| England v Ireland Legends Charity Match21st February, 2012 |
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England v Ireland Legends Charity Match
On the evening of Friday 16th March the England Legends v Ireland Legends charity game is being held at The Twickenham Stoop (www.englandirelandlegends.co.uk). It is the eve of the Six Nations clash and with the teams playing for the Stuart Mangan Memorial Cup... Read More |
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| SPONSORED WALK TO TWICKENHAM - 17th MARCH21st February, 2012 |
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On Saturday 17th March, the day of the England v Ireland match, Tracy Catton and friends will be walking from Dorking to Twickenham to raise money for the New Pavilion. If you would like to sponsor Tracy she will be at the Club this Weekend, or alternatively go to her Justgiving website: www.justgiving.com/tracy-catton
If you want to join in the fun, additional walkers ... Read More |
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| Big day coming up - Ampthill, lunch & England v Wales14th February, 2012 |
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Our twice-postponed fixture versus Ampthill has been rearranged for 25th February and it will be preceded by a full sit down lunch and followed by England v Wales on the Big Screen, commencing 4pm.
The Amphill fixture is a crucial one as it will have a major bearing on the promotion race. It should be a great afternoon, so why not act NOW - call Roger Spreckley on (07900 218915) to book you... Read More |
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| Defense in Phase Play Course - Monday 27th February9th February, 2012 |
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The next course for coaches at Dorking is "Defense in Phase Play" on Monday 27th February.
Email Gez Slann at gerald.slann@btinternet.com ASAP to book onto this course.
(This course can be attended by any coach whether or not they have attended Rugby Ready or Level 1.)
NB - We are waiting for confirmation that the RFU can support the "B... Read More |
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| Taffy Morgan - RIP3rd February, 2012 |
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Dear All
I send this message to you all at the request of Ted Ivens who is away for a few days.
It is to advise you of the sad news of Taffy Morgan's death - aged 94 - yes 94 - not at all bad in my view!
Many of us will recall Taffy with great pleasure and with many reminiscences of those rugby days of the 1950's in Pixham Lane.
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| Nick debuts for Durham University25th January, 2012 |
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Dorking's Nick Haigh made his first start for Durham University First XV against Cambridge Blues at Grange Road, Cambridge on Saturday 21st January in the second row alongside Josh Beaumont. This follows several appearances off the bench so far this season. The Cambridge University starting XV included 13 Blues and the squad was almost the same as the one that played Oxford at Twickenham in... Read More |
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| WANTED: FRONT ROW24th January, 2012 |
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FRONTROWS
We are looking for experienced Front Row players to play in the...
DorkingDerelicts
Clean off your boots, polish up your gum shield, bandage up your limbs
Call Skip on the number below
Mark "SKIP" Witkowski
07867 526745
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| Mark Gardner 1955-201214th January, 2012 |
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The Club is mourning the sudden and very premature passing of Mark Gardner earlier this week. Mark leaves wife Jane, daughter Becky and son Rory and our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
Mark was known to many club members and we will advise of funeral arrangements when we learn of them. In the meantime, Robert Brigham, who was a close friend of Mark's, pays this tribute to him.
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| Appeal for help from the Commercial Director6th January, 2012 |
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The following email was sent out last week to club members. If you can help, please give Roger a call. We have just a few months to raise the remainder of the funding for the pavillion redevelopment, so time is off the essence!
Thank you.
Dear Fellow Member of Dorking RFC,
As you may have seen and heard, we now have concrete plans for the redevelopme... Read More |
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| New Clubhouse plans unveiled!5th December, 2011 |
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Our exciting new plans for the clubhouse redevelopment were presented to the Club’s AGM on Saturday. You can find details of the plans here and information about fundraising here. Today the club issued a press release, which you can find here.
The basis of these new plans is to remain within the footprint of our existing building but to realign it internally to take advantage of the l... Read More |
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| Calling all Minis - Isle of Wight Tour23rd November, 2011 |
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Minis IoW Tour 2012
Calling all Mini’s Parents/Players – don’t forget to sign up for tour to the Isle of Wight 27-29 April 2012.
Deposits of £25 per head are due now please.
Please contact your age group tour organiser:-
U7
Karen Perkins
karenperkins1@talktalk.net
U8
Kat... Read More |
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| Baxter shows the way!20th November, 2011 |
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We reported last week that brick sales for the new pavilion have been extended to 29th February 2012. This new timetable reflects the latest and very exciting plans which are being finalised and which will be presented to club members at the AGM on Saturday 3rd December (11am at the club).
Baxter Boyce of the Under 12s deserves a special mention. Baxter is the first Mini/Junior member to bu... Read More |
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| BRICK SALES DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 29 FEB 201216th November, 2011 |
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BRICK SALES DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 29TH FEBRUARY 2012
A "BRICK APPEAL" TO ALL D.R.F.C. MEMBERS
Dear Member
Buying a Brick with your own message is your personal contribution to the construction of the new annexe. We appeal to EVERY MEMBER to complete an application form because without your cash we cannot give the go-ahead to the building contractors to s... Read More |
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| Illegal Boots - not one for the Christmas List!15th November, 2011 |
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Please see the attached email regarding illegal boots and advise your age groups. Unfortunately there is an adidas "rugby" boot on the market that has a single toe stud. This is completely illegal!
When checked a referee should tell the wearer of a boot like this that they will be unable to play until they change their boots.
Don't fo... Read More |
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| RFU Clarification re Base Layer for Youth (u18) Players15th November, 2011 |
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Please see the update below;
U18 players are now allowed to wear base layer tights in youth matches - subject to the approval of the match referee.
Up to now, referees have been told not to allow players of any age to wear base layer tights in matches so this is a change in policy.
Base layer tights are not allowed to be worn by u18 players when... Read More |
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| COME AND GIVE RUGBY A TRY AT DORKING RFC21st October, 2011 |
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DORKING RUGBY CLUB
COME AND GIVE RUGBY A TRY AT DORKING RFC
The DORKING RFC Banner is flying high above West Street in Dorking.
If you're interested in playing for Dorking RFC please contact the following :
Senior Players
Kevin Beal
07768 600734
Derelicts (Vets)
Mark Witkowski
07867 526745
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| Lunch Booking Form17th September, 2011 |
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Planning to come to some or all of the club pre match lunches? Take advantage of the discounts available for booking in bulk in advance. Download the form here
For individual lunches please contact Roger Spreckley direct on 07900 218915 or email member@derbyassociates.fsnet.co.uk ,
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| New webshop now open!17th September, 2011 |
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The new online shop is now open - simply click on the tab on the homepage to pay it a visit. You can purchase kit online and then either collect it from Seymour Sports in Dorking High Street (or their sister shops, Epsom Sports and Guildford Schools and Sports) or have it delivered via post.
If you would prefer to shop in person, Seymour Sports are open 6 days a week and they will also be o... Read More |
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| DRFC ARE CALLING ALL GIRLS16th September, 2011 |
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CALLING ALL GIRLS
Following a couple of successful Open Mornings at the end of last season, we would like to encourage more girls and Ladies to join the Club, whether at Mini, Youth or Adult level.
We are running sessions on Sunday mornings from 10.15 to 11.15 (ish!) at The Big Field and are open to all ages doing drills/fitness/skills and playing ... Read More |
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| Charity Annexe Fundraising - Dates for Your Diary13th September, 2011 |
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Please keep these dates free in your diary for Dorking 2012 Charity Annexe Appeal fundraising events:
90th Anniversary Lunch - 21st January 2012,
Auction of Promises - 17th February 2012,
Car boot sale - 17th March 2012,
Muffinmen Match - 13th May 2012 .
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| Player Sponsorships still available!12th September, 2011 |
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A number of our First XV squad are still looking for player sponsors - including eight of the team which represented the Club at London Irish on Saturday. For £200, you can support a player - and the Club - by sponsoring his kit and equipment for the entire season. If you are interested, please contact Ian Newcastle on 07802 776535 or at ian.newcastle@bnymellon.com.
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