Get Active! TRY RUGBY!
Get Active!
We all know how exercise can improve your health and your wellbeing.
However, it’s not always easy to put it into practice –
on a cold winter’s night, trudging round to the gym in the
pouring rain can feel like a bit of a chore!
The trick is to find something you really enjoy doing. Vary your
routine and try new and exciting ways to get fit – and get
Active!
TRY RUGBY!
Why not join your local rugby club and try out something you haven’t
before? You could meet new people too! Having regular training sessions
can be a way to keep motivated to continue.
What have you got to lose?
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Last updated: 28th April 2008
Rugby Festival a huge success!
If you weren't on the Lower Paddock on Saturday, you missed a real
treat. The annual Rugby Festival that includes our England v Rest
of the World game was another huge success, attended by in excess
of 300 people, and for the first time included matches by our under
14s and under 16 teams (with thanks to Eton Manor & East London
for providing the opposition).
Reports and photos may get
posted soon but it is likely that the website may not get updated
much in the next couple of weeks due to the effects of the men's
tour to Malta (May 1st - 6th).
LICENCE GRANTED
Thursday evening's "Licence" hearing went well and we
are now the proud owners of a "Club Premises Certificate".
Our "Fantastic Fortnight" got off to a great start -
and got even better with Saturday's rugby festival on the paddock.
The hearing on Thursday was not without drama though, as 30-odd
objectors were present, facing just Kev Doherty and myself (as Jon
Chico was unable to attend this time). Fortunately, it was well
chaired and didn't descend into a slanging match, even though a
few of the objectors gor quite heated (especially after the decision
was announced).
It lasted almost the full 3 hours that are allowed for these things,
and the councillors spent more than 45 minutes "deliberating"
before returning their decision. They have reduced the hours we
had applied for, but that was expected and does not impact much
on our plans. By the time we apply for longer hours, everyone will
have had a chance to see how we run things and - assuming we deserve
it - I'm sure that will be no problem at that time.
A lot of time, effort and worry has gone into acieving this and
credit must also go to Kev Doherty (who has overseen the whole process)
and Jon Chico (who whipped our 'defence' into great shape) as well
as Matt Shorrock & Rick Jacobs who have provided my sounding
board for discussing all aspects of the application. It is another
huge step forward for the club, and I also thank all those that
bothered to write in support of our application (the councillors
read all your submissions) or attended the various public meetings.
Starting now, we need to have a "charm offensive" to show
the residents that we CAN be trusted to run our club and clubhouse
properly!
I'll circulate the details once we have them in writing. Both sides
can appeal if they want to (to the Magistrates Court) within 21
days but these things are rarely overturned. You may see some negative
press about this decision in next week's local papers, just because
some objectors will want to vent their anger - don't be unduly alarmed!
So - there is now only one thing standing between us and our fully
functioning clubhouse... MONEY. Now is the time to go to your employers
and find out if they would back us in any way (Sponsorship, donations,
gifts of materials, free use of their services or whatever might
help us). And get that "Grand Draw" money back to us ASAP.
I'm now looking for an experienced carpenter to build us "the
bar" so that Guiness/InBev can fit it all out for us and we
can get things really started...
There remain lots of smaller jobs that need doing in the clubhouse
- I can usually match a job to the time/skills you have available,
so please offer your help! All the committee posts are also coming
up for election in early May and the club needs new blood on its
management team, so please consider who you think would suit each
post. Though I will see the Clubhouse Project through (if asked)
I do not plan to stand again as Development Officer. I have been
on the committee continuously for the last 6 seasons and I think
I deserve a rest, having achieved what I set out to do [pitch, posts,
clubhouse, bar].
Thank you all, especially to those who got off their backsides
and actually helped me.
Mike Costin
Development Officer (Facilities), Millwall Rugby Club
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