Ever wanted to see the Notts County players put through their paces on the training field?

Well this weekend you can - as part of the Notts County Open Day at Meadow Lane.

As Ian McParland's men aim to the kick the season off on a high note this is your opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes in a training session.

From 11am onwards on Sunday the Notts County squad will be taking place in an open training session on the Meadow Lane surface in preparation for the 2008/09 season.

For those who weren't able to take in the pre-season friendly at Hucknall last night it is the first opportunity to see the new signings in action - and certainly a first time on the Meadow Lane pitch.

It will be the first time the team have graced the immaculate Meadow Lane surface since its summer revamp.

Manager Ian McParland said: "It will be a training session with a difference for us with the fans being there watching us.

"As part of the Open Day we think it is a great idea to have an opening training session on the pitch, so if fans want to see what we get up to on the training pitch it is the perfect opportunity.

"The supporters can also meet the players and myself afterwards, so we would love to have as many people down at Meadow Lane as possible."

That's just one of a number of attractions at the Open Day - which kicks off at 10:30am on Sunday 27 July down at Meadow Lane, with the new kits which have been designed and manufactured by our new kit suppliers Vandanel officially going on sale from 10am in the Club Shop.

The Open Day itself is set to be another exciting day down at Meadow Lane, with fans able to take in plenty activities on the day - including the opportunity to meet the new squad for the first time and also view the final Centre of Excellence trials on the pitch.

The other events include:

* Purchase the new home and change strips which hit the shelves for the first time

* Watch the players take part in a training session on the pitch from 11am

* Meet the squad for autographs and pictures from 1pm

* Meet the Manager and his backroom staff from 1pm

* Watch the stars of the future on the Meadow Lane surface in the Centre of Excellence Final Trials from 2pm

* Watch a spectacular display from the Dako Flying Angels on the Meadow Lane surface from 12:30pm

* 96 Trent FM's 'Thunder Summer Tour' the Black Thunders will be down at Meadow Lane bringing games, face painting, sweets and a branded tent with an area for children to take part in a colouring competition

* Old Notts County games on a big screen, allowing supporters to enjoy our past glories

* A chance to take a look at some fantastic Notts County memorabilia

* The opportunity to meet BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Slater and join him in the Press Box

* Football in the Community Powershoots

* Ticket Office open for Season Ticket sales and collections

* And much, much more with food available from the tea bars!

Remember to get yourself down to Meadow Lane on Sunday. The Open Day runs until 3pm, and Supporters and members of the local community are all very welcome to attend. Admission is free for all.

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