Topics:

Annual subscriptions
RFC AGM News – new President and Vice Presidents
Annual 10K Run Sat 18th Aug
Mini/Youth August Pre season Training Camp
Save yourself money – Easyfundraising/IFX International Foreign exchange

Annual subscriptions
Annual subscriptions became due on 1st June and our thanks to those of you who have paid promptly. For those of you who have yet to get round to that piece of paper at the bottom of that pile, we are delighted to advise that Richmond has moved into the digital age allowing you the opportunity to complete your membership application on line, and to pay by Direct Debit annually, both of which will make life simpler for you and your club. Click here for further details

AGM News
The RFC AGM took place on 19th June at which Robert Vallings stepped down as President and former First XV player and England International Nick Preston was duly elected as the new incumbent. Our thanks go to Robert for his huge contribution to club life over the last 3 years and it is particularly pleasing that the First XV gained promotion to National I on his watch.

There were 4 Vice Presidents unanimously elected at the AGM and our congratulations go to all:
Leigh Merrick, former RFC player and long time supporter of Richmond who has not let the fact that he lives in Dorset prevent him from visiting all points of the country to support the First XV. Extremely knowledgeable about rugby matters, he has been particularly supportive of the outgoing president.

Steve Lawrence, the Vikings coach who has been coaching at the club for 10 years and under whose guidance the team has become one of the strongest in the country providing the strength in depth that the First XV has so heavily relied upon in their promotion campaign.

Jim Holloway and Andrew Hill who have been the Trustees of the Gareth Savin Trust for many years. They ensure that the trust is kept in good order and able to provide the things that improve the quality of Gareth’s life, whilst at the same time being good friends and supporters to him.

Annual 10K Run Saturday August 18th
And on the subject of the Gareth Savin Trust, a reminder to all you runners out there of the Annual 10K Run which this year is again being held in aid of the Trust and details of which can be found here

Mini/Youth August Pre season Training Camp
Now that the summer half term has come and gone, I suspect thoughts are turning to the long summer holidays, so an opportune moment to remind you of the pre season summer camp we are intending to hold 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 intention is to cater for all age groups from Under 6 to Under 17 although that range will of course depend on take up. So perhaps an ideal opportunity for an age group to get together and make a block booking (I am always open to discount discussions!) to take advantage of the very high level of coaching skills that Mr Brooks and his team bring to the party. Having helped the First XV reach National 1 speaks for itself I feel!
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.
To book please contact Jen or Carly on 020 8332 7112 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Read on to learn of substantial savings for your self whilst at the same time raising a bit of cash for the club:
Easyfundraising website
Click here, register your email address, choose a password and you can then move to any of 2000 major retail websites that will make a donation to the club when you shop online including that weekly grocery shop.
For example 2.5% (up to £3.50 per transaction) at Amazon, 2% on iTunes, up to 2.5% at John Lewis online; 0.75% at Argos (plus 25p if you use reserve and collect); £15 at many car insurance companies; 5% at APH airport parking plus many, many more deals.
You can also raise 0.5p each time you use http://richmondfc.easysearch.org.uk/ rather than Google or any other search engine

IFX International Foreign exchange
This company is a club sponsor and aims to provide the most competitive foreign exchange rates available to the market both to corporate and private individuals associated with the club. Offering nil % commission and fast money transfers, IFX are FSA authorised thus giving you peace of mind that your money is being transferred securely. For further details and to get an obligation free quote click here