MEDWAY M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB O B Y O F P MATCH PROGRAMME R I E S T F I E L D S WWW.MRFC.NET • LONDON DIVISION 1 (SOUTH) • EST. 1931 KO 2.30PM MEDWAY RFC VS PRIESTFIELDS MATCHDAYM SPONSOR OLD TOTTONIANS TRAVELMASTERSE D 24 NOVEMBER 2018 • £2 U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F P R I E S T F I E L D S M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F P CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME R I E S T F I E L D S Welcome everyone to Priestfields for today’s London 1 South game against Tottonians RFC, who have Ellan Gray made the long trip from their base near Southampton. I hope all visiting players and supporters enjoy their day at the home of Medway RFC. Tottonians have a well-deserved reputation of being fantastic hosts to visiting clubs and I really hope we all endeavour to try to match their famous hospitality. Contractors Limited Totts have experienced an indifferent start to the season and currently lie eleventh in the league table. However, closer examination shows that they have registered losing bonus points (for finishing within 7 points) in five out of eight of their losses showing that they have been extremely competitive in most games. Our own form took a bit of a dive last week at Westcombe Park where we never really got into the game and were well beaten on the day. So, for today’s encounter, our boys will be keen to get back to winning ways whereas the boys from Hampshire will be going all out to avenge too many narrow losses with an impressive away win. I am pleased to report that although early days, the club house improvements seem to be having an effect and we have seen a sharp increase in private hires for parties and other meetings etc. Our financial position has steadily stabilised after the extension costs and we are now confident to press ahead with the procurement of some new bar furniture. Lead times are quite long so unfortunately this may not arrive before Xmas. Next week, Saturday 1st December, we are holding the past players lunch before the league game against Brighton. Now that we have more space in the extended clubhouse, we have decided that we will open up the invitation to other club members and guests who would like to attend this great social gathering. Please do group together with your friends and come along to enjoy the lunch, the game and possibly the start of Xmas festivities! Please contact myself or Jez Saxby to reserve your place. In addition, please note that we are holding a Xmas lunch before the Dartfordians game on the 15th The complete building service December – contact Mark Marriott to reserve your place. I hope everyone enjoys their time at Medway RFC today. Ian Dance MRFC Chairman If you are in need of a building contractor in the South East of England, look no further than Ellan Gray Contractors Ltd. M E D W U B A C L Y L 01634 832 032 L E: [email protected] R A U B www.ellangraycontractors.co.uk G T B O Y O F P R I E S T F I E L D S M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F P TODAY’S MATCH SPONSOR R I E S T F I E L D S Today’s match sponsor’s are Travelmasters, a coach travel company from the Isle of Sheppey, who supply coaches and mini buses from 18 up to 80 seats. The company owner, Tim Lambkin, is a keen rugby fan. He has been associated off and on with the club for many years. His company are the solely responsible for delivering the 1st XV to all their away matches. We thank him for his generous support (and prices!) and look forward to a long and prosperous relationship. M E B D MATCH BALL SPONSOR U W C L A Y L DANNY R PATTENDEN A L (the good-lookingU one) B G T B O Y O F P R I E S T F I E L D S M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O F CLUB NEWS P S Taff Gwilliam R I E S T F I E L D Great news for the club is that the club and the 1st XV have been shortlisted for the Kent Wealth management advice to Messenger ‘Club of the Year’ and ‘Team of the Year’ respectively awards. Matt Kuhn and Gordon Stone have also been shortlisted for their sterling club work in the ‘unsung hero’ kick-start your financial planning category. The 1st XV squad news is that scrum half James Dance suffered a bad fracture to one of his fingers at Westcombe Park and will out until February following surgery on Tuesday. Captain Mike Gardner is still unavailable for family reasons. Billy Humphrey returns to the squad this week. Alfie Orris returns to training on Tuesday. Sam Garofalo returns to training on Thursday. 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Other products, logos, and company names mentioned herein, may be trademarks of their respective owners. www.spitfireale.co.uk /spitfireale M E D U B W C L A Y L R A L U B G T B O Y O MEDWAY RUGBY CLUB COMMUNITY SCHOOLS F P PROGRAM SEEKS COACHES FOR RUGBY & R I E S T F I E L D S “TOUCH RUGBY” COACHING SESSIONS 4.3% Medway Rugby Football Club is strengthening its rugby coaching staff. With a growing portfolio of school satellite clubs, match days, events and rugby development camps, the next few seasons offer unprecedented opportunity for the community group within our club. As a result, Medway RFC Community Schools Program is looking to recruit a number of part time community coaches to play a vital role in the growth and development of existing programmes.