On Friday 17th April The Clubhouse will again be the venue for the next fantastic Quiz Nite.  Hosted by the Junior section of the Club, compared by the Dynamic Duo Helen Goacher and Alison Bending, pencils will need to be sharpened, thinking caps put firmly on and a rallying cry of 'oooohhhh I know this one' at the ready!

Everyone is welcome, the atmosphere is always electric with excitement and anticipation of not being on the bottom of the scoreboard!

To enter your team all you will need is 4-6 players, a silly name, a £20 note, and to notify either your Squad Manager, Helen or Alison.  See Easy!

SEE YOU THERE!!!

On Saturday, 14th March 2009 history will be made in Sussex.

Three generations from the same family, grandfather, father and son, will take to the field as scrum-half, fly-half and inside-centre representing their local rugby club, Heathfield & Waldron RFC in a local derby with Hellingly RFC.

Back Row, Left to Right: Brian Burdett, Jeremy Burdett and Brady Burdett
Front Row, Left to Right: Leo Burdett and Kieran Burdett

Brian Burdett, aged 68, is the senior member of the trio and Jeremy Burdett the youngest, turning 17 on 1st March. At fly-half, Brady Burdett, aged 45, is the third family member who will take to the field between his father and son.

Rugby is major part of family life for the Burdetts: Jeremy was named by his father after Jeremy Guscott and his brother, Kieran, after Kieran Bracken. They also had a cat named “Rory” after another former England player.

Brian and Brady have been key members of Heathfield & Waldron RFC since the club’s foundation in 1980 and both were members of the same Heathfield team for their first ever match against Seaford.

In the intervening years the Club has progressed into the London South-East divisions and today, with over 500 players, is one of Sussex’s leading clubs. In 2004 this was acknowledged when it was awarded the coveted Sports England Seal of Approval.

On Saturday 14th March the BBC outside broadcast team will be visiting Cross-in-Hand to cover an historical occasion. At about noon, 3 members of one family will run out onto the 1st XV pitch to play a game of Rugby.

Why, you may ask, is this so momentous? The answer is that the 3 players are all from a different generation!

“Yes”, the Burdetts have scooped the jackpot, and Brian, Brady and Jeremy, are scheduled to go into the record book, which will be recorded for posterity by the BBC. It is rumoured that Jeremy Guscott may be on hand, for as everyone knows, (or at least those who knows a thing or two about Rugby Football), Jeremy Burdett was named after Jeremy Guscott, and for those of you who didn’t know this, where have you been for the last few years?

This is not the end of the fun, for after this game the 1st XV are playing a London Division 4 (SE) league match, against “Charlton Park” RFC. It would be rather good to get 350 supporters to watch both the games.

Sandwiched in between the games is a Vice Presidents lunch, and for those who would like to attend, and have not already done so, please contact Mike Baird ASAP.
Let’s show the viewing public that H&WRFC are, not only a successful Rugby Club, but must be serving the Elixir of Life at the Clubhouse!

Forgotten Valentines Day is round the Corner????   Don't know what to get for your loved one?  Can't be bothered to trawl round the shops for that special gift???

Then luckily Your Club has come to the rescue.  Not only can you buy sexy tasteful lingerie, delightful jewellery and loads of other lovely things - but you can also have a pint (or two), see your mates, and whatever match is on the TV - whilst you buy!! BRILLIANT!(Rumour has it that Ann Summers will also be there!)  So lads come to the pamper evening at the Clubhouse on Friday 13th Feb - where all your Valentine present problems could be solved.........

For the lovely ladies who would like to come along.....  see all of the above plus there will be waxing and nails and even tarrot card readings!

See you there on the 13th February - 7.30pm onwards

Friday 30th January saw the clubhouse packed to overflowing for the Junior Quiz Night.  With 11 teams of 6 taking part the atmosphere was brilliant.  It was great to see teams from all age groups of the Junior Section of the club come together to make up this fantastic event. Over by the door there were the Beauties and the Beast (Mr. Wardle) ! who didn't put off the H3 Team and stuck over by the bar were the No Table Team - that's how busy it was!!

Despite the heckling from the bosterous crowd, the event was ably compared by Helen Goatcher and Alison Bending (they also put together the questions) and the evening was nicely rounded off with plates of chilli!

A great evening and over £200 made for the Club.  Thank you to everyone who took part to make the evening a success!

The Junior Section of the Club is holding a quiz night in the Clubhouse on Friday 30th January from 7.30pm. It is hoped that each squad will put in at least two teams at £20 a team with 4-6 players - Payment on the night!  Everyone is welcome to put teams in and the money raised will go towards the overall running of the Club.

The challenge has been issued!!!  Can anyone beat the U14s Team who are completely confident of their abilities????? 

Please speak to your squad manager for further details and to organise teams. Thanks.

Wednesday night the clubhouse was a hive of activity as the U14s had their last training session of the year followed by a chocolate fountain.  Thanks go the parents for bringing along a mountain of fruit, biscuits and sweets - the boys soon dived in to cover them (and themselves) in chocolate!  It was great to see Fergus all in one piece, sporting a rather fetching sling, which luckily didn't hamper his energetic chocolate eating. 

Thanks also to Guy, Brady, Mike and Jan whose enthusium and commitment to the team is amazing!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES TO ALL FOR 2009!

The Curry and Karoke night at the Clubhouse on the 22nd November was a fantastic event.  Organised by Kevin Pearce and Hugh Reilly from the U14's, it saw about 65 people tuck into mega amounts of curry - some even going up for 2nds and 3rds!!  The star of the evening was Richard Ross and his brilliant rendition of Delilah - watch out Tom Jones!!  It was a chance for many to showcase their talents and when the U14s team got up to sing the atmosphere was electric with anticipation .....  throats were cleared, hair was re-arranged and poses were struck ....... Suffice to say that their talents lie on the rugby pitch!!  Rob Lawrence finished off with a few numbers and it was time for all to head off home, knowing that the evening had raised about £400!  Thank you and well done to all who took part - Thanks Kev and Hugh - can't wait until the next event.

Join us for a fun evening of poker, Texas Holdem style.

Playing places are limited but all club members and guests are welcome to come along and join in the atmosphere. With great prizes available this really is a night not to miss.

This is a fun raising event in aid of the Cypress Field development so by supporting this event you are directly supporting the club and all its members.

For more information please email Julian Wates

there is a £20 entrance fee for players and this includes champagne and canapés, Black Tie is preferred.

This event really is open to anyone, from complete novices to seasoned pro's, and just for the record wives and girlfriends usually do far better than the rugby players...

I've been offered 3 tickets for the England v. South Africa game this Saturday but can't make it (very annoyed!!)

Anyway, my mate has asked if I can flog them.  He wants £300 each so let me know if you are interested or know any body who might be.

The tickets are Category 4 in Row 1 of Block 12 - seating position shown attached First come first served !!!

DJ Honeypot

Friday 25th August 7.30 pm until late

Fancy dress 70's & 80's theme (skinheads, punk rockers, mods etc)

To assist the Tour Fund

Tickets only £5.00 in advance

Support your Club!

The Club will be open for both these tests, kick-off is usually 1030ish...doors open from 0900 for breakfast.

Thanks to Debbie Green for the photos

You are invited to celebrate the playing career of Rob (Rolo) Streeter on Saturday the 6th May at Heathfield & Waldron RFC.

For the past 25 years (plus) Rob has shown great commitment to the Club both on the pitch where he has been an ever present member of the 1st XV and off the pitch where amongst other things he has supported a large number of social events!!, and carried out with great energy and humour any task that has been placed before him.

It is only right and proper that his efforts be rewarded with a day of celebration and that all his friends should be there to say thank you.

The day's events will commence at 1500 with a match against an invited Sussex Clubs XV. The Heathfield team will comprise of old team mates of Rolo, some very old!!

Following the match all will retire into the marquee for a meal, drinks, speeches, anecdotes, drinks, singing, and much entertainment long into the evening.

Tickets cost £25.00 and are available over the bar from Dave Crowe or from Ian Jenkins on 07776 141852 or Paul Jarvis on 07770 915774

Please reserve your ticket ASAP so we can organise the catering.

Ian Jenkins

Club Captain

Boars

End of Season

Dinner

Your are boaringly invited
to the end of season dinner at
Heathfield and Waldron Rugby Club House

Three course curry dinner
plus port and prize giving
Subject  to numbers additional entertainment may be provided

Friday 21st April 2006 at 7.30pm

Cost £15
Cash up front please so we can buy the swill

Mike MacLeod 07956622925

 or

Steve Lester 07802947013

Willie G Motown & Soul.

Saturday 11th February from 1930 onwards at the Clubhouse.

Tickets are £5 in advance with proceeds going towards the May Ireland Tour.

Posted by: Nick Green

That’s right you can help reduce the cost of YOUR place on the 2006 Junior tour to Disney Paris just by walking.

The money raised will help reduce the cost of the tour in 2 ways, firstly by putting money in to the tour fund and secondly by actually reducing the amount YOU have to pay. That’s right for every £1 you raise over £50 then YOUR tour price will be reduced by 50p. Raise £100 and not only will the total tour cost be less, but what ever the final player cost is yours will be reduced by a further £25. Raise £200 and this discount is £75

So the more you raise the more you save

The sponsored walk will be along the Cuckoo trail on Sunday the 29th of January and is open to players, supporters and even Dogs.

Click here to download a sponsor form

Posted by: Brady Burdett

Ok roll up roll up, its Race Night time...

The Rugby Club Race Night is Saturday 28th January 2006.

These are great fun especially when everyone gets involved, you have to buy at least one horse and give it a name, then if you horse wins its race you win a prize. The races are old films, which you watch and bet on, your horse being given the number of one the horses in the film so that you can cheer it on.

You can also sponsor one of the nine races, for example the 'Repex Under 14's Winter Classic', not only do you get the prestige of having your own race [wow!!] but also get put into a special Race Sponsors super prize draw.

Entrance to the event is £10, this includes a your horse and some food, extra horses are £5 each and you can sponsor a race for £25, with all proceeds going to the club.

You will need to email your ticket requirements to Braddley Bundett and of course your horses name[s], which consists of three parts; Its Name... By... Out of... for example 'The under 14's are great, BY being coached well OUT OF Brady' dont blame me it was Brady's example! Im sure you will be able to make up better ones than that.

Posted by: Julian Wates