TOBERMORY DISTILLERY CENTRAL MARQUEES Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens 1985 2015 For 30 years “THE WORLD’S MOST SOCIABLE SEVENS” PROGRAMME Saturday 23rd May 2015 & ENTRY Kick-off 1 p.m. £5 Garmony, Near Craignure, Isle of Mull Programme £2 Sevens Sponsors MESSAGE FROM OUR MAIN SPONSORS Tobermory Single Malt Scotch Whisky is proud to be the official whisky sponsor of the word famous Isle of Mull Rugby Club Sevens tournament in the Aniversary year. Tobermory Distillery is the only distillery on the Island of Mull and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in Scotland. Its old world charm reflects the Tobermory spirit to do things the old fashioned way, by hand. We would like to wish all the teams well and look forward to a great tournament. TOBERMORY DISTILLERS Central-Marquees is proud to be the official event sponsor of the world famous Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens Tournament 2015. The Isle of Mull has graciously welcomed Central-Marquees to her beautiful land with open arms throughout the years allowing us to provide marquee cover for weddings and events across the Island. Central Marquees itself is a West coast company and we pride ourselves on striving to give the people of Mull the best marquee event possible no matter what the terrain or weather. We would like to wish all the teams luck and look forward to the fantastic atmosphere of the tournament. Sam Newall CENTRAL MARQUEES Club Sponsors TSL Construction, Tobermory Distillery, Central Marquees Glengorm Estate, Inverlussa Marine Services, Salen Hotel Sgriob-ruadh Farm and Mull Cheese, The Tobermory Fish Company IMPORTANT POLICE NOTICE Local police concerns are the need for a sufficient number of stewards to enforce licensing conditions on the premises. To work with the police club stewards will be readily identifiable by name badges. One particular worry is that younger club supporters (not being able to purchase at the bar) may try and bring alcohol onto the premises. The stewards are under instructions that only alcohol purchased on the premises can be consumed on the premises. Alcohol from other sources must not be brought into the club house. 1 ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 20 15 SEASON 2014-15 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to the Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens. This is our 30th Anniversary event. 15 years either side of the Millennium. We look forward to a great day of excellent rugby from all the teams involved and hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful Island. We welcome new friends from MoR, 250 Women and Helensburgh Women. We are particularly pleased to see the return of the Greenock and Ellon for our celebration. We hope you will all easily find the path to the bar. Thanks to our anniversary guests of Iain Paxton and John Rutherford. We offer our appreciation to those who contribute in every way to ensure the continuing success of this very special event from the helpers, supporters, players and through to the ball boys. Very many thanks also to Eddie Crozier for organising the referees and to Marjorie for her understanding, support and catering through the season. A special welcome to our joint sponsors, Tobermory Distillery and Central Marquees. I would also like to thank the many clubs who participate gallantly each year and particularly the outstanding women’s teams. I also very pleased to see all the West Highland representation and a very special father and son's appearance in the Coll team. This is what makes rugby so wonderful. Good luck and thank you for your continued support and friendship! Sunday 24th May, A Social Clean-up Garmony Club House from 12 noon AGM Mull Rugby Club Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30 at Garmony 10.30 a.m. Tag Rugby Finals 1.00 p.m. Kick-off men’s first league tie 1.30 p.m. Kick-off women’s first league tie 5.00 p.m. Finals 6.00 p.m. Presentation of trophies 9.00 p.m. Giant Celebration dance at the Club House 12 noon Sunday Clean-up. All help appreciated About the Day Mull Youth Notice Board Photo Gallery Page 14 Rugby Update Page 12 Page 18 Page 15 Page 8 2 Roaring 20's Dirty 30's Fighting 40's Fabulous 50's Swinging 60's Shocking 70's Awesome 80's Naughty 90's TAKE ME TO THE MULL MULL Please: Organise your own transport from Garmony or contact: St Mary’s Private Mini Bus Hire (Jimmy) Tel: 01688 302204 Mobile 07899 723273 Iain English Taxi Hire Tel: 07810 666222 Mull Taxi Service (Alan Robson) Tel: 07760 426351 Mull and Iona Taxi (David Greenhalgh) Tel: 01681 700507 Mobile 07887 774550 Or even better you can camp down at the club house. 3 ISLE OF MULL WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLAND RUGBY SEVENS TOURNAMENT Started in 1985 the Isle of Mull Sevens Tournament brings together rugby clubs from all over the West Highlands and Islands along with guest players. Rugby players from all walks of life and all levels of skill compete on equal terms of skill and enjoyment. The very social nature of rugby and the fact that it is a game for all weathers makes it an ideal sport for our isolated rural areas where long trips and overnight stays are commonplace. Mull’s geographic position in the centre of this remote area makes it the perfect setting for a competition of this nature. For these reasons the Sevens Committee award trophies to the best West Highland team in the tournament. In 1992 the Mull Sevens made rugby history by running a dual tournament for both ladies and men. This was the first of its kind anywhere in the world! This makes 2015 the thirtieth anniversary of the Most Sociable Sevens and the twenty-fourth Worlds first men’s and woman’s sevens tournament. THE THEME OF THE 2015 SEVENS IS BACK TO THE EIGHTIES MULL 7’s PRIZES Men’s Winner Gruline Cup & Medals Women’s Winner Pink Cup & Medals Best West Highland Team’s ( Men's & Women's ) Trophies to Keep & Medals Players of the Tournament ( Selected by the Referees’ and Chosen from the West Highland Teams ) A great Social Seven’s !!!! SOME Really BUM PRIZES BEST SOCIAL WOMEN'S TEAM AWARD A BOTTLE OF FAKE CHAMPAGNE BEST SOCIAL MEN'S TEAM ANOTHER BOTTLE OF FAKE CHAMPAGNE Best Sevens Mascot SLOWEST REFEREE Or even better you can camp down at the club house. 4 QUALIFYING AREA WEST HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TROPHY One third of the population of Coll arrive in Tobermory for the the World Most sociable Sevens The Worlds Most Sociable Sevens Deagh Chraic 5 Inverlussa Shellfish is one of Scotland’s leading producers of rope grown mussels, our shellfish is supplied to Tesco’s, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s etc, as well as local hotels and restaurants. Inverlussa Marine Services provides efficient and reliable workboat services in and around the West Coast. With services including public car ferry relief, coastal transport such as fish feed delivery and non-standard cargo transport. We are all rooting for Mull Rugby team again this year!! Inverlussa Shellfish Co Ltd Craignure Isle Of Mull PA65 6BD 01680812436 [email protected] www.inverlussa.com 6 WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLAND TEAMS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE ISLE OF MULL SEVENS ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Mull is the third largest of the Hebrides. The coast line, broken by sea lochs, bays and inlets is the amazing length of over 300 miles. On Sunday 30th July, 1978 the first game of Rugby was played and won on Mull! Shortly after, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club was formed and has thrived on what can only be described as arduous conditions. In 1989 the Mull Rugby Club won three 7’s tournaments. These playing achievements and the completion of the Garmony Sports pitches gained the club the honour of being MacEwan’s Club of the Month in September 1989. In 1992 the Mull Club made history by running the first dual sevens tournament for both men and women. This tournament is now recognised as the "Worlds most Sociable Sevens". Shortly after the clubhouse was completed. In 2002 the club became the first Glasgow and District island side to be promoted to the National Leagues. Mull was the first club awarded the Hydro Electric Club of the Month in September 2007. This reward was given in recognition of the success of the junior section which had cumulated in winning both a National Tag Rugby Title and the Murrayfield tournaments Fair Play Award. A major refurbishment was completed in 2011 to upgrade the Garmony facilities to an Island Sports Hub. Mull are the holders of the Mull Sevens Trophy WOMEN’S SECTION: Mull women’s teams have won the main tournament once. The women’s rugby team was officially constituted into the Isle of Mull Rugby Club in 1992. CLUB PITCH: Garmony. CLUB HOUSE: Garmony Clubhouse. ARRAN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: It is often said that Arran is Scotland in miniature - having wild mountains to the north and a fertile plain to the south. An ideal gathering ground for rugby players. Arran Rugby club was started in September 1975. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 10 BENBECULA NOMADS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist have been linked by bridges and causeways to form a single ‘long island’. Benbecula is separated from its neighbours by stretches of shell sand and quick sand. In 1977 some local lads and schoolboys got together and formed a rugby team. They have no home for the club; hence the name Benbecula NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 1 BUTE RUGBY CLUB CLUB HISTORY: With the mountains of Arran to the south and those of Argyll to the north, Bute is a lowland island in a highland setting.