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** Did anyone lose a pair of spectacles at the recent Vets match vs.the Irish tourists.

I found a pair in the car park, near the wall by the Referees parking space.

Please contact me if you're stageering around unable to see anything!!

congrads to all weston under 13s team for there perfomance and winning the trophy on sunday well done lads

Many thanks to everyone who rolled their sleeves up and helped on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
They were all busy times for the Club. although Sat and Sunday were not strictly about WSM rfc (juniors apart), there was heaps to be done and certain members rallied around in all sorts of ways, whether Kitchen,Catering, Barbecues, Gate keeping, Bars, Raffles etc.
Cheerssss everyone.

WSM Committee

T4 Confimed 20th July
Once Again Help Needed By ALL

VETS Rugby match and training

Royal Navy Vets match on Wed Mar 26th
Training for this game will be on Wed 19th March at the REC I will e mail the time. As many players for the tour as possible please. Contact Bert the couch to let him know that you will be available or not.

Copey

VETS Tour
Committee meeting after the game on 8th March in the clubhouse.

Beachlands night, Mungo is arranging a raffle to raise extra funds for the tour. Please help by donating a raffle prize. Either hand to Mungo, leave behind the bar, hand to one of the committee or bring on the night.
Copey

At a recent gathering of some former legends of the club we came up with the following all time best WSM RFC 15
1. Andy Croker 2. Rich hazzard 3. Gary Paul 4. Colin Chappell 5 Nigel Redman 6 Tim Whittle 7 Mark Venner 8 Colin Price 9. Ian Brierley 10 Rob Hazzard 11 Charlie Larkin 12 Rob Keenan 13 Chris Hunt 14 Chris Brown 15 Mike Fletcher. Interesting to see any other views.

Junior Kit Sale

This weekend sees the final day of the Junior Kit Sale, All replica kit at low prices for sizes SB to Youth.

Tshirts £6, summer leisure shorts £10, hooded tops £15,

playing shirts £25, polo shirts £10.

The shop will be open from 11am to 1pm.

Hi, I am trying to locate (phone or email) Jon Board, Rob Harris or Benny Hill. Not sure if his real name is Benny but that is what we knew him as. If anyone has contact info for any of them, please let me know on angela_gaare@yahoo.com. Thanks!

VETS TOUR Social Events.

Note that the snail racing night will now be on Saturday 19th April.

Please pay remainder of dosh to Derek, Stumpy or me alternatively leave it behind the bar marked for Derek Hannam

Well done to the U13s for the fantastic win over Clevedon today. That's the way to play lads, lots of committment and working for each other. That was the best I have seen you play and it was brilliant to watch. Lots of work to do so hope you all turn up for training next Sunday. WELL DONE

Thanks for a very enjoyable game yesterday, (12/01/08), against your fourths. A great game, played, (apart from a few excitable chaps from both sides, getting their knickers in a twist!), in the spirit intended. I hope your injured players recover ok, especially the Army chap, who had a "log run" on Monday!

Thanks again.

Good luck on sunday against the old enemy hopefully you will get the right result without to much bloodshed. if you want to tour down under let me know will sort out a few games

Good luck on sunday against the old enemy hopefully you will get the right result without to much bloodshed. if you want to tour down under let me know will sort out a few games

Is the somerset cup match tomorrow at 2.30pm kick off? thanks

I would like to say impressed I was with Weston 1st XV performance on Saturday. I think that the team you field has a lot of talent in both forwards and backs. I was very impressed with the scrum, the front row were a huge handful.

I hope to see another game or two before the end of the season. Good luck not that you will need it based on what I saw.

British Lions in South Africa 2009 - anyone interested in particiapting in a tour organised in-house please let one of the following know to be kept in touch with developments - Andy Bridgeman, Maggie Simpson, Nigel Cullum. Further details will follow late Jan early Feb. Estimated costs for approx 3 week tour £3000 per person. When draft itinerary has been obtained, a meeting will be called. Please adivse interest at your earliest convenience. A saving scheme will be operational.

VETS TOUR PORTUGAL 2008.

Please note that the balance of payment is due by the end of January. Please could you get your balance to Derek Hannam as soon as possible to enable us to pay for flights etc.

Well done Colts, a comprehensive win, but we can see there is more in the tank yet.
Wishing Everyone a Happy Holiday and all the best for the new year.

Well done to the under 15's for their performance at Hornets last week, all players stepped up and played their part, the gap has closed and soon will come that victory that you so richly deserve.
Ian Disney and Adam will take you there, just listen and learn, practice and perform, its in your Hands to show how good you can be!!!!

Anybody that wants to see bushy sing michale buble on you tube plz go to you tube and type in bushy sings buble !!! (by the way u might notice he cant sing)

This sunday (23rd) the colts are playing host to local rivals Bridgwater in the National Plate competition. It would be good to see a large crowd there to support the lads who are playing very well at the moment. Kick off is at 2.30pm

Eve of the Eve of the Eve......Saturday 22nd December.......at the Rugby Club........theme is "Circus".............Fancy Dress is obligatory......all players welcome!!

Cheerssssss

As a club we have 2 Weston girls representing the County. Phoebe Collins at U15s and Rhiannon Tottle at U18s. Both have played at mini and junior level at the club so thanks to all their coaches for helping them make the Somerset team.

Is anyone available to help a good cause on this saturday morning ( 1/12). A charity, Operation Christmas Child, needs some help to load present - filled shoeboxes onto a lorry. Last year over 1.24million boxes were sent to children in 12 different countries from the UK alone. The lorry arrives at 9am at Home and Office ( the old Nightingales in Town opposite Tescos), so if you could spare an hour or so, please could you give me a call on 07949 349067 so that I can let the organisers know how many people to expect.

many thanks

Pete

Great win for the United last night against Clifton. Keep playing like that and we will have real difficulty in selection. Excellent play by all involved.

congratulations to Richard Frost ,Lewis Hancock ,George Kimmins & James Disney who have made it through to the East V WEST Conference Match on sunday.This is the final trial for Somerset under 15's ,from which the final squad will be picked.

To the united squad

Outstanding performance in difficult conditions last night. Well done. You now need to set that performance as the benchmark for the rest of the season.

VETS TOUR 2008

44 places and flights booked. Anyone not paid deposits please do so immediately to Derek. Balance due by end of January 08

Anyone going who has not received an e mail from me today please e mail me your address at stevecope@aol.com I am getting some bouncing back to me. Simon Smith and Crokes so far.

Sponsors night at Barzaar on Friday 7th Dec with partners. Please support this event for one of our main sponsors. See Stumpy for details.

James Bond Casino Night Saturday 1st Dec. Dress to impress £5 a ticket. Your support is needed. Its your club. Just shows what support can do. Look at the new floor.

Congratulations to Hallam Smith on becoming the Club liason Officer, we're all sure all your atributes you have passed on while playing will keep us in good stead off the field. Many thanks for the £100.00 for the Vet's tour, we'll spend it wisely. CHEEEEEERSSSSSS!!!!!

hi lads looks good , keep winning and get in to the national 3!
hope you are all still well mis you from Morne Jonker

MEMBERSHIP DUES......

The Committee is getting frustrated with trying to gather in membership fees.There are always a few that don't/won't pay!!!

Please note that the Club is not operating a charity....neither are the members that have paid their dues willingly subbing those that haven't!!!

It is quite easy....forms are available from behind the bar.

From the 10/11/07...Membership cards will be checked at the gate.Those that cannot show proof of membership will be charged as normal.

NB*** Social Membership does NOT include free entry to first team games. There are some folk who for one reason or another (perhaps they are injured players) have chosen to opt for a social membership.Please don't get annoyed when you are asked to pay the normal entrance fee.

The Committee!

Thank you Mr Bridgman. But without the continued help of pepole like yourself it ant possible. Many thanks to everyone again.

Fireworks, Another Great night for the club, Another good fund raiser, Well Done Stumpy Ray Benny Burt & Everyone Else Involved.

Great acheivement by the United on Saturday beating Cleve 24-7. In the squad we had 5 Colts from last year (A Thompson, J Stewart, T Main, R Bennett, H Monelle) and 4 current Colts (D Price, N Barker, G Write & E Monelle). It was also great to see some players getting back to the form which made us a good United side from last year. There's still much to improve on, let's get this improved at Training and kick our season into gear.

SNAIL RACING !!!! friday 2nd @7.30pm To raise funds for under 15's and 12's tours.Tickets £5 to include food. a fun night for all the family ,NOT TO BE MISSED!!

Hallam's bringing down some footballs & a football net on saturday for some shooting practice. Reuben, please give us a call if your'e up for it, should be a firey contest.....

Stumpy - re your Glam Rock evenig's comments - I agree another great evenings entertainment. I expect the people who didn't pay for their tickets may well be those that are not paid up members either - such a sad state fo affairs for all those who support the club fully.

Well done Maggie.

Another good night for the Glamrock, one question............ Was Paul Whatley dressed up as Jimmie Krankee or Dennis the Menace?????

Memberships are well overdue now! There remain quite a few players who still have not paid their membership for this season, also some that though not playing at present appear to think that they are exempt from paying if not playing - please be advised you should take a non-playing membership if you wish to use the facilites, including watching home matches, using the bar and gym. REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT INSURED TO PLAY UNTIL YOU HAVE PAID YOUR MEMBERSHIP. To all others that continue to use the club free of all charge - please consider that all members pay up to help the existence of the club - also those that continue to work for the club by gving up their time, supply goods and generally work for the club pay a membership too. Please stop being so selfish and pay your membership subs - if all did so it would help the coffers.

We have a away trip to Worthing in the EDF Trophy which is set for November 17th.

Many thanks to everyone who came along last night to the Glam Rock night. Another successfully night that was enjoyed by all. Great effort on the fancy dress. Thanks to everyone who helped with the decorations again. Just a pity that a few people came along and didn?t buy a ticket. You know who you are

The next social event will be on Saturday 1st December. This will be a Posh Frock and DJ night with live band and casino etc. Tickets £5

alright lads we have a game against st mary's tomoro and know there a good side................. lets just play as well as we can ................... chris or philpy could we possibly have a match report for this game please??? cheers see ya tomoro lads

Please note I am currently working in Manchester from Monday through to Thursdays during these times I am unable to access my emails to publish the match reports. However this will be corrected as from next week when I will be upgrading my email system. Reports for last weekends matches will be published on Friday. Please bear with me for this week.

Is there a match report for the u15's game against st marys?

Please note!! No need to worry. The England game will be shown live at the club before the Glam Rock night kicks off. So please dont tell us you won't be there because you want to want the game. What better place to watch with a great atomsphere.

Peth - We are in the process of changing the website this will include a new look, and the players profile is part of this change. If you could bear with us for a few weeks when the changes will be made.

6 NATIONS INTERNATIONALS......

Please note that the Club receives an allowance for a limited number of tickets for HOME International matches only
We can apply for tickets for away matches via Twickenham. Prices are as yet unpublished and there are no guarantees that applications will be successful.
One can but try. Please let me know asap if anyone wants me to apply on their behalf.....applications required by 26th. October.

Jack Russell Sec.

Well done to all of yesterday's first team squad at Reading.
Although we had a number of regulars missing, the attitude was spot on from the start, and you thoroughly deserved your victory.

Plenty still to work on, particularly our discipline at the breakdown area.

We are improving week by week, lets keep the momentum going, and turn in a good performance at home this week.

Pete

Just wanted to wish the club well and yep the seniors have to make it to practice. So there is a tour to Portugal huh? When will Weston come to the states? Oh will some one update the player profiles already!!

TO ALL SENIOR PLAYERS - now the dark nights are drawing in and getting colder it seems participation at training is starting to drop off especially with 1st team players! We play as we train and if we dont train as a unit we wont opperate as one! Can everyone make a valid effort to get to training on a Tuesday & Thursday night. Its not only the club your letting down but your mates who make the effort week in week out too!
Cheers Cookie.

Be good to see a match report for the under 15's cup game

Can we please have volunteers to help with the next social function THE GLAM NIGHT. Please speak to Stumpy, lets not just have the same old faces.

Well done to the Under 13s for their first game of the season against Cotham Park, I will be back soon to take up my position in the boiler.

Thanks to Julie, Adele and Lorraine for helping with catering this Sunday. We need help next Sunday morning as all minis and juniors are at home. Please email myself or Ray Monelle to confirm you can help out

Veterans Tour - Portugal 2008.
If any other Vets teams are interested in the Browns Sports Club Veterans Rugby Tournament, please contact me via stevecope@aol.com for details.
Weston super Mare will be returning to Vilamoura in May 2008 to defend their title and would be happy to pass on details to other teams that would be interested in competing.

Good luck to WSM RFC for the 07/08 season, especially to Ash Russell, Goon, Burgy, Gavin, Luke, Alec, Trucker, etc who came & played with the CT Yankees RFC over in the US - we're always happy to welcome any WSM RFC players looking for a bit of travel & adventure. Go to www.ctyankeesrugby.org

Senior Coaches - Is there any chance we could have a match report from you so that they can be put onto the club website. If so please send your weekly match reports to robsolomon@btconnect.com

alright lads, we gotta good turnout to traini last couple of seesions so make sure we getta good turn out at the game!!!!!!! its gonna be a hard match but we can do it so lets do it .... anyway see ya tomoro at club lads

Hi Mark (Bennett), good to hear you are still performing down under, now enjoy the off season. I hope the family are all well, all the best Mongo.

VETS TOUR 2008.
Places going really fast... you need to pay your money now to secure a place we shall be closing the list very shortly ... Get your money to Derek, Stumpy or Me (£100 deposit to secure you place)

Copey

All the best to dave burge and the boys for the up coming season, hope its a great one, i'm sure i'll be about for a few beers

I have set up an account on flickr.com to share any photos taken at this seasons matches. Have started things off with some pictures of last seasons U16 Somerset Cup final and the awards evening.

Should be able to find it from the attached link or look for group called wsmu17 http://flickr.com/search/?q=wsmu17

Have a great start to the season boys! Do yourselves and the club proud!

Weston Wanderers are planning a Charity Day on April 5th 2008 to be held at the Club. Mark House and Paul Burns have already started planning this event which is to include Mens and Ladies teams and some FUN money making ideas for charity. If anyone has any ideas and offers of help please contact Mark house738@btinternet.com or Paul Burns on 07718 885515 degburnsy@tiscali.co.uk

Good Luck weston for the coming season from a welsh admirer who tries to watch you every week,keep up the good work.

The first social event of the new season is taking place on Saturday 13th October. This will be a Glamrock Night. With Live music from The Glambusters. Tickets will be on sale shortly.

We would be grateful for any help on Sat with the match against Cardiff as we believe it will be a busy day and will be good for the club both this year and if arranged another year.Help needed in all areas including car park etc

VETS TOUR 2008.
Please could anyone interested in coming on the tour to Portugal next year (May 9,10,11,12) please let either myself, Stumpy or Derek Hannam know as soon as possible. £100 deposit is required to secure your place. This will ensure that we can pay for flights and secure a good deal when they become available. If you have any questions then now is the time to ask them because numbers will be limited and we need your committment NOW. (see poster that will be on the website soon)

Well done to all the lads involved on Saurday, great attitude. Still plenty to work on, but all looks good for a succesful season.We have to keep working hard and be keen to improve everything we do!!2 big games this weekend, so expect to see everyone Tuesday and Thursday for a big week of training.

Hello again from down under, as the season is coming to a close here on the sunshine coast, and it is my first season playing here for the Noosa dolphins (3rd grade ) only lost 1 and drew 1 out of 9 games. yours is just begining so just wanted to say good luck for the coming season to senior and junior squads. sounds like you have got off to a great start, keep it up.

well done to all lads on Saturday for the first win, of hopefully many, this year. there is still much to improve but the basic structure is there to work off. lets keep working hard and we will reap the rewards

A MUST for ALL Under 17's players to attend training on Sunday 26th August, start 10am. Reminder the needs to train to stand a chance to retain the cups of which we have won last season and with several new players joining the squad, there will be places to fight. If you can't attend, strongly suggest you call me on my mobile ASAP. otherwise be there on time!!

Mingo, if you are reading this I hope everything is ok, the town has been a bit quiet without you, keep your self fit as the 3rds will be seeking promotion again and we need some one to pack the shirts away, keep your head down all the best Bushy...

CLUB SHOP SALE finishes this Saturday 25th August.
High Quality lined fleece jackets - only £20
Other items available at half price, including rain jackets, t-shirts and dress shirts (only certain sizes available) The shop will be open before and after Saturdays game against Cardiff in the clubhouse.

This years first team replica playing shirt is also now available.
Childrens sizes - £30, Adult Sizes - £35

Pete

TO ALL PLAYERS AND MEMBERS

Weston Hospicecare have asked if between 20 - 30 of us could steward the charity midnight walk in aid of breast cancer on Saturday 15th September. We would need to meet at the Uphill Beach end at approx 10pm, and then man the route during the 5m circular walk.

Could anyone who is prepared to help, please send me an email or give me a call on 07949 349067

Many thanks

Pete

Good luck for the upcoming season. Congrats to Dave Burge on the 1st Team Captaincy. Go hard for promotion to National 3! All best for the World Cup and the defence of the title! Go the AB's!!

Well done to all the boys who played in the 1st trial match of the season against Clifton - it was a sprited performance especially upfront! We still have a lot of work to do before the league starts so lets keep the positive attitude and numbers up (30-40) at ALL training seasons. Cheers Cookie

Membership subs are due! Please pay up - forms are available behind the bar - can be left there with payment/standing order form, given to Maggie or posted direct to Clayton. There has been a dismal response to paying this summer - seems most are avoiding at present. REMEMBER NO MEMBERSHIP = NO INSURANCE. Not to mention sponging.

Hi Copey,
You don't know me but i'm coach of Llanhilleth rfc we are playing your united in August, i noticed on your guestbook you played a tournament in Portugal, did they have a seniors tournament as well? if so could you mail me details or look me up when we arrive sat 25th Aug. My mail lyndon@heathpak.com p.s. please don't mention the international last sat we are still in shock!

To all the under 12s and under 13s please attend SAQ Training with Chris Millard a qualified trainer and athletics coach at 6pm this Friday 10th August and Friday 17th August. The training will include explosives sprint training, agility drills and speed work. All Weston Junior Coaches may wish to attend to pick up some pointers. Thanks Bushy....

glad 2 hear everything is goin well at the club. gd luck on all the pre season freindlys as i wnt b there as in america untill at least sept poss oct?! might even b stayin dependin on weva i can get a visa. anyway all the best 2 every1 at the club and hope 2 c all the right results cumin in, im sure they will. burnsy (matt)

The kick off time for Saturdays trial match at Clifton has been amended to 2pm, at the request of Clifton. We are taking a club squad of 30 players to the game including many of last season's Colts side.

Any support will be very well received.

Pete

I would like to second Burnsy' comments. I hear pre-season is going well and numbers are high! Keep working hard and lets get a great start to the season! Im looking forward to getting back to playing! Good luck in the friendlies coming up! Cheers Ross

A big thank you to everyone who turned out last saturday for the club help day, especially the parents and children from the U9's team. Would be great to see a few more faces down there this weekend, there is still a bit to do but with a few more numbers we can get it done in no time. A couple of hours of your time would be great for the club!!!

To all Senior Players

Well done for an excellent first months training. Your commitment and numbers at training has meant we've been able to do some very productive work.

Finally a big thank you to those senior players who have stepped up and taken parts of sessions when required.

Pete

Thanks to everyone who came down the club for the first club help day yesterday, in particular the u-9's coaches and parents, who showed up the rest of the senior and junior sides. Yesterdays work has already made a big difference o the clubhouse side.

Remember, yesterday was only day one, we will be down at the club again next Saturday from 10am. If you can only spare one hour, please do, it will be much appreciated.

Pete

Congratulation to Chris Rowlands on his England Counties call up for there tour to France in September. Good to see his England caps are continuing to double for every weston game he plays!!!Cheers

Kit Shop Sale

All stock available at knockdown prices. Fleece coats - from £42 to £28, polo shirts from £17.50 to £10, WSM RFC rugby balls from £9 to £5 etc.

Most sizes available from small junior to XXXL.

I will be down the club tomorrow (Sat) at 10 for the club help day, so come and have a look round and grab yourself a bargain.

just to say , Surridge will again be our kit supplier for the current year and the playing kit will be remaining the same, so any purchases will still fit the club kit portfolio when the new season starts.

Pete

Is it possible to have an update on players who have left/retired and any new signings

Well done to the under15's who on saturday completed their sponsored 10 mile walk,bring any sponsorship money to taining on sunday10am till 12.Also many thanks to the parents who turned up on sunday at stupid o'clock to help with the T4 car parking .It was a great success and the club will benefit from your help.

Thanks to everybody who put time & effort in at the club last weekend it just shows we can all pull together to make the club a better place, I have been told today we also have the enduro camp site to man & that will be even easier so any one who is available on the 19/ 20/21 october please let ray/ myself / stumpy know

A BIG THANK YOU to all who helped this weekend which turned out to be a very successful weekend a special thank you to Andy Bridgeman without whom the event would not have taken place and also to my boys who worked all hours to cover shortfalls in maning

Matt training for the colts is on wednesday evenings starting at 7pm. Training has been going on for three weeks now and numbers are good. If you would like to start training just turn up on wednesday at about 6.45pm and you will be made welcome.

a big thank you to Bridgy for organising the T4 camping weekend at the Club. Shows what we can do when enough people are prepared to commit some time, and hopefully we've raised some much needed funds.

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone involved with the club for the past 2 seasons. I hope the club continues to move forward next year and i will be keeping an eye on the resulst.
May see you all on the 11th but will be returning from Rome the day before

T4 could still do with some more help for sunday night/monday morning lads

Just wondering who i should contact about joining the colts ? Played for weston for 3 years back in 2000, 2001, 2002.

Nice sentiment Denbee and I concur. Well done to Dave Steel and Stuart Board for stepping up for the United. By the way how far behind them will you be, playing at Plymouth? Good Luck Mongo

Club shop

The Club shop is currently offering the replica playing shirt and fleece coats at 30% off. Both items are reduced to £28. Most sizes from small child to XXXL are available. Please give me a call on 07949 349067 or leave a note at the club if you wish to purchase

Pete

Congratulation to Burgy for getting the captaincy again and to George Sparks for being his Vice. Lets get behind them lads and make their jobs easier.

Thanks to all who braved the weather and made an effort to attend the Junior Funday. The Friday Club have supported us for the last 18 months and they deserve our thanks. Cheers Neil for a great buffet. Karla and House Double for the music. Jeff Wye for the disco. Last but not least thanks to Ken and the rest of the Friday Club

Dan. Next training session is on the last Sunday of July. See you there.

just waderin chris or mark when the under16s next training session is thanks

we gotta win more games this season lads

Weston have drawn Luton at home in the EDF National Trophy - Match to be played on the 13th October 2007. Good start to pre season so far lads lets keep it up and have an awesome season.

Who out there remembers The Gnome?????

Weston RFC Fun Day - Sunday 15th July.
Car Boot from 7.30am, stalls & kids fun from 10am, live bands from 8pm.

Am still awaitng sponsorship money for the Hospice walk on June 3rd. Please can everyone get it to me ASAP? Thanks in anticiaption.
PS Nearly time to start hounding everyone for MEMBERSHIP!!!!!

AFTER MUCH NEGOTIATION WITH OUR LOCAL COUNCIL IT HAS NOW BEEN AGREED WE CAN PROVIDE CAMPING & PARKING FOR THE T4 EVENT, WEEKEND OF THE 21/22 JULY, WE ARE AIMING TO PROVIDE CAMPING, BAR AND KITCHEN FACILITIES AND WOULD BE GRATEFUL OF ANY HELP WITH SECURITY, BAR, KITCHEN,LITTER PICKING ETC. RUN CORRECTLY THESE SORT OF EVENTS CAN BRING A LOT OF MONEY INTO THE CLUB TO MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL OF US IF YOU FEEL YOU CAN HELP PLEASE LET RAY MONELLE OR MYSELF KNOW ASAP

Well done to all the U16`s lads and parents that showed on Sat (23rd) for the bag packing at Asda`s. Great attitude and team work, credit to the club.
Don`t forget training session next Sun at 10 down the club. Many thanks.

if any body has any spare world cup tickets can they let me know please

Would all senior players please note that training will commence on Tuesday 3rd July.
We are probably going to organise a training weekend somewhere in the south west for the last weekend in July.Please try and keep it clear if possible. Currently looking at suitable venues.
We have arranged three trial games so far for the 11th August against Clifton. 18th August against Dudley Kingswinford and a game against welsh opposition on the 25th August if we are notplaying in the first round of the cup on that date. Will keep you posted.

There are some Portugal tour photo's @ www.acklamrufc.co.uk only a few and I swear the other teams weren't really that old.

David training will start on the first Wednesday in July. Coaches will hopefully have been finalised by then.

I've done the 20 miles for the Hospice - those of you that sponsored me ( that did not pay in advance) could you pease pay up, so that I can give my sponsorship to the Hospice. Cheers! I'm knackered by they way. Maggie. PS can we have a ball next year please.

just wondering whos the colts coaches for this season, when it starts cheers

We have a few seats left for the race day at Bath on the 16 June. Its going to be a great day. If you would like to go please let Phil Collins or myself know as soon as possible

Message to all - - - - - if anyone is interested in participating in some recreational sport over the summer to keep fitness levels up and keep the squad together, theres an oportunity i could arrange something at the college using their sports hall etc for a minimal cost - can do anything such as basketball, 5-a-side, indoor tennis, volleyball etc etc - if anyone is interested in doing something to keep us all together on a weekly basis let me know - 07766700067 cheers cookie

Cheers

To all paid up members.....

Please note that the AGM will be on Thursday June 7th at 7.30 p.m. at the Clubhouse.

Well done to the colts and all the teams at wsm for what seems to be good season at least there is silver wear in the cabinate. Well for all those interested i played my first game of rugby in oz and it was great so if a tour is wanted down under i now have the contacts to get a few games going. again well done for a good season and hopefully a better one next

As one of the very old faces in the club, would just like to congratulate the organising committee, for their obvious hard work and endeavours in making the Captains Ball a truly excellent and very successful occasion..... all the correct boxes were surely ticked ......Well Done......

Quality night Friday, thank you to everyone who helped organise it and to everytone who was there. Brilliant night!!Mingo, good to here form you, hope all is well!!Thanks again

Can anyone tell me when this season's AGM is ?? Cheers.

Mingo - As soon as I receive the photos I will be uploaded them onto the website

Wow! What a fantastic nig last night. Thanks to the social committee - have we booked for next year yet? It should become an annual event. Everyone made the effort and looked great. No need to say more - had a ball.
Mingo gald to hear you are OK - thought of you last night when we were enjoying ourselves, hope it's not too hot out there, keep smiling, see you when you return, take care.

For some reason I cannot download any of the photos - could you email them to me?

Colts - could anyone tha has photos of the Somerset Cup Final and The National Plate Final please email me some at maggiesimpson@maggiesimpson.plus.com please, as I want to do something to put up in the clubhouse. Cheers!

Thanks to the social committee for the Captains Ball - absolutely ace night with good food and entertainment. Also congratulations to all the lads involved with the county squad this year. Everyone involved has done themselves and weston rugby club proud. cheers Cookie

fantastic VETS tour and brillient Captains Ball you can't beat being with great friends long may it continue....

Could all those who wish to go on the race day at bath please let me know as i have to purchace the tickets.

Many many thanks to everyone who came along to the Captains Ball last night. It was a great night and proves what we (the club) can do. We are moving in the right direction. Great to see some of the old faces.

Message for PAUL COXON Acklam captain.
Paul we too had a great time. You are a great bunch and entered into the true sprit of vet?s rugby. On and off the field. We would like to invite you along to Our Vets tournament on Easter Saturday next year. Where we can show you some proper Somerset hospitality. We can help sort out some where for you guys to stay.

Coxy ( Acklam captain )

GRAND SUMMER CAPTAINS BALL

WICKED OUTSTANDING FANTASTIC ACE BRILLIANT

WHEN'S THE NEXT ONE SO I CAN WEAR ANOTHER FROCK !!

what a superb weekend cant wait till next year have drawn my deposit out already cheers c u soon sadly wont be at the ball so have a good one and a drink for me

Hi again if possible could someone please put some pic's of the vet's tour and of the ball on the website or email them to me at jamesmatthews7@hotmail.co.uk cheers over and out !

Saturday 19th May: Somerset v's Oxfordshire in County Shield. 3PM kick off, Several Weston players are playing. If Somerset win they get promoted into the Cup competition, come cheer our local lads on.

Vets Tour to Portugal was quality... what a great time... thanks to all who attended and to the organisers who did a magnificent job... congrats to all players for a superb tournament and for returning with the silverware.
We have decided to defend the title next year at the same venue on 10th May. The organising committee will meet shortly to look at details etc and will make an anouncement soon. All of those wishing to attend will need to pay a deposit of £100 to secure a place. This will provided the funds for advance bookings at cheaper prices. Please look out for announcement soon.

Hi people first thanks Bushy for thinking of me and having that drink, its been 5 weeks for me now and im at my breaking point! Also well done to the vets excellent yet again bring the goods home ever letting weston down. Next nobody toll me that the Afghan hound gunner had moved out here for good, i saw him hootering though the bin's the other day must have been for some new clothes. THe problem now is that he is walking round in Afghan 70's gear still looks better than normal though! Hi to every one else Pete, Bert, Ash, Jack, Sarah and so on ! Gav got your email adress now !

VETS TOUR:cheers boys what a fantastic tour great complex great company and best of all WE WON !!!! cant wait for the next one TRENTE CINQ'S ***

Just a quick thanks to all your vets for a cracking day in Portugal, we all enjoyed the game and the banter with you lads, hope to meet you again before my knee's give up !!
Coxy ( Acklam captain )

Just a quick thanks to all the vets we met in Portugal on Saturday, all our lads enjoyed the day, the game against Weston and the banter afterwards. Hope we meet again before my knee's go !!
Coxy ( Acklam captain )

Portugal 2007 Vets Tour: Its all been said but thanks again to a fantastic tour committee that delived the goods and more. Rhino, Stumpy in particular but also the committee on tour that provide the leadership and spirit reminding us why we do it.

Cheers Mongo. As ever the pleasure was all ours!!!!!!!!!!!! Roll on next years.

A reminder for the the U16's, presentation night on Friday 25th May 2007, Disco and buffet. 7.30 till midnight. There will be a £5 admission to cover the cost.

Mingo, If you are reading this, hope everything ok and I will have a drink to you at the Rugby Summer Ball, all the best mate. Bushy......

NOTE !!!!!

The stands on both sides of the pitch and the players car park are OFF LIMITS with immediate effect following the carnage and disruption of Friday, Saturday and Monday nights.
This applies to club members as well as the hangers on that seem to gather.

There is no rugby at the moment and NO reason to hang around the stands.

Anyone found in the stand will be treated as an unwelcome unauthorised intruder and reported as such.
The police are acutely aware of the under age drinking by all including adolescent schoolgirls, general rowdyism and vandalism and have undertaken to support the club.

just wanted to know whats going on with the club now we have no bar manager or kitchen staff. can anyone shed any light on the situstion please

Im writing to all members to let you know that earlier this week, the Rugby Club launched its 'Corporate Supporters' Club, The club open to any business, local or national, will be limited to a maximum of 100 members.

For an annual fee of £300, any participating company will receive two complimentary tickets to each home game, a listing in the programme and a place on the corporate supporters board which will be situated in the clubhouse.

In addition, on the 12th July the club will host a drinks reception for the corporate supporters, at which a free raffle, containing 30 prizes, will take place. Prizes ranging from a free perimeter advertising board, to your company logo on the club polo shirts or the playing shirts or shorts, plus many others will be drawn.

Whilst the club's marketing and commercial team are working flat out to gain the support of businesses, if you think that your business or a business you know would be willing to support us, then please let us know.

Forms are available from Adele Tincknell (07764 691851) or myself (07949 349067).

Please dont just read this message and then forget about it. If 50 readers could sell 1 membership each, then I am confident we will get a full take up in the first year of the scheme, and this would provide a real boost for the rugby club.

Many thanks

Pete

Bad luck lads! What a great season! Unfortunately the icing on the cake was not achieved but you can all hold your heads up high! You have done the Club proud, and more importantly yourselves! Defeat is never easy to take, especially in a final! But you were there, others were not! My hat goes off to you all! Keep up the good work! To those boys moving into the senior ranks, just keep enjoying what your doin! All the best!

Please note that the club will be shut from Friday 11th of May, and will be open again on Wednesday 16th of May.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

jst a message 2 say well done 2 the colts, a bit unlucky in the final but fantastic jst 2 hav got there!! sorry i couldnt make it but was over in kinsale. also wud ne1 be interested in goin nxt yr as it is amazin n guna arrange a trip bak if poss.

Have just read your report on the Colts Plate final. As an Bury parent (and ex colts coach) I would just like to say how refreshing it is to read an unbiased report on a losing sides website!! I thought your correspondent was spot on, it was a great final, played in the true spirit of Colts rugby, and both teams were a credit to their club.
I think the best team did win (just!) but I have to admit that 3 more minutes on the refs watch would have produced a different winner. We were most fortunate to only have to travel an hour and a half, compared to your mammouth hike, and that certainly helped with supporter numbers for Bury.
A great occasion for both clubs, temepered slightly that Northampton forgot to provide any catering for the hungry masses.

Well done to all of the U12s for the way you have played this season. You have done the club proud with some of your performances especially the games against Old Reds and Winscombe (they don't like it up them Mr Mainwaring). The presentation night went off very well and congratulations to Tom, Billy, Chelsey and of course Billy Whiz (George). You have all worked really hard this season and thoroughly deserve your awards. Finally I know I said it last night but a huge thanks to Stumpy, Bushy, Tinks and Dover for the great job that you have done with the lads this year. I for one am certainly looking forward to the new season and hope that the lads will go on from strength to strength and prove that they are worthy of all the time and effort that the coaches put in.

The price for the Bath race day will be £30 a head. This will included coach and entry to the posh seats. All those who wish to go we will need a deposit of £10 a head as soon as possible. Dont miss out going to be another cracking event.

well done to the colts yesterday in the final,another 5 mins and the victory would have been yours.Very unlucky not to win.WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mingo, good to hear you are ok, my e-mail is down at work and they are having trouble getting it back on line. Can you use this address instead please mate sharkeyg2000@yahoo.co.uk

WSM U16's presentation on Friday 25th May '07, there will be a disco and food will be provided - 7.30 till midnight. There will be a fee of £5 at the door, so bring a friend or two and let us finish the season with style!!!

this is a message from all the colts! please make a big effort to come and watch @ franklins garden this forthcoming monday the more support the better

To all involved in the Under 15's this season.
Thanks very much for the send off last Wednesday. I would just like to say that it's been a pleasure coaching you all over the past 8 years and I hope you all make it to colt and senior rugby. I cant wait to watch 1 or more of you run out for your 1st team debut. That will be a geat feeling. I'm sure that Chris and Mark have plans for you next season so just keep going as I'm sure you will all make it. Thanks again..

Bert.

Hi all. Congratulations to all teams throughout the club on another succesful season. Great to see the Somerset Cup back in our hands again. Enjoy the off season rest!!!!!!

Any news on coaches for the Colts Cup Final? I'm sure plenty would want to go.

As an ex player now living in USA I have followed yr season with interest and pleasure- well done to all. The photos from the Mangled Wurzel night prove that the spirit of Rugby is alive and well too! Congrtats to all and especially to John and Billy who may just remember me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a supporters coach going Monday to Northampton the cost is £10 per person leaving at 8.45am

Whilst working this weekend I have had a number of people ask if there is a supporters coach for the colts game on bank holiday monday and if so how much -could someone put a notice up at the club or a notice on this board if there is one

is there a coach going up to watch the colts in the plate final and if so how much is it per seat and wat time would it be leaving

Congrats on the Somerset Cup Successes!

In 1999 Corrie was U8s player of the year, Josh Weekes in the following couple of years. They were both part of the U16s team who are County and Combination Cup winners. Great to see the players progress

Good Luck to the Colts in the final against Bury St Edmonds.

Well done to the all three team winning their Somerset Cups. I have downloaded some photos I took at the Senior Final at Wellington. Good luck to the Colts in the big Final against Bury St Edmunds.

Congratulations to the Under 16's on a well earned win in the Somerset Cup. I felt your first try was a little fortunate as the Vale backs failed to clear the ball but the young centre took his chance well and showed how dangerous he could be given a little space to run in. Once the Vale got over their obvious early nervousness they looked to be on equal terms for the rest of the game and may have taken the lead but for some committed tackling by Weston. The final score was the result of pure determination on the part of the Weston forwards and, whilst neither team deserved to lose, Weston can be proud of their success against a team that gave Taunton a lesson in 15-man rugby in the semi-final. Let's hope the two sides meet again in the Under 17s final next season!

are the colts going to have there own awards night as the 4th isnt the best night for us as we have the plate final on the 7?

Any chance of a vets match for next season

Regards
Trinant R.F.C. ( South Wales )

Well done fellas great result against B'water in the Senior Final. Congratulations to the two other teams too. Burgey, I'm sure you've realised this already but their cannot be many players that have captained side to both Colts and Senior success in the County Cup.

Congrats on winning back the cup.

well done to all the teams on the somerset cup wins, great stuff, enjoy the off season see u guys soon

helooo!!!! what`s new in weston? when are 18u to come in serbia!!!

U10s and 11s Coach Money. For those that paid please catch up with me at Cheddar. I would have sorted last weekend but was not about. Cheers

PLEASE NOTE....Applications are invited from anyone wishing to stand as Committee members for all positions for neaxt season 2007/08.
There are notices at the Club and proposal forms are available from behind the bar.

Well done everyone, excellent performance from all three teams. Proud of the Under 16' for winning the 'double', Colts for leading the way and hopefully do the 'double' with the National Plate. Most importantly to the senior for taking the club into the 'next level'. Well done too all concern from the backroom staff, coaches and players.

Could you please note that the club presentation evening for players and supporters will be on Friday 4th May starting at 7.30pm. Cost will be £5 which includes a meal and some scintillating speeches about our teams achievements this season. It hasnt been too bad has it? Contact the club to book a place.

Mingo how nice to hear from you. Remember when it comes to shooting you have the distinct advantage of being able to look in two different places at the same time. A definite plus I would have thought. And what does quikely mean? Anyway glad you are ok and well.

Congratulations to the 1st XV, Colts and Under 16's on their Somerset Cup successes at the weekend. What a great achievement for the Club!
Thanks from all U16 parents to Alex, Donny and Ian for their advice and hard work which has made this season so successful and enjoyable for both the players and supporters.

i just want to congartulate all 3 teams that played in the Somerset Cup finals this weekend. they all won and I would like to say a really big well done to the under 16`s who played a good match to win the cup to go with the Bristol Combination cup they won earlier in the season.

A big thank you to all the supporters who travelled to watch our teams in the county cup finals this weekend.

Your support really does make a difference.

It was an outstanding achievement to win the under 16, colts and senior trophies, and something we as a club should be very proud to have done.

The Under 15's are holding their presentation evening on Wednesday 2nd May 2007 starting at 6.45pm. All players and parents welcome. Please be smart and tidy for this night. Cheers.

Hi everyone in sunny weston this mingo reporting from sunny Afgan. Great news on the lads beating Bwater but im positive you all missed me for the after party. Im sure you all want to know if i've seen any action yet well not really but i did nearly get a shot on that Afgan hound Heath but he quikely darted behind a rock not leaving me with a clear shot, fasted i've seen him move for a long time must be those 50 cent trainers, ill get him on the hooter next time don't have to be 20 meters away for that do i! Anyway look forword to seeing you all, ill keep logging on cheers Mingox!

Well done to the 6 U15`s lads who stepped in at the the eleventh hour to help our neighbours Clevedon out on Sun 22nd. Excellent game by all of you , you are a credit to the club.

Does anyone know if the gym behind the rugby club is still free for members of the club?

HELP. The Under 15's have a match on Saturday morning against Skewen, a touring side. Unfortunately due to the Colts cup final we haven't got a ref. Can anyone help out please. It's the last game of the season for the boys.

SENIOR SOMERSET CUP SUNDAY 22nd APRIL @ WELLINGTON

Supporters Coach leaving club at 12.45 - price £5.00 a seat - should you wish to book a seat, to support your players, please do so as soon as possible as it is first come first seated.

Hello, I am Steve Elsworth Captain of Acklam RUFC Vets. We are playing in a vets tournament in Portugal in May. I have been told that your vets team is also going to play, is this correct???????????

We are arranging a trip to Irish Day at Bath Races on Saturday 16th June. Traditionally this is the biggest day of the year at Bath. There is a Guiness and Magners happy hour promotion that should get everyone into the Irish spirit, there will be a fantastic afternoon of racing to enjoy, followed by the best U2 tribute band around.

Many thanks to everyone who helped out on Saturday. Another good day at the club. We would like to make the Easter Weekend even bigger next year. i.e Friday maybe Colts, Saturday Vets and Sunday Juniors. For us to be able to do this we need to set up a committee of people. Anyone that is willing to help out could you let Bushy or me know. The more we get the easier it will be. Ever little helps.

To all involved in the Weston Colts! Excellent result on the weekend! And also good to see you in the Somerset Cup final again! You boys seem to make a habit of this. Right from U15's til now you guys have been very succesful its great to see! Well done Gunner! Good to see the tradition of success continuing under your leadership! To all the best of luck for the finals and remember winning is everything....its the only thing! Good on ya's! Regards, from down under!

beauty!! well done 2 all the colts on sunday was awsome, trip bak was also a great laugh!! really enjoyed the weekend. good luck in your finals will defo b watchin wat i can... burnsy

Both the Colts and U16s Finals are at Bath RFC. On the Saturday the Colts Final follow the U14s Somerset Cup between Taunton and Walcot. On the Sunday the 16s Final follows the Bath v Hornets 15s final. The 17s final between Winscombe and Avon also takes place on the Sunday. For any one wishing to support the teams, you can get a return railfare to Bath for £4.35 if you travel in groups of 4 (Group Save 4 - Cheap Day Return)

Under 12s 2007 Tour - Bude.
I would like to say a wicked massive thanky ou to all the people who made it possible 4 us to go on tour. It was brilliant & i luv"d every secound of it. Thank u very very very much.

Well done Colts for last Sunday - U16's also. 3 teams in Somerset Cup - how about all 3 trophies at the club? All the best to the Colts for Easter Sunday at Middlesborough, we'll keep abreast of the score as unable to attend. Enjoy the day, win the match, it'll soon be time to tour!

To anyone that attended the Reoffender gig - they'd be really pleased if you'd visit their website and leave any positive coments on their bulletin. Thanks

Well done Under 16's for getting through to the Somerset Final after beating Bath 15 -5. Let get the trophy and finish the season with a 'doubler'. Also thanks for the parents for thier support and let rally around the boys for the final.

Reoffender - what a great time last night. Good to see Danny Murphy back at the club - what a duet Gunner and Danny - nice touch with the tambourine Gunner - I'm sure we have a photo! Thanks to all who supported the gig, hope Reoffender will be back again some day. Colts who owe ticket money please get to me ASAP and those that didn't sell tickets - beware the fine!!!!

The juniors are hosting 3 touring teams on Sunday, volunteers needed to help with the smooth running on the day. Please come on down Sunday morning from 9.30. Thanks Sam and Moley for volunteering already see you at 10am.

Good luck to all the boys over the next couple of weeks , lets have a good go at gaining 3rd spot to finish the league, hopefully il come back in one peice from east africa, (and aids free) for the cup final and we can smash stinky down the road.
cheers cookie

Under 15's.
The match agaist North Petherton is OFF on Sunday due to several touring sides coming over to play the minis. No pitch to play on.

Under 15's.
Our next 5 matches are at home. Look at the fixture/results page on this web site to see if you're available. Training on thursday 5.30.

Just a quick message to all my english friends over the bridge in Weston. 27-18, 27-18, 27-18, 27- 18, 27-18, 27-18, 27-18, o yes and 27-18 to WALESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. And one last question, is Mike Catt playing in the vets tournament?????????

Thanks for the hospitality on Sunday, we've certainly not been to a more friendly club.

The boys were 'wrecked' by the time they got back at around 10.00pm, physically and alcoholically!

It was a great game and a shame it ran away from us near the end, must have been the sea air.

One correction to your report, the Haywards Heath try was scored by the number 6, although he was shifting like a winger.

Good luck on your visit to Middlesborough, wherever that is!

Thanks again,

A H Heath parent.

To all U15`s there will be training on Thurs night (22nd) at 5.30. All players to attend as we have a fixture away to Bridgwater on Sun.

Well done to the Weston under 12s who got to the final of the St Marys Plate Trophy with wins against St Marys, Droitwich and Winscombe. And the team put a galant performance against Huclecote in the final and lost 2 tries to nil. The team were a credit to the club.

Well done Under 16's, you are through to the semi and everything to play for.
So keep training hard and keep your vision in sight - remember revenge time against Bath!!!

Many thanks to everyone who came along to the Snail Racing on Friday night. Another great night. Thanks to everyone who helped with the running of the night.

This weekend saw the whole club buzzing. Friday saw the Vets snail racing, the U15s and 17s playing Irish school sides. On Saturday the 14s hosted Tycreos, the 11s Stourbridge, the 1st, 2nds and 4th were at home plus the internationals. On Sunday both the Colts and 16s made the next round of the Somerset Cup. A great weekend allround for the club but it does not happen without the support of club members. Thanks to all of you.

Just to say a big thankyou to everyone and there were a lot of you who came and gave your support to the colts on Sunday.The lads were tremendous and a credit to the club. Also thanks to all who contributed to the buffet for the adults who made the long trip from Haywards Heath, I say long because we have just drawn Middlesborough away in the semi final! Cheers!!!

Well done to the Colts! Excellent result on the weekend! Best of luck to all the boys in the semi-final! Will be watching with interest from the other side of the world!

Well done to the Colts - great win, now for the semi-final. Keep it up and ge to the final. Have something to really celebrate in Antwerp. Don't forget to sell your tickets for Reoffender.

Colts - Good Luck for next Sunday! Will be there to see you win. After match need to see you to let you know how much insurance you owe for tour. Please tell as many people as you know about Reoffender - there may be a support act also. We need to sell tickets!!!!!!!

Well done the under 15's on last weeks victory. We have a hard game at home on Sunday against Winsconbe. Remember the 'draw' at the beginning of the season. Unfortunately I will be missing the match as I'm away in London. Keep up the winning streek. we will train the following thursday the 15th in preporation for the match on friday night.

Sorry. Forgot to say that we will start at 5.30 pm. If you want to play on the Friday under flood lights before a big crowd be there on Thursday.

On 15th April the U7s to 12s are travelling to Cheltenham. I have provisionally booked 2 coaches for 120 players and parents. Cost is £5 per head. Please can those interested in travelling by coach let me know.

Big game for the colts this weekend guys. Quater final of the national plate lets try and get as many people down their to cheer us on!!!

I would just like to remind everyone about the Snail Racing on Friday 16 March. It promises to be a great night. Not to be missed. Tickets are £5 each and include food. They are available from behind the bar.

The photoshows do not show the true quality of the photographs themselves, if anyone would like copies please let me know and for a small donation to the U12s tour I can print some off for you.

well dun sunday lads it was a well deserved victory 4 th conditions n lets keep up this winning strek keep it up lads!!!

Hi have tried to open both sets of photos using the links - I get a page error message every time. Has anyone managed to open either?

Membership - for those of you out there that have not paid your membership subs this year (you know who you are) and continue to play (or if injured socialise and use the facilities) it's about time you let the moths escape from your wallets and paid up. You should not continue to play as uninsured or use the club facilities. Stop taking the **** out of everyone else. If all took the same stance as you there would be no W-s-M RFC. Pay up.

The colts are very pleased to announce that Reoffender - Danny Murphy's new band are playing their first W-s-M RFC gig on Friday 30th March from 8.00pm to 12.am. They play a mix of covers. Tickets £10 in support of thier Antwerp tour and the club. Tickets available from the Bar or Maggie Simpson 07880707786. A not to miss event.

Maggie - I have tried viewing the photos and have had no problems. Check the internet settings on your computer you must allow pop-ups which is under tools, internet options. Talking to a few people down the club today (Sunday) they have had no problems viewing the photoshows.

Weston U15`s. Great performance on Sun 4th against Burnham. Foul conditions but good running rugby played. 22-7 final score well deserved. Keep it going.

Many thanks for the phots Steve. They look great. Roll on the Snails

They have arrived the photoshows are now available for the Mash Night and Mangled Wurzels Night - go to the Home page or click on links and then open photoshow.

Hey chaps,

I am doing a sponsored walk up Mt Kenya to raise money for Prostate Cancer along with my old man. If any of you would be kind enough to sponsor any amount it would be much appreciated. See link below.queers

www.justgiving.com/robbieburns

Well done for the Hornets match we beat them bad, but keep up the winning for further matches. Good luck. You can do it.

Congratulations to the u13's in beating our local rivals for the first time in god knows how many years. Great game, great performance, well done.

Stumpy and I are busy inviting Veteran Teams to our Easter Tournament. If anybody knows of any Veteran teams that would be interested in playing or if anyone would like to help on the day. Please get in touch with Stumpy or myself.
Thanks.

Well done to the Under 16 & 17's for their excellent performance against Clevedon. It was great to see both age groups blending in so well, a credit to you boys. And Thank you for the Under 17's coaches and Chris Baker to invite us into your fixture, I don't think Clevedon relised how good we are.

really good game 2day 2 all under 15s, we caned them well done, lets try and keep it up all season :-)

The under 12s would like to say thankyou to all those people who supported the Irish night. This was another night which seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended.

Under 15's.
There will be no training tonight (15th) as the pitch is un-playable. We will be in touch regarding Sundays match agaist Wellington.

we r aouswome we have only lost 3-keynshem old reds st marys

This Friday an Irish band is playing at the rugby club to raise money for the Under 12s Rugby Tour. 20.00 hours... If you have a spare hour and a fiver in your pocket please support the team. You were all there once. Thanks Bushy.

Hi, i am the Stives inside centre that injured my r. knee in recent league match at your place. I would just like to thank one of your supporters who is an orthapaedic surgeon, for his help and also for following up my progress at the hospital after the game. I would much appreciate it if anyone could forward my thanks to him please. thanks a lot Paul Sanders and St.Ives RFC.

Please can some one read Nailsea & Backwell Under 16's match report and tell me if the writer was watching a different game. Weston had ALL control of the match, praises to the forwards and coaches who got Weston playing good solid rugby.
Please let not be bias, Weston are far more superior than Nailsea & Backwell. Well done lads, keep up the good work.

Great to see Weston in another Somerset Cup Final. Best wishes to Pete, Burge and the team. Good luck in the Final.

Under 16 Parent - I am not sure which report you are looking at, but as of Wednesday 14th Feb 2006 (10.45pm) no report from the Under 16s match against Nailsea and Backwell has been published on the club website. It will be issued by midday Thursday 15th Feb.

On behalf of all involved in the junior section I would like to thank all our sponsors who have contributed to the club. We have been able to provide new shirts for all age groups over the last two seasons, plus several age groups have had additional kit and training equipment. The support of the local community has helped maintain a strong and vibrant junior section. Thank you

derek, i think its you that writes the match reports , i was just wanderin whether you could write the last two or three games we have played plz thanks . and come on lads lets play like we did last week

After the match on Sunday come back to the club for sweet chilli chicken and some beers food priced £2.50

To all U15`s Please note that training has been cancelled for Sunday 11th due to weather conditions. Well done last week, lets keep it going now.

TO ALL MEMBERS...

Somerset Cup s/final is THIS SUNDAY 11TH Feb vs. Keynsham at Gordano RFC.
k.o. 2.30 p.m.

Under 15's,
We will be training on Sunday morning at 10am.We must start at 10 as I must leave early to go to the semi final at Gordano.
Well done for last Sunday. It really shows what you can do when you put your minds to it.

Just to let everyone know that we have sold over 70% of the seats for The Captains Ball on Friday 18 May at the Winter Gardens. If you are not already on a table or got your tickets please get them now. We do not want anyone to miss out on whats going to be a great night. If you leave it to the last minute we will not have any tickets left. WE can NOT increase numbers.

Nice to hear from Mr Bennett, we are struggling for players in the Wanderers but a valient few have kept at it and despite letting the CLUB down each time we lose, we have turned up with whoever we can muster, MOSTLY Weston not as some like to make comment of, being bred down the road. We miss you mate, only cos were often 2 light in the pack and you filled BOTH places, or 2 light in the backs where you often fullfilled 12 & 13 at once, oh and 15!!! Any CLUB person willing to help us out let me know. Missing you loads and Miranda MORE.
PS The result at Winscombe may have something to do with a couple of visiting Welshmen, one from Neath the other an Osprey, they contributed significantly in the scoring records!!

well done pricey for getting into England colleges under 19's good luck on sunday.

Moley... sorry for the inconvenience of having both my parents die a couple of days after the MW night... I have placed two copies of the dvd photo show in the clubhouse and I have sent an internet link to webmaster where the show can be viewed.. Hope this is okay and I will try to do better next time.

I have placed a copy of the photoshow from the Wurzels night in the club house and have also sent rob solomon a link to put on the website so the show can either be put on the wsmrfc website or the link can be followed to see the photos. If anyone wants copies of any of the photographs let me know and I will provide copies at £1 each all proceeds going to the U12s tour this easter.

To all under 15's, we have got Chew Valley away on sunday, we beat them last time so let's do it again. Meet @ Weston 9:00

have that moley!!!!!

I have been following the results of the 1st team from down under and we seem to be doing ok and well done a great win over the old rivals hornets hopefully that will shut them up for 5 mins. But when looking for results on the wonderers there seems to be no current scores. Is this due to the fact they are no longer going or some one cannot be assed to put the scores onto the system. Being so far away but still interested i would like to see them. Good luck for the rest of the season.

Moley - The club member who took the photos had a family bereavement over the Christmas period, so when he is able to get the photos to me they will be published on the website.

we lost against nailsea on sunday 28th january mitch widlake scored two tries and nathan moss bezzina with one so the score is 22 to us 35 to them

EVERY WEEK I SEE SOMEONE ASK WHEN PHOTOS FROM THE MANGLED WURZLES WILL BE ON THE WEB AND THEN THE REPLY COMES THEY WILL BE ON HERE SHORTLY WHERE ARE THEY?

thursday 1st of feb training at 5.30

Are the Mangled Wurzels night photos around yet?

come on under 15s lets beat Clevedon and get our winnin streak goin . see ya tomorro lads

we have a match away at clevedon on sunday meet at the club at 9 15

All under 15's.
There is no training on Thursday night but there is on Sunday morning. 10am start. I won't be there but there will be some 1st team players down to help.

38-8 win to Weston

What was the Somerset Cup result against Hornets on Sunday?

We are holding a County match at Weston RFC on Monday 22nd January. Kick off 7.30. Against Filton College in prep for our first County match the following Sunday. The kitchen will be open at 6pm for tea, coffee and food.

Any danger of getting the photos of the top gun and wurzels night?

The Mangled Wurzel photos will be available shortly, however if someone would send me or leave a disc with the photos of the Top Gun night behind the bar at the club, then I will be able to publish them on the website.

The rugby round up website is currently being re-built therefore no South West One reports are availalbe at the moment. As soon as the site is up and running I will reset the necessary links on the home page.

Sundays promotion curry and beer after the somerset cup match against Hornets will now have to cost £2.50 sorry !

Well done the under14's on another good win. There will be training on Saturday 10 till 12 as we have a cup match against Old Reds on Sunday. All players to attend please.

Awesome result for the colts on Saturday great team effort. We got Wells in the Somerset cup on saturday at home lets have a big crowd and another good performance!!!

SOMERSET CUP SPEACIAL
Come back after the Hornets game for a curry and some beer
Curry & Rice or Chips £2
Bar open 12 till Late
Please support YOUR club

Unfortunately we have had to postpone the Irish Night for the 24 Feb. We are looking at alternative dates and will let you know as soon as possible when that will be.

Absolutely brilliant game against cleve, and a superb win. a great team effort that well supported by the coaching team and club. Just goes to show what we can do on the field when we all pull together. Lets keep this attitude going and work towards that play off position if not higher. Keep up the good work fellas and we will reap the benifits. cheeeeerrrrrrssssss Cookie

I am sorry for the delay in getting photographs of the Mangled Wurzles night down to the club. I have put together a slide show which will be available in the club shortly and will get a copy to the webmaster for inclusion on this website. There are some good photographs amongst them and I am sure that you will all enjoy reminiscing about the night.

Under 15's,
The Council have cancelled all matches and training for this Sunday. There will be training next Sunday 10am start. Not on Thursday night.

To all under 15's.
We have no matches for the next 2 weeks. Therefore we will train on Sunday mornings until we play again. Training will be start at 10am. Don't be late.We have a LOT to do.

Following Maggie's message about the Irish Night - there is a social committee meeting @ 7.30 on Wednesday 10th January at the club (should anyone wishing to help they are more than welcome to attend) to discuss this event as it appears we may have to postpone - but watch this space and we will inform all our members accordingly.

Just like to say well done to all who played apart in Saturdays win over Maidenhead, it was a great team performance from all 18, lets keep up the good work.

Unlucky today boys we could of dun a lot better tho ....... Bert do ya think we could get a few more match reports please or whoever does them thanks....... see ya at training lads

To the U14's
Hi guy's, Happy New Year! Been keeping up with the season and enjoying the match reports. Missing you all, but surfs up so I'm off!
Adam

I'd just like to wish Steph Hill and Simon Hudson all the best for the future, following their engagement on Christmas Day!

Now that the festive season is well and truly over and remembering that the next social event at the club is on Feb 24th - the Irish night, could this possibly surpass the previous two - M*A*S*H and Mangled Wurzels...................or were they too good to follow? Hope as many as can get there, especially those that missed the first two, they really have no idea what great evenings they missed!!!!!

alright under15s lets start switchin on in the games and start winnin our games convincingly . come on boys see ya at trainin on thursday

RBS 6 Nations....We now know our ticket allocation for the games vs. Scotland on Feb 3rd (Saturday) and France on March 11th. (Sunday).
Anyone wanting to apply for tickets, please contact me (07747 867788 or 01934 631690).
The allocation of tickets will obviously depend on demand from within the club.We cannot guarantee that all applicants will receive tickets...but we will try!!
Tickets for the Italian Match on Feb 10th. are available directly via the Ticket Office at Twickenham.
Regards

Jacko

Under 15's.
Our next match is against Clevedon away on the 7th of January. We will train on Thursday the 4th at 5.30pm at the club.

Hope you have all had a great festive break so far and looking forward to next years events??? I am sure with the things that have been planed for next year, we are all going to have a great time.
Many thanks to all those people who attended the club over the festive period.
I have to say though, that I am a little saddened by the attitude of some of the members.
A number of people took the time to complain about the opening hours of the club during Christmas and New Year period. These hours were then changed to suit. It was very disappointing that the club was open on Saturday 23 as requested and not one person attended. I opened the club myself (with a little help from Megan) on Christmas Eve, and thank you for to the small number that attended. The club was again open for the live Bristol v Bath game on Wednesday. Seven people watched. All in all I think disappointing. I am sure that if everyones efforts were more positive, we could all help in moving the club forward. I am sure that most people would agree that we have made some great strides in the right direction so far this season, with the help of a great deal of people. It would be great for us to be able to continue this. Let's not spoil what we have managed to achieve so far by moaning about things just for the sake of it. There seems little point in making the effort to complain about the club not being open and then not bothering to attend. Perhaps efforts would be better directed into more positive areas.
Anyway ending on a positive note many thanks to everyone who has helped this year so far. Thank you.

The photos form the Mangled Night will be here shortly as well as at the club.

Top Gun Night - Awesome, good to see all teams drinking together and having a good crack - (thats how it should be every saturday)Has anyone managed to find the pin for joe ewans(official social hand grunade)? if found please replace!!! have a good christmas all and a good new year - lets pull together and get a few more W's in '07.....

Congratulations to Arron Kelman and Ollie Trott for getting into the Somerset Under 15's squad.
Well done.

Steph - As soon as I receive them they will be placed on the website as a photoshow and a copy of the photshow will be shown at the club on the big screen.

Mongo, I thought you were coming as a sack of blamonge as you do most Saturdays? Anyway isnt big Frank dead?

Have agreat Christmas everyone,

Fish

Is there any Werzul pictures?

In response to the message from Ann - you obviously don't know the rugby club very well - LADIES are not allowed on the eve of the eve run let alone dress up in the Top Gun theme !!!!!!!!

On the Top Gun Night our the ladies dressing up as well?

Top Gun Theme - I shall be coming as a barrage balloon, Rowlands, Lavender, Donny, Ginger and Bert are welcome to join me as you have made the effort already. Fish and Frank the obvious role of zepplins is yours for the taking, both of you being highly combustible and easy to spark off. Merry Christmas all.

Thanks Santa and the Elves, it was great to see you on sunday at the minis party. I hope that the other elf who couldn't make it as he was poorly is feeling better. Happy Christmas to all.

Dont forget...Eve of the Eve of the Eve, this Friday!!

Top Gun theme is compulsory!!!!!

There is also an important National Cup game for the Colts that night so it would be great to see as many senior players down there as possible. Cheeeerrrssss

Well done to Alex Luke and his lads! Good to finally see the U16 Bristol Combination Cup back in the club! Now go on and do the double! I remember the great feeling of 2003 when we won the U17 Somerset Cup and achieved the double. It was a special group of players to be involved with. Good to see a lot of them still involved in the club. My regards to the entire club and special mention for Perry and Ray hope you are both well!

Thanks to Paul Tottle for sorting out the mascot for Saturdays game. The lad loved it. This shows what a freindly / family club we have at Weston. Happy xmas / new year. Spraguee

Is there any chance of a few players training on tuesdays and thursdays? Thursday 7th December = 17 players out of 3 teams in leagues, Tuesday 12th December = 20 players out of 3 teams in leagues. i know its started raining and the nights are getting colder but we really need to start getting numbers at training.
Saturday 9th December the United were away to Old Pats in a merit table game, there was only 4 forwards and 3 backs at training on the Thursday from the side selected, not even giving us a chance of doing a team run.
Saturday came and we ended up with a bare 15 players for one reason or another and no-body bothered to start playing because we already had the points before the game, consequently we lost the game.
This all stems from not being at training so please, please, please for the players sake turn up if you say you are going to be there.

Well done to the Under 16's for winning the Bristol Combination Cup. Good effort and hope it is the first of many trophies for you all!!.....well done to Donny too!!!

Good luck to the Junior/Mini section for the rest of the year, looks like a good start to the season so hopefully can continue it through to 2007.

Cheerss

Well done the current crop of U16s for a great win. Nice to see the class of 2003 wasn't a one-off!

CHAMPIONS!!! well done to all the weston u16's who won the Bristol combination cup yesterday, every1 played awsome and we deserverd the win, bring on the somerset cup!!

u10s training 11am til 1 and Xmas party 1.30 til 3.30. Please wear Mercedes polo for party. also parents please bring a raffle prize and a plate of savouries or cakes.Cheers Paul

To Santa and his Elves party starts at 1.30 on sunday.

Personal message to say thank you for the club, supporters and especially the players for their hard work and achieving the U16's objective by winning the Bristol Combination Cup. Now we as a team have something to show for and let concentrate on winning the Somerset Cup. Well Done

Congratulations to the U16s who today won the U16s Bristol Combination Cup 18 - 10 against Chippenham. A superb result.
Our 13s were also in cup action and missed out on the final. losing to chippenham. Well done to both teams.

Well done to the Under 12's who have only lost the once in 2006, and I am sure you can carry on your winning ways in to the New Year. I would like to wish all the members of Weston Rugby Club a Happy Christmas, and particular thanks to Paul Tottle and the gang for keeping the Junior section ticking over.