Photos from our annual friendly clash with Perins Old Boys are available on the website now! Another excellent and close match, played in the spirit of the game with Perins the final victors, winning 22 -14.
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A reminder we still need volunteers for car parking today at Alresford Show.
Rota as follows 7-10 Cheriton Car Park Ady Dale Phil Edrich Holly Stidston John Weston Marilyn Weston 7-10 Alresford Car Park Steve Hedger Chris Peake Shem Young Ross Cobb Jack Meekings 7-10 Horse Box Car Park Peter Rogers Pete Gibson Joe Joseph Edward Tugwell 10-1 Cheriton Ady Scott Daniel Wright X 2 Paul Rees Phil Williams 10-1 Alresford Paul Cook Douglas Doug Bell Russell Waterton Chris Unsworth Philip Mettam Tom Andrews 10-1 Horse Box Pete Gibson Sam Samuel Batho Alex (Ben Ben Foote) 1-4 Cheriton Ady Chris Day Rob Rob Walls 1-4 Alresford Tom Brown Emily Stidson Rich Rich Moody We are short of numbers between 10-1 and really need at least 4 more people for 1-4. Ady Cobb has wristbands for all volunteers to get into the show. Bring a friend to help or drag someone not on the list to do their bit. If you can only do early just let Ady know on 07774 979 325 After some time-consuming uploading and intense editing, the photos from the Webb Ellis Cup's visit to Alresford and the activities throughout the day have now been added to this season's photo gallery. They're split into two albums for ease of perusal, one album for the trophy visit and the other for the match against Aldershot & Fleet RFC in the evening. There are still more to come too!
Unfortunately, due to last night's torrential rain and the yellow weather warning in place for Hampshire today, we have had to cancel all our outdoor events. The pitches are unsurprisingly water-logged and we therefore cannot hold the planned fixtures on them today.
However, the Webb Ellis Cup is still coming to Alresford, together with RFU dignitaries who will be welcomed indoors at Alrebury Park. So you can still come down, get your photo taken with the cup and celebrate rugby! Programme – Alresford Celebrates RUGBY – 26th August 2015.
2.00pm People arrive. No formal opening. Children –Face Painting and prepare for rugby routines. Inflatables and computer based Rugby games available throughout the whole event. Food vendors providing a range of hot food, drinks, donuts & ice-creams. Trophy Tour Team with Web Ellis Cup on top Pitch continuously available for Photos with World Cup. Minis groups and Sports Clubs and Service Groups all on top pitch. 3.30pm Chris Day – Chairman of ARFC will welcome Mayor of Winchester Cllr Angela Clear . She will meet the minis, coaches and officers. Photos of Mayor with Minis around Webb Ellis Cup (PR to MC a Q&A session with our Player Personality) A RAFFLE will be held during the day. The Eel House will be open from 2.00pm – 5.00pm Activities on the Lower Pitch will be ongoing. 4.00pm Perins’ Youth Activities followed by Girls warm-up and Tag Rugby. 6.15pm Alresford XV v Aldershot & Fleet XV 7.15pm - 7.20pm Players assemble on upper pitch for photos around the Webb Ellis Cup. 7.30pm Hugh Ogus- President of ARFC will welcome Nigel Atkinson Esq. HM Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire who will give a short address. After the formal presentation HO will invite Lord Lieutenant, players, guests and friends to adjourn to the Club House for refreshment! It's that time of year again gentlemen and membership forms need completing and returning to Mr Rob Walls before the playing season starts. There's also a discount on the new branded club polo shirts, for those that pay their membership early, so what are you waiting for? Below you'll find a membership form and for anyone under 18 wishing to play, a separate age consent form.
Following last week's sad announcement, we are now able to confirm that Brian Wilmot's funeral will take place at 16:00pm on 13th August 2015 at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Hedge End. The Club will also be open following the service, to allow everyone to raise a glass to Brian and celebrate his time with us and his considerable contribution to the club. Congratulations to all ARFC members, friends, supporters and anyone that voted for us. We heard yesterday that we have been awarded the full amount of the 'Have-your-Say' Grant that we applied for.
This means that thanks to your votes we will be able to put in place the kit storage we so desperately need at the new pitches. Thank you! It is with deep regret and sadness that we learned of the passing this morning of Brian Wilmot.
Brian was an early member of Alresford RFC, a true legend and staunch supporter during the formative years of the club, and is another member of our rugby family who will be missed and remembered fondly. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family at this sad time. The closing date for the Have Your Say Grants Winchester 2015 is this Sunday 19th July and we need every vote we can get to secure funding for our kit storage grant.
Last week we were sitting at 10th in the rankings, but this week we've rocketed to 2nd. We're so close now, that we just need one final push this week to put us in the top spot before Sunday. Please click on the link on the website to register your vote and share it with friends and family. www.waca.org.uk/haveyoursay Alternatively phone votes will be accepted by telephoning 01962 807036. Voting is open until Sunday 19 July 2015. We can do it! |