Contact Information: Warren Kay [email protected] www.ampthillrufc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (17/09/15) “Jeep Signs Partner Agreement With Ampthill Rugby” Ampthill, Beds – Chairman Mark Lavery is pleased to announce that Jeep (www.jeep.co.uk), the legendary manufacturer of four-wheel-drive vehicles designed and built for outdoor adventure, has signed an agreement confirming its role as a senior partner of Ampthill & District Community RUFC. Ampthill’s promotion to National 1 in 2015, the third level in the rugby hierarchy in England, behind only the Aviva Premiership & the Greene King IPA Championship, not only raises the club to the highest level in its history but also makes it one of the top 40 clubs in the country and behind only Northampton Saints & Bedford Blues in the East Midlands. Ampthill’s success is built upon values based in the community game, while regularly fielding six adult sides the club is also the largest youth sporting organisation in Bedfordshire, has mini & youth members from more than 75% of Bedfordshire schools and runs three ladies & girls squads. The iconic Jeep® brand is recognised the world over, forever tied to freedom, capability and adventure. Every Jeep vehicle has a unique story to tell, with a rich heritage that links back to the original Willys MA. The company continues its record growth in the European region with more and more UK customers embracing the Jeep ethos of fun & adventure wherever it may be, backed up by technology refined on the toughest terrain. Ampthill Chairman Mark Lavery comments: “I am delighted that Jeep has chosen to join Ampthill in their exciting journey in the National 1 League. Jeep is an international brand and its customers have a spirit for adventure just like Ampthill Rugby Club. With the arrival of the new Jeep dealer in Motor Vogue on Riley Way in Bedford, it is a great opportunity for Jeep to work with the Club to develop the brand in the local area. Karl Howkins, Deputy Managing Director for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK Ltd commented: “We’re delighted to become an official partner of such a fantastic club. Ampthill RUFC is firmly established in its local community and we're looking forward to supporting them as they start their new adventure in National 1." Ampthill RUFC, a Bedfordshire based community rugby club with more than 500 members regularly fields more than 16 teams each week during the season drawn from its senior, youth (U19), junior (U12-U17), mini (U6- U11) and female squads. We strive "to have fun broadening the life experience of our members & the local community, especially children, by developing their rugby skills through training, teamwork and competitive opportunity" ### Senior Partners Ampthill & District Community Rugby Union Football Club Dillingham Park, Woburn St, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HX 01525 403303 Vat No. 196 7536 11 ampthillrufc.com Registered in England and Wales 00629333 .