The STFC Official Supporters Club Statement

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 Swindon Town Football Club are proud to announce the release of  ‘Suzie and Sammy go to Swindon Town FC’, a children’s book written by  author Charlotte Olson which focuses on the sensory issues that often  arise for young supporters at a football match. 

The story follows Suzie and Sammy, who go to their first Town game but are worried about the noise and the large crowds. 

Copies of the story are to be placed in local schools and  libraries across Swindon, and more than 100 books will be available to  purchase through the official club store.

 Caroline Lane, Disability Liaison Officer, said:  “Absolutely delighted to have worked with Charlotte, the Author of Suzie  Books, who has created a simple social story to help young children  cope with certain situations and prepare them to attend their first  football match."

“As a Club, we want to make it inclusive for many children and young adults without it becoming a sensory overload.” 

 Author, Charlotte Olson says: “I really enjoyed working  with Swindon Town and creating this wonderful book and I hope it will  be useful for so many families."

"Thank you to the Swindon Town Supporters Club for their help and funding.” 

Chris Kyle of Official Swindon Town Supporters Club, said: “We are pleased to fund the creation and initial print run of this book, and the finished article is fabulous."

“Our  aim is to help all fans and if this helps prepare anyone for what to  expect on their first visit to The County Ground, then it is a success.”

Swindon Town Chief Executive Officer, Rob Angus, said: “These social story books illustrate more great work to make  supporting Swindon Town and coming to the County Ground more accessible."