That's Crimbo and New year out of the way, crikey there's nothing fun and exciting to look forward to til Easter now.

 

But wait!!!!!!!

 

On Friday 3rd of Feb, at 8PM, there is the world famous Abingdon Rugby club quiz night.  Tickets are £5 in advance, and can be bought behind the bar from Sunday 8th Jan, or from an under 15's member.

As usual first question will be at 8PM, but doors and bar open from 7.30. Meal of Chilli jacket spud, or beans and cheese veg option is included in the price.

Individual prizes for round winners (from the bag of joy), wooden spoon for losers, £50 prize for winning team. Max 6 members per team.

All questions are thoroughly researched, (and the answers are usually fairly close to being right.) No specialist knowledge required, and even the less bright can win (see the last winning team ;-)

There is also an award winning raffle which was described by one person last time as.......a raffle.

This event sold out last time, so get your tickets early to avoid having to sit outside with a bag of pork scratchings and a Horlicks !!

 

Don't believe the hype? Then read these reports from local news sources rating the last one;

 

"An absolute triumph of an evening. Everything moved forward seamlessly to the glorious and thrilling crescendo of the final round"  The Tadley Times.

"It waz the dog's, innit?"  The Sutton Courtenay Sun.

"I had a beer or three, and fell over"  The beerlovers weekly

"I answered loads of questions.....and one of them was right"  The Front Row's Review.

 

See you there !

 

 

Adverse weather and player unavailability had caused a traditional Rugby match between Abingdon and the Oxfordshire Fire Service to be cancelled for the past three seasons but it is now to be reinstated. Always previously played on New Year’s Day, the fixture is a memorial to player Ian Bland who died in a car accident in 1982, and it will now take place on Abingdon RFC’s new floodlit pitch on Tuesday 8^th November; kick-off 7.15pm.

A former pupil of Fitzharrys School, Abingdon, Ian was a popular and highly talented player at the town club and would regularly guest for the Fire Service during their midweek games. Following his untimely death aged just 21, a match in his memory between the two sides was arranged for 1^st January 1983, a game in which over 50 players participated. It thereafter became a regular New Year fixture for the next 25 years as the teams battled for the same trophy presented at that first event.

Ian’s mother Judith Bland will again be presenting the trophy to the winning captain and said she would be delighted to see as many of Ian’s old friends at the evening as possible.

For further information contact:

Kelvin Sykes

Club Captain, Abingdon RUFC

Don't forget people that the Blue Boar v Sandhurst Military academy tonight at Abingdon Rugby Club KO 7pm. The bar is also open.

This Friday will be the Minis and Juniors Halloween party,hosted by the coaches and parents of the u9's

There will be lots to do with fun party games,spooky fancy dress competition,Monster Mash disco and of course apple bobbing!

Price will be £1.50 which will include a hot dog and a soft drink.

Bar will be open

Adults and kids come in fancy dress ,prizes for the best

Prize for best pumpkin

Come and support the club

The u9's coaches and parents will be hosting this years Halloween Party for the Minis and Juniors.
There will be lots of fun with spooky party games,Monstermash disco,Fancy dress competitions and of course apple bobbing.
Price is £1.50 on the door ,this includes hot dog and soft drink.
Bar will be open
Please come and support the club
Doors open at 7pm

Ruby Club Open for Wales v France.

Hi all Breakfast is on and the bar will be open from 08:30 on Saturday for those of you that want to go and watch the Wales v France Game.

Futher Full Details in next few days

Book this now in your diary

Futher Full Details in next few days

Book this now in your diary

Right all this it it.

The Biggie need I say more breakfast for a £5 and the bars open as well as the atmosphere, big screen and a few token French supporters (Scottish/Welsh) what more could you want.

Doors Open at 8am
Bar
Breakfast
Big screen
England Win

So see you down the club on Saturday

This weekend is the Penultimate game in the initial group stages of the Rugby World Cup. To that end The game will be on at Abingdon Rugby   Club on Saturday Morning. Kickoff is at 8.30 am and the Bar will be  
open as well as food, tea and coffee.
 
You can get yourself a Full English for a mere £5 so what are you waiting for join in with the banter, soak up the atmosphere and get   yourself down Abingdon Rugby Club.
 
Doors Open 08:00am
 

This weekend is the Penulitmate game in the initail group stages of the Rugby World Cup. To that end The game will be on at Abingdon Rugby Club on Saturday Morning. Kickoff is at 8.30 am and the Bar will be open as well as food, tea and coffee.

You can get yourself a Full english for a mere £5 so what are you waiting for join in with the banter, soak up the atmosphere and get yourself down Abingdon Rugby Club.

Doors Open 08:00am

Thanks Abingdon Rugby Club

 

If you haven't bought your tickets yet, buy them now from behind the bar £5 per player (£6 on the night)

They are selling fast, so to reserve your table, buy soon.

Includes food. Raffle and games.

Sorry, forgot to put the date for the game - October 1st, 3pm

Abingdon are playing Harwell II in a friendly at home. KO 3pm.

Next Match is aginst Aylesbury Athletic (Note Aylesbury RFC)

 

 

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POSTPONED. Gosford All Blacks have been unable to raise a team for tonight's fixture so Abingdon Vets have been awarded a walkover.We will now be playing Harwell in the next round - same place same time next Wednesday 6th April.

BAR WILL STILL BE OPEN TONIGHT AT 7pm for supporters who don't read this! For those that do read it, come down for a pint and buy your race night tickets and horses from TC. Ben will decide what time to close the bar depending on how many turn up.

Come and support the old gits next week - there is a guarantee of some enjoyment - even if it is only from having a laugh at those club members who just do not accept that they are too old for this game!

This is the big one as far as Beer Kitty is concerned. THE TRADITIONAL FINAL EVENT FOR TOUR FUNDRAISING - RACE NIGHT

7.30 pm Saturday 9th April 2011. Tickets £2.50 each - all tourists expected to buy two and to bring a non-tourist guest.

Horses can be purchased at a cost of £5 each - all tourists must buy at least one horse, (Don't forget to choose a suitable name!)

Jockeys can be purchased at £2 each - again all tourists expected to purchase at least one ride.

SPONSORS required for seven races - usual prize for winning owner is bottle of spirits or champagne. Increase the tour fund by donating a prize - you get to name the race. Let TC know before the night otherwise prizes will have to be purchased.

Horses and jockeys in eighth, (final), race to be auctioned so start thinking about your syndicates now.

The usual heavy fines for non-attendance etc. by tourists. This is the VERY EXPENSIVE one to miss so don't.

See you there. TC

 

Bar Olympics. Tickets £5.  Start 7:30pm. Saturday 12th March 2011

This will be the second in a series of three fund raising events for the senior tour to Antwerp. All tourists are expected to buy tickets and also to attend or they will be subjected to heavy fines. All other club members are welcome to attend and enter the competitions on the night. Tickets will be available on the door.

I AM UNABLE TO GIVE YOU ANY FURTHER DETAILS AT THE MOMENT AS I HAVE DELEGATED ALL RESPONSIBILITY TO VOLUNTEERS HOWARD DAVIES AND JOHN WIBLIN, WHO I BELIEVE ARE LOOKING FOR HELP TO ORGANISE THE NIGHT.

Further details now available - Howard and Wibs have organised what is now being called 'Bar Olympics". Eight events are being planned - I can tell you they include pool and darts and a variety of other physical and mental tests. The final event will be a welcome return of an old favourite - you will have to be there to find out what it is!

All tourists must buy a ticket and attend - but the event is open to all. Tickets are available £5 each from Kelvin and can be obtained on the night. Food will be served at a very reasonable cost.

TC/Kelvin

The first senior tour fund raising event is set to take place on Saturday 19th February 2011 in the clubhouse.

This will be the infamous Andy Abbey Cocktail Night.

Time: 7:30 until late.

Fancy Dress: Tropical theme (Optional - except for tourists)

Cost: £2.50 - tickets available from Kelvin on the night.

Tour rules apply - if you don't know them and are touring I suggest you make efforts to find out what they are!

ALL WELCOME - ESPECIALLY NONE TOURISTS AND JUNIOR SECTION

 

Abingdon Rugby Quiz Night

7.30pm on Friday 26th November 2010

CASH PRIZE FOR WINNING TEAM

Small Prizes for Individual Rounds

Tickets £4 each from the bar

(Tickets Required On Entry) Or Pay On The Door On The Night

Food Included

Any questions please contact Julian Coles U'14's Parent This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GROVE RFC MINIFEST 2010

(General Information)

Details relating to Grove RFC Mini Rugby festival at:

Grove Recreational Ground, Cane Lane, Grove, Wantage, Oxon.  OX12 0AA. 

Tel Number 01235 762750

Date – Sunday 3rd October 2010.

• Festival Timetable:

1. Please do not arrive before 8.30am as car parks will not be open
2.  Registration of teams by 09.30 at (control tents) green Gazebo’s.
3. Referees and coaches meeting at age group Control tents 09.45.
4. First games start at 10.00 all age groups.
5. Age groups finals will between 1.30pm and 2.30pm

 Programmes  - will be on sale at entrances at £3 each (entrance fee per adult is £3 including Coaches) – No charge for children or players, neither is there a car parking fee.

 10 Oxfordshire clubs taking part, with a total of 80 teams at Under 7 through to U12.

RFU Continuum rules -  RFU recommends Maximum squad sizes which should not be less that -:

• U7/U8  - 10 players
• U9/10 – 13 players
• U11/U12  - 17 players
• Although clubs can still participate if they have less than these numbers

 Note reference U12’s – 13 players with 6 forwards (unless agreement reached on day that there should only be 12 players between clubs)

 All teams/ clubs are asked to provide referees to support the event- please give your referees names at Control Tent.

• Medals will be awarded to the winners and runners up in the finals of each age group (A and B structure)
• Perpetual Grove RFC Shields/ plaques are for winning teams of each final. These should be returned to Grove Clubhouse if you have any from last year (or previous years!!)
• Trophy/ Medal ceremonies will be held on a rolling basis in front of the clubhouse approximately 20mins after the finish of each age group final
• Toilets are located in the clubhouse.
• First Aid  - will be provided by Ambulance service.
• Refreshments – From Club house, BBQ and food tent.

 Directions & Parking -

 Directions to the Club can be found on the Grove RFC website:

 http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/groverfcltd/?primary=aboutus&secondary=location

 There will be volunteers on the morning to direct visitor to these parking areas. Main parking will be on the Wasborough fields which are accessed off Denchworth Road (see map on website).   Parking will not be available at the Clubhouse as this will be reserved for volunteers and Club Officials that will be helping to set-up on the morning of the event.

 Please do not use our postcode with Satnavs as this will take you into a dead-end within a house estate!  Please also do not arrive before 8.30am as our carparks will not be open until that time.

No parking on sides of roads particularly on bends and narrow sections of road.

Thanks for taking part.

Grove RFC 

 

Abingdon Rugby Club are pleased once again to be inviting you all to another Sevens event at Abingdon. We have received a lot of enquiries about the event this year so please respond as quickly as possible to ensure you do not miss out.

We sincerely hope you will all join us for the event this year, please ensure you register interest asap as we are now open for entrants.

DO PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF YOUR CAPTAIN / COACH

Format for the day is as follows:

16 - 20 teams, no restriction to squad size but only one team per club

4 groups of 4 playing Round Robin

Thereafter to 3 knockout competitions

Prizes for winners / runners-up of each. Normal prize fund c.£1000, dependant on sponsorship support.

Kick-off noon. Finals at 17.30.

Entry £30 per team

For spectators there is food and drink all day

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To register interest please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

with:

Club / team name

Main contact name

Contact details (address, email, tel. No's)

We look forward to hosting you on the day

With very best regards

Frazer McCairns

Tournament Organiser

Abingdon RFC

Abingdon Rugby Club are pleased once again to be inviting you all to another Sevens event at Abingdon. We have received a lot of enquiries about the event this year so please respond as quickly as possible to ensure you do not miss out.

We sincerely hope you will all join us for the event this year, please ensure you register interest asap as we are now open for entrants.

DO PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF YOUR CAPTAIN / COACH

Format for the day is as follows:

16 - 20 teams, no restriction to squad size but only one team per club

4 groups of 4 playing Round Robin

Thereafter to 3 knockout competitions

Prizes for winners / runners-up of each. Normal prize fund c.£1000, dependant on sponsorship support.

Kick-off noon. Finals at 17.30.

Entry £30 per team

For spectators there is food and drink all day

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To register interest please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

with:

Club / team name

Main contact name

Contact details (address, email, tel. No's)

We look forward to hosting you on the day

With very best regards

Frazer McCairns

Tournament Organiser

Abingdon RFC