Chesham Rugby Club relies on individuals who kindly give their precious time to help run the club and develop our players; there wouldn’t be a Club without these helpers, affectionately known as the ‘Chesham Fairies’.

Three of our ‘Fairies’ have collectively volunteered over 65 years of their time – Treasurer, Fixtures and Premises Guru Dick King (32 years), Chairman Simon Harris (18 years) and Club Secretary Steven Morris (15 years). However, it is during the last 10 years as the Executive Committee they have been a true force in leading the Club through difficult negotiations with the Academy, Chiltern District Council, Bucks County Council and the RFU to bring us a new clubhouse and wonderful social area. They have set clearly defined development plans for the Club, which has ensured growth across all sections of the Club and helped foster the Club ethos of inclusivity. Their efforts and leadership have given Chesham Rugby Club a really strong future.

It is therefore with a heavy heart that I announce they are all stepping down from the Executive Committee. They deserve a well-earned rest and can now enjoy the fruits of their labour from the side-lines. I’m sure everyone will join me in thanking them for their unwavering commitment to making Chesham Rugby Club a home from home.

Having said that there is still lots to do. Steven will be spending the next few months completing the work on our leases. In order to give him the time and space to do this Claire Moore has kindly agreed to administer the Club Secretary email address; [email protected]. Even though the hard bits and heavy lifting have been done we can’t become complacent as we need to continue to develop and grow. There are exciting times ahead and we are looking for individuals who would be interested in leading the Club on the next stage of its journey.

If you would be interested in leading and shaping our future Club please let me know as we would like to have successors identified before the AGM in May 2019.

I would like to thank you all in advance for your patience during this transition period and as the new appointees get up to speed.

Cliff Davies President

Email: [email protected]

Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 2RG