London Welsh Rugby Club 2015/16
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Monday 24th August 2015 London Welsh Rugby Club 2015/16 Dear/Annwyl friend and (hopefully!) fellow London Welsh supporter, As someone with Welsh connections, you may be interested to know that London Welsh Rugby Club will again be playing at its traditional home of Old Deer Park, Richmond next season. I would therefore like to inform you of the Club’s Season Ticket and other offers for the forthcoming 2015/16 season. You may also be interested in our Wales Rugby World Cup Dinner with Warren Gatland and the senior players in the Welsh squad on October 6th (a ‘flyer’ for this event is attached). In World Cup year there is a great buzz around the club and we want to share it with you in what promises to be a very exciting season of Championship rugby. Despite a difficult season in the Aviva Premiership, there is a hugely positive feel at the Club as we draw nearer to the start of what promises to be a very exciting season of Championship rugby. The support of all those with any allegiance or sympathy for the cause of Welsh rugby being played in London, and building on a tradition which goes back to 1885, will be key to ensuring the continued success of the club as we strive to establish firm foundations for the coming challenges. What better way to announce our return to the Club’s spiritual home of Old Deer Park than with the visit of Bristol Rugby on Sunday 13th September (KO 3.15pm). Details of this game, and indeed for any other information regarding the club, are to be found on our website at www.london-welsh.co.uk. A warm welcome certainly awaits you all at Old Deer Park as we aim to win the Championship for the third time in four years. The Club has enjoyed a very exciting and challenging period in Oxford these past three years, and the decision to move back to Old Deer Park in Richmond has been well documented. Despite bringing Premiership rugby to Oxford and making a hugely significant contribution to the rugby clubs and schools of Oxfordshire through our community programmes, the Club believes the timing is right to make the move back to south-west London and there isn’t anyone involved in the Club that isn’t looking forward to getting back to winning ways and repaying the faith everyone has shown in us. As a Season Ticket holder (starting from £120 – all accompanying children under 16 go free) you will receive tickets to all 14 regular season home matches (11 Greene King IPA Championship matches and 3 British & Irish Cup pool fixtures). You will also receive the following: London Welsh Rugby Football Club Ltd. Old Deer Park, 187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2AZ www.london-welsh.co.uk, 020 8940 2368, [email protected] Two free tickets to game(s) of your choice / £5 off a new playing shirt / Access to international ticket ballots for both Wales and England Six Nations matches Under head coach Rowland Phillips, the team is taking real shape in readiness for the new season and we have been delighted to retain a significant number of key members of the squad. In addition, we have made a number of exciting new signings such as Josh Drauniniu (Worcester Warriors), Martyn Thomas (Wasps), Guy Armitage (London Irish), Joe Carlisle (Treviso), Josh Davies (Plymouth Albion), Ryan Glynn (Jersey), Will Skuse (Bath), Kieran Murphy (Brive), Ryan Hodson (Jersey), Gus Jones (Wasps), Harry Allen (London Irish), Darryl Marfo (Harlequins), Dan Leo (London Irish), Brendon Snyman (Montauban) and Thretton Palamo (Saracens - loan). We will, of course, be continuing with our ‘Fanzone’ next season, which proved hugely popular with our supporters and is a great chance to meet the players on match days. Please visit our website (www.london-welsh.co.uk) for Season Ticket pricing and information on how to purchase tickets. In addition to purchasing Season Tickets you are of course very welcome to buy tickets on a “per game” basis. You may also be interested to hear of potential sponsorship/hospitality opportunities. If so, please either visit our website (as above) or call our office on 020 8940 2368. All tickets (season or match day) are available online. Finally, I would also like to draw your attention to the Patrons Membership package (£550) which may be of especial interest to you if you are a truly dedicated supporter! As a Patron you will receive: Two free tickets to a game(s) of your choice / £5 off a new playing shirt / Access to international ticket ballots for both Wales and England RBS 6 Nations matches / Free parking for ONE CAR in the Pagoda Car Park (subject to restrictions) / Free Match Day programme on production of a Patrons’ Season Ticket / Patrons gift We look forward to welcoming you to Old Deer Park next season and joining with us as we go all out to win the Greene King IPA Championship once again. It cannot be underestimated how critical your support and loyalty will be for the club. Not only from a financial perspective, but perhaps even more importantly from ensuring we create a Hwyl and atmosphere at the club on match days which will encourage and enthuse our players on the pitch and create fun and warmth off it for all our supporters. Diolch yn fawr iawn. Ymlaen Cymry Llundain! Yours sincerely/Cofion gorau, Bleddyn Phillips Chairman London Welsh Rugby Football Club Ltd. Old Deer Park, 187 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2AZ www.london-welsh.co.uk, 020 8940 2368, [email protected] London Welsh invites you to a unique evening with THE WALES RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD & THE WRU COACHING & MANAGEMENT TEAM TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER at OLD DEER PARK, RICHMOND Drinks Reception and a chance to meet the Wales Squad Sumptuous 3 Course Dinner with entertainment Q&A Hosted by BBC Commentator Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies with Sam Warburton, Leigh Halfpenny, George North & Warren Gatland Chance to win World Cup tickets Photo opportunities with Wales Players & Coaches To book a table for this fantastic evening, please email [email protected] or call 0208 9402368 Dress code : Lounge Suit / Cocktail Dress Organised by WKM Productions .