News Articles June 2005

29 June - Junior News - Under 14's

Just a little bit of good news. The Under 14 team for the coming season had an amazing 19 players turn up for the first night of pre-season training. An excellent turnout and inspiration for others. To read more about our youth section - Click here

29 June - Social News - Hog Roast

Have you got your tickets for the Hog Roast yet? They only cost £5 and the weather forecast is good - Take a look at the BBC Weather Report - to the BBC

28 June - Rugby News- Election of Captains

As training is now in full swing every Tuesday & Thursday at 7:15 we now need to formalise the election of the captains for the coming season. Do do this we will be having a players meeting on Thursday 7th July at 9pm (after training.) Nominations for 1st Team Captain should sent to Chris Spooner either by e-mail on Cspooner@blueprintcs.com or by phone 07870 640598.  Already proposed for 2nd XV is Lee Hodges and 3rd XV Adam Paine. To join the discussion please Click here - (Members Only)  To find out what else is on at the club Click here (Open to all)

28 June - 1st First XV Friendly Confirmed - 1st Team

We have now confirmed that we will play Upper Clapton on 20th August as our 1st warm up game for the season ahead. To read more about our 1st XV Click here

28 June - Club News - Rugby Committee Meeting

Chris Spooner is holding his next Rugby committee meeting on Thursday 30th June. If you have anything you would like raised and bought to the table please do this via your teams representatives. They are: 1st XV TBC, 2nd XV Lee Hodges (Captain Elect), 3rd XV Adam Paine (Captain Elect), 4th XV Brian Vinney (Captain Elect), Ladies Manager - TBC - ,Chair of Youth - TBC -  and Minis - Alice Gladden. For more information on the back room side of the club Click here

27 June - Mike Catt Arrived on lions Tour - Catt Saves the Day

This was received from our friends in Wales. No they aren't bitter - Just for fun and in our members area - To view Click here

27 June - Social News - Hog Roast

As you all should know the 2nd Annual Hog Roast is this weekend.   We need help on the day to set it up. Help make it a great day!   The club will be open at 7.30am for the Lions game so come down watch the game and give us a hand!!!

27 June - Club News - 6 a-side Update
So it's all over now, CM20 snuck a tournament win by beating Krapyrubsnif into second place with wins over Roman Rams and Team James Hayden and a draw with Krapyrubsnif turned out to be enough.

In the other pools Flying Flamingo's won group two, Motley Saints group 3 and the Ladies team "Luscious" won group four.  Pictures of the day will follow from Colin Odell in due course.

Thank you to our sponsors, Mick Ellis (Trophies), Asda, McDonalds, Tesco and Wilkinsons.

The Spooner Fund has benefited to the tune of £1000 as the result of the tournament. On behalf of the Spooner Committee, thank you to everyone for their efforts in making this possible.

27 June - Club News - www.efestivals.co.uk/ 

The UK's most popular festivals website - click here - Archive Sites - Click here

23 June - Move - New Town Plan on Display

The new Town Plan goes on display for public consultation for six weeks starting today. It proposes to make our ground Green Belt land. If that happens not only will seriously set back our plans for a move it will also impose tougher restrictions on what we can do on our present site. To view the report Click here 

The Council have ignored the views of two Government planning inspectors and we need to convince the inspectors at any future inquiries that their colleagues were right.

That means ALL club members and friends filling in forms to submit formal objections to the Council plan. We will be making a briefing sheet available on how to object and advice will be available. Please watch this space and act promptly when asked. It is a very simple process.

23 June - Club News - 6 a-side Update

Week 5 of the tournament was played last night and the positions for Finals Day (25 June) are now completed. Although the Flying Flamingos just missed out on place in the top group after losing to Team - James Hayden  we will have a very close run thing for the title with not a lot to choose between the top four teams. To view the table click here

Kick-off on Saturday is 4.00pm (be there for 3:30pm) and it promises to be an excellent afternoon's entertainment. Apart from rugby, we will be running a barbeque, there will be a raffle and, after the event finishes, a Karaoke for those with any energy left to 'entertain' us.

Please make an effort to come down and join the fun. Remember, all profits go towards the development of Youth rugby at Harlow RFC.

21 June - Archive News - Summary of the 1971/'2/'3 Seasons

On the 50th Anniversary Theme John Minchin has written his memories and summary of the year he was captain in 1971/'2'3. To read it click here Can you write a season summary?  You don't have to be a captain to do it. If you can jot it down and send it to paul.eynon@harlow-rugby.co.uk or leave it at the club for the attention of Paul Eynon/Dave Sharp. For more archive material click here

21 June - Club News - 6 a-side Update

The penultimate round of the Spooner Six-a-Side Tournament takes place on Wednesday, 22 June at 7.15pm. There are still places and pride to be played for so another great night of rugby in (hopefully) great conditions looks to be on the cards.

The Finals Day will kick-off at 4pm on Saturday, 25 June. We are planning on having barbeque food and beer available all day and some music to sing along to after the competition finishes. We are running a raffle to raise more money for the Ken Spooner Fund and, thanks to the likes of Asda, McDonalds, Tesco and Wilkinsons, there are some great prizes to be won. Why not make a day of it and enjoy good rugby and a few drinks?

We could do with a couple of helpers, particularly on Saturday. Anyone who can help, please contact Ken Potter on 07764 182946. To view the table click here How did you get on against the others? Take a look at all the results click here

20 June - Club News - SMS/Text Message Service

We have been running a successful SMS Text messaging service to keep club members up to date on things happening at the club. All you need to do is let us know your mobile number. To register send your name &  mobile number by e-mail to paul.eynon@harlow-rugby.co.uk  or to find out more - Click here

20 June - Club News - www.skivedomain.com/sure/laka/ 

Web site of the week. Make your own British & Irish Lions Haka - click here - Archive Sites - Click here

17 June - Club News - Summer Training

The first training session last night was very enjoyable with all exercise done with a ball in hand. No contact involved as yet if your thinking of joining us just to get fit. The next session is on Thursday 23rd June Everyone welcome. For more info on our coaching structure please click here

16 June - Archive News - Ben Jarvis's Memories of HRFC

On the 50th Anniversary Theme Ben Jarvis has written his memories and summary of the year he was captain in 2003/4. To read it click here Can you write a season summary?  You don't have to be a captain to do it. If you can jot it down and send it to paul.eynon@harlow-rugby.co.uk or leave it at the club for the attention of Paul Eynon/Dave Sharp. For more archive material click here

16 June - Club News - 6 a-side Update

Just one more week to play before finals day. Where do you stand?  The Table is now released. To view click here How did you get on against the others? Take a look at all the results click here Thank you to everyone who participated and those who are providing invaluable support to the organisers.  It's building up nicely for a great Finals Day on 25 June.

15 June - Club News - India Moving Forward

Our very own Fozzie Brown is being mobbed by the media in India after their 48/-12 win against Malasysia. To read the IRB article click here

15 June - Club News - Ladies Coach Sponsorship

We are pleased to announce a special sponsorship deal for our ladies team. We have secured the services of a coach company who will transport our ladies team to all their away games. To read the full details click here :-)

14 June - Club News - 6 a-side Update

Week 4 of the Spooner Sixes take place on Wednesday, 15 June @ 7.15pm - another entertaining evening in store. We could do with some extra help to help things run smoothly, especially on Finals Day, Saturday 25 June. Could any volunteers please contact Ken Potter on 07764 182946,

To view the table click here

13 June - Club News - Coaching for 2005/06

The following Press Release has been sent to the local press this afternoon. Most members will know that the club has been restructuring its coaching for next season. To view click here

13 June - Playing News - Training Starts Thursday

Matt Davies is running two initial Training Sessions this Thursday and Thursday 23rd June. Please could all players make every effort to attend. Training starts at 7:15pm

13 June - Club News - www.nethouseprices.com 

Web site of the week How much did your neighbours sell their house for? - click here - Archive Sites - Click here

11 June - Advert - Flag Rugby

Want to play in a fun  competition in July in the Leyton/Leytonstone/Wansted area?- Read More

11 June - Advert - Lions in Wales

Fancy watching the Lions in a Hotel in Wales? - Read More

8 June - Good News - New Born

Congratulations to Steve Ward and Hayley. Hayley gave birth to a beautiful baby girl called Gracey weighing in at 6lb 11oz they are both in fine health.

8 June - Club News - Coaching for 2005/06

Most members will know that the club has been restructuring its coaching for next season. We have released the following statement ahead of reports appearing in this weeks local press. To view click here

8 June - Club News - Exec Reports

A number of reports to the executive containing exciting new initiatives, are available for members to read. These include the Publicity/Rugby and Grounds. To view click here

8 June - Club News - 6 a-side Update

Another great 6 a-side evening. The Table is now released. To view click here Thank you to everyone who participated and those who are providing invaluable support to the organisers.  It's building up nicely for a great Finals Day on 25 June.

7 June - Good News - New Born

Congratulations to Gary Stanley and Kate. Kate gave birth to Jude Michael Stanley today at 12:44. 6lb 11oz Kate and Jude are both wonderful

7 June - Club News - Hog Roast

Kerry Palmer needs some volunteers to help with set up and to help run stands at the BBQ on July 2nd. He also needs people to help distribute leaflets around the town and local pubs etc. He will have the leaflets on Wednesday at the 6’s

If you are interested please mail him kerrypalmer@gmail.com or call  07973 159 795

This is the big one people the better this event does the more funds your club will have. Any help big or small will be greatly appreciated. More Volunteers needed: Summer Ball
Colin Nicholson needs helpers in the morning of 16th July to help set out tables and to put up decorations. Offers of help please to Colin on 07779 256407

6 June - Club News - Move Update

Harlow Council confirmed on Friday that they will put the revised Town Plan on display for public scrutiny from the 20th June onwards. We need to make sure that as many members as possible put in formal objections. Last time we go 150+ in and we need to do as well again. Dave Sharp needs 8 or 10 volunteers to be briefed on how to complete the form so they can offer help to other members. If you have not offered to help please email him now. To e-mail him Click here

6 June - Club News - Toast in the Post 

Web site of the week - Click here - Archive Sites - Click here

2 June - Club News - Lions Games

2 June - Club News - 6 a-side Update

Another great 6 a-side evening. The Table is now released. To view click here

If anyone 'mistakenly' went off with rugby balls last night could you please call Ken Potter on 07764 182946 to arrange their return. We could do with a couple of helpers to spare half-an-hour or so on Wednesday's - anyone who can assist, please call Ken on the number above.

1 June - Training - Summer Training Begins

Matt Davis has scheduled two training sessions for Thursday 16th June and Thursday 23rd June. Matt would like all senior players to attend these initial training sessions.

1 June - Club News - Every dog has a web site 

Web site of the week - Click here - Archive Sites - Click here