Neil Montgomery In Memoriam

2nd February 2021 Simon Ballard — 1 Comment

Neil Montgomery died 11^th January in Ipswich hospital from Coronavirus at the age of 89. He had been a Vice President and an active member at Woodbridge Rugby Club for many years. The last four years he had been a volunteer at the club in the position of Assistant Safeguarding Officer. Many will recognise him as he walked around the pitches on a Sunday morning with his boxer dog Finsbury.

Neil had lived in Woodbridge since 1995, he served on Woodbridge Town Council and had a spell as mayor between 2003 and 2004. He had held other volunteer roles in the community including Sutton Hoo and the Woodbridge Society. He was also involved in the building of the skate park in Woodbridge.

A funeral for family only will be held on February 5. His wife Jane is saddened that a wider invitation could not be given.

It is proposed that we put on a VP lunch in his honour when it is feasible at some point in the future.

Message from Chairman Tim

3rd January 2021 Simon Ballard — No Comments

First of all, I would like to wish you all on behalf of Woodbridge Rugby Union Football Club a happy New Year..

As a Committee, we have taken the decision to extend our winter break for ALL forms of rugby activity at Hatchley Barn, until the government reviews this situation on Monday 18 January.

Whilst Under 18s organised sport can continue under Tier 4, we feel that for the time being the right decision is to extend our winter break.

Your safety, health and wellbeing are always our main concern and we must continue to protect each other, this time by staying at home, in line with government advice and unfortunately stay away from Hatchley Barn.

We will keep this under close review and ensure that we review any further guidance from the RFU should this be forthcoming before Monday 18 January.

This is not a message I wish to be sending out and I am sure you will share my disappointment but agree it is the right decision. With the vaccination programme starting there is an end in sight but we must continue to protect each other.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Hatchley Barn very soon.

Thank you.

Tim Johnson

Chairman

Woodbridge Rugby Union Football Club

chairman@woodbridgerugbyclub.net

07823 558804

Woodbridge v Southwold

3rd December 2020 Simon Ballard — No Comments

WARRIORS V SOUTHWOLD

2PM SAT 19 DEC AT THE BARN

Bar Open 12.00pm

Lunch served (outside) at 1.30pm – £13.50 for

Beef and Guinness Stew, Mashed Potatoes and Veg

Cheese, biscuits, grapes and celery

+ first pint

Mulled wine – £3.50 a glass

Lacons Encore on tap

Normal COVID measures including at seat service for food and beer

Let Sally know if you are coming 07718 656290 or sallyward4@btinternet.com

Amazons Fitness & Training Weds 7pm

1st December 2020 Simon Ballard — 1 Comment

If you’ve ever thought of giving women’s’ rugby a go – now is the right time. The RFU’s staged return to rugby is currently based upon on reduced contact. The Amazons are building on the basics and working on fitness.

It’s the perfect time for a fresh challenge.

Club closed until 2/12/20 Lockdown update

5th November 2020 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Update from the Chairman 5/11/20

Yesterday, Wednesday 4th November we closed our doors for Lock down 2.0.

As a Club your health and wellbeing are important to us. We want you and your families to be safe. Please follow the government guidelines. We hope this lockdown will help the UK get back to some normality as soon as it can.

The RFU has just communicated that “With effect from tomorrow, we return to Stage A on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap. This means that no competitive or formal rugby activities can be undertaken until at least Wednesday 2 December. While group training sessions are banned, a maximum of two players can participate in socially distanced (two metres plus), individual training sessions outside without sharing equipment”.

When we receive further updates from the RFU, along with government guidelines, we will be ready to adapt and implement whatever is needed to ensure rugby returns to Woodbridge Rugby Club as soon as practically possible. Until this point the Club grounds and clubhouse will be shut.

As a Club we have already demonstrated that we can adapt through implementing safe ways for the return of rugby and as such come together as ‘One Club’ stronger.

What I can promise, is that your committee and your Club will be here for our members when we are able to return.

Stay at home, stay safe and I look forward to welcoming you back when it safe to do so.

Tim Johnson, Chairman, Woodbridge Rugby Club

Help your Club finish the beer

2nd November 2020 Simon Ballard — No Comments

With lockdown 2.0 announced we have some beer which needs to be drunk before we close our doors, so we are opening the club

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 17:30-19:00.

£2.50 a pint

Takeaway available – Bring your own container

Or sit-in and enjoy the club house!

Ghost Ship

Carlsberg

Wild wave

Ghost ship – low alcohol

All £2.50 a pint

Super Saturday, 31 Oct, all 3 Six nations games Live

27th October 2020 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Contact Sally to book your places. Every diner is supporting the Club by enjoying the rugby, food and drink – thank you. #oneclub

First Class Rugby, Food and Bar

21st October 2020 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Live Rugby, Beer and Food
at Hatchley Barn

Sat 24 Oct

15:30 Ireland v Italy 6 Nations

18:00 Exeter Chiefs v Wasps Gallagher Premiership Final

Chef’s chilli & 1st pint £8 – table service
Covid safety measures to be observed
Table times every 15 minutes from 17:00
Sally will contact you with your table time
To book contact Sally: 07718 656290
sallyward4@btinternet.com

Touch Rugby v Southwold

8th October 2020 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Southwold at home (O2 Touch Fixture)
Aiming to field 2 / 3 teams each ~ round robin tournament
Please can all senior players confirm their availability to Jon Brooks

Thursday 8th October 2020
– 6.30 for 7.00 kick-off

Spectators welcome – The clubhouse will be open serving a range of hot food and refreshments

6 people per table
masks must be worn when not seated
at table service
social distancing policies must be adhered to

LIVE RUGBY, BEER AND FOOD – RETURN TO HATCHLEY BARN

6th October 2020 Simon Ballard — No Comments

Helping the Club keep connected with our members, we’ve invested in BT Sport, to show live rugby whilst you enjoy food from our new Club chef; Vincent of Chef Noir.

The first Covid – safe, table service will happen on Sat 10 Oct and Sun 11 Oct. We will have table times confirmed once kick-offs are confirmed for the Premiership play-offs

We’ll have 9 tables of 6 – so only 54 tickets available

Chicken curry + first pint £8pp

Tables times are staggered to keep everyone safer

Tables 1/2/3 arrive at 14:00
Tables 4/5/6 arrive at 14:15
Tables 7/8/9 arrive at 14:30

These could flex depending on kick-off times

If you would like to book a ticket/table
please contact TJ
chairman@woodbridgerugby.net
or call 07526 173086

We plan to show the following fixtures:
Heineken Cup Final | Premiership Final

Woodbridge Rugby Club, Hatchley Barn