Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club Message Board

I am the Recruitment Officer for Old Redcliffians Ladies RFC, a ladies rugby team based in Brislington. I was interested to see that your club has a Juniors/Mens rugby side but no ladies rugby team.
Old Reds Ladies are a friendly and inclusive team, and we are currently looking to recruit new members. I am contacting you in the hope that there may be some women at your club who would be interested in trying ladies rugby, or some girls from your juniors section who wish to progress/continue to play competitive rugby. Please find attached flyers with details of Old Reds training times and location. I would be very grateful if you could display them somewhere in your clubhouse, or if you do not wish to print them, please let us know if we can post a few printed copies to you (and how to address them). Alternatively, if you know of any women/girls who would be interested, please pass on our contact details:
My mobile number is 07763670914, or they could email us at reds_rugby_ladies@yahoogroups.co.uk, or check out our club website http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/oldredcliffians
Thank you for your time. If there is a time when it would be convenient for us to visit to discuss Ladies Rugby with girls/women who may not be sure what it involves, or if you have any questions or suggestions for us, please get in touch using the above contact details.
I hope to hear from you soon

Fiona Chapman

I was so saddened to hear the news about Ty. As a player and someone who worked at the club I got to see a lot of Ty. Not only was he one of the nicest people you could've ever met he was always willing to put himself out and help where he could, be it helping younger players or just helping move furniture. Nothing was too much of an effort. But the one thing I will remember about Ty was the way he ran, all arms elbows knees and legs. Many a good player ended up with bloody noses or black eyes trying to stop him !!! You couldnt of asked for a nicer guy to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ty's family at this hard time.

I am sad to report the untimely death of Kevin Nicholls a founder member of Backwell Rugby Club and Chairman from 1978 to 1980.
Kevin died aged 71 and our sympathies go out to Maureen and her family.

For older members of the club who remember Kevin the funeral service will be at St Andrews Church, Backwell at 1.30 on Wednesday the 1st of September

My enduring memory of Ty was on tour in Weymouth. I looked out of the window to see Ty being led back to his caravan by a security guard, slightly the worse for wear, shall we say, but a good 2 foot taller than the security guard.
He then gave a class example of projectile vomitting in Swiss Tony's caravan. Such a shame to see him go. My thoughts are with his family.

So sorry to hear the news about Ty. It's a terrible thing to happen to anyone, let alone someone so young. My thoughts are with all his family and friends.

The thoughts of everyone at the club go out to Ty's family and friends at the news of their great loss.
Ty was one of lifes gentleman and was often told by his coaches that he had to be more agressive!! A couple of memories I have from his rugby are his unique style of basketball passing a rugby ball and secondly one game at the club when Ty took the ball from a ruck on his own 22 and ran the whole the whole length of the field uphill closely chased all the way by 3 opposition players, to score a fantastic try in the corner. Ty's reward for his fantastic effort? a real moan from 2 of his team mates that he should have gone under the posts to make the conversion easier, his reaction- he smiled and apologised!
The world will be a sadder place without him in it

I had the experience of playing against Ty in a number of Unders/Overs matches whilst a junior player. As young players of 14 we could not believe that this man-mountain of a teenager could possibly be just two years older than us, and viewed his destructive power on the pitch with awe as he simply strode (quite literally) through our defence. Ty was something to behold on the pitch, and although I did not know him as well as I would have liked, he was a truly kind-hearted gentle giant. A giant in both physical and mental presence taken too early, too young. My thoughts are with your friends and family on this sad day.

Ty was a lovely lad. Big and strong, yet kindly, thoughtful and modest. He had a lively sense of fun and was universally well liked by everyone he came into contact with.
He was just 21 and had so much to look forward to.
It is almost unbearably sad to hear of his passing at a ridiculously early age.

I first met Ty when I baby sat him many years back. He was a young lad then, quiet, polite and unassuming. Seeing him again several years later in a junior rugby game was a shock. I couldn't believe how much he had grown. He was huge, so tall and a very good player as well. Still though the unassuming nice lad that i met many years before. So shocked and devastated at the news. As recently as this years beer festival I saw him and had a chat over nice ale. A nicer chap I will never meet, taken far too early from us.

I think most of us are now waking up to the fact that we have lost another member of N&B RFC.( Please refer to our home page about Ty Partridge.) Once again our thoughts and condolences go out to family and friends of Ty. It has come as a great shock to all of us at NBRFC. And I as the web site administrator would like to invite all of you who knew Ty to offer your stories,(good times, funny times, bad times, sad times and photo's) or indeed what ever you would like to say about him, so we can upload them on our site to share with all who knew him.

Stumbled on this review of the Beer Fest on the interweb by mistake:-

http://www.nailseapeople.co.uk/news/Final-day-Nailsea-amp-Backwell-RFC-cider-beer/story-5738217-detail/story.html

Who is this local man Steve Gillard anyway?

Simmo

Training next week lads is as follows. Tuesday = as normal. Wednesday = Forwards only session (7pm) with guest scrum coach. Thursday = Backs only session (7pm). Obviously then game on Saturday.

Glen can you please place this on the front of the website
Trials Games
Saturday 21st August away to Winscombe RFC 15:00pm KO
&
Thursday 26th August home to Weston RFC 19:15 KOA.
Regards
Geordie

Just been jealously browsing the pictures of last weekends Beer & Cider festival and it looks like another great success for the club.
No doubt you made some good spondoolies for some very worthwhile causes.

Good on ya!

Anyone got any pictures of the beer fest?

Hi Just a quick note to say, I thought Sundays Beer & Cider Fest went well, loads of Frisbys and Spears, sorry Burgers and Sausages sold by the Junior Mums & Dads Well done N&B for another fab Fest :o)

Gail :o)

Just a quick congratulations to all involved at the Beer Festival over the weekend - great beer, great atmosphere, great entertainment & a great job done by all! (...and apparently Gypo WAS sober!)

Boys, I know some of you are either recovering from or carrying injuries at the moment. Steve our physio will be at the club Tuesdays and Saturdays (home and away games) this season. However, pre season due previous commitments these are the dates he will be with us:
27th July - 6.30pm
10th August - 6.30pm
24th August - 6.30pm

then every Tuesday from 7th September. If you need treatment come down on these dates. HOWEVER, treatment will only be given to players who have paid subs/ sorted their direct debit out. Please see Geordie, Pete or me (Tony) to do this.

See you training

BEACH TRAINING - Boys, Saturday July 24th we will be going to Weston beach for a training session. 12.15pm up the club or 1pm at Weston Beach (Uphill end). Afterwards, back to the club for food and a few beers. Spread the word.

Calling all the Front row union, Beer fest is upon us and once again we have pledged to sponsor 3 barrels over the weekend. some have let me have there money up front but as I haven't seen most of you can you all let me have £30 asap (I have payed shag ) I will be at the club most nights this week and all next week
Love you

Chaps just to confirm i will not be standing as 3XV captain this season.....

If you are interested in being 3XV captain i can supply you with a free Sony multi text mobile (ie send 20 texts at a time) with all the players numbers allready programmed in. Most monthly 30 day flexible contracts cost £15/month (for unlimited texts plus 200+ minutes or so) so it cost no more than the monthly membership which you don’t pay when you are a captain.

Don't wait for someone else to do it, step up and give it a try. Do it on your own share it between two of you whatever. None playing captains, great you will be doing a great service to the club. It makes a massive impact to the club, looks good on CV’s etc and gives you regular rugby if you want it. It’s great fun and you get out what you put in you don’t have to play in every game and you don’t have to give up your 2XV ambitions. I can recommend it as I have done it for 4 seasons or more. Last season has built up some momentum the new coaches will also improve numbers. Don’t waste your efforts last year, step up and be the new N&B 3XV captain.

Go on you know you want to……..Think of all the beer....

Just to say lads, excellent turn out to the players meeting last night. It was a chance to meet the new coaching team, your pre season schedule was layed out for you and the new expectations of you as players also covered. Great attitudes shown already, great start lads, now we will see you June 22nd @ 7pm.

Hi Glenn

Any chance you can put this onto the web site asap, I think the front page would be best!!

Calling all Players
There will be a players meeting on Thursday 10th June 2010,1900hrs thats 7 pm for you backs!! in the Backwell bar. It is important that as many players attend as possible. This is your chance to meet the new coach and the coaching team. The meeting will last for approximatley 1hr where the new coach will explain whats ahead for the quick approaching season and what is going to be expected from all players for the year ahead. If you can not make it give me a call, but please try and come along, and lets get this club back where it belongs. Geordie (07771764865)

Beer festival BBQ
The juniors are running the BBQ at the beer festival, does anyone have spare freezers or fridges that they would be prepared to lend for the weekend.

Next seasons fixtures here

http://www.swrugby.co.uk/

Look under noticeboard.
Lots of ups & downs & 14 teams in Somerset 1.

Right lads, click on the link and start getting your heads on!!! http://www.swrugby.co.uk/SW%20Fixtures%202010-2011.pdf

Ok Lads, click on this link and start getting your head on!!!!!
http://www.swrugby.co.uk/SW%20Fixtures%202010-2011.pdf

Well done to all the award winners on Friday night. A special thanks to the girls who cooked a great meal for us all. Clive you were outstanding, you should take up MD'ing as a living. Oh and Oggy your supposed to cut the cheese not stick the whole 2kg on the biscuit!
Pictures of the event and presentations will be on this site soon. I just have to confirm who won what.

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Chris Parsons.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Chris for all he did over the years at the club which has helped to make the club what it is today and also for being a great bloke to chat and have a beer with.
Your hard work and passion will live on at Nailsea & Backwell.

Right then, time to prove that Nailsea and Backwell are better than Bristol Rugby.

There's a team of Bristol players taking part in the JDRF Spin to Cure Diabetes on Friday 4th June at Temple Quay in Bristol, and I think N&B should enter a team to show them up!

The Spin is a sponsored static bike ride in which teams of five compete against each other, with team members cycling in relay for 40 minutes, to see who can clock up the most kilometres. Trophies will be awarded to the teams and individuals that cycle the furthest and raise the most money.

If anyone is interested in entering a team (whether it's a N&B team, a team of your colleagues/employees, or just you and four mates), get in touch on 0117 945 2491 or candrews@jdrf.org.uk. More info at www.jdrf.org.uk/spin.

Hi I would just like to thank everyone involved in last Saturdays great day at the club with the Presidents and Chairmans matches along with the junior games. The food was once again first class and congrats to all the hard working girls in the kitchen. Oh and what a great band 'Ivory Crash'!! Great day and we should have one every month.

Autumn Internationals

If you are Interested in buying tickets for the Autumn England Internationals- V New Zealand 6/11, Australia 13/11 or South Africa 27/11 please email Huw Jones on huwjones@bestline.co.uk ASAP as ticket application forms and money need to be back to him by 5th May at the latest, so that he can forward to the RFU. Alternatively give him a ring on 07973819127.

Hi, we are having a beer festival this weekend Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May. There will be 24 beers and 6 ciders. The cost is £5.00 (one off) to include a souvenir glass and 2 beer/ cider tokens. The glass will allow free entry to subsequent sessions. The staff and many customers from the Ring O'Bells support the rugby club beer festival each year. CHEERS!

Well done to the club for a fantastic day. A great mix from minis tag to the seniors Presidents vs Chairmans game. I hope that the juniors and their parents will see that there is a club that is open to them on more than just a Sunday morning, and that the senior's who played today will again play in the team colours in the coming season.

Lastly a big thank you to the ladies behind the scenes who seldom are remembered.

I would like to echo the Frenchmans words and thank Mark for his 3 years at the club. Although a period without significant on the field success, I believe that his lasting legacy will be through the skills and techniques he has nurtured through some of our younger players who have had to dig deep over this last year to keep the club in the division. I would like to think that the club is currently undergoing a period of transition, as all clubs do, and thus the coming years will prove decisively important in establishing the future of the club. Mark has always used the word "ambition" and this is something that we shouldnt lose sight of, as we are still a relatively young club (Norm looks older than he is!). The club without ambition and that doesnt strive for on the field success is nothing more than a stop off point between the Moorend and the Blue Flame - one permanent beer festival. I hope that the training team for next season (whoever they may be?!) build on the work of Mr Hawkes and that the club in it's entirety give them and those taking to the pitch the support needed to progress. "If you always do, what youve always done, you will always get, what you always got!"

Cheers Mark - all the best for the future.

Stalemeister

Thank you Mark Hawkes, and good luck !
Get well Kirky!

Hi, I have a N&B Junior Rugby Shirt size 34-36 if anyone from the Junior section would like it ? still in good condition (can find me in the Club most Sundays (except on away fixtures) or ring me 07977 562694

Gail

President & Chairman request that all players wear club shirt and tie for dinner after game.

(Fines will be imposed!)

Hey Kirkey, don't know if you can read this, but a huge get well soon from a fellow Welshman!

Anyone interested in any work over the coming Summer months mail me.......Work available May onwards.

As you may or may not heard of heard I have decided to step down as 2nd team Capt I would like to thank Mark Hawks for his support, coaching, skills and advice. Thanks to Sally Stokes for an excellent job too as fixtures sec.
Most of all i'd like to thank all of the players who have played for me over the last 4 seasons. In the teams that i have captained that has been 90 times with us winning 57 drawing 3 and losing 30.
I do intend to carry on supporting whoever is leading on the pitch and i might even appear at the odd training session.
Lastly thanks to Harry, Sam Clive and Chorus who sigle handedly tried to organise a tour and to the 12 who wanted to go!

Oh and thanks for being one of the very few that comment on this forum.

Hoops thanks for your comments about the tour. It is sad news and perhaps Harry and Sam's efforts have all been in vain but alass I feel things could change next season!

I cant beleave people organized a tour and there was enough interest, thats flaming rubbish. If someone didnt organize a tour then people would have an excuse to be pissed off, but to have one and not go, thats awful. A lot of BOYS who say i'll go and dont show need to stop there bulldog mouths getting there puppy dog bodies in trouble. Fair play to kewy and Harry for trying, keep going lads. P.s. they wouldnt lwet me write what I wanted because it had very strong language!!!

April's lucky winners are:
Steve Franklin £30
Andy Nelson £20
Nigel Crawley £20
Richard Langford £20
Russel Selwood £20

Remember you have to be in to win.

Can someone explain why our 2nds have a point adjustment of what appears to be -4. As far as i am aware we have fullfiled all our fixtures???

nobody said running the thirds / vets was easy keep going.

Rosco is that all that's involved! God I thought you had to do more than that. A bit of a doddle for someone else to take on then!!!

Just to open the debate, the chair of house involves painting,decorating, plasterwork,carpentry,electrical work, plumbing,groundwork,groundsman,removal man,barman 24hour call out,heating engineering,doorman,cook,washer up,cleaner,project management, first aid (old Ed keeps dropping dead and we have to restart him),cellarman, tent erection, store man, dray man, sweeper up, refuse collector, locksmith and some local haulage all unpaid.
the lucky winner will probably visit the club at least once a day (not always involving beer) were they will have the delights of listening to people (mostly non members) talking out of their bums about things they know sod all about.
They will be seconded to the beer fest committee and get roped in to the fireworks.
I think that is a small price to drink cider with good friends at the best club in the west.

Jules,what position are you thinking of running for as they are all self explanatory. I am sure the committee member holding the position you fancy would be happy to tell you more. Do you have the time,effort and committment????

Oh and whilst I'm on my soapbox the band night at the club with Aideys band Corvus was also cancelled due to lack of support for the junior tour! What's going on, Don't you guy's and yes you juniors know you need to support the functions to keep the club going so you can play rugby, or didn't you think of that!
That's it, off my soapbox now.

Well there's a surprise Jules! Looks like there's not going to be a senior tour iether as only 3 1/2 people have come up with the money! Does any one remember the last time the seniors had a tour. Answers on the back of Clives postcard!

I contacted 56 over 35's last week plus 20+ ringers for the Vets game against Chew last week. I got 6 yes and 4 no replies. In summary typical arse gravey effort you old farts should be ashamed of yourselves. PS Is this swearing detector new?

With the end of the season and the AGM approaching does anybody think it would be useful for the committee to prepare some job descriptions on the web? If people knew more of what was involved for each role it may attract some new volunteers on to the committee next season.

A statement regarding the affordability/viability of employing a full or part time club steward would also be beneficial. Some clarity on this issue would again give an understanding of the degree of commitment required.

It would be good to discuss these issues now well in advance of the AGM as nominees need time to be nominated etc. and make their own arrangements. Accounts aside we should know roughly if time are good or bad at this point in the season.

Having choice in electing committee members is healthy for any organisation, this posting is not intended to reflect negatively on the current committee.

Does anyone know how I picked up a UDI (Unidentified Drinking injury) to my left leg on Saturday during our pub crawl? answers on a post card please.

The answer cannot be as bizzare as finding a Nun lying on the floor of the White Lion, bleeding from a nasty gash (to her head). As Ade said "One Nun Dead And Eighty"

One for your diaries ladies, gents, backs and forwards - Saturday 10 April - the misleadingly named 'End Of Season Do' - for those paying attention, the season won't quite be finished by then... The in-house club band, Corvus, will be providing the entertainment with the introduction of new bassist - Mr Jonny (B Goode) Andrews (yes the new nutty 2nd row). Compulsory rock themed fancy dress. If you're struggling for a costume I've heard Jeff has a multitude of tight leather trousers and spandex suits you might be able to borrow along with his other S&M gear and super sized sex toys... Various prizes available ranging from 'best dressed' to 'air guitar hero'. Please do your best to attend and support your club and the up and coming tour. More information will be posted when available. Rock on. Simmo out.

The mighty Vets will be playing Chew away next weekend 27 March 2010 please make an effort and yourself available. If you want more Vets games next season attendance and attitude needs a vast improvement. If you only play one game a year then make it for the vets.

If you are interested in taking part in Dragon boat race then need text/email from you by Saturday 6th March at latest.

Just a reminder that Cleeve 4ths v N&B 3s away will not go ahead do to a mix up with our league fixtures. Cleeve assumed their 3's were playing our 2nds in a friendly. Cleeve 4ths (our league opposition) are instead playing North Bristol 3s so this will not count as a walk over on our part. This is as previously with the home fixture.

We will go in the pool to attempt to get a home fixture.

Gypo can you give me more details on the mouse racing please for the web site.

OK I am back from holiday now so send me all the reports etc for the web site.
Hoops sorry about delays etc. Problem is I can only update the site when I get the info! Anyway don't hear from you much so keep using the board.

Looks like the 1st ground out a good away victory this weekend well done guys. We now have to play the bottom 3 in the next 3 fixtures. Four wins on trot will transform this league table and build some much needed enthusiam and confidence. Phone your team mates, lets gety everyone training this week. See you Tuesday. Come on.......

Its really frustrating when you see the results on the home page and click to read the write up and theres nothing in the news desk. Is there any chance we could get some match reports written/displayed as I like to read how the boys are getting on.
Thanks.

Stotherts 2nds 49 pts Nailsea & Backwell 2nds 8 pts (30.01.10)

The first half of this match was far closer than the result would suggest with only one score separating the teams at the break but Stotherts ran away with it in the second half with an excellent all round team performance. Stotherts tries came from B Miles (2), D Peacock,
S Croughan, R Banks, B Moorelands, J Burcombe,T Vincent and a penalty try with M Solomon adding two conversions.

Stotherts have allready confirmed our 3XV away fixture for Saturday 13.02.09. Can the 13 thirsty thirds who played in this 2XV fixture (report above) please make them selves available this weekend.

I want this ............

Has anyone got any tickets to Eng V Ireland that they want to sell??

Call me on 0772 522 6039

Sorry its late, but just wanted to say a big thankyou
to all involved in arranging, cooking and helping at the Ladies Lunch on Saturday 30th it was, as usual, a
great afternoon. Looking forward to the next.........

C'mon then guys, you've got till Friday to sort it!!!!

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Just wanted to thank everyone who was involved in organising the lunch on Saturday for the ladies. It was a good afternnoon and the food was excellent but special thanks to Geordie for cooking for us and his assistant Kewey Snr for helping!! Unfortunately some of us missed the game we were too busy chatting and drinking well thats no suprise is it!!!

Hi its nick dowling (AKA DEX) just to let you know i am at home now and would to thank all the well wishers. I hope to see you all soon

Andre Harvey's match reports are both informative and enlightning as well as completley accurate.
However there must be a typographical error in his most recent posting, as Rich penfold Billows is only 56 and not 63 as reported.
I am only correcting this as potential future employers may mistakenly consider me too old to be considered, should a suitable vacancy occur.
NATHAN glad to hear Dad's doing ok.

Hello people - just to inform you dad is still in there. He should be out shortly. Thanks for all the support you have given me and my family .

C'mon then guys, who's up for it this year?
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Get your Teams in!

(I have - assistant Ed.)

Not sure if many of you know but Nick Dolwling (DEX) has been quite poorly and has spent the best part of 10 days in Hospital. For those that know Dex will know how much work he put's into the club by way of club kit and you will always see him helping out at events etc. I would just like you to join me in wishing Dex a speedy recovery so he can get back to the club and do some more bloody work instead of sat on his arse in Weston general!!

It's kinda quiet on here. I'd like to thank the Under 12's for sponsoring the Vips meal on the 16th. Shame there wasn't any rugby!!!!!!!!

Seasons greeting to you all from sunny Thailand (Koh Phangan)

Hope every one has a good day, and tomorrow's game is a success if it goes ahead!!

Big Thank you to everyone who supported the Xmas Diner and Dance on Saturday and the Club Draw on Sunday. Special thanks to Sue and Annabel for sorting out the dinner and Julie and Sally for doing such a fantastic job with the draw.

Hope everyone and their families have a great Xmas and wishing you all the best for 2010.
Cheers
Jeff

Cheers Quicky. I have altered the site. Just to agree with Penfold- I do think Jules has been taking something he shouldn't and perhaps he needs a rest!

Jules have you been taking your medicine regularly? Will we be having your meringue for desert after Geordies curry?

Can i just ask Somebody to alter the write up for the gordano game as patchy didnt score it was Greg appleby and myself!

I've been making this N&B Lemon Meringue pie for several years and I am a very amateur cook. I'm not sure why everyone complains of a runny... filling, I make it EXACTLY as directed and I bake it at 325 for 20-25 minutes and it always comes out with very firm, delicious filling. All I can think is that perhaps some people are underbaking it? I also use a pre-made graham cracker crust, not sure if that makes any difference. But seriously, if you are brand new and reading all of the "tweaks" to the pie recipe, try to make it as directed first! It sets just fine! An easy, delicious pie! And thank you so much to the person who posted general tips on the meringue. They were helpful! If anyone else is interested in the recipe then please play third team rugby.

This weekend 5th / 6th Dec 2009 Kristian Newman ( U13`s player ) along with Finn Bedwell, James Harwood & Jimmy Hardiman are playing in the National Schools Tennis finals in Bolton representing Backwell School as the South West and Wales Champions. They will be facing 3 other teams representing other regions of the UK.

The four player team had to win many matches against local and then national schools to qualify for the last four in a competition that has been running since April.

UPDATE - Team take 3rd place

Kristian and co, take 3rd spot in the national finals, to become the official 3rd best U13`s team in the UK as well as South West England Schools Champions and South West England and Wales Regional Champions

Cheese you Welsh T##T.If you look at fixtures on the web site you will find the 2nds are home that day.Not sure if you will be good enough for Gillards Gladiators but may be worth asking anyway.Fancy Dress party in the Eve so why not come as a S###P S#####R,lots running around in the fields at the moment.
PS.Can you please collect your bloody fridge thats been in my garage for the last 2 years.

right then boyo's firstly i am in the area 12/12/09 do u have a seconds or bthirds game that day, secondly is chidz or any of the old boys still playing

Matt Lacey is organising a VETS team to play Chew Valley at home this weekend 05.12.09. 1.30 Meet for a 2.30 KO (dont be late). He has the third team phone 07896952459 and he will be contacting you shortly. Call him to avoid disapointment. Please support him and hopefully we can fit some more VETS fixtures in later in the season. Come on you blue rinser...

I had to cancel the 3s on Saturday. St B's had a pitch inspection at 10.00am and they were water logged. They offered to switch the fixture but our 2s pitch was also water logged. I checked locally with Old B's but they had no spare pitches. We both agreed to postpone the fixture at 11.30. I check the pool for away fixtures but there was none suitable. The 1s home game was then cancelled at 12.30 but by then they St B's had disapeared doing their christmas shopping. Bugger SFB!

As most of you know I am off on my trip today, just wanted to wish all the guys in all three teams the best of luck for the rest of the season, and I will be checking back for updates and progress!!

Feel free to email or facebook me

Adam

You will have seen from the Website Home Page that this Year's Christmas Draw is being held on Sunday 20th December at 2.30. The boards are up behind the bar, only 50p a ticket, so please give generously.If you would like to donate a prize for the Draw, please give myself or Sally Simpkins a call.

The third will be playing Whitehall 3's at home 2.30 KO please make yourself available.

Xmas Dinner dance 19th Dec. Tickets £25 from Sue 01275 852807 or 07954377741.
Tables going fast. See home page for details

Its now a month ago since we released the balloons for Pink ladies Day and I have had some cards returned and the furthest balloon travelled 500 miles to a place called
St Hernin in Brittany FRANCE!! Amazing in fact 3 were returned from this area and the winner is Gloria, I have no surname but do have an address so will be sending her £20 and 10 euros to the finder! If you are interested there is a map showing where the cards were found on the club notice board.

Hi All
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all who helped on Saturday night the BBQ team, the girls and OAP's on the gates, bar staff, and kids bar and all the marshalls. A special thanks goes to Scuba Steve, Adam Morris and Rosco who worked hard all week building the bonfire and then helping again on the night. Yet again it was another amazing night despite the weather. Geordie :)

A big thank you once again to Pete and all the Minis and Juniors players,coaches and parents at the club on Sunday for respecting the 2 minutes silence on Rememberance Sunday. Young people get a lot of bad press these days (some of it justified) but to see young rugby players of all ages standing silent and perfectly still to pay their respects is very re-assuring and a tradition that I hope our club never loses.

A big thank you to everyone who helped with putting on bonfire night. There was a huge amount of work put in by a relatively small team of people to make it all happen on what is organisationally the 2nd biggest night in the club's calendar.
The fact that the team was so small is disappointing when we have so many people that could have given up a couple of hours either before, during the evening or following day clearing up. I assume they all thought that "someone" and the bonfire fairy would do it and "someone" did but a few more helpers would have been good.
The weather again did it's best to try and spoil the evening but thanks to all who braved the conditions and mud to support the event and the feedback is that it was one of the best displays ever.
Provisional date for next years event Saturday 6th November

N&B 3s are now fixed up with BT 2XV at home. Don't mince out on me now!!

The Bristol 10k is taking place on Sunday 9th May 2010. Liam Harris and Greg Appleby are both planning to run it on behalf of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). It would be great to see a group of Nailsea and Backwell players running it together, and raising some money for JDRF in the process.

All runners will get a lovely Pingu running vest, plus help and advice on training and fundraising. There's no minimum sponsorship level, so it doesn't matter if you think you won't be able to raise much money. But obviously, the more the better!

If you're interested, get in touch with me on 0781 595 8817 or candrews@jdrf.org.uk.

Gents i have cancelled this weekends fixture against Cleeve. The league fixtures got mixed up and we were down to play their 3rds instead of their 4ths in the league home and away.

We are now in the pool and there is every chance we will get alternative home fixture.

Pink Ladies Update
Thank you to the mums of the Under 8s who could not come to Pink ladies day for their donation of £30. This now brings the final total donated to Breast Cancer to £2064.20!! amazing and a big thank you to everyone who supported the very sucessful day.
I have had a few balloon cards returned and the furthest one at the moment is from France!!!!! I will wait for 2 more weeks before announcing the winner.

Hi its that time of year again when we are looking for pallets for bonfire night, if anybody can aquire any can you please arrange for them to be delivered to the club, or speak to me so I can arrange for collection. Also we are looking for as many helpers as possible on the night to help with security, bar, ticket sales and so on,also the week before to build the bonfire. Remember this is one of two events that N&B RFC run that generates money so you can play rugby and have the facilities that you have, If you can help please come and see me or give me a call. Geordie

Latest updates on our site-
New updated senior fixtures list
New Key people page

I will be holding a players meeting this Saturday before both of the 1st and 2nd team home games as there are a number of issues that are begining to grate and we all need to sit down and address as a group of players together so spread the word it's 13.00 prompt at the club, cheers!

All had a run out against dings two weeks ago and scott and dickie played saturday against Stothert and pitt

Match report(s) anyone? There are people who are still interested in what's happening? When are Dickie, Scott, Oggy etc coming back?

Jeff or anyone else who does have an unwanted ticket..... please would you let me know if a ticket becomes available. I have the childcare, i have the outfit, just need the ticket. Thanks v much. tel: 07811-707343.
Starting to sound a bit desperate arent i??!!

Pink Ladies
We have sold all 120 tickets for Pink Ladies day and unfortunately due to restriction on numbers and space we will not be making any more available or allowing anyone to "pay on the day" If anyone has got a ticket that they know they won't be using please let Sue or Bel know and we can then give you your money back and sell it to someone else.

Pink ladies day tickets sold out???? Does this mean no-one else can come to it??? are there going to be any more tickets up for grabs or does anyone have one they dont want????

Pink Ladies Day.
Sold Out.

Hey, I think I may have lost wallet, Im not too bothered about the money but I do need my drivers licence and national insurence card which are inside. If anyone has found it can they please hand it in to the bar or drop it in the club letter box,
Thanks.

Freddy, why not bury it in atime capsule for future generations?

Contrary to me, televesion sets are getting slimmer and it was therefore time to invest into a new one in the Le Ouedec's household. I have one overweight 26" screen colour television to dispose off and, in an attend to save the polar bears, will give it away with the remote control to anyone interrested rather than dump it on Engine lane ! You can contact me by phone on 07761488935 or by email. ps : it does not just broadcast french television !!

Can't quite see who the No 3 is on the Home page photo, but be careful son, that looks like one quick way to break your neck!!!

Massive thanks to Dave Hudson and the U12s, and to Nick Williams, for coming along and supporting the Bristol Walk to Cure Diabetes 2009 in aid of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Sunday 13th September.

It was great to see Nailsea and Backwell getting involved and supporting a local charity event. For more information about JDRF's local activities, visit www.jdrf.org.uk/southwest

There's some photos of the lads on our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=542937223

Support the U13`s
Sunday 20th Sept sees the highly rated new U13 side play Old Culverhaysians in the BJC cup, the match is being played on the main pitch KO 11:00 am. Why not come along and cheer on the clubs future.
Yo wont regret it.

Which one is the Chairman???

Are we not playing in the Junior Vase or have we got a bye?????

Any chance of 1st team match reports? Can you include the team sheet also?

I would be interested in the job with Dog> Can you call me on 07810217056. I can start imediately

Dog- Just trying to give out as much info as possible mate for others! Looks like a few are interested so maybe consider adding your email and mobile.
I am looking after the web site now so trying to be efficient!!!

Please Note, that the 2nds match this coming weeked ( 12/9/9 ) against Old Sulians is an AWAY match, not as previously published.

im intreasted in any work mate giv me a ring 07554260811 cheers

Re Gadge.

A free workout, free suntan (yeah right) and a few quid. Call / mail me if you want to know more.

Dog, Yes Scott is interested call him on 01275 790765 or 07595676540

Build tents Dog? I thought you erected them (erected hahaha).

North Bristol 3XV have cried off for 05.09.09 and the 3rds are now playing Old Reds 3/4XV at home. Still 1.15 meet (text me if yoiu are going to be fashonably late). If you could not previously make the away fixture but can play at home (that old chesnut) we would be happy to see you so bring your boots.

What's the rate of pay Dog?

Anyone looking for any manual work over the next couple of weeks give me a call or e mail I'm looking for guys to build tents predominantly in Bristol but maybe the odd night away.

Our 3rd pink ladies Day is on Sat 17 October at 1.00pm Tickets are now availble from the club price £10 which includes a welcome drink and a fantastic buffet. Last year we raised over £1800 for Breast Cancer so please come along and support this charity and also have a fun day at the club. There will be live music after the game from Glenn & Mark.BE AS PINK AS YOU DARE!!

Come on lads I want your membership fee's now. We've put together a good number of packages so if your unsure ask and all will be made clear!
Our first game is just over a week away so if you want to play for the gladiators I will be picking the team Thursday night after training so make sure your their.
Lets also not forget Jules Jugglers also have their first game so if you can't train and want to play there aren't any excuses about not being aware.

Chaps if you are interested in playing 3XV rugby this season it is important you turn out for these trials games.
1. It gives you a brief warm up instead of a full game. Breaks you in gently....
2. Gets players used to turning up so i can build the numbers.
3. Stops you from acting like a chump in your first game.

All levels ages are welcome dont be shy. Just get into it.

Spiller plays for Yatton Jules

Can you help? The following people have changed their mobiles but have forgotten to give me their new number.................. How foolish! If you know these guys please pass on their numbers to me on 07896952459.

Adam Ford, Andre Zwijinen, Craig Pugh, Dave Hodges, Ian Spiller, James Billows, Mark Hooper, Matt Fry, Richard Mills, Ritchie, Shawn Wokey, Simon Weaver, Tom Combs, Wayne?

If any have sadly passed on then please email me a valid UK death certificate and I will let them rest in peace. If you are sloppy with your paperwork then beware I have a shovel and a spare pair of boots.

The 3XV season starts on 22 August 2009.


Harrasement is such an ugly word. Don’t say he’ll never come back it just make me try harder……..

Both of the trails games are open to all players not only to those who've trained. Please can we amend this ASAP, cheers!

Club open on sat 08 for South africa V Aus, Bar from 3 O'clock kick off at 4.
Thanks to all who came last week (good time but lack of chips, will try to sort that out). These have to be worth it over the bar so please come down and I will do my best to keep it going.

We are going to have a players meeting after our trial game on the 26th to talk about subs registration and tour and the way forwards and any nominations or suggestions from all the players wanting to take a more positive roll in the playing and admin side of our club. I'm also going to hold a bonding evening on the 29th of August with your chance to sign up to our membership package's withsome drinking games and the legendary pub olympics. All welcome with the first showing of the Captains tipple!!!!

New Social committee now formed by Steve Gillard. Harry Balsam. Sam Kew and Clive Bowman. The forum has become a group on facebook where you will find it under groups - Nailsea an Backwell RFC senior socials. This group has been formed by members who are passionate about the club and rugby and want your help to get the social side back to rugby! If you have something to say-say it to these guy's and they will endevour to solve, resolve, ask, refer, insist, put forward, manipulte, beg or what ever needs to be said or done.
Please continue to use this web site as well as the facebook forum as this site will now have a lot more going on with more pictures, news and other stuff I have not thought of yet!!
See front page for new trial game details.

Just to let you all know the details of this seasons membership fee's are now on this web site. Top left on the home page!

A big thank you on behalf of the club to everyone who either helped or supported the Beer festival and made it such a fantastic and enjoyable 3 days.Even torrential rain and gale force winds ripping down marquees and gazebos late on Saturday night didn't defeat the team of volunteer helpers who worked their wotsits off from early Sunday morning to get everything back up ready to open at mid day and how different the weather was!
The music was great and many thanks to all the bands who gave their time for free.
As always, like rugby, it was a great team effort, but a special mention must go to Paul and the Beer Festival committee who have been working for months to arrange everything, thanks guys from everyone it wouldn't have happened without you.
Cheers

All right, sweethearts, what are you waiting for? Breakfast in bed? Another glorious day in the 3XV! A day in the 3XV is like a day on the farm. Every meal's a banquet! Every paycheck a fortune! Every game a victory! I LOVE the 3XV!

3XV Rugby is coming soon to Nailsea Park 20 Merit Table plus 10 friendly fixtures. Get training, Get fit, Be ready, BUY SOME NEW YOU TIGHT ASS!!!!!!!

Elwood: Hey, me and Jake, we're putting the 3XV back together. We need you and Blue Lou and a couple of decent props.
Raven: Oh man. Don't talk that way round here. My old lady, she'll kill me.
Elwood: You gotta understand that the 3XV is a lot bigger than any domestic problems you might be experiencing.
Aretha: What the hell is he talking about?
Jake: Ma'am, would it make you feel any better if you knew that playing for the 3XV was a holy thing? You see, we're on a mission from God.
Aretha: Don't you blaspheme in here! Now this is my man and you are gonna just walk right out that door, without ya dry white toast, without ya four fried chickens and without Matt guitar Murphy.
Raven: Now you listen to me. I love you, but I'm the man and your the woman. And I'll make the decisions concerning my life.
Aretha: You better think about what you're saying. You better think about the consequences of your 3XV actions.
Raven: Oh shut up woman I going down the club!

Ladies and gentlemen, it is the distinct pleasure of the management to present to you, N&B’s star attraction…. They are back after their recent tour of Europe, Scandinavia and the sub continent N&B 3XV rugby has returned to Nailsea Park. 20 Merit Table plus several friendly fixtures.

Get training, Get fit, Be ready, GET YOUR BOOTS ON!!!!!!!

AGM Thursday. 7.30pm

New caption needed on front page!!

Clive.
not a bad choice, but who are M. Jenkins and Bishop????
Do you not mean, M Williiams and M Phillips.
Wheres Vickery, on the bench.

1. G Jenkins, 2. Matthew Rees, 3. Phil Vickery
4. Paul O'Connell, 5. A W-Jones
6. Croft, 7. M Jenkins, 8. Heaslip
9 Mike Phillips, 10. Stephen Jones
11. Bowe, 12. Roberts, 13. O'Driscoll, 14. Shane Williams
15. Byrne

My starting 15

Whats yours

1. G Jenkins
2. Mears
3. A Jones
4. O'Connel
5. A W-Jones
6. Croft
7. M Jenkins
8. Heaslip
9 Bishop
10. O'Gara
11. Bowe
12. O'Driscoll
13. Roberts
14. Monye
15. Byrne

Chaps the babies are a year older now and I must be mad but I want to be 3XV captain again. I have done it for 2-3 seasons in the past so I know the commitment involved. ‘write the theme tune sing the theme tune and all that’ Last season was ok but I just need more rugby……….

I think it is vital the 3XV plays every week to keep the colts coming through and give the old heads an opportunity to give something back to the club. Aged 34, I will also endeavour to train at least once a week so I can keep a hand in.

If any body else is interested or wants to help me then please give me a call. I don’t want to tred on anybodies toes. I would go to the AGM but they bore me shitless can someone nominate me or do what needs to be done for Thursday.

See you all at pre-season happy days!

Tesco Vouchers for Clubs and Schools end on Sunday 7 June and need to be sent off by 23 June to claim FREE rugby equipment. If you have any vouchers please can you put them in the collection box at the club or if the club house is closed post in the post-box on the front door of the club by Sunday 20 June. Many thanks!

The Tesco vouchers for Clubs & Schools ends on Sunday 7 June and the vouchers have to be sent off by 23 June to claim our FREE rugby equipment, so if you have any vouchers please put them in the collection box at the club or if the clubhouse is closed post them in the post box on the front door,by Sunday 230th June. Many thanks Sue

From time to time I take pictures that are worthy of a funny caption. Check out the front page and send in your caption. Sorry no prizes just the glory of being the best. Use the contact us page and mark it 'caption for Glenn'
I have a gut feeling Clive could be the first!!

Next Lions game this Wednesday 3rd June club will be open from 5:45 for kick off at 6:10.

Morning all!

If anyone fancies running the Bristol Half Marathon in September, and is interested in raising some money for charity in the meantime, give me a shout.

I work for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). JDRF aims to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, a life threatening and lifelong condition which affects 350,000 people in the UK, over 25,000 of them children.

JDRF has guaranteed places for the Bristol Half, so if you're interested in running, drop me an email on candrews@jdrf.org.uk.

Cheers!

Chops/Chris

As we get closer to retirement good advise like this will be important (those already retired take note)..............

ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND:

It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.

My name is Jim. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,Terri. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Terri to get a full-time job along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work.

Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.

Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think? For example she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the yard.

I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me too. I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Terri. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.
Signed,
Jim

EDITOR'S NOTE:

Jim died suddenly on February 7 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Terri was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defence that Jim, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.

Glenn

Saw your comment about the photos being awful. Its because Hawksy is in most of them

Thanks to everyone who supported the club dinner last Friday making it such a good night.

Congratulations to all the award winners

Lots of people put in their time but special mentions to all the ladies who prepared and served such a great meal and secondly thanks to the mighty MC Bowman who I felt controlled the evening with his own degree of subtlety and humour which I think everyone enjoyed but definitely contributed to the evening being such a success.

A big thank you to the club for allowing the school's rugby teams from Year 8 to Year 11 to use the pitches and changing rooms whilst our new school is being built. Without your support and excellent facilities the students would not have been able to play as many rugby matches as they have.
Thank You

Many pictures of matches inluding Senior Presentation night/Pink ladies day/ Chairman V presidents now on the club site under the photo gallery section!!

Just to say next Friday at the junior presentation I will be taking the pictures. I have just done the senior's dinner last Friday. On viewing these pictures it MUST BE SAID that to look smart is essential. A club shirt and tie would be nice if you or your son/daughter will get an award. IT looks BLOODY AWFULL if they do not look the part. And you will not want the prints and be very dissapointed -believe me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Training starts next thursday, it will be a chilled out affair with kissball, touch, running or a CV session depends on what you guys want. Starting at 7pm on the 2nd team pitch until Mark offically starts with his beat up.
Please try to come down as the more that appear the better it will be plus i'm lonely and sad and I need the friends, I might even buy you a drink if you attend a few with me!
Also I'm looking at starting a Players Power Entertainment commitee for next season. The more that offer to help the easier it will be and we can finally start to raise funds for next years tour. I'm hoping at planning a number of events during the year but i obvoiusly can't do everything myself. So if your miffed at why things haven't happened then don't ask the question come help me sort it out!
If your not going to Fridays dinner then give me a call as i really don't want to be press ganging or forcing people to help or we will end up with yet another season with jack diddly organised!

Do you have a date for the annual beer and cider fest at your establishment?
Editor's comment - its on the front page but a little-hidden
Its 10-12 July and full details are at www.applefest.co.uk

Club Dinner /Awards Eve.15th May.Tickets on sale at the club £22.00 .Leave it to late to purchase and you may miss out on a good nite. Surprise speaker/master of ceremonies.

Upcoming events from PLAYER POWER EVENTS! are as follows;

May 15th Club Dinner no excuses, lol!

Sunday June 14th Paintballing for 15-20 people,

Saturday July 18th Booze cruise around the docks all timings costings TBC with transport requirments. For between 20-30 people.

These two events will be open to everyone from family to wives although obviously the law is the law. Anyone interested must either contact me direct , or list interested names on a list I will be placing on the noticeboard in the club. What I will require is a £10 deposit per person per event to guarentee your place on either of these events.

Cheers Steve G.

You may well have seen on the local news that Troy Atkinson, who played for the club in Kevin's U14 age group last season, was killed in a hit and run accident at Cabot Circus on Tuesday evening. Our thoughts go out to Troy's family, friends and his rugby team mates at such a sad time.

A big thankyou from myself to everyone who helped and attended Saturday's BBQ. Thanks to all of the ladies who supplied food and helped with serving up and thanks to everyone else for your great support!

I'd just like to congratulate the 1sts on their game/win against Broad Plain. It really was an enjoyable game to watch and I'd like to commend you on a great team effort! Well done lads! Keep up all the hard work!

A big Black Country thank you to all at N & B for being excellent hosts for our tour game last saturday v sussex side Horsham. Ian Simpkins was brilliant and we thank him for his efforts. Hope you all have a good season and if your looking to tour the Midlands, DKRFC is the place to be, whether its the Under 7s or your Veterans team, you
will be most welcome, we owe you one. Cheers Andy Gallis Under 14S Coach

We have 2 games against Whitehall RFC 1 home and 1 away both are 14.30 ko's because our BBQ which will start for 17.00. I will be asking for names to frames so please don't be shy!

Well that seems to be it for another season.........
But I refuse to wait 19 weeks before the next one starts ,so I'm trying to organise one last weekend of rugby this Saturday.
Everyone who wants to put on their boots for one last time are more than welcome to join me, so if you're interested invites will be sent shortly with the timings and details to follow. I apologise now for anyone missed, so please don't be shy with contacting me.
I personally have had a really enjoyable season as Captain and would love at the least to share a beer or 2 with everyone who has played and helped this year with me and the 1st team, followed with a BBQ and pub crawl around Nailsea.
All interested please let me know partners and family more than welcome and any single women more so for me, lol!
See you Saturday!

Just want to let you know that the trip the Maltings Beer Festival on 24 is April is cancelled - travel arrangements have become just to difficult with railway engineering works and no affordable /sensibe coach alternatives. Sorry - maybe next year folks.

Just wondering if any of the photos of the weekend will be up on the website?the team photos perhaps? I am back at uni now so wont be able to view them at the club (im guessing the prints will be available behind the bar). Awesome day, I cant wait for next year...if im selected that is!

Right the amazing merry go round for my last 2 league games continues. I now have to play both games on Saturday so I will field a mixture of 2 teams of varying levels so that we can complete our league program.
I would really appricate every player's help and support as I still feel both games are winable and I intend to compete as such.
We in the 2nd's have had a very good season so far and I'd love for us to finish on a high with both teams winning, come on the Gladaiators! We are meeting at 13.30 where I will pick the 2 sides and nominate a Captain.

Good morning! We have had our first President's Club Day and what a brilliant day it was! Loads of friends, sponsors and supporters, an excellent game of rugby, excellent food laid on by our ladies, great music from Mark and Glenn and wonderful sunshine. The Chairman's 15 won the first game.
Men of the match were Paul Davies and Greg Appleby. My thanks also go to the 2 captains Ian Ogborne and Richard Palmer and the officials and 2 team managers. A special thanks to Jeff and John for all their help. If I have left anybody out I apologise.
The game was played with great spirit and passion and was enjoyed by the large crowd watching.
Once again thanks for all the effort that went into making a great club day!
Norman C Selwood, President

Due to this Saturday's game, our 2nd team game versus Avon is now next week with next Saturday's game versus Old Sulians moved to next Tuesday to be played under floodlights. Weather permitting we will hopefully be having a BBQ after our last regular home game next Saturday so all players who have supported me this season are welcome. See you all Saturday!

Nick
Looked on internet today, yes OAPs can do it, ref beer festival. Price of an advance return is £17.50 and departure from N & B station is 12.29, unfortunately there are no trains between there and Taunton, they are laying on a bus to meet the connection in Taunton. Not very appealing to me as the return from NA is 20.25 getting back to Nailsea at 23.35, and that is not counting any traffic delays. What do you think??

Please come along and support the club day this Saturday 11/4.
All proceeds from Bucket collection and raffle going to Hospice South West so please bring plenty of cash.
1:00 Buffet for all club supporters+families+past and present players+Sponsors+VPs
3:00 Presidents XV v Chairmans XV.
6:45ish Live music from Glenn and Mark.

Just to say how proud all the U12`s parents are for the boys in getting so far in the Somerset County Cup held at Wells, getting to the Semis, only to be beaton by the County Champs, Winscombe : Well done Lads

:o) :o)

Well played our Colts on Sunday against Bristol.
Well beaten by the best team around. "But" the graft, energy and team effort but in by you guys was tremendous, you never gave up, never had your heads down and made those who watched the game very proud to see such effort on the pitch. A game well worth watching.
Thanks. Norman C Selwood. President

Big Thanks to the 16 Colts players (including 1 who got kidnapped from behind the bar) who turned out against Bristol Colts on Sunday. Bristol,having lost only once and that by a couple of points to Bath, were back at full strength with a squad of 19 including their Uni players back and it showed in their powerful strong running performance. Having said that on a hot afternoon and a really hard pitch our players never took a backward step and tackled to the end so much so that we ended up with 13 men for the last 5 minutes due to injuries.
Some outstanding individual performances and skill but the real strength was in an excellent team performance in which everyone gave their all.

Hi all
I would like to say well done to all the age groups from the under7's through to the u12's for doing so well in the Somerset festivals.
Well done to all players and their coaches, proving that we are all going in the right direction and becoming a stronger club in this area!!!!
And ive just come off a fantastic tour week-end away with the u14's, who won both there games and played superb rugby and did themselves proud!!!!!
WELL DONE BOYS - YOU DID THE BADGE AND THE REPRESENTED THE CLUB WITH PRIDE!!!!!

The u12`s recorded their highest score this weekend, running in 13 unanswered tries against Burnham to secure a 87 - 0 win, thanks thou must go to the Burnham players for wanting to play till the end.

pete! you obviously have nt been commited or given 80 mins on the pitch to the cause, when will you break into the first team!

Hey all, I'd just like to say thanks from me & Jems for the congrats card on the birth of our baby girl, Ella Neve Thorn. We shall be down the club at some point soon and look forward to introducing the clubs newest youngest member.

Sorry Pete know you are in my team but I think in your case Norman meant to say up and OUT GROWING

Bored on a Friday - I am quite smart so thank you for the compliment!! I also, along with the rest of the website team, spend a lot of time updating the website and there are only so many hours in a day! I'm never bored though!!!!!

Sorry Bored on a Friday and everyone else but the game on Friday night under lights is now off.
Seconds at home on Saturday hoping to kick off at 1:45 and all 3 Six Nations on the big screen.
Also if you are also bored on a Sunday, yes I know its Mothers Day, Our under 13s and 14s are at home kicking off at 10:45, at 12:00 we are hosting the Somerset u14 cup semi final Weston V Old Reds and at 2 Nailsea and Backwell Colts are at home to Bristol Saracens. So lots of rugby to watch at the club this weekend.

thanks norman nice to know that im still up and coming player !!!!!!!!

Ok, smarty pants but for the (many) people who don't visit the site that often, they don't LOOK at the fixtures page every week on the off chance there might be a change to the fixture list i.e playing a FRIDAY night game under floodlights. You never know you may get people come and support. Take my point???? Maybe a message on the board since its a one off?......maybe a message on the home page........????? Or maybe just sarcasm.