Clubhouse notices, openings & Touch Rugby (w/c 1/6)

Touch Rugby times: 
Our sessions on Millwall Park will take place on the following Days and Times: 

• Every Sunday 13:00 – 15:00
• Every Monday 19:00 – 21:00
• Every Thursday 19:00 – 21:00

In addition to this, we will be playing at Surrey Quays on Wednesday evenings. The kick-offs will vary between 18:30 and 20:00

Club Openings/Meetings: 
Monday - Open from 7pm 

Fisher (& maybe Ed + mini Ed) will be looking after you for this Monday. We are opening on Mondays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to touch and have a few drinks afterwards.  

Thursday - Open from 7pm 

Flex will be looking after you again for this Thursday. We are opening on Thursdays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to touch and have a few drinks afterwards. 

Notice: Open Day organisation meeting - Clubhouse, Thurs @ 8pm
Remember there is an Open Day organisation meeting in the clubhouse at 8pm (join the facebook event HERE) as well to sort out the plan for our club open day on 1st August, without people we cannot prepare and run this key event which helps us to promote the club to the wider community in this world cup year as well as recruit new players.


Saturday - Open from 11am to 3pm (Old vs New Boys match) Robin has kindly agreed to look after the bar for this event. This is the warm up event to the End Of Season Dinner which is being held later on that day. 

Meet time for the game is 11am and kick off is 12noon - giving everyone plenty of time for a 'few' drinks afterwards. Please note the bar will close at 3pm sharp though, to allow everyone enough time to get their spray tans and hair done for the evening event* 

*This end of season dinner preparation only applies to the backs in the new boys side.


Sunday - Open from 3pm - 5pm Flex will be opening the clubhouse after the Sunday Touch sessions for a few hours so why come down to touch and have a few drinks afterwards. 


Notice: Final orders for 20th Anniversary Shirts (Action by 8th June) Remember, you need to order your shirt by 8th June before we place the final order - for more information and or order, click on the blog HERE

AGM Results

Results from the Millwall Rugby Club Ltd Annual General Meeting

We had a great turnout from the membership with 54 voters in total and all positions filled - thanks to everyone who came and to all those who have volunteered their time and expertise for the Club in the coming season. 

Please remember we always need help to keep the club running smoothly so even if you haven't taken on a named role you can help on a sub-committee (I hate that word - let's call it task force!).  If there is an area you are particularly interested in, speak to the elected officer and volunteer your help - it will be greatly appreciated. 

Handover to the newly elected officers will be completed within the next 6 weeks - the CMC meeting of 14 July will be a joint CMC of the old and new committees.  

Club Management Committee (CMC) meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse, all are welcome, if you could please try to email secretary@millwallrugby.com to say if you are coming to a meeting that would be appreciated. 
You can propose items for the agenda and/or can be involved in discussions so we get a rounded view from the membership.

Congratulations to the new committee and many thanks to the outgoing committee for your contribution over the past year. 

AGM Saturday 30 May - arrive from 11am; proxy votes; survey reminder

AGM Saturday 30 May

Starting midday sharp so arrive from 11am to ensure you register in time. 

If you can't make it in person, you can make another member your proxy and give them your vote. Message Karen or email secretary@millwallrugby.com BEFORE 11AM with your proxy. 

(Thanks to those who have already given me their proxies)

See the list of those who have already put their names forward for positions here: 
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3veXVIn5g1aN3NzeTFMa1drb00&authuser=0

You can stand on the day if you are still undecided on what to go for!

Don't forget to get your vote in for the annual club awards here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZJN2Z3V

Kick off time for 20th Anniversary Match

The kick off time for the 20th Anniversary match on Saturday 6th June will be at 12 noon.

The meet time is 11am for those playing.

O2 Touch Survey - Tell us what you think about Touch Rugby at Millwall

Hello!

Your O2Touch organising committee (Nigel, Darryl, Mike, Andrew & Scott) got together last week to work out what we can do to improve O2 Touch for everyone.

We'd like to know what you think so we have created an online survey to ask you:

Please take a moment to tell us what you think about touch rugby at Millwall.  This includes our Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Wednesday League sessions.

Go to the survey now.

Regards
Andrew, Nigel, Darryl, Scott & Mike

Clubhouse notices, openings & Touch Rugby (w/c 25/5)

A big thank you to our 'special guest', Conchita Wurst for attending our Eurovision night on Saturday - as you can see a good night was had by all!!! 

Touch Rugby times:

Our sessions on Millwall Park will take place on the following Days and Times: 

• Every Sunday 13:00 – 15:00
• Every Monday 19:00 – 21:00
• Every Thursday 19:00 – 21:00

In addition to this, we will be playing at Surrey Quays on Wednesday evenings. The kick-offs will vary between 18:30 and 20:00


Club Openings/Meetings: 
Monday - Open from 7pm 

Flex will be looking after you for this Bank Holiday Monday. We are opening on Mondays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to touch and have a few drinks afterwards.   

Thursday - Open from 7pm 

Flex will be looking after you again for this Thursday. We are opening on Thursdays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to touch and have a few drinks afterwards.

Saturday - AGM - Open from 11am (AGM starts at 12noon sharp) 
Our AGM is being heldon Saturday, make sure you get down early as it will start dead on 12noon so we can be finished in time to watch the Aviva Premiership final at 2.30pm.

Please remember the AGM is your chance to elect your representatives for the next 12 months. Same as in the general election - if you don't vote, you have no right to moan for the next 12 months!! ;-)

You can find out more information HERE on the AGM and what you can stand for, and how to vote (even if you are unable to attend) 

Bacon Butties for AGM

The clubhouse will also be open from 11am on AGM day and we will be tempting you with bacon butties between 11am & 12noon so your bellies don't rumble during the AGM (suggested donation £1 per buttie). We have a limited number so once they are gone they are gone.


Sunday - Open from 3pm - 5pm
Flex will be opening the clubhouse after the Sunday Touch sessions for a few hours so why come down to touch and have a few drinks afterwards. 

Notice (Action by 31st May)
The end of season awards questionnaire closes on 31st May - don't forget to vote HERE

Touch Rugby this Bank Holiday Weekend

It's a bank holiday weekend but touch rugby will be happening AS NORMAL at the normal times.

- Sunday 1pm to 2.30/3pm.
- Monday 7pm to dark
- Thursday 7pm to dark

This Monday and every Monday going forward we will be taking extra time to walk our new players through the game.

So if you're new, Monday is the perfect time to start.

SURVEY open for annual awards

Votes are open for the annual club awards - to be presented at the End of Season Dinner. 

This is your chance to recognise your fellow club members for their contributions this past season. 

Please go to this link to submit your nominations: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZJN2Z3V

Voting closes on 31 May.

REMINDER

Annual General Meeting

Saturday 30th May 12pm 

**NOTE start time changed to Midday - arrive early to register and enjoy a butty, then stick around afterwards to watch the Aviva Premiership**

Original blog post here.

Please see the current list of available positions here.

Let secretary@millwallrugby.com know if you would like to stand for any position. 

Clubhouse notices, openings & Touch Rugby (w/c 18/5)

Touch Rugby times:

Our sessions on Millwall Park will take place on the following Days and Times: 

• Every Sunday 13:00 – 15:00
• Every Monday 19:00 – 21:00
• Every Thursday 19:00 – 21:00

In addition to this, we will be playing at Surrey Quays on Wednesday evenings. The kick-offs will vary between 18:30 and 20:00

Club Openings/Meetings: 
Monday - Open from 7pm 

Fisher & Ed will be looking after you for this Monday. We are opening on Mondays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to training and have a few drinks afterwards.   

Thursday - Open from 7pm 

Flex will be looking after you for this Thursday. We are opening on Thursdays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to training and have a few drinks afterwards.

Saturday - Eurovision night - Open from 6.30pm
Yes, it's that time of the year again when everyone in Europe (including Israel and Australia this yr) goes mad for cheesy, kitschy pop - pretty much like when Llamas manager Mr Newman puts a playlist on in the minibus.

As well as the usual scorecards, sweepstake and other games - we have a special guest star this year who will be visiting.

 

So make sure you come down to the club and "make your mind up" who will win and enter the sweepstake to win some "money, money, money".

Dressing up in a European country theme is positively encouraged, as well as bringing examples of food from that country.

Clubhouse notices, openings & Touch Rugby (w/c 11/5)

Touch Rugby times:

Our sessions on Millwall Park will take place on the following Days and Times: 

• Every Sunday 13:00 – 15:00
• Every Monday 19:00 – 21:00
• Every Thursday 19:00 – 21:00

In addition to this, we will be playing at Surrey Quays on Wednesday evenings. The kick-offs will vary between 18:30 and 20:00

Club Openings/Meetings: 
Monday - Open from 7pm 

Fisher & Ed will be looking after you for this Monday. We are opening on Mondays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to training and have a few drinks afterwards.   

Thursday - Open from 7pm
Gareth will be looking after you for this Thursday. We are opening on Thursdays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to training and have a few drinks afterwards.

Saturday - Open from 6pm
As the season is over, we will be having later opening times on Saturdays (unless there is a specific event). Karen will be looking after you this Saturday, so pop down and keep her company. As with all clubhouse openings, the duty manager may close early dependant on demand.

Touch Team keeps the success going

Millwall's Touch Team beat 'Tempted to Touch' 40:0 in the South Quays league tonight :))

Your Club Needs YOU!

Just a reminder in regards to the task force meeting which is to take place on Thursday 7^th May at 8 30pm in the Clubhouse.

Millwall Rugby club are looking to build momentum following on from our success last season.  As part of this, I would strongly encourage you all to attend this meeting in order to share ideas as to how we can grow and develop the club.  Neil Sweeney, the development officer at the RFU would also be on hand to share ideas based on his experience as well as answer any questions you may have.  The agenda is fairly simple:

What is good about Millwall rugby?

What can we do better?

What do we need to do it?

Formulate a plan….

Off we go!

Please reply to myself at development@millwallrugby.com to confirm your attendance and if you have any initial ideas so that we could get the ball rolling asap...

Hope to see you there

Andy Ly

Development Officer

Special Offers at the clubhouse this Thurs & Sat

Due to the summer season, where sales are slower, we have an excess stock of some items.

Paul Fisher will be peddling these (along with the usual "bombs" on Thursday night) - he may even treat you to some of his Poitín he has brought back from Kinsale Sevens. And Ryan will be continuing these offers on Saturday night if stocks allow.

So come down early and secure some of the "Bargains of the Century" whilst stocks last.

• Pints of Bombardier are just £1.40 each
• Crisps are just 35p each
• KitKats are just 35p each
• We also have a number of Snickers bars for FREE (best before 3/5)

Enjoy

Thirst Friday the 8th of May

Since O2 Touch rugby has callously stolen our Thursday slot, (and certain members may be in danger of losing their jobs due to sudden Friday illnesses), it has been decreed that Thirst Thursday is now changed to Firsty Friday until this heretical threat has been dealt with once and for all. This tends to happen when the ground becomes regularly soft enough to again fall over without breaking stuff before the start of next season.

Onwards proud rugby players (and social beer monsters)! …Into battle, which will take place upon the hallowed paving slabs of Via (previously Via Fossa) in West India quay:

VIA Canary Wharf

2 The Port East Building

Hertsmere Road

London

E14 4AY

The affray will commence at approximately 17:30hrs or possibly before, (whenever the first person working in the wharf gets sick of work on a Friday).

Once more unto VIA, dear friends, once more! … The game's afoot; Follow your spirit: and upon this charge, Cry — God for Harry, England and Saint George! (or any other names/countries/patron saints applicable to whoever is coming).

Clubhouse notices, openings & Touch Rugby (w/c 4/5)

Clubhouse Notices:
Clubhouse shelving clear-out - Thurs 7th May:
Please be aware we will be clearing out shelves/coathooks etc on Thursday 7th May - so please ensure any personal kit you have in the clubhouse is removed before then as it will be disposed of. We have limited storage space and priority must be given to club equipment.

Touch Rugby times:

Our sessions on Millwall Park will take place on the following Days and Times:

Every Sunday 13:00 – 15:00

Every Monday 19:00 – 21:00

Every Thursday 19:00 – 21:00

In addition to this, we will be playing at Surrey Quays on Wednesday evenings. The kick offs will vary between 18:30 and 20:00

Club Openings/Meetings: 
Monday - CLOSED (Due to Bank Holiday)
As Monday is a Bank Holiday and most people are away/recovering from the long weekend we will not be opening the bar on Monday. However, Flex intends to still run touch from 7pm so make sure you are down for that.
 
Thursday - Open from 7pm
Gareth will be looking after you for this Thursday. We are opening on Thursdays during the summer season to tie in with Touch sessions (starting at 7pm). Come down to training and have a few drinks afterwards.

Saturday - Open from 6pm
As the season is over, we will be having later opening times on Saturdays (unless there is a specific event). Ryan will be looking after you this Saturday, so pop down and keep him company. As with all clubhouse openings, the duty manager may close early dependant on demand.