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Clevedon Vets
17th September 2024
"Clevedon Vet's on Parade @ The Royal Marines Family Day"
Family Day Fun...
Home after a cracking weekend of rugby friendship, sunshine and a little cider - all whilst supporting the The Royal Marines Charity!
Clevedon RFC Vets had the absolute privilege of being invited to the CTCRM Corps Family Weekend to play The Royal Marines Association RFC Vets this weekend. Not many get that opportunity or to be led out on to a pitch like this!! ?🧡
What a truly amazing thing the rugby family is, the whole weekend was entrenched with the rugby ethos. Supporting each other on and off the pitch.
These guys, 80 minutes plus of pure battle, each and every one of them gave above and beyond - battered and bruised, coming off to then share stories, laughter, dancing and a little more cider, rugby is the winner.
LEGENDS - Players and Clevedon supporters too, those that stayed all weekend and to those that took to the M5 early for the match, loud and proud you were!
Thanks all!
Learning point: "What happens in The Mess, stays in The Mess!"
Hornets 15 Clevedon 13
17th September 2024
"A very even contest"
A great local derby ended with the home side victorious, scoring a try with 2 minutes of the game remaining.
Clevedon had one last chance to win it and when the restart went their way, the great escape was on. Unfortunately, after a few phases, it was all over as Hornets secured a turnover on their 22 and that was that.
A close one for Clevedon who will rue their missed chances. They can take heart from the way they tackled and defended, keeping Hornets pinned in the own half for long periods.
It was through the excellent kicking of flyhalf Archie Birnbeck that put Clevedon in front with 10 minutes to go, and the win was waiting for them.
Alas, it withered away with that late try and the disappointment will put aside as next week, Clevedon firsts are at home to Imperial for a 15:00 kick off. The seconds travel to Old Reds.
Six Nations Tickets 2025
13th September 2024
Deadline: 23rd September
There are ONLY ten days left to secure your tickets with Jim McVeigh.
Make sure you contact him by the 23rd, September (RFU imposed date!) if you want any.
This week @ 'The Vale'
13th September 2024
Youth Fixtures'
13th September 2024
This weekend we have a full programme of youth fixtures, home & away.
If you get the chance pop down to 'The Vale' come watch the future of Clevedon RFC, they're great!.
Cheers, Tucks
Club Chairman
Rebel Rugby 14 Clevedon 37
7th September 2024
Clevedon's first foray in their new league saw them travel down the M5 to Taunton to the Richard Huish college and to their pitch that seemed to be in the back of beyond.
In fact it wasn't, but it just seemed like it driving down the bumpy farm yard track that ran behind the cricket club (too far for a pre-match pint!).
It reminded me of playing rugby back in late sixties, only this time there were no sheep to shoo off before kick off!
The game kicked off and Clevedon were immediately on the attack that resulted in a typical Largenton try after five or six minutes.
Clevedon were dominant in the first half, leading 25 nil when the whistle blew.
A nasty elbow injury to Lewis O'Brien at the end of the first half, caused some disruption and a reshuffle of the pack. Consequently the beginning of the second half was not as fluid as the first and Rebels scored first, with a well worked try.
Thankfully, Clevedon recovered their mojo and scored two more tries, one a final minute penalty try, while Rebels scored another for a final scoreline of 12-37.
A very good start for Clevedon and injuries aside, looked in good nick as a result of a productive pre-season.
Next week, Clevedon firsts are away to Hornets seconds. Kick off 15:00.
Clevedon II 52 Walcot 12
7th September 2024
As someone who watched the match said, "I was ready to go home after 20 minutes as Clevedon were playing like they didn't know each other!".
He was glad he didn't leave, as he was then treated to a festival of rugby with some great tries being scored. "That winning pint after the match was lovely", he said.
Next week, Clevedon seconds are at home to Winscombe seconds. Kick off 15:00.
This week @ 'The Vale'
7th September 2024
Join us @ 'The Vale' for the start of the rugby season.
With a full programme of games this weekend, it's going to be a busy start to the season.
On Saturday, the first team are away to Rebels Rugby (AKA The Huish Tigers) for a 15:00 kick off in Taunton.
The second team, once again led by Wozza, are at home to Walcot Old Boys for a 15:00 kick off.
Whatever your choice, make yourself heard and give the boys a noisy start they won't forget in a hurry.
On Sunday, the junior and youth sections begin their seasons:
- Minis are training - 09:30 - 11:00
- U13s v Dings - 11:30 KO
- U14s v Dings - 11:45 KO
- U15s are training
- U16s are away to Gordano
- Colts v Gordano - KO 14:30
See you over the weekend sometime!.
Teams for the weekend
7th September 2024
Star Scheme
7th September 2024
Making a material difference in the lives of young people.
Clevedon Rugby Club have teamed up with the Star Scheme whose mission is "To make a material difference in the lives of young people and their families who have multiple adverse childhood/community experiences (ACEs) or mental health issues".
The Star Scheme launch is on Sunday 8th September with the launch meeting at 9.45.
Membership DUE
7th September 2024
It's time to pay and it couldn't be easier!
With the season starting this week, it is time to get your membership paid.
I have put a link behine the image, which will take to straight to the various categories and payment page on the Pitchero website. You'll need to log in, but it couldn't be easier to pay.
I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Cheers, Tucks
Club Chairman
200 Club Winners
7th September 2024
...for July and August 2024 :-
- £50 Harry Knowles
- £50 Steve Holman
- £50 Richard Newton
- £50 Dave Summerell
- £50 Ross Brace
- £50 Mike Lindsay
This week @ 'The Vale'
21st August 2024
Pre-Season Game
21st August 2024
Join us at 'The Vale' tomorrow evening for the squad's first outing of the season V's North Bristol.
Kick off is at 19:15pm and the club will be open from 19:00 for you to enjoy some of the finest beverages this side of the Severn Bridge!
See you there.
Six Nations Tickets 2025
21st August 2024
Paid up club members can now apply for the matches shown in the image. The application forms are behind the bar.
Some tickets are restricted. Requests for more than two tickets for the France and Scotland games may be reduced to two or to zero if the allocation is exhausted. Italy tickets unlimited.
Send or deliver to Jim McVeigh, 5 Melbourne Terrace, Clevedon, BS21 6HQ. Tel: 01275 546046.
Alternatively, please visit the Pitchero site here, login and download the form.
Email the completed form to jimmcveigh@blueyonder.co.uk
Tickets are for your use only and cannot be resold. Unwanted tickets can be returned and will be refunded if the RFU can resell the tickets.Please contact Jim McVeigh for advice.