Good afternoon from a calm reasonable day at West Lodge

This weekend the majority of our teams are competing against Biggar. The 1st XV are away at Hartree Mill and looking to atone from their home defeat to Preston Lodge, last Saturday. It was a game of two halves and it was only in the second half that Craigs played with the determination that they have shown all season. However owing to a resolute defence and some poor decision making we were not able to make up the first half deficit. So tomorrow is a chance to make amends but it will not be an easy task as Biggar are a difficult side to beat especially on their home turf. Bus leaves at 12 noon.

The 2nds are at home to Clydebank. The under18s are also away to Biggar with a 2pm ko.

On Sunday the Micros are training at the usual time. The Minis are away to Lenzie. The S1 and S2 teams are home to Biggar and the u15 and u16 teams are away to Biggar.

Whitecraigs are keen to promote an initiative through Alzheimer Scotland called “Rugby Memories” to offer members, friends of members, neighbours to participate in monthly/weekly sessions at the Club to reminisce on rugby stories. Other Clubs have had great results inviting people who have been involved in the game to their clubhouses who have suffered from memory loss and Alzheimer’s Disease to recall players, teams, ties and stories from the past. Trained volunteers will be on hand to start and stimulate the debate. What a better way to offer a much needed service to the Community. If you are interested in volunteering, or know anyone who would benefit from this experience, please contact Jon Jewitt at jon@jawarchitects.co.uk.

Message from Mike Lamont, Membership Convenor

Please be reminded that all subscriptions are due to be paid no later than 31st October.

This includes all increases and/or changes to Monthly Standing Orders to reflect current rates or changes in personal circumstances.

Anyone who has not paid or started paying by 31st October will be considered to no longer be a member and will not be allowed to use any of the facilities of the Club as from 1st November.

If you are unsure about the status of your membership, please contact Membership Secretary, Mike Lamont at mikenanahk@gmail.com or Honorary Secretary, Graeme Scott at graememscott@aol.com.

Brandon Wamberg, Club Development Officer, is running Rugby Camps during the October School Holidays.

Details as follows:

Whitecraigs Rugby Club October Rugby Camp 2016 18th – 20th 10am – 3pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Rugby Camp for P1-S2s (Attendees will be split into skill and age appropriate groups)

All Abilities Welcome

All about fun, learning and enjoying the game of Rugby

Learning and practicing skills through small sided games and team building activities

1 Hour for Lunch *Pack Lunch will be required*

*Water Proofs and Change of Clothes advised*

£12 per day and £30 for 3 days

Flexible Pick up Times and Drop off times can be arranged.

If you want to book on just send name and DOB.

Thanks and Kind Regards,

Brandon
Mobile: 07792567672
cdowrc@gmail.com

This weeks newsletter sponsor is Rettie & Co, Estate Agents based on the Ayr Road. Please use them and all our other sponsors if you can.

Have a great weekend.

Graeme