This week’s topics                                                                    
Weekend Fixtures
Redruth v Richmond 11th Feb
London Scottish match Sun 29th Jan
Dogs NOT allowed on the ground
Forum Mon 30th Jan
Kids camps
RFU Grand Draw
Lost Richmond scarf
Weekend travel disruption
Results from last weekend

This Saturday 28th January the FIRST XV return home to play Clifton KO 3pm. Having beaten Hartpury last week, Clifton will be a challenge and as it makes a huge difference to our lads to hear your support, please do make that special effort and come down and get behind your team.
There is the usual pre match lunch and there are a few spaces left but I do need bookings by return please. Cost £22/head which does not include match entrance.

Redruth v Richmond 11th February
This will be the last home game for 3 weeks as next weekend it is a ‘free’ weekend and the following week, 11th February, the First XV are off to the wilds of Cornwall to play Redruth. For those supporters considering a ‘mini break’, I would advise you that the team will be travelling down by coach on the Friday evening, staying overnight and then returning from Redruth after the game on the Saturday evening.

Redruth advise us that they welcome travelling supporters and that a full cooked breakfast including tea and coffee is available for £6/head from 10.30am to 12 Noon (must be ordered in advance from Denise 07968 854256), a pre match 2 course lunch cost £8.95/head is served (must be ordered in advance from Denise again or Andy on 01209 215520) and hot food is on sale such as pasties, burgers, sausage & chips etc.
In the evening there is a Valentine Black Tie Dinner taking place at the nearby Penventon Park Hotel to which those supporters staying down are cordially invited. Cost £39.95/head for a 3 course meal with wine and entertainment – for further details or to book contact Alan Nettle at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This Saturday the VIKINGS are away to Blackheath II KO 2pm, the SAXONS play Bracknell II away KO 2.15pm, the NORMANS entertain Amersham & Chiltern II at home KO 2pm, the BARBARIANS visit Twickenham II KO 2.15pm and the HEAVIES take on Barnes Vets away.

On Sunday there are no WOMEN’s matches as they have now started their 6 Nations break  and we wish all our girls involved the best of luck.
YOUTH games: U16 v Old Albanians at home KO 12pm
The MINIS are all at home training usual time.

London Scottish match Sunday 29th Jan
I would mention that on Sunday London Scottish First XV are playing at home KO 2pm so it will be busy at the ground and parking may well be an issue so please do park considerately

Dogs NOT allowed on the ground
I would stress that DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE GROUND for obvious reasons. Please do make this clear to all parents, supporters and opposition as increasingly we are having to ask people to remove their dogs from the ground and often suffering verbal abuse as a consequence

Forum Meeting Monday 30th Jan
A reminder of the meeting next Monday which is open to all club members but I do please need to know the names of attendees and any items for the agenda by tomorrow Friday 27th January.

Kids Camps
Although historically we have not held a kids camp during the February half term, we are considering holding one this year on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th February.
To enable us to gauge the support we are likely to receive I should be very grateful if you would advise us if your child would be interested in attending. The cost would be £25/day and the format would be the same as at previous camps with registration at 9.30am, a packed lunch needed and collection at 3.30pm.

I would mention that we definitely intend to hold a camp during the Easter holidays on Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April and I am of course very happy to take bookings now. Same cost and details apply as above.

RFU Grand Draw
Thanks to all of you who have returned your RFU Grand Draw raffle tickets already and to those of you who still have them in that pile of papers on the side please may I once again ask for your support for this major fund raiser for the Gareth Savin Trust. Not only does it generate funds to enhance the quality of Gareth’s life, but it also gives you the chance to win some fantastic prizes including first prize of £10,000 cash which would be very welcome I am sure in the current economic climate.

Lost Richmond Scarf
Caroline Habberfield lost her Richmond scarf at the last home game against Taunton and if anyone has inadvertently picked it up by mistake she would be very grateful for its return as it has been with her since the beginning. It is very distinctive in that it has a few holes in it mainly at the ends!

For weekend travel disruption remember to check here

Results from last weekend

Richmond 17 Old Albanians 20
Saxons v Chinnor II – match abandoned
Normans 57 Luton II 25
Heavies 28 Olney 12
Women 1st XV 27 Darlinfton 5
Women 2nd XV 58 Cheltenham 7
Women 3rd XV 10 Wimbledon 15
Youth: U17 32 Old Mids 12, U16 8 Rosslyn Park 30, U15 0 Reeds 24, U14A 24 Heathfield 14, U14B 7 Heathfield 48, U13A 17 Warlingham 7