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fixtures
See the updated fixture list for next season.
Anyone got the 3's fixtures please.
cheshire rfu meeting - june minutes
Complete minutes here, but see extract from Secretarys report of that meeting below -
"Lymm RUFC –
The meeting’s congratulations were also made to Lymm on the numerous competitions they had won this past season and specifically the U17 National Competition when they beat Exeter in the final."
2/7/09
3rd XV news
David Coon has been appointed as 3rd team captain. We wish him and the team well for the coming season.
30/6/09
New players wanted for season 2009-10
Lymm RFC is recruiting new players ready for the next season to maintain and improve on the performance of all our teams - Under 7s through to Veterans. We are especially looking for elite players to bolster the first team. If interested, please contact Richard Boundy on 07709 323107 or at richard.boundy@ntlworld.com
1/7/09
Lymm rl
Another good win for Lymm RL yesterday with the 26 - 16 defeat of Wigan Riversiders. A good matched game with Lymm coming good in the second half after trailing12 - 6 at half time. Next week, maybe Friday night or Saturday to be confirmed, we have a home tie with Runcorn. Following the failure of both Widnes and Rhyl to put teams forward for what would have been our home games, what should have been the away games will now be played at Lymm. Yesterday's win and Widnes's lost to Blackpool now puts us on equal points to Widnes but with a inferior points difference - for now!!
- John H
28/6/09
Players Dinner pics
Pictures courtesy of PC available here.
20/6/09
stones on 1st team pitch
Jim Knowles has reported that a large number of stones have been collected from around the goal posts at the car park end. These have obviously been thrown on by kids. Please keep an eye out for such vanaldalism and shoot the perishers on sight!!
16/6/09
england v new zealand 21st nov 2009 - tickets
We have received our ticket allocation and application forms for the game against New Zealand at Twickenham and now accept applications from paid up club members. Ticket prices are £85, £71, £60, £52 and £41. Our largest allocation is at £71. There are no concessions for juniors. Applications should be made in writing to; Phil Ratcliffe, 13 The Grove, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0HW no later than Wednesday 29th July 2009. Cheques payable to LYMM RFC for the correct amount should accompany each application. Whilst every effort will be made to satisfy all requests this cannot be guaranteed and will be dependant on the number of applications received. To accommodate applications it may be necessary to allocate tickets in a different price band to the one applied for. Please note that in applying for tickets Lymm RFC now stipulate that a condition of the application is that the club member making the application is in the group attending the game and enters the ground with the other ticket holders in their party. Should you have any queries please ring Phil Ratcliffe 07710-650935.
9/5/09
beer fest
Still some tickets available for Friday night (3rd July). In view of the immediacy of this message, members wishing to attend can pay on the door. Event starts at 6pm so get your drinking boots on and book a taxi home!!
past players association - a word from the president
At the present time the Rugby Club provides rugby facilities for all ages, from the youngest at mini level to those who wish to extend their rugby career through the Vets team. However, once players have finished their careers, either because of injury, or just old age, the majority of them drift away from the club. I would therefore like to propose that we start a Past Players Association. 
Although we have an annual past players re-union,
I feel we should have something a little more formal, which would give former players a little more sense of belonging to the club for which they once played. This initiative fits in with our Chairman's request for more people to get involved in the club, and with our 50th year approaching I think it would be an ideal time to contact our past players and get them back to the club.
I would therefore welcome any ideas on how a Past Players Association would operate, e.g. what would past players expect, what could we offer them as an incentive to join the association, what sort of events would we run etc etc.
I would welcome any views and comments you may have. All will be considered. Contact me at:
ajwright13@ntlworld.com
Tony Wright - President LymmRFC
22/6/09
Cats news
In the historic first ever County Rugby League derby Cheshire Cats under 12s triumphed by 20 - 4 against Chester Gladiators in the Kukri Midlands League.
At a hot and sun drenched Crouchley Lane in Lymm both sides served up a feast of fast and skilful rugby league.
Played in four quarters it was the Cats who took the lead after a diagonal dash to the corner by livewire Kane Sullivan - son of former international and St Helens star Anthony.
Kane also added on the extras.Despite dominating field position the Gladiators couldn't break the well marshalled Cats' defence.
The Cats finished the opening stanza when a fine defence splitting pass from Conor Byron saw Ethan Jude power over and secure a 10 - 0 advantage for the home side at the break.
The second quarter was highlighted by the skilful play of Toby Phillips and the dazzling footwork of Taylor Boyne.
Cheshire Cats cemented their lead with a memorable individual score from Phillips which was goaled by Sullivan to give a halftime score of 16 - 0.
Chester came more amd more into the game and though the third quarter was scoreless Daniel Munt,Jay Bridle and Phillips shone for the Cats.
The final period again saw the Gladiators threatening the home line but a seering 60 metres sprint to the line from Mathew Butler guaranteed the Cats' place in history and that first local derby victory.
The match finished with Chester camped on the Cats' try line but not before the outstanding Gladiator Lewis Tucker left many defenders trailing in his wake to register Chester's opening score of a fine morning's entertainment.
29/6/09
your club needs help - jubilee celebrations
As most of you know 2009/10 sees the 50th anniversary of the founding of LymmRFC (see Club history on this website for more details).
This Jubilee anniversary is an excellent opportunity to increase the profile of our club, to increase membership and to increase our standing in the village.
The Executive of the Club need people to manage or help with planning a range of activities to celebrate the Jubilee and raise funds for major club projects e.g. pitch levelling, kitchen refurbishment and changing room upgrades. We would particularly like to hear from someone prepared to take on the overall management and coordination of this project, but helpers would also be welcome as the lifeblood of a community club are the volunteers who make it work.
Members from all sections of the club are encouraged to contact our Chairman, Danny McNicholl at DANBO@3PEAKS.NET to discuss your ideas and help further the Jubilee Celebrations.
8/6/09
forthcoming events
TRAINING HAS STARTED
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. New recruits welcome - see note opposite.
Beer festival at Beechwood
July 3/4th Beer Festival organised by the Minis and Junior section. Click here for more info.
Tickets are priced £5, which includes a free souvenir glass and a free pint. Live Music on both evenings. Tickets from Oz on 21137 or email ozjac@aol.com"
See beer menu here
Manchester 7s
July 10th - 12th
Manor Rd Tennis Club Open Day
July 11th. Click here for more
Sponsored 3 peaks challenge 18 July
As a player fund raising effort, the above event, is aiming to get 12 players raising £100 sponsorship each
Golf Day at Lymm GC
Sep 11th. Organiser AP. andy.phillips@johnsondiversey.com
£100 per team of four
Supper Club (Application form here)
Sep 24th - Speaker, Geoff Miller, Former Captain of Derbyshire, Vice Captain of England and England Test Selector.
Supper Club
Nov 18th - Speaker, Nigel Redman, Former England & Bath Lock. Manager of an England Rugby Academy
Supper Club
Jan 28th 2010 - Speaker Brendan Healey, Top NE comedian, raconteur and former keyboard with Lindisfarne.
Supper Club
Mar 24th
-Speaker Steve Kindon, Former striker/left winger, Wolves, BURNLEY and Huddersfield.
grass roots rugby Blog
RFU Community rugby ezine
Read the June issue here
26/6/09
Still some copies available - ask at the bar.