East Retford
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We are a traditional watering hole, selling
all the usual spirits,and wines. Also regular
changes of guest beers.
We have pool darts and
dominoes,and a quiz
team. Outside seating and
smoking area.
Free WI-FI and off road
parking.
Proud Sponsors of East Retford RFC
07809 236658
Barry Brown has had a long
association with East Retford
Rugby Club. He told us, “Living
locally, many of my family members
and cousins play or have been
involved with the club. Over the
years, I have always loved going
up to club and the welcome has
always been great.
They have produced many strong
teams over the years and this years
team have excelled! My company,
the local Brick & Tile Inn, are a
club sponsor and we would like to
congratulate the club on a great
season, wishing them all the very
best of continued success!”
81 Moorgate, Retford, DN22 6RS
The plans for 2019 are to win the league and move up a
standard of rugby also to secure planning permission for a
new rugby clubhouse and that improvement should help not
only the senior sides but also the juniors who are going from
strength to strength with ever growing numbers especially at
the younger age. It has proved over the years that the youth
and junior section is a lifeline of the club and we have had
many players come through to the senior sides and be very
successful in their playing career. We encourage players to
play when they reach the right age to progress into our 2nd XV
to get used to the adult game before seeing if they are ready for
the 1st XV and this has proved beneficial over the years.
We do consider ourselves a community club; we have been
involved with our towns’ charter day over the years with tug a
war event and also joining in with the floats through the town.
We have raised money in the past for several charities and for
the children’s hospital as well as St Giles School which is an
aspirational school for children with difficulties from the age
of 3 to 18, a school I hold dear as my son attended there. We
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also have planned for the weekend of the 11th May a charity
match to raise money for teenage cancer trust and it will be
played for the Colin Bower Trophy, a young man who was
loved throughout the club who lost his battle with cancer.
The biggest challenges that the club faces is getting enough
players to join and keep the club at the level that it is hopefully
going to achieve this season. Also, the building and raising the
money to build the new facility of a Clubhouse with changing
rooms which is paramount for the survival of the club and the
growth of the game in our area.
Over the years I have met so many people throughout my
playing days and now my committee days and one thing has
always stood out for me that once you have met someone from
the rugby family they remain friends for life; it is after all the
best sporting game in the world.
Article provided by Nicholas Brough