news and events
CRAIG TAYLORS 1200th GAME Sunday 12th Sep 2pm
As Craig reaches his 100th birthday (looks that old anyway), on Sunday his loyalty to play his whole career for one Club is rewarded by him making his 1200th game for the club, in an over 35's-60's game against the Bristol combination side of the same age bracket.
Included in the Combo's squad are Dave Hilton & Pete Polledri. Kick off is at two, so give Craig your support my turning up to watch (or play). There will be raffles and an auction afterwards wiuth all proceeds going to Craig's nominated charity Childrens Hospice South West. Also Thatchers Gold is on sale at the Club!!!!!
At half time The Star Public House will be challenging Whitehall in a tug of war contest, with John Bailey officiating
Posted by Iain Pring on 07 Sep 2010 12.18
BBQ at Club this Saturday Cancelled
Due to a Help For Heroes event at Barton Hill RFC this Saturday, for which we have entered a side, the bbq has been cancelled. Please see message baord under 'Fancy a game' for more details
Iain
Posted by Iain Pring on 21 Jul 2010 13.39
Forthcoming Social Events at Whitehall RFC
Below are the First events to celebrate the Clubs 80th Anniversery
Saturday 24 July 2010
Family BBQ, game of rounders etc if weather permits, disco etc starting from Midday
Saturday 7 August 2010
Live band from 7pm (there is a preseason trial away to Kingswood in the afternoon so back to Club afterwards). Cost £3 per ticket. Vp's free. Tickets available for sale from the Club. Entrance by ticket only.
Saturday 21 August 2010
After the trial versus Wells, we will be having a bbq for our guests, and a disco from 5pm onwards.
Saturday 11 September 2010
First League game of season, and first Reserve laegue games for 2nds,3rds, & 4ths. Ones & twos at home, threes and fours away but local, so to start the season with a bang, we are having a compulsory FANCY DRESS PARTY and disco from 7pm onwards. (wearing a Bristol shirt does not qualify) Prizes for the best three
Sunday 12 September 2010
Whitehall Vets v Bristol Combination Vets Kick Off 2pm
This is to celebrate Craig 'Old As Dust' Taylor's 1200th game for the Club (i'm sure it's alot more than that). The professional game sees players move from Club to Club, but Craig has remained faithful to Whitehall throughout his career (nobody else would have him!!)and is still going. Please come along and say thanks to Craig, and watch the Old Uns walk around. I think I'm playing for about 10 mins.
There will be a BBQ, and disco after the game, and a raffle including a signed Bristol shirt, two tickets for England v Samoa in November.
Watch this space for other events
Iain Pring
Posted by Iain Pring on 07 Jul 2010 12.41
Sunday 30th May bank holiday weekend
Come and support your local rugby club and mini rugby team...
Here is a what is happening this sunday...
BBQ throughout the day - Cheap bottles of beer - competitions - raffles - face painting ...
1pm - England Football
16.45 - England Rugby
19.00 - Kareoke & Disco Night... Tickets are £2 Adult, £1 Child or £5 family ticket
Anyone is welcome... For more information or to book tickets then contact Colin - 07732 052241
Kareoke/Disco
Posted by Colin Dicks on 27 May 2010 21.26
PRE SEASON TRAINING STARTS THURSDAY 3 JUNE
The rugby Commitee met and decided to start pre season training on Thursday 3rd June at the Club from 6.30pm. Last year you showed immense commitment and this was reflected on the pitch, with your fitness. Numbers exceeded our expectations.
Next season is a massive challenge for the Club, not only for the 1sts but for the 2nd's, 3rd's, & 4th's, as they enter the newly formed Gloucestershire Reserve Leagues.
Don't wait until then, keep yourself fit, and hit the first session fighting.
The caoches are here for your benefit, so use them
Posted by Iain Pring on 29 Apr 2010 13.44
Revised Date For AGM (now Tuesday 1 June 7pm prompt)
It has been proposed by the rugby committee that pre season training starts on Thursday 3 June 6.30pm. It therefore makes sense that before this, the Club has all the officers in place before this. Due to Dinner & Tour this is the best convenient date to hold it.
Please make every effort to attend and have your say in how the Club is run, and use your voting rights. Next year is going to be the most challenging on and off the field, so a strong committed Management team is required.
Why not consider taking a little responsibility on yourself (if you're not already part of the team). Last year, we split the Committee's down into smaller working parties, so below are the roles available outside of the Rugby Committee;
President
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Hon Secretary
Hon Treasurer
Treasury (Counting & Banking Cash)
Referees Co ordinator
Fixture Secretary
Membership/Subscriptions Secretary
Commercial Manager
Press Officer
Catering Manager
Webmaster
Rugby First administrator
Kit Shop Manager
or become part of the following teams;
Commercial
Social
Club Development
The more help the Club gets, the easier is it to Manage, so please seriously consider giving up a few hours a month to help your Club
Iain Pring
Chairman
Posted by Iain Pring on 27 Apr 2010 14.02
Club Dinner Saturday 15 May 1pm for 2pm start
It's that time of year again, and remarkably the cost of a ticket remains £30.00 for non Vp's. (VP's free). Not bad for an excellent four course meal
Guest speaker is Graeme Beveridge an ex Scottich scrum half, and presently player coach at Old Reds. Our guests also include Tony Swash from the Referees Society, and John White from the Sunday Independent.
Dress code is strictly No 1's, and no jeans. Admittance by ticket only and no entrance on the day without one, as we have to book numbers with the caterers in advance.
Tickets should be available from this Saturday onwards. Please see either myself or Gerry Pearcey. (Even if you're a VP you still need a ticket).
Posted by Iain Pring on 17 Mar 2010 08.53
Live Music - Saturday 20th February
Really good band at club 7:30 start. Play range of modern hits.
Tickets £2 in advance, £3 on night.
Please support club and bring some friends. Tickets available from Gerry or Badger.
Posted by Rich Haycock on 06 Feb 2010 10.17
Xmas & New Year at Whitehall
A few dates to put in your diary over the coming weeks;
20 December Whitehall Over 35's v Old Richians Over 35's followed by Whitehall U23 v Ols Richians U23. First game 12.45 ish
24 December Xmas Drinks at Clubhouse 4pm-8pm
26 December Boxing Day game v The Star Public House Kick Off 11.00am, followed by Disco and then head down to Star at 4pm ish (unless you're barred, Bish!!!)
31 December. See the New Year in at the Club including disco
Support the Club, everyone is welcome so bring the family and friends and have a good Whitehall time.
Posted by Iain Pring on 10 Dec 2009 15.35
Reggae Night - Sat 21st November 7pm
Reggae Night from 7pm on Saturday 21st November.
Free entry, so come along and support the club, everyone welcome.
Posted by Rich Haycock on 08 Nov 2009 11.41
IMPORTANT WORKING PARTY SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
Please spare a few hours starting at 9am, we need to clear the changing rooms & paint them, tidy up the big container, give the clubhouse a clean, and spend some time on the second team pitch.
Shouldn't take long it lots turn up. A few free pints afterwards and a bbq if the weather is good. It coincides with a three quarters training session between 11am and 12, so do both or if you're a forward, just help at the Club.
It's essential that we project the right image on and off the field so please spare a few hours and help your Club, and don't rely on the same old few.
You're commitment to the season is also off the field too.
See you there
Iain
Posted by Iain Pring on 22 Jul 2009 21.33
Jack Pearcey's Leaving Drinks
Plans have changed as Jack needs to be back at base early Sunday, therefore needs to be sober.
Drinks and a good send off for him will now staart at the Greyhound between 6.30pm & 7pm Friday instead.
Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.
Make an effort to see Jack off in Whitehall style
Iain
Posted by Iain Pring on 05 Jun 2009 09.01
Club Dinner 16 May
Numbers are tight this year, so if you haven't confirmed you are coming please do not turn up on the day as you might be disappointed. If you have committed to pay, and not yet paid, you will be expected to pay if you don't attend.
Any queries regarding the dinner please can you contact Gerry Pearcey 07798727384 as I will be abroad on business until Thursday evening.
Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.
Iain
Posted by Iain Pring on 10 May 2009 13.07
AGM Monday 22 June 7.00pm
Please make an effort not only to attend this important event, but seriously consider standing for a position of responsibility. For the Club to run successfully, if requires more than the usual half a dozen people that do 90% ofthe work.
I am particularly looking to the under 25's to become more actively involved. If you stand as an ordinary member you will be given a task to manage for the year.
It's encouraging that there are a number of nominations for the First Team. Next year is a massive challenge for the Club, and it needs a strong management team both on the field and off, to make this challenge successful.
There are new positions this year, a social, commercial, and facilities development, don't be frightened, all the necessary support and help will be given, and this will take a massive burden off of the existing Committee.
Thank you to everyone that has put their name on the boardso far.
Iain
Posted by Iain Pring on 10 May 2009 12.59
CLUB DINNER SATURDAY 16 MAY
I am pleased to announce that we have secured the services of ex British Lion & Irish Captain Fergus Slattery as guest speaker for this years dinner. Topical with Ireland luckily winning the Grand Slam and with the Lions on tour soon after the dinner.
Dinner is 1pm for 2pm start, No1's dress, no jeans. Tickets are hopefully going on sale this weekend cost £30 per head (VP's free). Numbers are limited so please get your tickets early, from myself or Gerry
The menu is as follows;
Starter: Pate or Melon
Main: Steak Chasseur (as last year)
Dessert: Cheesecake or Profiteroles followed by Cheese and Biscuits
Please can you contact me if you have any special dietary requirements, either at the Club or iain.pring@hotmail.co.uk or 07838161139
See you all on 16th, for a great end of season bash
Iain
Posted by Iain Pring on 25 Mar 2009 11.58
Forthcoming Activities At The Club
Saturday 4 April : Final Qualifying Round of the Poker League. This will be held in the downstairs bar due to another booking of the Clubhouse
Sunday 12 April Whitehall XV v Star Public House 11am start drink at Club until 4ish and then all down to the Star to reciprocate
Saturday 18 April : Gentlemens Evening
Saturday 2 May Noshers adopted side Dixonians from Birmingham are touring and will play agaianst a Whitehall Select XV kick off 1pm
Friday 8 May Junior Presentation Evening (support the future of our Club)
Posted by Iain Pring on 25 Mar 2009 11.48
Race Night 6th March
Junior Race Night at WRFC. Bring the Family for a fun filled evening at the races. Free entry to the Paddock, gates opening at 7pm on March 6th. See posters for further details
Posted by Matthew Iles on 16 Feb 2009 10.18