Clubhouse opening, games and important notices (w/c 7/4)

Club Games:
Congratulations to the first team in scoring a whopping 100 or 102-0 against Brightlingsea (even England's cricket team would be happy with that score!!)

We currently do not have any games scheduled this weekend (although we are still awaiting the semi-final draw and dates) - but we do have the Girls vs Boys event (#2) on Saturday night so make sure you make the effort and come down and support your team.

Club Openings:
Wednesday - Open from 7.30pm You have the dynamic duo of Flex and Gareth looking after you this Wednesday. We will also be ordering curry for anyone who wants it after training.

 

Friday - Open from 7.30pm  

Our newest duty manager, Lucie, is running Friday - so come down and place all your weird and wacky drinks orders to test Lucie. 

Saturday - Boys vs Girls Event #2 - Open from 5pm What promises to be a great evening, Flex will be opening the clubhouse from 5pm today (as we have no games) to welcome the Boys and Girls teams to kick off a good night in the 2nd round of the Girls vs Boys event.Will the Girls level the series at 1-1 or will the Boys 'streak' ahead at 2-0, and will Cookie defy gravity with a cereal box again??


Special Notice #1 - End of Season Dinner Tickets on sale from Saturday night.
Saturday evening will be the launch of end of season diner tickets going on sale, so we will set up a laptop on the bar so that you can buy your tickets and take advantage of the early-bird pricing.


Special Notice #2 - Anna's running the Marathon.
For those of you who don't know, Wiggy's long suffering better half (Anna) is due to run the London Marathon on the Sunday. There is a collection box on the bar for her charity she is fundraising for. Please dig deep and put what you can in the collection box. 

Or you can click here if you prefer to donate online.

Photos of Millwall Games

If you'd like to see photos of the Millwall games, there are lots on the Facebook pages, both the main club page and the Venus page 

For instance, here are photos from the weekend  1s  Game:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152123522088303.1073741864.8658433302&type=3

With huge thanks to all those who take the photos...

Paid Tag Rugby Coaching Opportunities

Tag Rugby coach Wanted- Fit 4 Sport

The Sports Department of LBTH are looking to hire qualified coaches to coach tag rugby as part of a Fit 4 sport program, starting May 4th in local Poplar and Limehouse parks.

Its a new initiative a 4 strand programme with 10 sports happening for 25 weeks on a Sunday morning in the Poplar and Lime house area of Tower Hamlets, Tag Rugby being one of the sports.

They are looking for a qualified Rugby coach to lead these sessions. Sessions will be an hour and a half, aimed at 14+ and will take place outside in park sites. They have identified Langdon park and Bartlett park as two possible venues.

Rate of pay is £25.50 per hour, and times will be 10.30 – 12.00 but this is negotiable with the coach.

On the 4th May LBTH are holding the launch event and times for this are 11.00 – 3.00pm.


Contact Tim, developmentofficer@millwallrugby.com, 07795 436715




Tim McDonagh
Rugby Development Officer
Millwall Rugby Club
75 Manchester Road - London - E14 3DN
+44 7795 436715 developmentofficer@millwallrugby.com - www.millwallrugby.com

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Clubhouse opening, games and important notices (w/c 31/3)

Club Games:
Congratulations to the first team in winning both their games on Saturday afternoon.  A league win v Thames AND a cup win v Pegasus.  Mr. Beech reliably informs me that winning two 80min games by the same team in a day is a first for the club!!

We have one scheduled game this weekend

Millwall v Brightlingsea.  Essex league 2.  KO 14.00 on Millwall Park.

The boys will be looking for as much support as possible, so get down there if you can. 

Club Openings:
Wednesday - Open from 7.30pm  
Gareth will be looking after you this Wednesday. He will also be ordering curry for anyone who wants it after training.

  

Friday - Open from 7.30pm  
Gareth is running Friday and will be training Ed Partridge up to duty manage and help lighten the load in future - so come down and place all your weird and wacky drinks orders to test Ed.

Saturday - Open from 3.30pm
What promises to be a great day and well supported, Ryan will be opening the clubhouse from 3.30pm today to welcome the teams back and kick off a good night.

Special Notice:
For those of you who don't know, Wiggy's long suffering better half (Anna) is due to run the London Marathon in a little under 2 weeks on the 13th April. There is a collection box on the bar for her charity she is fundraising for. Please dig deep and put what you can in the collection box.
 
I will put a link to the online donation page here as well as soon as I get it.

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.