Club News and Events (2002-2003)

Bits and Pieces


Holiday Raffle Results

PRIZE

WINNER

TICKET NUMBER

Mountain Bike

SI c/o Craig Johnston

0334

Signed Jonny Wilkinson England shirt

W D Stewart

0443

Signed Borders shirt

R W Charlton

0932

Ball signed by Falcons

R Baynes

3005

Jonny Wilkinson portrait

Cat McPherson

3479

Rob Andrew portrait

GBS

0820

Half case of wine

Andrew Murray

0948

Sports Bag

Gray

2496

Bottle of Whisky

Peter Robertson

1290


Membership Subscriptions

The Management Committee proposed to increase subscriptions from 1st May 2003 for season 2003-2004.

The new rates:-

Existing

Proposed

Full members

£35

£40

Social members

£20

£25

Under 21's/Students

£10

£12

Colts

£5

£6

Ladies

£5

£10


'Duggy' Honoured

At a meeting of the Northumberland RFU,the Tynedale Chief Executive, Douglas Hamilton,was appointed an Honorary Life Member of the County body.
 
This is a signal honour which is bestowed only on rare occasions,to individuals who have provided stirling service to the local rugby community. I am sure that all Tynedale members will wish to congratulate Douglas on this recognition.
 
He joins a distinguished list of only three others, namely Danie Serfontein, Ken Lockerbie and Tony Baker.
Tynedale takes great pride in his preferment


Kirk Barclay

Unfortunately the club has lost the services of fitness coach Kirk Barclay due to conflicting committments with his athletic coaching.

Most of our rugby followers are in no doubt that a large part of the success that the club has had in recent years has been as a direct result of Kirk's expert input. In recent seasons our fitness levels have been noticeably better than most and importantly our players have been conditioned to avoid the muscle injuries with which we had been previously dogged.

Kirk also entered into the club's social scene and he will be a big miss. We hope to see Kirk back at Tynedale Park from time to time where he will always be welcome.


Tynedale Rugby Club's Web Shop

Web Shop

The Club has signed-up to an exciting fundraising initiative, which pays commission to the club on any purchase made through an online web shop which has been created for the club by Perfiliate Technologies Limited.

The web shop contains a wide range of merchants, including many household names such as Comet, Marks and Spencer, the Coop and Amazon. A vast variety of goods can be purchased ranging from cars, holidays, flights and furniture to toys, books, CD's, DVD's, sportswear and quality lingerie!

To access the web shop click here or on any of the many links dotted throughout this site and then simply follow the links to the merchant's sites - where you can browse around and buy at your leisure.

For those new to Internet shopping it's safe, secure, cheap and convenient with prices normally well below high street prices.

(eg. The COMET internet shop offers a wide range of electrical goods, often at prices BELOW the competitive prices already on offer at it's own High Street stores)

Click Here and then select the required shop(s). If you chose to purchase something from any of the shops then Tynedale Rugby Club will earn up to 15% commission.

Products available include:-

Go on in and have a browse around.


Your Views/Suggestions

The Club welcomes views, suggestions on any aspect of Tynedale Rugby Football Club:-

How to communicate:-


125th Anniversary

125 History Booklet - (£10.00 per copy)

Edward Robson and Douglas Hamilton prepared a booklet to commemorate 125 years of Tynedale Rugby Football Club's existence. The document is a memento of this historic achievement and provide interesting reading for the club supporters - especially younger members who may not have read Michael Sharman's excellent "Centenary History of Tynedale Rugby Club" published in 1976. 

Click Here to test your knowledge of 125 years of Tynedale Rugby Football Club.


Super 100 Club

Monthly Draws with Super Draws taking place twice a year.

Monthly Draw
1st Prize - £125.00
2nd Prize - £50.00
3rd prize - £25.00
Super Draw
1st Prize £500.00
2nd Prize - £100.00
3rd Prize - £50.00

Join Now

Payment just £5.00 per month - Several places still available

To join you can either:-
  1. Contact John Austin (Tel: 01434 681616) , or,
  2. Download Form by clicking here, print off, complete and forward form (as instructed on form).

100 Club Results(2002)

Month

Name

Prize

January 2002

E A MILLER

£125

I BLYTH

£50

R DINNING

£25

February 2002

P A CLAYTON-HIBBOTT

£125

R DEBIL

£50

J LITTLE

£25

March 2002

J A SUDDES

£125

N S FOSTER

£50

A S GENNER

£25

April 2002

A W COATES

£125

W D STEWART

£50

J FOSTER

£25

May 2002

N ENEVOLDSON

£125

E A MILLER

£50

R F LAING

£25

June 2002

I F WHITE

£125

J A BRYDIE

£50

J AUSTIN

£25

July 2002

I CRAWFORD

£125

W D STEWART

£50

D WALKER

£25

August 2002

F SAUNDERS

£125

J R SCOTT

£50

R DEBIL

£25

September 2002

J NELSON

£125

D C BATEY

£50

A PHILPOTTS

£25

October 2002

P WINTER

£125

S PARKER

£50

J LITTLE

£25

November 2002

P A CLAYTON-HIBBOTT

£125

M McCLOGHLIN

£50

S GRAY

£25

December 2002

J SAUNDERS

£500

W E COUSIN

£100

D WALKER

£50

January 2003

JOHN SCOTT

£125

A McCOULL

£50

Mrs V ENEVOLDSON

£25

February 2003

ROGER STOCKDALE

£125

ROGER DINNING

£50

DAVID BARKER

£25

March 2003

ROGER DINNING

£125

CHRITINE FLETCHER

£50

TONY COATES

£25

April 2003

I WHITE

£125

D NICHOLLS

£50

S MARSHALL

£25

Next Draw: May 2nd at Players Dinner


International Schools Rugby Competition (2002)

Sunday September 1st 2002

 
Colston Collegiate defeated Barnard Castle in the final to win the tournament for the third time. Barnard Castle became the first north-east team to reach the final.
 
Barnard Castle defeated St Edwards, Oxford (16-0), a Barbarians side (52-0), Edinburgh Academy (12-0) and Connacht Schools,Ireland (10-5) on their way to the final.
Colstons defeated Fettes College, Edinburgh (36-0), Edinburgh Academy (21-0), The Barbarians (36-0) and Merchiston Castle, Edinburgh (12-5) on their way to the final.
 
St Edwards, Oxford defeated Fettes (17-7) in the Plate Final.
Tynedale Council's Chief Executive Peter Kemp presented Colstons with the Tynedale Council Trophy, as winners whilst Barnard Castle as runners-up received the Hexham Courant Trophy. Plate winners St Edwards received the Tynedale RFC trophy whilst runners-up Fettes received the Just Sport Shield.
 
Dave Pearson, one of the RFU's five professional referees officiated the final stages - on the first day of his professional contract.
 
Other sides taking part (and not mentioned above) were Newcastle RGS, Lancaster GS, Yarm School, Tynedale Schools, Northumberland Schools and Kings School Tynemouth.
 
We are especially grateful to Tynedale Council, Northumberland County Council and Predator Rugby for their sponsorship of this now established tournament.
 
 
 
CONTACT ALEX KERR ON 01434 672816 or at akerr@northumberland.gov.uk
 


Tynedale RFC in 1947

Whilst clearing out a cupboard in the clubhouse, Douglas Hamilton came across an old book of accounts dating back to 1947. The information in the book provides an interesting insight into the administration of Tynedale RFC in the immediate post-war years and also into life in a small market town. Douglas has summarised the records in a letter - View the Letter.


Announcements

Births

Jack Parker

A son for Ed and Claire, born on Wednesday 30th July 2003, weighing in at 8lbs 2ozs.

Wedding

Club Captain Keith Johnson and ex-phsio Emma Hopkins tied the knot on Saturday June 21st 2003. We wish them a long and happy marriage.


Obituaries

Jack Kent

Jack, a life member of Tynedale RFC, died at home after a short illness on Wednesday 22nd January 2003.

Jack played for the club as a prop, playing in the first XV for many years before dropping down the sides. He played into his forties and many will fondly remember his period as captain of the third team when before he started his half time team talk he would produce a bag of mints to pass around.

After a long playing career Jack picked up the responsibilty of Team Secretary, an important role which he carried out in a meticulous fashion and later took on the responsibilty of Membership secretary. Jack was a quiet, friendly man who preferred to keep a low profile even when he was well into his second gallon of beer.

Derek Stephenson

The Club was stunned to learn of the death of Derek on Wednesday 15th January 2003 at the tragically early age of 40.

Derek was a fine local sportsman who excelled at many sports including soccer and cricket as well as rugby - he had also recently taken up rugby refereeing.

During his years at Tynedale Derek represented the FirstXV for many seasons where his natural, if at times unpredictable, talents were demonstrated in all positions along the backs from scrum half to full back - on his day Derek was equal to the best.

Derek was a very likeable person who left behind many friends who will have very fond memories.


Web Site News

Click Here to view site statistics (no of visitors, most popular pages etc)

Date of site's initial lauch: Sunday 6th September 1998

(Oct 2002) - A 'Voting Poll' facility added. The intention is to give people a chance to vote on some of the many interesting issues.

(Oct 2002) - Original Message Board 'lost' when company providing facility went out of business - BUT a brand new Message Board set up to replace it.

(Feb 2002) - Web Site moved to a specialist site-hosting server - hopefully response time should be improved.

(Nov 2001) - Tynedale's web shop set up - all purchases made will provide a commission for the club . Try it out.

(Oct 2001) - Management section created. View it.

(16/09/2001) - Our Archives section has again been extended to include more details of Tynedale's splendid history.

(26/10/00) - Page added containing 3rdXV match reports! View it.

(22/10/00) - Page added documenting Tynedale's record over the years in the League and in the National Knockout Cup. Take a look.

(11/10/2000) - Our ARCHIVES section extended.

(08/09/2000) - A new page added documenting further league statistics (top try scorers, fair play league, top kickers etc). View It.

(13/03/2000) - A new page introduced documenting "1stXV Appearances", accessible from "Fixtures, Results" page.

(24/02/2000) - A Domain name of 'www.tynedalerfc.co.uk' allocated for the Club's use. You can now enter the site by keying this name in your browser.

(15/02/2000) - A "Club Shop" page added to site.

(18/09/99) - A "Mini/Junior"section added to site. Any suggestions for inclusions in this section (or any other section) will be gratefully received.

(30/08/99) - The Site's very own Message Board is now available. This is a facility for YOU to use. Have a look and Post a new message or Reply to an existing message - it's easy and should add interest to the site. If you have any news, views, gossip to share or any issues, questions or queries to raise then please use this facility.

(24/08/99) - The squads selected for the following matches can now be viewed.

(23/05/99) - An "Archives" section has been introduced. It contains results, league tables, match reports, appearance details and a summary of news/events from previous seasons. Hope to build on it as more historical information is gathered.