Hope Everyone has had a great Summer ! We getting together at Underhill Park for the family 7's 10.30am Bank Holiday Monday 26th August..

UNDERHILL PARK ....FAMILY CRACKER SEVENS......BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 26th AUG.

The event will benefit from all of the facilities provided for the Cracker Sevens on the Sunday , however will have a more of a family fun, community feel.

Round robin games , 7’s touch style will begin at circa 11 am ( registration at 10.30 am ). Teams will be made up of 7 players ( maximum of 2 adults ) and can be made up of all ages from year 3 to adults.. So it’s a great chance to play with Mums, Dads, brothers and sisters or just get a team together with your mates ( Minimum of 1 adult ).....

Mumbles teams are also encourage to use the opportunity to raise money for their normal sides and you are welcome to set up a stall fete style !! In previous years we have had :

Rugby Ball through the Mumbles Castle Gate ( Brian More Style )
Cake Stall
Longest Kick Event
Massage Tent
Face Painting
Welly throwing comp.
Tug of War..

Please consider a fun name for your team and try and wear the same coloured t shirts or kit !! If you would like to register your interest for a team ( Entry is free ) or would like the opportunity to raise some money on a stall please facebook me.

PS; I any one would like a time slot on the main pitch for any other activity then please contact me..

See you all on the day , All welcome, you do not have to be registed with MRFC to enter a family tream!!

Jon Price
Mumbles Predators U10’s ...

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‘BETWEEN THE POSTS’ MAY 2013

Welcome to Mumbles Rugby Club monthly newsletter ‘Between the Posts’.

There is news of what is going on in and around the club and of course I would welcome any contributions from you, the members and supporters of the club!

 

Martin Rodwell                                             e.mail: martinrodwell123@btinternet.com

ON THE PITCH

We did it! Where else could I start but with the news that the 1^st XV have been crowned Champions of SWALEC Div 3 South West after a quite amazing run of matches! If I take you back to the middle of April when it transpired that Mumbles needed to win their 6 remaining matches + scoring at least 4 tries in each of those 6 matches to pip Trebanos for the title. It was one match at a time but it meant playing Saturday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Wednesday for a few weeks to get the games played by the middle of May. We had to play Pencoed who were third, both home and away and our final game was away to Ystalyfera, who were also going for promotion! Mission impossible was how our task was described by many but as each victory was claimed the tension became apparent! So two busses and a stream of cars made their way up the Swansea Valley to Ystalyfera seeking a seventh consecutive bonus point win to secure the title. Two tries up at the break gave us a chance. A third try was claimed but suddenly the tension set in as the boys realised they were almost there. With minutes to go try number 4 was scored the title belonged to Mumbles. Just to make sure a 5^th try was scored and the celebrations could begin. Coaches Simon Evans and Keith Colclough were interviewed on Scrum V as were club captain Paul Gooding and captain on the day Andrew Littlehales. A quick pint and it was back to the Mumbles Clubhouse for a night of well-deserved celebrations! I understand that went on until 1.30 a.m. and some are still there!

The good news doesn’t stop there, the Youth have secured second place in their division, which is a tremendous performance. At this point I must also mention the Development XV who have also had a tremendous season in the Swansea & District League.

The success keeps coming with two of our highly promising Junior Teams U11’s and U12’s both winning the Plate Competition in the Lucton Junior Rugby Tournament.

So a hugely successful season for all sections of the club! An interesting comment was said to me by an official of Ystalyfera. He had told his players’ Mumbles are what we should aspire to, a well run club who play a brand of rugby that is the envy of many, many teams’ Kind words indeed but very true words and something to live up to and take on again next season.

SOCIAL EVENTS

I mentioned last month that Chris Founds from the Junior Section had organised a special dinner to support the LATCH charity, who in turn are supporting Dylan Gunner who plays for Mumbles U14’s and has been diagnosed with cancer. I’m delighted to report the evening was a huge success and raised almost £4,000 for a very worthy cause. Congratulations Chris on a superbly organised evening.

PRESENTATION EVENING

We are holding the Presentation Evening on Friday 24^th May in the clubhouse starting 7.30 p.m.ish but the bar will be open from 6.00 p.m.! After the dramatic events described above this is sure to be a great evening so I do hope you will be able to attend and join in the celebrations. Everyone is welcome including wives, girlfriends and all supporters! There will be a buffet and entry is free

125 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

A reminder we are celebrating our 125^th Year Anniversary this year and events have been organised to recognise and celebrate this great achievement.

We held a very successful 125 Year Anniversary Golf Day at Langland Bay Golf Club last Friday. Our resident cycling Linesman Paul Hill and his team won the main prize, a trophy and a new Golf Bag each! Runners Up were the Dawson Team and 3^rd were the Alan Sutherland Team. As always, an excellent meal and some good banter in the evening, you could tell Doug Baker was in with record red wine sales! 

The next event is the Grand Dinner Dance on Saturday 1^st June, with Phil Steel of Scrum V fame the guest speaker. I’m delighted to say this event has sold out (320) and with the success of the teams to celebrate I have a feeling we are in for a good night!

UNDERHILL PROJECT

Further meetings have been held with Swansea City Council and Mumbles Community Council have received a final report on the work required to be done to try and halt the problems of the pitch flooding which we have incurred all too often this season. I believe we are really making progress with this project, a formal bid for Lottery funding has been submitted and I am hopeful both the pitch area and the proposed new building will soon become a real possibility not just a dream!.

PLEA FOR HELP

As you probably know Kate Hopkins runs the club website which I’m pleased to say gets many hits (I think that is the jargon) Now Kate is due to get married later this year and reluctantly will have to give up the post of Web – Master (more jargon). So are there any computer loving folk out there who could take on the task of managing the club website? Please contact me if you think you can help 01792 360080. 

100 CLUB

We had a great response to the new revamped scheme and held the first draw at the management meeting on 13^th May. The winner of the £50 monthly prize was Chris Thomas. Many congratulations to Chris £50 richer for just a £5 monthly stake and of course a chance to win next month or the £500 prize in the August draw! It’s not too late to join the scheme; there will be a monthly cash prize of £50 and then every quarter there will be a super prize of £500!  Subscription is just £5 per month and payment is by direct debit so there is no need to worry about remembering to pay every month and of course you will be automatically entered in the monthly draw. The monthly draw will be made on the first Monday of each month under the scrutiny of the management committee. Results will be e.mailed and posted on the noticeboard each month. Those of you already in the scheme have been allocated two shares in this revised format.  Just to confirm Justin Price will be managing the ‘100 Club’ to ensure the funds generated will be put to good causes  and 100% ploughed back into the club. Identifying the need for new equipment and new kit required by any of the teams are some examples of how Justin will manage the funds. So don’t delay complete the membership form attached or send a cheque for £60 to Gareth Bennett, c/o the clubhouse, if you are not in it, you can’t win it!  

LIONS 2013

As you are aware the British & Irish Lions are in Australia this year playing 3 tests on consecutive Saturdays starting on 22^nd June Brisbane, then 29^th June Melbourne and finishing on 6^th July in Sydney. We are planning to have a Lions Breakfast Club in the clubhouse on each of these Saturdays. What could be better than a Bacon Roll and a Pint watching the Lions .v. the Aussies. Check the noticeboard for timings but I think coverage will probably start about 10.30 a.m. There are of course other games as the Tour starts on Saturday June 1^st and we will be showing all the games Live in the club. Again check the posters displayed in the club for details.

Well that’s about it for this month. As I said earlier it has been a fantastic season both on and off the pitch and how fitting the success is in our 125^th Year. I hope to see you at the events that are coming up it would be great to see you and I know the players will appreciate your continued support. Of course feel free to pop in for a pint or two in the clubhouse, you will be most welcome. It would be great to hear from you on any matter, good or bad; my e.mail address is indicated below.

Martin Rodwell                                             e.mail: martinrodwell123@btinternet.com

Houdi Partners ! Narberth Cowboys, Indians & moustache Tour ! MAY BANK HOLS !

Hope you are all ready for the Narberth Cowboys, Indians & Moustache Tour! In general please plan for a family weekend away, take items that you would normally take camping or on a short break.

On Saturday & Sunday night we will be organising a group BBQ & Curry (bring a bottle or two) also group breakfast each morning in the outdoor kitchen, however food will not be provided at other times. You can stock up on your treats and drinks etc from the PREDATOR bargain tuck shop... Alternatively there is pub grub on site and a shop selling all basics. ( PLEASE SEE LIZ  FOR THE GRUB SUB COLLECTION  ON WEDNESDAY AT TRAINING ).


The itinerary will be as below, I have tried to enclose as much information as I can, however nothing is compulsory (apart from the tour rules) , the main goal is to enjoy the weekend and have as much fun as possible for all.

Tour Rules will begin from 6pm on Friday night and end at 9pm on Sunday, after the kangaroo court. Gents & Ladies you need to be dressed in Bonanza style gear like Cowboys & Indians. ALL including players will need a moustache including the lady Indians, so if you do not have a real one, you need to find one or paint one..

All Players to bring your 2012 tour hoodies for the weekend ( Or hopefully the new T shirts with good weather) plus collar and club tie on Sunday after the Narberth Game, T shirts will be presented Friday Evening. So Predators please remember a white shirt to wear after the Narberth game an enough rugby kit for the fixture on Sunday.

Itinerary

FRIDAY  3rd - Check in the park after 4pm ( please let the park know if you plan to arrive after 5pm, we hope to arrive for 6pm) Grondre Holiday Park , Clunderwen, SA66 7HD , tel 01437 563111.

7..30pm ---- Meet in Bar for player presentation & tour check in.

SATURDAY 4th -  Enjoy free time at Gondre.

5.00pm ---- Predator & Parent Training (1 hr)

7.00pm ---- Coaches BBQ ( Hosted by Liz & Spencer on the camping field )

8.00pm ---- "PREDATORS GOT TALENT" Mums, Dads & Kids "lets see your talents" Some prizes for best & worst acts.

9.00pm---- Sing along around the fire with Tim, Rhys & family, bring your warm clothes !!

SUNDAY 5th - Narberth Rugby Club, Lewis-Lloyd Ground, Spring Gardens, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 7BT. Tel: 01834 860462.

10.30am -- Meet at Narbeth Rugby Club ( allow 15 mins drive from Gondre ). 11.00am -- Mumbles Predators v Narbeth.

12.noon --- Enjoy Narbeth Rugby club ( Predators in Collar & Tie ). Free Time to enjoy Narbeth !!

7.00pm --- Spencer's Curry Night ( Polish off the rest of the BBQ and sample Spencers curry!!!) & The Famous Kangaroo Court.!! Where the judges and jury with be sentencing all rule breakers..

MONDAY 6 TH

11.00am - Depart Gondre Park.

12 noon - Predator Swim & Parent Pampering at Bluestone Water Park.

2.30 pm - Tour finishes !!  ...............Hope we have a great time , Jon, Tracy, Owen, James & Cliffy !!

Last home game of the Season at Bish ...Broad Plain RFC (Bristol) tour to south wales!!

Hi All, we are meeting at 10.30 am at Bish on SUNDAY this week for our last home game, then back to the Rugby club with Broad Plain RFC (Bristol)who are touring South Wales.. Hope to see you all for the last home game of the season before our tour!!

Latch Dinner ( NOT BLACK TIE) , this Friday..6.30 pm meet at Langland Bras.

Hi Lads , thought it would be nice to meet up for a pint at 6.30pm at the Langland Bras,for those that can make it..The table is as follows : 1 Chris House 2 David Evans 3 Jon Price 4 David Morgan 5 Tony Faulkner 6 Spencer Parker 7 Roger Hall 8 Mark Rowlands 9 Tim Taylor 10 Rob McKay . If you have not paid up £25 to date, please can you see me on Wednesday night at training on Underhill ( 6.30 pm ).. Thanks Jon

No rugby tomorrow

We have no match or training tomorrow. See you Wednesday for training at Underhill Park 6.30pm.

Under 10s next season rules & pathway

We are now into junior rugby and very soon we will be splitting into forwards and backs and some positions. With player safety top of the list and increased levels of contact we will only be selecting players for competitive games that we believe are rugby ready each time we meet!! Mums and Dads here is a copy of the new rules and also a reminders to all of the WRU Pathway, so please can you pass on this blog to the players. .

U10's

.Tackle must be below the waist, more than one tackler allowed
• No ripping the ball
• 1 player from each side allowed to contest for the ball at the breakdown,this includes people involved in the tackle
• Non contested scrums, side putting in wins ball, no pushing or wheeling • Scrum half not allowed to pass centre line of scrum
• Scrum half must pass ball from base of scrum • No lineout or mauls • Re starts free pass from halfway
• No handoff allowed
• Kicking of ball only allowed in own 22

COACH’S ROLE

• Help children cope with the demands of the tackle area
• Effective contest for ball after tackle including support for ball carrier and tackler AIMS

RATIONALE
Introduce the contest for possession after the tackle Introduce decision-making at the “breakdown”

AGE: Under 10 as on the first of September at the start of the season.
TEAM SIZE: 10 a side with unlimited substitutions. Five forwards five backs.
The WRU requires that both teams shall field the same number of players throughout the game.
PERIODS OF PLAY: 15 mins each way, maximum 30 minutes of play.
PLAYING AREA: Half pitch.
BALL SIZE: Size three.
COACH QUALIFICATION: UKCC Level one recommended Level two.
REFEREE QUALIFICATION: WRU Level one Award. GAMES, No Inter Club / Inter School Leagues. Where teams have MATCHES, entered Festivals (which start and finish on the COMPETITIONS, same day) it is recommended that each game should not at FESTIVALS: exceed 10 minutes (maximum) each half. Aim 1:To present Welsh Rugby as: EXCITING,ENJOYABLE Aim 2:To Promote: SKILL,SPORTSMANSHIP,TEAMWORK,CONFIDENCE,SELF DISCIPLINE,SAFETY,RESPECT Aim 3:To provide a series of modified games for specified age groups that will progressively develop the individual skills, fitness and team work of all players in accordance with their physical maturity and understanding of the game, in their progress to play the 15-a-side game under the laws of the International Rugby Board.

Predators try out new Under 10 rules !!

Tonight the predators try out the under 10's new rules for next season (for our first time we all did a great job).

Even though the local season has now finished we will continue to train on Wednesday up to the tour weekend when we will play our friends Narbeth.

We now need to practise the new rules during training and set the scene for next season. The main challenge is to start playing as a team and not as individuals. Players please note that Tony, Dave, Chris or I do not make the rules, they are set and reviewed each year by the Welsh Rugby Union.

I understand that you all have lots of passion and energy and we will try and tap into that over the next season, but we need to understand that a try is a try for the team and one player cannot win against an opposition of 10 will the same amount of energy as we have.

We still want to make the sessions as fun as possible, however it is essential for player safety that we are "rugby ready" at all times during games and training. i.e respectful of coaches, other players , parents and opposition teams, wearing the correct kit ( body armour, gum shields, scrum caps are all recommended )learn and listen as much as possible and most importantly keep safe by using the skills we passed on during the mini rugby years. Looking forward to tour Jon

Lucton Trip for predators is Cancelled !!

Sorry everyone but the Lucton trip this Sunday is cancelled, please note that some other age groups are still attending the tournament. Unfortunately the U9 catergory was over subscribed and we drew the short straw to be on the reserve list and no teams in this age group have dropped out. We will try and have an extra specail tour in the next few weeks.

We are training as normal this wednesday 6.30pm at underhill and we will be practising some new rules for next season including RUCKING !

Rugby at Underhill Park on SATURDAY..,BBQ HELP PLEASE!!!

Hi everyone on Saturday the 13th April we have a match against the touring visitors Bethesda...(NorthWales.).. We will be doing an on site BBQ and some catering, all proceeds will go to the much needed predators account. The park will be very busy as a few touring sides are down and also the first team have a cup match after our games finish, so any help from Mums & Dads, family to flip burgers / run the tuck shop would be very appreciated. ( No pressure to help but I will be taking notes ready for the Kangaroo Court this year on Tour !! lol)  Its 12.30pm lunchtime meet for the rugby. ( I will be on the park from 11.30 with any helpers !!) We hope to raise enough profits to pay for the players tour gear this year ! Even if you canot make the tour, as normal all players will receive any kit supplied !

Easter Week Plans

We have no training tonight, however I plan to do a training session on friday  6.30 pm subject to weather at Underhill Park !!

Sunday , we have two home matches against Vardre and South Gower, its a 10.30 am meet at Bishoptston

Please note gents, I will need to collect for the Latch Dinner this week. £25 for those who have booked with me!! Cheers Jon

Underhill Park, this wednesday for training 5.45 pm

We just about should be able to fit an hour in for outside training this week before dusk, so we will be meeting at Underhill Park at 5.45pm. This will move slightly later when the clocks go in our favour in a few weeks. We will continue to do subs if that’s Ok so we can keep saving towards player treats this summer.

The Anglo Welsh tournament is rapidly approaching on the Sunday the 21st April at Lucton. Please can you let me know on Wednesday your family numbers of seats for the coaches? The payments need to be made one week before travel, so I will start collecting this week if possible. £10 per seat return journey.

Thanks Jon

Update on Spring Predator Events & Rugby this week!!

 This week we are at Dunvant (Away), waiting for confirmation of KO time but aim for 10.30 am meet!!

 

 

WRU Rugby Stars : Check out www.camps.wru.co.uk. If you  are not aware , the Ospreys are running some half term rugby camps over the region. Some camps are offering free tickets to Judgement Day , 30th March at the Millennium Stadium.

 

Saturday Match : On Saturday the 13th April we have a match against the touring visitors Bethesda. We will be doing an on site BBQ and some catering, all proceeds will go the predators account, so any help from Mums & Dads, family that day would be appreciated.  12.30pm lunchtime meet.

 

Lucton Anglo Welsh , rugby festival, Sunday the 21st April.( Entry Fee Paid )

I have now booked 2 x 49 seats with Cymru coaches (they take the Welsh team). For this trip we will meet at 7.30am out side the rugby club to leave for 7.45 am sharp!! The cost for the bus will be £10 per head and a minimum of one adult will need to attend with each player. The kitty has covered the entry fee for the players but not the bus seat sorry. I will need to confirm interest over the next week or so for this full day trip, should have enough seats for all if we want to bring siblings etc.

The Latch ( Gentlemen Only ) Dinner, Langland Bay Golf Club 26th April - £25 (£5 deposit)

I have now reserved spaces and paid £5 deposits for the following people....... Jon, Roger, Dai E, Chris, Tony, Spencer, Dai M,.Mark, Tim..... If you are not on the list and would like to go please contact me asap....It will be a great night for a very good cause, I'm sure..!!

Two Games This Week at South Gower.- 10.15 meet.

This week we have two games at South Gower its a 10.15 am meet, its an early start hopefully we will be all celebrating a Welsh win. !!! We have two games of 3 x 8mins, so a lot of rugby to be played and SG want to get cracking so first game 10.30am KO.

Also please note SG have requested we park in the village and walk down as the car park that day will be chocker, they have a very busy fixture list!!

Hope to see you all then. Jon

Club News !!

MUMBLES RUGBY CLUB

   ‘BETWEEN THE POSTS’

MARCH 2013

Welcome to the first edition of Mumbles Rugby Club monthly newsletter ‘Between the Posts’.

I hope to bring you news of what is going on in and around the club and of course would welcome any contributions from you, the members and supporters of the club!

ON THE PITCH

So far the season is going very well for all sections of the club. The 1^st XV with Simon Evans and Keith Colclough at the helm, are currently second in Division 3 South West of the National SWALEC League and with 8 games still to play, have everything to play for with a view of, dare I say, promotion at the end of the season. They are also in the semi-final of the West Wales Rugby Union Bowl and play Newcastle Emlyn on Thursday 7^th March at the Carmarthen Athletic ground so come along and support the boys! K.o. is 7.00 p.m. Bus leaving the clubhouse 5.00 p.m.

The Development XV continue to make good progress under the coaching skills of John Evans and are second in the Premiership of the Swansea & District League as well as also being in the semi-final of the League Cup! Mention must be made of Zag who keeps it all going.  The success continues with the Youth XV having an excellent season under the expert coaching of Steve Elsworthy ‘Monty’ and Andy Hughes

Finally in this section we come to the Juniors and again it’s nice to be able to report more success for most of the age groups. The U15’s are making progress in the cup as are the U14’s and U9’s. The Juniors are the future of the club and it is very important that we support the boys in any way we can.

It is hoped to publish a list of results for March for all teams in the next edition.

Why not come down to Underhill Park on a Saturday or Sunday and support the boys as they go into the final push for success this season. Go to the club website to view the remaining fixtures for all of the teams both Senior and Junior.

125 YEAR ANNIVERSARY and SOCIAL EVENTS

As you are aware we are celebrating our 125^th Year Anniversary this year and events have been organised to recognise and celebrate this great achievement.

Friday 17^th May is the date for our 125 Year Anniversary Golf Day which is being held at Langland Bay Golf Club. After the golf, there will be a Dinner in the evening with the presentation of prizes and a trophy for the winning team! There are 24 tee-times available and I’m pleased to say we have already received 12 entries and I expect to have a full entry list very soon. If you are interested in putting a team in for this event please contact me as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The next event is the Grand Dinner Dance on Saturday 1^st June, with Phil Steel of Scrum V fame the guest speaker. Tickets priced at £30 each are going very well and it looks like it could be a sell out in Swansea University. If you haven’t already booked your place please contact me as soon as you can.

Can I draw your attention to what is sure to be a great evening! Friday 15^th March is the night of a Q & A session with Welsh Internationals Robert Sidoli and Rhys Thomas. This event is part of a testimonial year for Steve Jones of Newport Gwent Dragons and brother of our very own Mark Jones (Skinny) the club steward. There will be a quiz and a buffet and it should be a good build up to the Wales .v. England game the following day. Please see Skinny to book your ticket, priced at just £5!

I would also like to invite you to join me at the clubhouse for a drink and some lively banter. We show all the major rugby matches including the Ospreys and Six Nations, as well as all the ‘Swans’ games. I can say from first-hand experience, you will not get a better pint in Mumbles and probably the cheapest, so why not call in!

UNDERHILL PROJECT

Moving to other matters off the pitch, officers of the club have been working very hard on the Underhill Project. This is a scheme to re-develop the Park and facilities, once we have agreed a long term lease with Swansea City Council. The project is in partnership with Mumbles Rangers Football Club and the first step was to form a new company, Mumbles Sports and Community Club Ltd. The decision to form the company was taken so that we can make bids for grants to fund the project which is expected to cost in the region of £1.5 million. As you can see this is a very ambitious project but we are confident we will get the backing of the local community to bring this much needed facility to Mumbles and the surrounding area. Officers of both clubs have been working hard just to get to this stage and of course there are certain procedures you have to go through when dealing with Swansea Council and Mumbles Community Council. This is a project we are determined to complete sooner rather than later. While reaching this stage has taken some time, I am confident that the process will now move a bit quicker! Again I will look to keep you up-to-date with progress through this newsletter.

100 CLUB

For the last year amongst other fund raising schemes, we have run the ‘100 Club’. The decision has now been taken to revamp this event and details will be coming out shortly, when it is hoped to attract a new legion of members with regular draws and improved prizes, so watch this space.

SENIOR TOUR

This year the Senior Tour will be over the weekend of 9^th – 12^th August when we travel to Budapest. To book your place, please add your name to the list displayed in the Members Lounge and pay £100 deposit by 9^th March 2013. Numbers are restricted but I think there are a few places left, so get your name on the list!

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB

I thought it would be useful to remind you of the officers and committee members of the club who I can assure you, are working tirelessly to ensure this great club continues for at least another 125 Years!

President – Alan Williams, Chairman – Martin Rodwell, Secretary – Clive Davies

Treasurer – Peter Bray

Committee Members: Club Officers, Simon Evans, Howard Wade, Peter Hixson, Norman Hopkins, Paul Hill, Robin Bonham, Barney Bowers, Gareth Bennett, Huw Evans, Paul Gooding, Matt Reeves

Stewards – Mark and Julie Jones

Please feel free to approach any officers of the club if you wish to discuss any matter about the club or indeed if you feel you have something to offer in terms of the club progressing onwards and upwards.

HELP REQUIRED

One admin task which is outstanding, we are looking for someone to set up a database of club members, so that we can communicate in a much quicker and modern way. So if you have some spare time and can deal with Excel get in touch.  

Well I hope you have found the introduction of this newsletter an interesting read and as I said at the beginning, if you would like to contribute or if there is something you would like to be featured on a regular basis, it would be great to hear from you.

Here is to a successful month for Mumbles Rugby Club both on and off the pitch!

Martin Rodwell                                             e.mail: martinrodwell123@btinternet.com

Bonymaen at Bishopston this Sunday

Hi all, we are at Bish this week, when we will welcome Bonymaen. 10.30am meet. Hope to see you all on Sunday...

Fall Bay away this sunday..

11 am ko, meet 10.30am.  

Gondre note: last chance to make your booking,  Louise will keep open for 5 more. Days!!!

Gondre Tour Booking Update

Note from the Vale to Parents!!

Dear Jon

2 weeks is fine but we will need to be strict about the 2 weeks as we don't usually take providional bookings - I've put the accommodations onto hold which means if anyone rings up it may seem like we have no availability so if possible please make sure they speak to me to make the booking and mention the Mumbles Rugby Tour - just to hopefully avoid any confusion.  Deposit is £100 per booking with the exception of touring/camping where it would be a question of paying the booking in full at time of booking.

Regards, Louise

Game on this sunday!

For those who are not going to Wembley,  we have a game at Gowerton away. 11 am meet. For 11.30am ko.........Good. Luck to the Swans, we will be supporting down the rugby club, hope to see you all there.

Spring Summer Tours & Mumbles RFC 125th Anniversary

Just wanted to inform everyone on the fairly busy plan the Predators and families have towards the end of season with the spring summer arrangements. But before I do, on behalf of us coaches I would like to congratulate all the boys on how much they have embrased the rugby pathway learning this season and this was evident in our  recent performances. I'm sure you will all agree that this last weekends performance against Uplands was a tremendous result, especially as they have set the standard in recent times. Well done lads, coaches & support,  it was a real team predator effort.!! 

Ok here goes:

Mumbles Predator Tour, Friday 3rd - Monday the 6th May - 3 nights.

Cowboys & Indians (With a twist!!), tour rules & itinary will be releaed closer to the time.

After a regional search we have decided to re visit Gondre park, i'm sure you will all agree we had a ball at Gondre last year and it offers the basic facilities that I believe we need for 21 families and also the best value for money. In the first instance we need to book in, so I have negotiated the following prices, please contact Louise at Gondre to reserve your accomodation, quote Mumbles RFC, booked by Jon Price ...
They may need a small deposit or payment over the phone. I believe you can also book through their web site, however you will not qualify for the group discounts.

I will probably take a tourer pitch this year, however I can recommend the Annex, we had it last year, it takes two families and could be very handy if it rains for a party or two, dvd for the team in the very large accomodation!! The prices below are for the three nights. Please note for all those that did not come last year, its a family trip so all are welcome. Louise has said that they will hold this accomodation for circa 7 days so please contact asap to avoid disapointment.

The Annexe £230 sleeps 8

Pembrokeshire courtyard £230 sleeps 4

Carmarthenshire courtyard £220 sleeps 4

Bronxe 2 bed caravan (2 available) £105 sleeps 4

Bronze + 2 bed (2 available) £120 sleeps 4

Bronze 3 bed (2 avaiable) £120 sleeps 6/8

Bronxe + 3 bed (1 avalable) £135 sleeps 6/8

Silver + 3 bed (4 available) £160 6/8

Tent pitch (no electric/4 people) £50

Touring pitch (With electric/4 people) £65

  
Louise Lambert - direct line 01437 563111

Email:	louise.lambert@valeholidayparks.com
Web:	www.valeholidayparks.com
	Other Dates for Diary :

Lucton Anglo Welsh , rugby festival, Sunday the 21st April.( Entry Fee Paid )

Coach trip for player plus 1 adult min, full day tournment.Cost for Bus TBA & packed Lunch etc.

Coach for Family members TBA,  if enough interest.

The Latch ( Gentlemen Only ) Dinner, Langland Bay Golf Club 26th April - £25 (£5 deposit)

Open to coaches, Dads and Grandads etc. Charity event. Text Jon for space on table if required.


Underhill Park, we host an english touring side from Bath,28th April 10.30 am meet.

Mumbles  RFC  125th Aniversary , Grand Dinner Dance, Fulton House,1st June (Black Tie & Dress ).

£30 per ticket (£5 deposit) text or mail Jon if you would like to go!! Should be a cracker!! 35 tables x 10.

Training is on tonight

We have training as usual tonight.

RUGBY IS OFF!

Hendy at home

We are at home against Hendy. Meet at 10.30am at Bishopston.

Change of venue to Gorseinon

We have a last minute change of venue due to waterlogged pitches at Bish. Meet at Gorseinon for 10.45.

Rugby on at Gorseinon

It has been confirmed. The match is still on. Meet at 10.45.

Rugby cancelled

Apologies for late update.Jon has arrived at Bishopston to find a winter wonderland.

Training at Bishopston & photo at Newbury' s Chemist

Early meet for some training at Bishopston. Meet at 9.30 am.

We have the opportunity to say thank you to our sponsor Mr Newbury on Monday. Please try to meet with new rugby tops at 4.15pm on Monday at Newbury Chemist in Mumbles for a photo.

Happy New Year!

We start the year with a home game against Bony. Meet at 10am.