Chattels of London sponsors Millwall's 1st XV!!

I am delighted to announce that the new 1^st XV shirts have arrived, supplied by the 1^st XV team sponsor Chattels of London. 

Most of you will know that Chattels of London have sponsored the 1^st XV for the whole of this season, but a few issues with the shirt manufacturer mean that we have only just received the kit.

As well as new shirts for the first team, Chattels of London are providing water bottles for the whole club. They also put a full-page advert in The Wharf newspaper for the club at the start of the season, which many of you will have seen.

James Kearns of Chattels is a very active member of the club, not only will you often see him in the clubhouse enjoying a pint, but he is also working with us to try and develop an under 6 year olds section.

Chattels are offering a very generous discount, just for Millwall Rugby Club members. They are offering a 20% discount on their standard fees for selling a property and will waive their administration fee for anyone renting a property through them. Just tell them you are a member of the club when you first make contact and, upon verification of your valid membership, you will receive your discount. Also, for any member who recommends a client to Chattels of London that leads to a successful transaction, they will offer £100 gift vouchers for the retailer of your choice.

James Kearns said “Chattels of London are proud to be sponsoring Millwall Rugby Club and hope that this is the start of a partnership that will see the first team push from strength to strength. We believe that competitive sport encourages team spirit and hope this will extend beyond into the local community to give us a local team we can all support and enjoy!”

I would like to thanks James Kearns of Chattels for his support and for what I think will be a great partnership for the club.

There are plenty of potential sponsors out there. You know some yourself. The more introductions we can all make, the better the club can be. So, if you can think of anyone who might want to support the club, please let me know.

Sophie Morris

Communications Officer

sophiemorris@millwallrugby.com

Be Part of Rugby World Cup 2015! Club Volunteer Applications.

Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2015 takes place in 10 host cities in England plus Cardiff from September 18 to October 31, 2015. England 2015 is looking for 6,000 exceptional volunteers to help stage RWC 2015 and make this a truly great tournament.

As part of the Volunteer Programme England 2015 want to recognise the Rugby community who volunteer to support the Game week in, week out. England 2015 also wants to invite new potential players, volunteers and spectators to the Game, and promote legacy and involvement in the sport after RWC 2015 has finished.

Given the strength and depth of volunteering in the Rugby community it is important to recognise the contribution of existing volunteers by ensuring that 75% of the 6,000 roles go to them.

Millwall RFC has 2 nominations + 1 sub available to make.  If you are interested in applying to be a club volunteer for RWC2015 please email secretary@millwallrugby.com (or see a member of the club's management) with a paragraph on why you believe you will make a great ambassador for us.  

I will then email you more information so you can be certain you can make the necessary commitment before we send in our nominations to the RFU.  

Applications to club management close on 4 April so we have time to review, discuss and choose who Millwall RFC will put forward. 

We will let you know if you're successful on 9 April which gives you a week to fill in the official online application form.

We are looking for volunteers who are ready to roll their sleeves up, get stuck in and potentially get wet!

Volunteering at RWC 2015 will be different to what many rugby volunteers are used to. It won’t be the same as the role you might currently perform at your club, but it will be the experience of a lifetime and something to tell the grandchildren about.

You will be the face of the RWC 2015, welcoming the world to England and to Rugby. Everyone is invited.

The application period is now open until 17 April.

If you are unsuccessful with the club application, you can still apply through the general public ballot. Get in touch with secretary@millwallrugby.com to find out how you could volunteer at RWC 2015.

Clubhouse opening, games and important notices (w/c 24/3)

We have two big games this weekend with the Firsts and Seconds both engaged in knock-out rugby (both Kick offs are at 3pm):

• Pegasus Palmerians v Millwall.  Essex Presidents Shield, quarter-final @ SS17 9BJ.
• Wanstead II v Millwall Llamas.  Merit Table 4 Cup, semi-final @ IG8 8JY

The boys will be looking for as much support as possible, so get down there if you can (keep an eye on facebook for any spaces in cars).

LETS GO TO WORK MILLWALL!!!

 
Wednesday - Hargreaves 'Hump-day' returns - Open from 7.30pm Gareth is back this week to entertain you with his choice of music tv (basically Clubland TV or MTV dance), unless you can wrench the remote from him. He will also be ordering curry for anyone who wants it after training.

  

 
Friday - Edna's 'Fabulous Freitag' - Open from 7.30pm 
Edna is opening the clubhouse this Friday to help you get rid of the stresses of the week and ease into the weekend. Alles Klar!
 

Saturday - "Successful" Saturday  - Open from 5pm

With the 1st and 2nd teams away in cup competitions, Gareth will be opening the clubhouse at 5pm today to welcome the teams back and kick off a good night. 



5Bells After party - Mark's back - from 11pm onwards...
Mark is back from far flung shores and will be doing his thing at the 5bells so once we are all closed up, lets hot foot it over there for some Hooch and to see the lesser spotted Slankard performing on the bar after their trip.

Clubhouse CLOSED Tonight - Friday 21st March

Hi All,

Due to there not being any Duty Managers available the clubhouse will be CLOSED this evening.

Thanks,

Ryan

EMERGENCY CLUB MEETING - WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH 9pm (after training) at the clubhouse to discuss the club's End of Season Dinner

EMERGENCY CLUB MEETING

- WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH 9pm (after training) at the clubhouse

 to discuss the club's End of Season Dinner.

PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU CAN

Dear members, 

As you know, we have enjoyed the privilege of holding our End of Season club dinner at the House of Commons (Westminster) for many years now.  Unfortunately this year there has been a massive change with the venue pricing structure and the cost has risen significantly, despite extensive negotiations with the venue management. 

We want your input on the decision between the following:

 1- Hold the dinner at the House of Commons on the given date of 17 May, we must sell minimum 150 tickets to ensure the club does not put its finances at risk;

 2- Change the date to 24 May (although it's a long weekend) when we can hire the terrace (maximum 100 people);

 3- Cancel our booking and hold the End of Season dinner at a different (cheaper) venue on 17 May. 

On Wednesday from 9pm we will provide a summary of the situation for you, hold a managed discussion with attendees, and then conduct a vote on how to go forward.  

If you cannot attend but still want your view heard, please emailsecretary@millwallrugby.com and Karen will present your view on your behalf. 

Thank you and hopefully see you Wednesday night.

LET'S GO TO WORK, MILLWALL!

CLUB MANAGEMENT

Clubhouse opening, games and important notices (w/c 17/3)

All, 

We have a full set of games on the cards this weekend:

• 1sts @ Kings Cross Steelers - KO 15.00
• 2nds v Ongar 1sts @ Millwall Park - KO 14.00
• 3rds @ Wanstead 3rds - KO 15.00

 
Wednesday - Wiggy Wednesday & Curry - Open from 7.30pm
Wiggy is back to entertain you this Wednesday and will be ordering curry for anyone who wants it after a hard training session. So get yourself down and keep Wiggy company, who knows he may even sing you some of his famous songs.....

  

 

All, 

We have a full set of games on the cards this weekend:

• 1sts @ Kings Cross Steelers - KO 15.00
• 2nds v Ongar 1sts @ Millwall Park - KO 14.00
• 3rds @ Wanstead 3rds - KO 15.00

 
Wednesday - Wiggy Wednesday & Curry - Open from 7.30pm
Wiggy is back to entertain you this Wednesday and will be ordering curry for anyone who wants it after a hard training session. So get yourself down and keep Wiggy company, who knows he may even sing you some of his famous songs.....

  

 



Friday - CLUBHOUSE CLOSED - Looking for a DM to open

The Clubhouse is currently closed this Friday, we are waiting to see if we have a trained duty manager to open. Keep checking facebook & the blogs and we will let you know if there is any change to this.

Please let Ryan know if you can help out running the club on Friday.
 

 
 
Saturday - Flex's big game Saturday  - Open from 3.30pm

With ones and twos pushing to solidify strong league positions to close out the year, we need all the supporters to come out in force to cheer the boys on. The ones are playing away at the (very) local Kings Cross Steelers - nearest tube West Ham, (KO 3pm) and the twos are playing on Millwall park (KO 2pm). So come on down and show your support.

Flex will also be opening the clubhouse shortly after the end of the 2s game on the park so you can continue to cheer them on in the clubhouse!!Friday - CLUBHOUSE CLOSED - Looking for a DM to open

The Clubhouse is currently closed this Friday, we are waiting to see if we have a trained duty manager to open. Keep checking facebook & the blogs and we will let you know if there is any change to this.

Please let Ryan know if you can help out running the club on Friday.
 

 

Saturday - Flex's big game Saturday  - Open from 3.30pm

With ones and twos pushing to solidify strong league positions to close out the year, we need all the supporters to come out in force to cheer the boys on. The ones are playing away at the (very) local Kings Cross Steelers - nearest tube West Ham, (KO 3pm) and the twos are playing on Millwall park (KO 2pm). So come on down and show your support.

Flex will also be opening the clubhouse shortly after the end of the 2s game on the park so you can continue to cheer them on in the clubhouse!!

AGM - Date for your diary

Millwall Rugby Club Limited

Annual General Meeting 

Saturday 26th April 1pm 

Clubhouse

75 Manchester Road

London E14 3DN

Further Details to follow.

Karen Anderson

Secretary
Millwall Rugby Club Limited
secretary@millwallrugby.com

New Concussion Management Standards - up to 19 days rest

Please note  the following which Millwall Coaches and Managers are obliged to consider  during Selection:

THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION is putting in place new standards relating to the management of concussion and extending the reach of its concussion education initiatives.

The return to play pathway for players who have sustained a concussion is dependent on the player’s age and the medical resources that they can access.

The new routine minimum stand-down period is 19 days for adults and 23 days for Under 19s. 

Further details here

https://www.dropbox.com/s/94zfywoac1pmuzq/RFU%20Concussion%20Management.pdf


and on  the  RFU website

http://www.rfu.com/headcase

Nomination of Honorary Life Members

The nomination process for Honorary Life Members is open and any award will be given at the Annual Dinner on May 17th.

Please read further details in the following link

Details

http://millwallrugby.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/nomination-of-honorary-life-members.html

Nominations to Karen, Club Secretary at secretary@millwallrugby.com

Clubhouse opening, games and important notices (w/c 10/3)

All, 

We have a full set of games on the cards this weekend:

• 1sts @ Burnham on Crouch - KO 15.00
• 2nds @ Basildon III - KO 15.00
• 3rds v South Woodham Ferrers @ Millwall Park - KO 14.00

Wednesday - CLUBHOUSE CLOSED but TRAINING IS STILL ON

As we are in the process of re-varnishing the bar surface, the club bar will be CLOSED on Wednesday. Training is still going ahead though.

 

Friday - Broad's pre-weekend 'blow out' - Open from 7.30pm

Lucie is your host for this Friday night who will be there to help you see in the weekend in style. Please note if the club is quiet then it may close early.

 

Saturday - 6 Nations Super Saturday/St.Patricks weekend - Open from 12noon
We will be showing all 3 six nations matches in the clubhouse for this finale day. We will also be continuing our promotion of Guinness at only £2 per pint from the first kick off until the last whistle (12.30pm until 6.30pm). So come on down and celebrate the start of St.Patricks weekend in style (with maybe an Ireland 6n title thrown in).

Please let Ryan know if you can give 2hrs or more to help behind the bar to help out, so we can keep the Guinness flowing.  

Last call for mens tour
In order that Wiggy can start to book flights and firm up numbers, we need people to make payment for tour (full or part payment to kick things off). 
If you are interested in going and have not paid yet, please can you do so by the 31st March at the very latest (min £100) so that your place can be reserved.