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As part of our Women & Girls in Sports Week, let us introduce you to the Women and Girls of Whitecraigs Rugby club.
Director of Women & Girls Rugby Rachel Fishlock:
Assistant Girl Coach Heather Barnett:
Assistant Girls Rugby Coach Dawn Henderson:
U18 Girls Rugby player Lisa Walby:
Club Development Officer Nicole Eadie:
Girls
Hi all,
I hope this finds you all well.
Many of you will know that this year’s Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week Began on Saturday 24th October and culminates in Active Girls Day on Friday 30th October. While we recognise that current restrictions rule out much of what might have been planned for this week and for Active Girls Day, we hope that we can use our online presence to celebrate instead. I would particularly like to encourage you to get involved and support this fantastic initiative through your Women’s and Girls’ sections and promoting this through social media. It is a great opportunity to showcase some of the fantastic work being done for Women’s and Girls’ Rugby across the region.
Active Girls Day is an annual initiative which celebrates the amazing work going into girls’ sport, the progress around girls’ participation and the incredible role models making it happen and this year’s Active Girls Day is Friday 30th October.
#sportscotland #ScottishRugby
2020
Good Evening from a bright crisp West Lodge,
After this weeks Covid announcements by the Scottish Government, it is worthwhile outlining the current procedures in the Club when the bar is open:
•SIGN IN ON ARRIVAL
•WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN SEATED AT A TABLE AND CONSUMING FOOD OR DRINK
•SOCIAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES
•OBEY SIGNAGE
•CARD PAYMENT ONLY NO CASH
•NO POOL, DARTS OR DOMINOES
•9.30PM LAST ORDERS, 9.45PM BAR CLOSED, 10PM ALL DRINKS CLEARED FROM TABLES AND •NO ONE IN CLUB EXCEPT BAR STAFF. THIS APPLIES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. SUNDAY BAR AND CLUB CLOSES 8PM.
•BE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE AND OBEY THE BAR STAFF IF TOLD TO WEAR A MASK OR SOCIAL DISTANCE
WE DO NOT SET THE RULES BUT HAVE TO ADHERE TO THEM. IF WE ARE FOUND TO BE IN BREACH OF THESE RULES WE COULD LOSE OUR LICENCE AND BE FINED UP TO £10000.
These are difficult times for everyone and we as a Club are doing our best to provide a facility for members to use. We are also spending a great deal of time, effort and commitment to provide a safe environment for all ages to return to playing rugby and squash. Everyone must do their bit by adhering to the rules.
Sorry to be a bit pedantic and authoritarian but the message needs to be delivered!
Graeme Scott
Club Secretary
2020
Good Evening from a wet and dark West Lodge,
The outlook this morning is pretty dreary but the good news is that it is to clear up by the weekend, This is just as well as we have our Social Distanced Garden Party this weekend.
We have organised an outside bar with guest drinks suppliers in attendance:
Lost Orchards Cider: unique Scottish Cider supplier: www.lostorchards.co.uk
Bon Accord Soft Drinks: a new range of flavours: www.bonaccordsoftdrinks.com
Brewgooder Craft Beer: an interesting range of IPA & Lager: www.brewgooder.com
WooHa Brewers: Another Scottish craft brewer: www.woohabrewing.com
Surprise Gin Supplier
Sipful Drinks: a range of cocktail drinks in a can : www.sipful-drinks.com
There will also be food supplied by the Scozzese Wood Fired Company: www.scozzesewoodfiredpizza.co.uk
The Outside Bar and food will be available during the following hours:
Friday 4pm to 9pm, Saturday 1pm to 7pm, Sunday 1pm to 6pm
Our normal Bar service will operate as normal and will close at 10pm Friday & Saturday and Sunday at 8pm.
We will have a large covered area to the right of the childrens’ play area with outside patio furniture.
All payments over the weekend will be by CARD. NO CASH PAYMENTS.
This is open to Members, their family and friends.
We cannot emphasise strongly enough that everyone has to follow the guidelines for Licenced Premises by signing in by means of the visitors register, follow all the signage in the Club, obey social distancing at all times and using common sense at all times.
Please remember the Club does not set the current guidelines but tries to adhere to them for the benefit of all Members and the general public. Any major breaches of the guidelines could mean removal from the premises or the Club closing the bars.
Sorry to sound like a killjoy but we need to ensure that everyone feels safe in the Club environment.
I hope that you can pop up over the weekend, enjoy our offerings and support the Club. If this proves to be successful it is our intention to continue them into September and October. It is our way to express our gratitude to members who have supported us over this testing period and also to express to members that we are not sitting back and taking them for granted.
Hoping for a sunny weekend
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Hi All,
Please see below an advert received from Caulders of Newton Mearns who are one of the Club’s Sponsors.
As you will note their Garden Centre is very much open, as is their takeaway service and deliveries.
All the best,
John Hamilton
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| Hi All, Attached below is an advert from Taggarts Land Rover who are one of the Club’s Sponsors. This includes offers that are only open from 10th – 20th July, so please get in quick if you want to pick up on one of these deals. More details can be seen by clicking this link https://www.taggarts.co.uk/land-rover/events/sale-event The nearest Taggarts is at 1000 Kennishead Road, Glasgow G53 7RA which is near Sainsburys in Darnley and the telephone number is 0141 896 1523. Regards John Hamilton |
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| Hi Folks, Following on from my previous circulars on this topic, I am emailing to tell you about some of our other Sponsors and how they are operating at this time. As they support us, please support our Sponsors when you can by purchasing their goods and services. And if you do, please mention your connection with the Club. All the best, John Hamilton |
 Harry Fairbairn BMW and MINI, the Club’s Principal Sponsor, have been in touch and all of their showrooms are now open with appropriate safety measures in place. This hyperlink https://www.harryfairbairn.co.uk/ will take you to their website where you can see details of the 2 Series Grand Coupe and the new fully electric MINI Cooper, both of which are now available.  Seedhill Service Station in Paisley is open and would be delighted to help with car, van and minibus servicing, bodywork, repairs, MOT testing, etc. They also do car, minibus and van rentals. To contact them call: 0141 887 2338 or by email: info@seedhill.co.uk.  G77 Car Wash & Valeting Centre in the Rugby Club’s car park is very much open for business. They hand wash the vehicles and do quick vacuums to full valeting. All types of vehicles are welcome, from a Mini to a truck. Most people just roll up, but if you want to make a booking then call them on 07708 737 220 or 07889 481 006.  CALA Homes has announced that its sales offices and show homes in Scotland have started reopening by appointment for now. This includes its development at Hazeldene Lea, Maidenhall, Newton Mearns, G77 6RT which can be contacted on 0141 530 1739.  Mearns Pharmacy have sent an update to say that the 3 ply face masks they are selling are now available at a really competitive price of £19.99 for 50 masks. Could be a good buy if the wearing of face coverings is mandatory for shopping.  Newlands Bakery is open and trading. Home deliveries are still available. Contact them on 0141 632 9148.  GAP Group Hire Solutions is the UK’s leading equipment hire company. They supply everything from dumpers, diggers and tools to track mats and portable toilets. Contact them on 0141 225 4600 or go to their website www.gap-group.co.uk for more information.  Mearns Opticians are now able to offer face-to-face consultations for emergency and essential eye care. The latter includes helping a customer who has lost or broken their glasses/contact lenses and requires a replacement to function. Telephone and video triaging are also in place. As a result, they are operating on an appointment only basis so please call them on 0141 639 2121 or email to info@mearnsopticians.com |
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| Hi Folks, Nicol Estate Agents are one of the Club’s Sponsors and I am attaching below a special discount offer from them for frontline NHS workers, Care Home workers and other Key workers. Hopefully someone may be able to take advantage of the big discount on offer. Their offices are at 46 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns – 0141 616 3960 and 1 Helena Place, Clarkston – 0141 638 4541. Website www.nicolestateagents.co.uk All the best, John Hamilton |
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| At Nicol Estate Agents we would like to say a huge thank you to frontline NHS workers, care home workers and key workers. That’s why we are offering a discount on our standard sales fee of 30%. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of all the key workers in the UK who have helped us to stay home, stay safe and keep the numbers of those infected by the coronavirus down. This includes not only all NHS workers but care home workers, those in the food industry, education, social care, public service, government, public safety, utilities, communication and financial services, delivery and transport. That’s why, for the month of July we are offering a 30% discount on our standard sales fee to any of these workers who are selling their home through Nicol Estate Agents. It’s just our small way to offer a benefit for those who have worked so hard to keep us all safe. *T & C’s Apply You can find our blog here. |
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FURTHER GUIDANCE
All these measures are new to everyone, including staff, therefore we ask members to be patient and respectful at all times as we adapt to this new way of operating.
The beer garden is open to all members and their guests. Please note that a member can sign in a MAXIMUM of 2 guests within their group.
The club wants to maximise the utilisation and enjoyment of this facility in a safe and responsible manner.
Please exercise your judgement to ensure that the beer garden is not over-crowded and social guidelines are followed.
Please note that the Children’s playpark will remain closed currently.
Please note that there is no food available at the club. Members can order through apps and take delivery of takeaways at the club provided all distancing is maintained and all mess is tidied away.
We will assess all procedures regularly and will adapt accordingly.
For any questions or suggestions, please email president@whitecraigs.org and secretary@whitecraigs.org
ON ARRIVAL AT THE CLUB:
Please note there are no restrictions on parking although we ask that members space out as far as possible to maintain distancing in car park.
Entry is through the main doors at the clubhouse only.
Please provide the names and contact details of all members of your party to the member of staff on entry – it is a legal requirement that we store this for 21 days if required for contact tracing
Following this, please follow the one-way system through the club to find a space within the beer garden. Please do not move any furniture within the beer garden as this has been pre-set to adhere to social distancing guidelines
THE TABLES WILL ONLY BE CLEANED BY BAR STAFF AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF EACH SHIFT.
Please utilise the cleaning products (clean spray and blue roll) provided to clean your table before use. Hand sanitiser will be available although members are encouraged to bring their own as well.
Tables are on a first come first served basis so please be prepared to queue if necessary.
All doors will be held open to minimise surface contact for customers.
ORDERING DRINKS:
To order drinks, please follow the one way directional signage to enter the lounge.
Please join the queue, respecting the social distancing markers on the ground.
The bar staff will assist and direct you here to ensure a smooth ordering, payment and collection of your drinks.
Where possible, please order rounds to minimise number of interactions and to minimise queue size. Please be patient at busy times.
All payments are to be made by card – NO CASH
All drinks will be served in either plastic glasses or bottles
Glasses and bottles should be thrown away in the bins provided around
the beer garden.
USING TOILETS:
TO use the toilets, please follow the one way directional signage when entering the club. Customers will be taken through the hall and down the corridor.
Please note that the gents toilet has been moved to utilise the changing room toilets (signage will direct all customers). Following use, gents should exit the building out the players exit and round the outside of the building to re-join the beer garden.
The normal female toilet will be in use.
This is a high risk area , so we would ask that you pay close attention to the guidelines required:
These facilities will only be available when the bar is open.
WHEN READY TO LEAVE:
When you are ready to leave, please follow the directional signage and exit round the side of the clubhouse.
Please do not go through the clubhouse to exit.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please note that you are not allowed to enter the clubhouse other than to use the toilet facilities or order drinks at the bar.
No drinks are to be consumed within the premises.
General health conditions
We will not tolerate any abuse of staff or other customers. Anyone acting inappropriately will be asked to leave.
Please note that anyone not adhering to social distancing or behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave.
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The Whitecraigs Beer garden will be open this weekend😍. Keep an 👀 out for further updates regarding openining times, capacity, booking etc
