out as Iron Man. In the vault he finds an employee of his, Professor Shapanka, trying to break into the vault to steal the secret of Tony's wonderful transistors. Iron Man locks him in the vault so he annot escape, then goes to switch out to Tony Stark. When he returns as Tony, the guards explain the situation and offer to call the police, but Tony waves them off in an act of incredible stupidity. He says to let Shapanka go and that he doesn't ever want to see him again. Because the man just offered him an incredible act of mercy, Shapanka the idiot decides to ask for a severance package as well, because, you know, getting let off from a felony he doesn't see as enough. Tony responds that Shapnka should go before he gets "cold feet", a saying that causes Shapnka to laugh and be filled with joy. Because Shapnka has been working on the secret to eternal life, and he says this is a million dollar idea.
Shapnka goes to his private lab and rambles on a bit about freezing things to preserve them in suspended animation and how this is his secret to eternal life, a suit that he can freeze but still move in, hence making him live forever....I guess?
Honestly, I was completely lost in this part. What in the hey does Tony saying "cold feet" have to do with the creation of his technology? Did he just never think of freezing things to make them last forever before? If so, what was he actually working on when he said he was working on the secret to eternal life? Was he just thinking about it real hard all day? And if he was already working on the freezing thing, as was my intial thought, what does Tony saying "cold feet" do to inspire him, exactly? It'd make some sense if his suit froze everything BUT the feet, or ONLY the feet and this led to some mumbo jumbo SCIENCE! that led to him living forever, but his suit covers his whole body in ice. No matter what angle I come at this from, I come away thinking that Shapanka is Rock Stupid. And given how he thought he'd just waltz in and steal the secret to Tony's Transistors from the vault, maybe that's not so far off.
Well, whether or not the suit makes him live forever, it does give him nifty freezing superpowers. Unlike some other superpowers, these are also handily not lethal, as he is freeze preservign them or some such nonsense, that means they're perfectly fine when they get unfrozen. So don't worry as he spend the next scenes freezing anything and everyone in a one man crime spree. The papers nickname him Jack Frost, which even the comic seems to admit is kind of simple, but hey, there are a LOT of cold themed superheroes and villains. Armed with a nickname, he decides to take his vengence on Tony Stark for....letting him off and giving him the idea to become Jack Frost? Well, he at least has a legitimate beef with Iron Man, who foiled him.
Jack Frost marches through the facility freezing everyone, marching towards Tony's office. Tony is alerted and goes into his office to change. Happy busts into Tony's office just as he's about to put his mask on, but luckily Tony's back was turned and he doesn't see the face of "Iron Man" before he's frozen by Jack Frost. Though surprised by his appearance, Jack Frost is nonetheless happy to see Iron Man so he can take his vengeance on him. Tony, however, is prepared, and has a trap door in his office that he pushes the button on and drops Jack Frost into the trap. That's....oddly sensible....and very supervillainous Tony. =p
Before the door can shut, however, Jack Frost freezes the mechanism, allowing him to climb out. Displaying some quick thinking, Tony amps up the power on the chest lamp that is the big circle in the middle of his chest, and uses it as a heat ray to beat back Jack Frost. Knowing this won't be enough, Tony quickly whips up a minature furnace that blasts out flame and melts away Jack Frost's icy exterior, leaving him helpless and allowing the police to arrest him. The End. (Quite Quickly)
This issue feels like a real turning point. I have to say that the previous six issues felt half-baked. They had an idea for a superhero, but when the time came they couldn't think of anything else to do with him, so he languished with crappy villains and wacky plots (aliens, time travel, atlantis). Perhaps this was simply fatigue on Stan's part. At this point, he was plotting several different series, and it doesn't seem like he had much left for this one. At least, that's what it feels like in the first six issues. Here, we have a flawed issue, but one that is leaps and bounds above what has come before it. We get a recurring cast in Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts, and with them comes some stability. The villain, while not particularly special or original, is a genuine supervillain with a superpower and everything. Even if he is quickly dispatched. And finally, the story is just better told here. yeah, a lot of disconnected stuff happens, and in a lot of ways it feels like this is two stories. the first part where they finally properly set up Iron Man, and the second part where we have a standard supervillain to bust up. This isn't amazing, but it's good. And I think this trend will continue.
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To think refusing to walk in the snow because you're pregnant is a little ridiculous?
(253 Posts)OK you can all slate me if you want as I haven't been pregnant myself and am only basing this on instinct rather than any fact.
However a friend and colleague of mine is 13 weeks pregnant and has been 'banned' by her dh from walking anywhere while it is snowy, including to work which is a 15 min walk for her. They don't drive so she has been housebound all weekend. We live in london so it's not a case of 10 feet drifts. She is quite happy to go along with this, and is planning on getting a taxi tomorrow instead. I'd have personally thought that driving in the snow with an unknown driver is more dangerous than walking.
I know this is non of my business really, it's just that I'm getting a but fed up with her extreme preciousness since she's been pregnant (she was generally sane before!). I've had a number of friends and colleagues who have been pregnant and I've never been irritated by them being cautious about various things before. It's just her and her constant pfb behaviour before they are even here that is driving me mad!
Ok rant over, and as I said you can all give me a virtual slap if you like.
i am cautious walking in the snow and ice and im not pregnant
falling when pregnant can be a worry and who wants that?
don't be so mean
YANBU. My sister is doing exactly the same just now, only she is 30 weeks.
Of course, once you get nearer the end it is harder. And if you have any health problems. But generally I think it's ridiculous.
It's not hurting you is it? I don't blame her if I could afford a taxi to work everyday instead of sliding about on foot,I would and I'm not even pregnant.
When you are pg, it is normal to feel very protective of the baby inside you - it relies on you utterly to keep it safe. I think it is sensible to be cautious about walking on ice when you are pg. It is very easy to fall over and a bad fall could result in her losing that baby.
It depends how pregnant you are.
Falls don't cause mc in the first trimester, the pg is still encased in the pelvis and that lovely complication of SPD won't have kicked in. So no reason really to alter what you do.
But after that, when PG has grown beyond pelvis, your centre of gravity is beginning to change and your ligaments may be beginning to soften, then it's rather different.
It really depends how she feels (I was knackered for the first four months and pretty sick so dealing with snow and the inevitable transport delays would have been a PITA). Also what footwear she has to hand. Equally though she possibly is being a little conservative. Plus I wouldn't react well to being told what to do by DH (can be fairly bloody minded)
YABU. I refuse to walk in the snow as I've broken my leg twice in the past. If I were pregnant I'd be even more worried.
If they can afford to pay for a taxi and it makes her feel safer,what exactly is your problem? She's not saying she can't come to work is she?
I've been in the house most the weekend because I hate snow and had no particular reason to go out. My rather more intrepid DP has walked the dog.
Has she ever miscarried? You may not know even if she had. I had one, then panicked madly during my first pregnancy. This does seem a little extreme, but perhaps they're worried about a fall.
He may not have actually banned her. Perhaps she doesn't want to admit she's scared or why.
YABU as its none of your business. With seemingly first pregnancies, all may not be as it seems.
I expect you will get loads of replies from posters who trekked across the North Pole while pregnant though.
yanbu falling over is very unlikely to cause any harm.
Depends what the pavements are like, even the tiniest bit of snow gets compacted and turns to sheer ice pretty quickly in most high traffic areas. I'm not happy about walking on it and there's nothing wrong with me!
Takes bloody ages after the snow has gone for that compacted stuff to shift as well <grumble grumble>
I think at 13 weeks just taking extra care would be sensible.
At 30 weeks your centre of balance is all over the place and it would be awful to fall over. I was pretty much barred from going out alone 2 years ago when I was 8 months pregnant in ice and snow - my DP, (female) boss, friends and family were all keen for me to stay put unless absolutely necessary.
You don't sound like much of a friend to be honest. I don't like to walk in the snow as I am scared of falling over. Imagine having a tiny baby growing inside you and then think about whether you would risk falling over by walking in this weather.
yabu. She is still going to work so not your problem. A friend thought i was being silly not wanting to catch 2 busses and a train to take me 2 hours away from home at 39 weeks. Different people have different attitudes to risk.
I think she is so very lucky that she has a DH who cares so much.
As I said I think it's because of the constant talk to everybody all the time about her being pregnant and how she can't do lots of different things all the time that is making me be mean.
I'm the opposite with the not walking in the snow thing. Tomorrow I'll be getting the tube and walking (along the same route as her) rather than drive as I think it is far safer.
Oh leave her be. Maybe they've had loads of mc in the past or maybe they're just very nervous. Maybe it is a bit excessive but live and let live.
OP, if you had suffered a stillbirth, a miscarriage or a near miss, you wouldn't be so hard on your 'friend'.
She is right, IMO.
It is a tricky one but I walked to work (20 minute walks over fields) when I was about 34 weeks pregnant but I made sure I had someone with me, fortunately I had a colleague who lives on the same estate as me. Wouldn't have done it on my own though.
YABU to let it annoy you so much, I'd let it go of I were you.
Now I just think YABU and you are a massive hypocrite - you're allowed to choose how you travel based on your safety appraisal but she's not??
My sis was out walking in the snow and slipped and broke her leg when out with her 4 mth old and luckily her dh. She is cautious now.
My df would worry about me walking in snow but I still did as was 36 weeks pg when it was snowy xmas 2010. Limited it where I could as I did feel unsteady.
OP, you might well want to walk. But then, if you fall over, no-one going to die, are they?
27 weeks here DH doesn't want me doing anything. I agree with him about the snow though 2 years ago I fractured my tailbone slipping on ice and I manage to otherwise slip over everytime there is ice. I'm huge and suffering quite bad hip pain now I'm happy to follow this demand through
I am terrified of anything going wrong all through this pregnancy and wouldn't take the extra risk if shes happy to not leave the house and catch taxi's then so be it, shes the one who is pregnant not you. Saves the what if's too incase anything did happen
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The kilogram or kilogramme, (symbol: kg) is the SI base unit of mass. It is defined as being equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram.
It is the only SI base unit that employs a prefix [1], and the only SI unit that is still defined in relation to an artifact rather than to a fundamental physical property.
A kilogram is equivalent to 2.205 avoirdupois pounds in the United States customary system that is still used in the United States, although usage is officially discouraged and the metric system is the preferred system of use.
The kilogram was originally defined as the mass of one liter of pure water at a temperature of 3.98 degrees Celsius and standard atmospheric pressure. This definition was hard to realize accurately, partially because the density of water depends ever-so-slightly on the pressure, and pressure units include mass as a factor, introducing a circular dependency in the definition of the kilogram.
To avoid these problems, the kilogram was redefined as precisely the mass of a particular standard mass created to approximate the original definition. Since 1889, the SI system defines the unit to be equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram, which is made from an alloy of platinum and iridium of 39 mm height and diameter, and is kept at the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (International Bureau of Weights and Measures). For more details see history at [[2]]
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The gram or gramme is the term to which SI prefixes are applied.
The gram was the base unit of the older CGS system of measurement, a system which is no longer widely used.
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- The ion accumulation approach involves accumulation of gold atoms and measuring the electrical current required to neutralize them.
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- The kilogram is the base unit of mass, equal to 1 097 769 238 499 215 084 016 780 676 223 me electron mass units.
where me = 9.109382616 x10 -³¹Kg
- The Watt balance [[3]] uses the current balance that was formerly used to define the ampere to relate the kilogram to a value for Planck's constant [[4]], based on the definitions of the volt and the ohm. Just as the meter was redefined to fix the speed of light to an exact value, this would have the effect of fixing Planck's constant to an exact value. A possible definition would be:
- The kilogram is the mass of a body at rest whose equivalent energy corresponds to a frequency of exactly [(299792458)2/6626069311] × 1043 Hz.
- The levitated superconductor approach relates the kilogram to electrical quantities by levitating a superconducting body in a magnetic field generated by a superconducting coil, and measuring the electrical current required in the coil.
- Since the values of the Josephson (CIPM (1988) Recommendation 1, PV 56; 19) and [[von Klitzing constant [[5]] (CIPM (1988), Recommendation 2, PV 56; 20) constants have been given conventional values, it is possible to combine these values (KJ ≡ 4.835 979×1014 Hz/V and RK ≡ 2.581 280 7×104 Ω) with the definition of the ampere to define the kilogram as follows:
- The kilogram is the mass which would be accelerated at precisely 2×10−7 m/s² if subjected to the per metre force between two straight parallel conductors of infinite length, of negligible circular cross section, placed 1 metre apart in vacuum, through which flow a constant current of exactly 6.241 509 629 152 65×1018 elementary charges per second.
Link with weightEdit
When the weight of an object is given in kilograms, the property intended is almost always mass. Occasionally the gravitational force on an object is given in "kilograms", but the unit used is not a true kilogram: it is the deprecated kilogram-force (kgf), also known as the kilopond (kp). An object of mass 1 kg at the surface of the Earth will be subjected to a gravitational force of approximately 9.80665 newtons (the SI unit of force). Note that the factor of 980.665 cm/s² (as the CGPM defined it, when cgs systems were the primary systems used) is only an agreed-upon conventional value (3rd CGPM (1901), CR 70) whose purpose is to define grams force. The local gravitational acceleration g varies with latitude and altitude and location on the Earth, so before this conventional value was agreed upon, the gram-force was only an ill-defined unit. (See also gee, a standard measure of gravitational acceleration.)
- Attogram: a research team at Cornell University made a detector using NEMS cantilevers with sub-attogram sensitivity.
- Yoctogram: can be used for masses of nucleons, atoms, and molecules. It is a little large for light particles, but yocto- is the last official prefix in the sequence.
- The coefficient is close to the reciprocal of Avogadro's number: 1 unified atomic mass unit = 1.66054 yg
- Although the unified atomic mass unit is often convenient as a unit, one may sometimes want to use yoctograms to relate easily to other SI values.
- Mass of a free electron: 0.00091 yg
- Mass of a free proton: 1.6726 yg
- Mass of a free neutron: 1.6749 yg
SI multiplesEdit
Multiple | Name | Symbol | Multiple | Name | Symbol | |
100 | gram | g | ||||
101 | decagram | dag | 10–1 | decigram | dg | |
102 | hectogram | hg | 10–2 | centigram | cg | |
103 | kilogram | kg | 10–3 | milligram | mg | |
106 | megagram (or tonne) | Mg | 10–6 | microgram | µg or (unofficial) mcg* | |
109 | gigagram | Gg | 10–9 | nanogram | ng | |
1012 | teragram | Tg | 10–12 | picogram | pg | |
1015 | petagram | Pg | 10–15 | femtogram | fg | |
1018 | exagram | Eg | 10–18 | attogram | ag | |
1021 | zettagram | Zg | 10–21 | zeptogram | zg | |
1024 | yottagram | Yg | 10–24 | yoctogram | yg |
* Warning!: mcg is often used because the µ symbol may be unavailable; however, this is misleading and dangerous (if not wrong) because, in SI, mcg means millicentigram, not microgram.
See alsoEdit
- orders of magnitude (mass) [[6]] for comparisons with other masses
- Metric system
External linksEdit
- National Physical Laboratory FAQ on kilogram definition, the need for a new definition, and some alternatives
- Conversion Calculator for Units of MASS (& Weight)
- More on the NIST Watt Balance
- Redefinition of the kilogram: a decision whose time has come
- More on the Avogadro project
- Conversion: Units of Weight
- Le Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
- Attogram Detection
- World's most sensitive scales weigh a zeptogram, by New Scientist.com


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As the days get warmer our desire to set our toes free increases.
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