NEWS & EVENTS

NORTH WALSHAM TO VISIT

North Walsham will visit The Gables on the opening day of the 2013/14 season. Full fixtures available at http://www.rfulondon.com/Fixtures_L1N_2013.pdf

CLUBHOUSE MAINTENANCE

NatWest Rugby Force weekend: the club will be holding the annual club clean up day on Saturday 15 June. The Lions game will be on the TV in the morning, and we'll have a BBQ in the afternoon as well. More details to follow, but please save the date in your diaries

AARON LEWIS 10s TOURNAMENT

Saturday 22nd JUNE 2013 is the 5th Aaron Lewis 10's tournament. It promises to be the biggest yet with a minimum of 16 teams expected to enter this year. There will be a BBQ, inflatables and drinks so please come down with the family to support this great event.

WASPS COACHCLASS AT WRFC

'Thought was another excellent Wasps Coachclass at Westclifff the coaches were excellent with the kids seemed to throughly enjoy - great value for money and loved the Brita water bottle every player received' 'It was awesome' ' I asked my son how his day went and the rugby just came in first ahead of the pasta bake' Just a few quotes from the recent Wasps Coachclass at WRFC. There were over 60 players taking part from 5 different clubs. With this in mind there is a plan to invite Wasps back for another course in the October half term. Westcliff players have a fantastic reputation for winning awards at the coachclass sessions wih WRFC players winning the Player of the Week at mini and academy last week.

GOLF DAY AT BALLARD GORE GOLF CLUB

I have arranged a golf day in association with my lodge at Ballards Gore Golf Club on 19th July first teetime 12 noon. Meet at 10.30am to register and have coffee and bacon rolls, followed by 18 holes of golf and concluded with a 2 course meal and prize giving. Smart casual dress for the evening. Price £50 inclusive. There will also be a raffle in the evening for one of our charities. If you are interested in participating please email me on Mal500.WRFC@yahoo.co.uk or call me on 07736 955092 to register. Pay on the day.

IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING THE 500 CLUB

Special Notice to all members of the 500 club who pay by standing order. At of the end of May our current bank account will be closing and be replaced by a new one. Everyone who pays by standing order will have to either go on line or contact their bank and change their payment details to: LloydsTSB, Sort Code 30-94-26, Account Number 16597568 Please ensure this is done as a matter of urgency as after the 31st May the current bank account will NOT exist and your payments will cease. You can change with immediate effect as new account is open and it will save any disruption to your payments. Also a note to anyone who wants to join the 500 club or wants to increase their contribution to a minimum of £5pm please take this opportunity to do so. Thank you. Malcolm.

OPENING HOURS

Throughout the closed season and until further notice the club will not be open on Sundays Mondays and Wednesdays.

BUY A BRICK

John Pacey is organising a new buy-a-brick campaign to raise funds for the club. Please contact him at jrpacey@btinternet.com to pledge A single brick can be bought for a donation of £100. Share a brick with a friend or relative for a donation of £150. Share a Team brick for a donation of £300.

FREE CAR STICKER FOR ALL MEMBERS OF WRFC!

Promote your club amongst the community by putting a free Westcliff RFC sticker in the back window of your car or in your windows at home or wherever. Ask at the bar in the clubhouse to collect your FREE sticker sponsored by Malcolm Elson.

ADVENTURE ISLAND - HALF-PRICE WRISTBAND OFFER!

£14 for Big Adventure Wristbands and £11 for the Junior & Mini Wristbands. For more information, please contact Keith Dolman - kfd@dsl.pipex.com

LADIES BOOT CAMP TUESDAY EVENINGS

Ladies want to lose a few pounds after the Christmas season? Want to improve your fitness levels? Please come and join WRFC’s Ladies Rugby Boot camp. It is being held at the club every Tuesday night, from 7.15pm. Please do not worry about fitness levels, as we have ladies of all fitness capabilities attending. This is a fun way to exercise. If you are interested please come and join us, all are welcome. Amanda

HIRE THE CLUB FOR YOUR PRIVATE PARTY

Hire either bar for your private party. Contact Monty Peters on 07966 369148. Or email date & party nos. to admin@westcliffrfc.co.uk.

TOUR INFORMATION

The time of the year for tours is upon us. Your age group manager must make sure that you take the correct procedures. There is a check list on the RFU website, which is the best place for up to date information about what to do before and while you are on tour. What you have to do if you have unaccompanied players under the age of 18. Don't leave it to the last minute, if anyone has to apply for a DBS ( new name for CRB) it will take time. Even a tour manager needs a DBS so make sure you check!