A quick note to let members know of a couple of upcoming events.

Senior. Ladies and Colts training begins on 9th July, 7pm.

From 24th to 27th August, RugbyFun is holding a four-day coaching session for Junior rugby players, of all abilities. Please go to the News section of the web site (Club/News) for more information and a downloadable version of the booking form.

The Women's Race Night is on September 12th. Doors will open at 7.30pm with the first race at 8pm. Contact Beth Parry-Evans on betharoonie75@aol.com or 07789 503011. Check out the announcement/ticker running across the top of the page for further details.

Well, you didn't think this page would die over the Summer, did you?

There's a few administrative details to convey to members regarding activities in May, and about club opening during the Summer.

After this week, we are not planning to open on Monday or Tuesday nights unless specifically booked with Dean, Jonathan or Adam; we will continue to open Wednesday and Thursday nights for Social/touch rugby, Running Sisters and meetings.

As we have full-time staff to pay, we will be letting the clubhouse as much as possible for weddings and private functions at weekends and there is cricket activity as well, so the clubhouse will open on Saturday and Sunday for drinks; however, some weeks it will be unavailable for Rugby watching/playing because of weddings etc. It is best to check the website or call the club to check. We can show the first Lions test at club, but the second and third tests clash with private wedding bookings, sorry!

However, for hard-core rugger fans, and hardened drinkers, M. Le Ward is arranging for the take over of the Albion public house by Hove RFC for the 2nd and 3rd Lions tests. Jeff, the owner, has two big screens and a further two or three smaller TVs dotted around the bars and has agreed to host us on these days. There will possibly be tickets (free) but Wardy would like to know numbers and maybe we can get him to put some snacks on (may be a cost). I think he can even put one outside for those in need of a fag during the games!

Please let Wardy know names of those intending to attend. Email secretary@hoverfc.com and just have a subject matter of Albion: Yes or Albion:No nothing else is required. However, if there is more than one of you then include the number so, if four of you then Albion:Yes:4

If coaches want to continue with Summer training, try and use the club at the times we will be there (Wed/Thur nights and Sat/Sun am). When we decide to start pre-season we will extend opening accordingly

Club member, Rick Cruttenden is holding his annual Mid-summer party on 20th and 21st June. Please see the related News and Events items for further details. Open to individuals and families, and apparently described by one youngster last as "worth missing Dr Who for".