Saturday 11th Feb update;
Following the pitch inspection this morning, and bearing in mind the forecast for further arctic conditions, all games and training for both Saturday and Sunday have been called off due to frozen pitches.
The bar will be open to show the Italy v England game this afternoon KO 4pm but the ground will be closed on Sunday.
This week’s topics
Weekend Fixtures
Richmond v Westcombe Park 18th Feb
Kids camps
Branch Office opening hours
Lunch at the RAA prior to Home Internationals
RFU Grand Draw
Easyfundraising site - Richmond saves you money
Weekend travel disruption
Results from last weekend
Dogs NOT allowed on the ground
Please note that DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE GROUND for obvious reasons. Please do respect this rule as increasingly we are having to ask people to remove their dogs from the ground and often suffering verbal abuse as a consequence
This Saturday, 11th February, the FIRST XV make their first trip to Cornwall to play Redruth. They will be travelling down by coach on the Friday evening, staying overnight and then returning from Redruth after the game on the Saturday evening.
For those making their own way there directions can be found here
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
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The remaining senior teams are all scheduled to play at home on Saturday but given the current state of the pitches and the weather forecast, there is some doubt as to whether their games will be able to go ahead, so please do keep an eye on the website where up to date reports will be posted.
The VIKINGS are at home to Esher KO 2pm, the SAXONS are on the Fixture Exchange, the NORMANS entertain Ruislip II at home KO 2.30pm whilst the BARBARIANS are resting. The HEAVIES are away to Kew Occasionals KO 1pm
On Sunday, again weather permitting, a combined team from the WOMEN 2nd & 3rd XVs will take on the Army at home KO 2pm and the YOUTH and MINIS are training at home usual times.
Richmond v Westcombe Park Sat 18th February
The FIRST XV’s only home match in February will take place next Saturday 18th February against Westcombe Park KO 3pm with the usual pre match lunch beforehand cost £22/head (match entrance not included). If you wish to book a place, early notice would be much appreciated.
Kids Camps
As you will be aware from my email earlier this week, there was insufficient interest in the proposed February half term camp to make it viable and it will not therefore be going ahead.
However we are already receiving bookings for the camp we are holding during the Easter holidays on Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April and if you are interested then please do get in touch. The cost will be £25/day (discount of 10% for siblings) and discount of £70 if all 3 days booked. The format will be the same as at previous camps with registration at 9.30am, a packed lunch needed and collection at 3.30pm.
Branch Office opening hours
I am delighted to advise that the ‘branch office’ (aka the Vauxhall Zafira kindly donated and sponsored by Zisman Bowyer & Partners, International Engineers) will be open for business in the Cardinal Vaughan car park for both the home 6 Nations Internationals, so if you are lucky enough to have tickets to the games then please do pop in either beforehand or afterwards to partake of suitable refreshment (for a small donation to the cause). The Richmond flag marks the spot.
Further details as to timings etc to follow but a reminder of the dates: Saturday February 25th England v Wales KO 4pm and Saturday March 17th England v Ireland KO 5pm
Lunch at the RAA prior to Home Internationals
And whilst on the subject of the 6 Nations, a reminder that the RAA will be providing pre match lunches at the club before the two home Internationals detailed above. Cost will be £40/head to include a 3 course lunch, half a bottle of wine per person, a glass of port or brandy and an official match day programme.
Any number can be catered for, however large or small, and if you are interested then please contact Patrick Toland at
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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.
Easyfundraising site - Richmond saves you money
Please do remember that if you shop online for anything ranging from luxury goods to the weekly groceries, then if you sign up to the easyfundraising website you can earn cash for Richmond as well as finding many special offers and discounts.
To discover more click here
For weekend travel disruption remember to check here
Results from last weekend
Everything cancelled due to frozen pitches although I am delighted to report that both the England teams that sport current Richmond players, ie England U20s and the Women’s England 6 Nations team won their matches. For those tekkies amongst you I am advised that The Women’s Rugby Podcast has an interview with Karen Findlay - free down load from iTunes – istn.at/rugby
