Matlock Rugby Vice Presidents Newsletter: December 2017

MATLOCK 37 BAKEWELL 7

A great day down at Cromford where we hosted our friends from along the A6. This was preceded by our best ever Vice Presidents lunch with 95 VPs and guests attending including our NLD President and officials from Bakewell.

The VP office sincerely thank all those who attended and for raising a fabulous sum of money for Motor Neuron Disease which was prompted by Doddie Weir prior to the Scotland vs New Zealand match recently. Doddie has set up a foundation UK wide to generate funds for this terrible disease and we here in Derbyshire have a MND unit where the fantastic sum raised of £730 will be going. Once again thank you all. Also thanks to those who made the lunch a success (kitchen and bar) especially Les Davis who chaired the event in his own inevitable  style and Ian McCluskey who had a difficult job of arranging the whole event over 2-3 months. 

A report of the Blue Boys game can be downloaded from: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/matlock/teams/9812/match-centre/0-3830198

We get it before the Matlock Mercury! Thanks Tony.

And photos from Paparazzi Baker on: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/matlock/photos/matlock-37-v-bakewell-5-788122.html

Next week, 9th December, the Blue Boys travel to play Coalville and on the 16th December they entertain Dronfield at Cromford Meadows. Both games will kick off at 2.15pm. So please continue your valuable support for one of the best supported clubs in Derbyshire.

MATLOCK LADIES

Matlock Ladies continued their progression with a development game against Amber Valley. Photographs can be downloaded from their Facebook page – Matlock Ladies RFC.

Yours in Matlock Rugby

David Hood

Vice Presidents Office

Matlock Rugby Vice Presidents Newsletter: October 2017

BLUE BOYS SQUEEZE A VICTORY OVER NEWARK RFC 36-33 !!

Please note that all reports can be downloaded from our web site now and in the future on:

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/matlock/news/results-from-the-weekend-21st-22nd-october-2017-2046996.html

Also the 1st XV match report on:

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/matlock/teams/9812/match-centre/0-3830194

Along with Paparazzi Baker’s photographs of both the Blue Boys versus Newark RFC and Matlock Ladies versus Chesterfield on Sunday:

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/matlock/photos/

At present the 1st XV have no game this Saturday (watch this space) whilst the 2nd XV play Sutton Bonington away and the 3rd XV play Mansfield in a friendly away. All kick offs are 3:00pm. 

Please note that all kick offs from Saturday 4th November are 2:15pm

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MATLOCK RUGBY VICE PRESIDENTS LUNCH – 2ND DECEMBER

Yesterday my VP colleague, Ian McCluskey, sent out the following notice which I would ask you to note:

"I am pleased to announce that the lunch is already a sell -out !

If you have only just sent in a booking, please reply to this email and I will let you know the status of your booking.

We will be operating a reserve list for any more bookings received after today and will replace any cancelled booking from that list.

I will keep those on the list informed when and if cancellations are registered with me.

Thanks as always for the support of all VPs towards the Club.

With kind regards,

Ian McCluskey."

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Yours in Matlock Rugby,

David Hood

Vice Presidents Office

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Matlock Rugby Vice Presidents Newsletter: August 2017

Matlock Rugby Vice Presidents Newsletter

CHRIS LOEBERI would like to start the first Vice President Newsletter of the season ,with a picture of Laura Loeber officially commemorating a plaque at the Greenaway Workshop in Darley Dale, on Tuesday 5th September, in memory of ‘our’ Chris.

Plaque reads: "In Memory of Chris Loeber, who for over 25 years was an invaluable supporter and legal advisor to Greenaway Workshop"

I had the honour of attending the event on behalf of Matlock Rugby and was impressed with the work that Chris carried out for them for over 25 years.

Laura spoke movingly and presented framed certificates and monetary awards to 2 long serving employees of the workshop, Andrew for 30 years service and Barry with 20.

 

These being a part of the proceeds from Chris’s memorial service which was donated by the family to Greenaway Workshop. 

 

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NLD AND DERBYSHIRE CUP DOUBLE

Last Saturday, the Blue Boys travelled across to play Ashbourne, in a game that doubled up with a place in the next round of both competitions.

Not a game for the connoisseur, but Matlock Rugby triumphed 29 points to 26 with Tom Morton converting a penalty with the last kick of the game.

 

Don't forget to follow the Facebook page – Matlock Senior Rugby

 

Special mention goes to Tim Taylor on receiving his 150th cap for the club – Congratulations Tim, here's to many more! 

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ILKESTON RUFC

Next Saturday the Blue Boys will play their first league game of the new campaign away from home against our neighbours, Ilkeston RUFC with a 3pm kick off.

There will be a mixed 2nd and 3rd XV team also taking on Ilkeston away from home at 3pm.

Lets get behind the club and look forward to seeing you in Ilkeston.

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MATLOCK LADIES

Great news the Matlock Ladies 1st fixture of the season is away to our highland friends, Buxton on Sunday 10th September with a 2.30pm kick off.

 So if you have not had your fill of rugby jog up to Buxton and support the Blue Ladies!!

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Yours in Matlock Rugby and Vice Presidents,

David

P.S. Don’t forget to renew your VP membership

Awards presented to 2 long serving members of staff!

At the commemoration event of Chris Loeber’s work with the Greenaway Workshop, Laura presented awards to 2 long serving employees of the workshop, pictured below.

They read, Robert with 30 years service and Barry with 20; who was appropriately wearing the England Rugby shirt. Chris would have been very happy.

 

The Blue Boys are back in action!

31st August 2017

On Saturday, the Matlock Blue Boys will start the season off with an away game against Ashbourne RUFC, kicking off at 2.15pm.

This will be a double header cup competition NLD and Derbyshire Cup for the 1^st team.

For those who have paid their VP subscription you will see from the fixture book the league competition will start next week with the 1st XV away at Ilkeston.

So nothing to do?

Well then, head over to Ashbourne and give the Blue Boys your support in this double headed cup fixture.

Oker Ward, Whitworth Hospital

As a resident of the Darley Dales I feel it is important to share news relating to the area, in particular involving local services or businesses.

A story to recently come to my attention is the proposal to remove the Oker Ward from the Whitworth Hospital. Based conveniently on Bakewell Road the hospital offers both inpatient and minor injury services, and from a personal stance was the place where my son Harry was born.


There have been a lot of opinions and speculation online regarding this proposal and I feel it beneficial to share more information so those reading can make a more informed decision. One source I have found to provide information and links to resources includes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/520166701521973/?fref=nf