This week’s topics
Richmond 20 Caldy 13
The Scrum BBC London 94.9FM tonight Thursday 10th May 9pm
Golf Day Wednesday 16th May Leatherhead Golf Club
Awards Dinner Saturday 19th May Members Bar KO 7.30pm
Autumn 2012 International tickets applications - closing date May 21st
Club AGM Tuesday 19th June Members Bar 7pm
10K Run and Family Fun Day Saturday August 18th
Mini/Youth August Pre season Training Camp 28th, 29th, 30th August
Visit Richmond Theatre and help Richmond
And finally….THANKYOU
Last Saturday’s match against a valiant Caldy side was one of the most exciting, nerve racking games that has ever been played at Richmond and was only won in the last minutes of extra time, 20 – 13. This now takes Richmond back to National 1 (level 3), which many feel is their natural home, and which is where the club was playing when the days of professionalism beckoned. The full match report can be read here and congratulations must go to all the players, coaches, managers, support staff and supporters, not to mention the long suffering Board and our White Knights Messrs Hallett, Dorman and Chairman Peter Moore, and remembering David Corben who sadly could not see his greatest ambition achieved - all of whom have worked so tirelessly towards this victory. It has been hard won and is all the more precious for that.
We can now all relax for a short while before we put plans in place for the 2012/13 season which promises to be extremely exciting with games against old rivals Blackheath and Rosslyn Park not to mention Old Albanians, Ealing and Esher. Draft fixtures have been issued and whilst I would stress that these are not yet confirmed (the small matter of the London Scottish Championship matches needs to be agreed!) it is certain that our first game is scheduled for Saturday 1st September and at present looks as though it will be at home. So put that date in the diary.
Before we sign off for the summer there are a few dates to remind you of:
The Scrum BBC London 94.9FM tonight Thursday 10th May 9pm
For the third week running Richmond make an appearance on the show, this time featuring Tom George who will be speaking about last Saturday’s game
If you can’t listen live then listen again here
Golf Day Wednesday 16th May Leatherhead Golf Club
There are still a couple of places left at this year’s Golf Day which promises to be something special with four British Lions in attendance. Cost is £95/player (£70 for members of Leatherhead) and if you wish to join just for lunch and the Q&A session the cost will be £40/head. For further details and to book click here
Awards Dinner Saturday 19th May Members Bar KO 7.30pm
There will obviously be much to celebrate at this years’ dinner and an email giving details was sent out earlier in the week. If you wish to book a place then please contact me asap
Autumn 2012 International tickets applications closing date
The closing date for applications for the autumn Internationals is early, May 21st, so you need to get those forms into Andrew Gordon as a matter of urgency - for further details click here
Club AGM Tuesday 19th June Members Bar 7pm
I have advised in previous emails that the Club AGM is to be held later than usual this year on Tuesday 19th June at 7pm in the Members Bar. The relevant Calling Notice will be sent out later this month.
10K Run and Family Fun Day Saturday August 18th
For details of the Annual 10K Run which this year is again being held in aid of the Gareth Savin Trust click here
This will kick off a whole day of Family Fun at the ground as we hold a Promotion Party to start the new season. The First XV squad will be playing a pre season warm up match providing a show case for the new summer signings, and a whole host of activities are being planned during the day to include every section of the club and start life in National 1 with a bang and a celebration of the Richmond One Club spirit.
Watch this space for further details.
Mini/Youth August Pre season Training Camp
Following last summers extremely successful pre season camp we are intending to hold a similar one this summer on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th August. Run once again by James Brooks, First XV player and coach, the focus will be on preparing the boys/girls for the new season ahead with hopefully a couple of International players coming along to share their skills.
The cost is £25/day/child (siblings get a 10% discount) with a discount for 3 days of £70. You can come for one day or all three - we do something different every day. You do not have to be a Richmond member as the camp is open to all boys and girls so friends are very welcome.
Registration is at 9.30am and a packed lunch will be needed plus plenty of drinks as well as clothing suitable to the weather and boots and trainers plus mouth guards where necessary. Collection is at 3.30pm.
We are open for bookings so contact Jen or Carly on 020 8332 7112 or
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Visit Richmond Theatre and help Richmond
On Wednesday 30th May there is a rock and roll show playing at Richmond Theatre, Buddy Holly & The Cricketers, and if you book tickets and quote the RFC offer code the theatre have very generously offered to donate £2 to the cause.
Tickets are £16.50 or £19.50 and if booking online quote the promo code ‘RFC’ or quote ‘RFC’ over the phone or counter
For further details click here
And finally….THANKYOU
A very big thank you to all of you who have supported Richmond not only this season but during the last 12 years as we have made our way up the leagues. In whatever capacity and in whichever section of Richmond your interest lies, we could not have done it without you and the strong integrated club we are today is a testament to that.
Summer well – and roll on the Might Mond to 2012/13!!!
