Ards Rugby Golf Day – great success
THE UPS and Stewart Solicitors sponsored annual Ards Rugby Golf Day at Scrabo Golf Club was a great success.
The course was in great condition and for the second year in a row the weather was superb. With a wedding taking place at the golf club, a shuttle bus was provided to take golfers back to Hamilton Park for a post golf meal, live music and the presentation of awards.
The overall winner was Stevie Bell on 41 points; the team winners were Lagan’s All Stars; nearest the pin winner was Chris McClure and longest drive winner was Matthew Gibson. Many thanks to all businesses and individuals who sponsored holes. Special thanks and well done to all those involved in the organising of the day, particularly Chris Allen, Warren Simpson and Stevie Bell.
Men’s Shed @ IRFU High Performance Centre
LAST Tuesday a delegation from Ards Rugby’s Men’s Shed travelled to the IRFU High Performance Centre at Blanchardstown.
Club President Stevie Nutt had received an invite from the IRFU for the Men’s Shed to provide input for their Rugby in Ireland strategy showcasing the diversity and inclusivity of rugby in Ireland.
The Men’s Shedders had a great day out, they received a guided tour of the High Performance Centre, met with Ireland internationals Caelan Doris and Aoife Wafer and met some inspiring individuals from the Old Wesley visually impaired team and the Sunday Wells mixed ability team.
This week the Men’s Shed welcomed guests from Queensland, Australia. Leanne and Gerry Allen and their daughter Caitlyn are in Newtownards visiting family and took the opportunity to call in and see our Men’s Shed in action.
The Men’s Shed meets at Hamilton Park on Monday mornings from 9.30am-12.30pm. It is the perfect opportunity for those of a certain vintage to come together, maintain good mental health through social interaction, have some physical activity and to carry out some tasks around the club grounds/clubhouse.
Condolences
ARDS Rugby President Stevie Nutt would like to express his condolences, and those of all club members, to Past President John Barclay on the sudden passing of his brother Paul. Funeral details aren’t currently known. The thoughts and prayers of all at Ards Rugby are extended to the whole Barclay family.
Notice of Ards Rugby AGM
THE 96th AGM of Ards Rugby Football Club will take place on Monday, June 3 at 7.30pm in the clubhouse.
The agenda is available from the club’s honorary secretary at info@ardsrugby.co.uk.
Those whose subscriptions are unpaid for the season 2023/24 are not entitled to vote, nominate or be nominated for office or membership of the Executive Committee at the AGM.
A social member has no voting rights at the AGM and may not hold office or be a member of the Executive Committee, and members should not allow themselves be nominated for office or committee unless they are satisfied that they will be able to fulfil duties which holding office and committee membership entail.
Summer Touch Rugby
AS the local rugby season comes to a conclusion and with brighter evenings ahead, Ards Rugby would like to invite everyone to come along to Hamilton Park on Wednesdays at 7pm and give their social touch rugby a try.
You don’t have to be a club member to take part, nor do you have to have any rugby experience. Just bring yourself and a mate along, all you’ll need is appropriate footwear and please bring your own water bottle.
If you’d like to know more just message the Ards Rugby Club Facebook page or email info@ardsrugby.co.uk. Players must be aged 16 and over.
Annual Summer Sesh
FOLLOWING on from last year’s great success, Crazy Dave’s Annual Summer Sesh on Saturday, July 27 at 2pm is now fully booked.
Apologies to those who have missed out; you’re more than welcome to put your name on the reserve list by emailing info@ardsrugby.co.uk.
Charity Touch Rugby Day
SATURDAY, June 15 is the date for the annual Ards Rugby Charity Touch Rugby Day. The nominated charity this year is the Northern Ireland Children’s Cancer Fund.
This year’s event will be sponsored by four local businesses – Corries/Knotts/Fayre, Core Fitness, Smart Space and Fitness Matters.
Squads of 10 players are invited to enter into either the open, social or women’s sections and the winner’s of the social section will be presented with the Ryan Mills Memorial Cup.
There will be food available to purchase, live music, bouncy castles and various raffles / ballots throughout the day.
Participating teams will be required to donate £100 per team. Twenty-five teams are already registered and the club asks that anyone else who attends makes a donation upon entry at the gate, with these monies donated to the chosen charity.
Please bring cash on the day. For further details, email info@ardsrugby.co.uk.
