Hopefully, by the time you read this, you will have recovered from the agony of the penalty shoot-out on Sunday evening. Thank you though to Gareth Southgate and all the team for giving the nation something joyous and positive to focus on. I for one enjoyed the ride even though we didn’t cross the finishing line!

This Saturday sees our Tens Tournament and apart from the fantastic rugby that will be on offer there will of course be food and drink available.

We will of course need to follow Covid guidelines and would ask you to remember that:

ONLY table service is available both inside and outside so please be patient.
You will be asked to wear a mask inside the club unless seated at a table.
No drinking is allowed anywhere except in designated areas.
All drinks should be purchased from CRFC
Payment by card only

What’s available?

Bar (& Balcony) Open with tables of 6
Forecourt – 20 + tables of 10 around Pitch 1– table service only for drinks/food
Breakfasts – from 9.30
Teas & Coffees – from Bar & BBQ
BBQ on the patio – Food from Ron’s Hatch
Bar Open 11.00
Pimms & Prosecco Gazebo
Beer Exhibition – Colchester Brewery
Close Down – 9.00 pm

Girls and Women’s Rugby

As this section continues to grow we are thrilled to announce that Chris Daniels has agreed to take on the coaching of U13s girls. If you want to get involved in any way at all in growing this section of the Club then please contact either Ross Cowie or Doug Bolton.

Women’s training restarts on 11th August on the AGP - come and join the over 20 women who currently enjoy our great sport.

CRFC Charities:

Every year the Club supports 4 charities and during the season we normally manage to raise over £1000 for each organisation.

We always support the RFU Injured Players charity but if you have any suggestions for other charities - local if possible - please let me know.

One of last year’s charities MS-UK are organising a Skydiving Day which is taking place on Sunday 17 October Click here for full details MS-UK | Paint the Sky Purple on our national skydiving day

Blindside:

We have an article about the new Club in this magazine - read it via the link below.
https://issuu.com/sportsbusinessinsights/docs/summer_2021?fr=sYjgyZjE0Njg5NA

Date for your Diary: Saturday 24th July
Open Day at the Northern Gateway Sports Complex including Colchester RFC
9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m

The bar opens at 11:00. Food is available.

Finally: A very Happy Birthday to our Chairman - Karl O’Brien - 16th July

See some of you tomorrow at the Tens Tournament.

In the meantime take care & stay safe,
Maggie
President CRFC