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RUGBY On the 18th September, Rugby will take centre stage as the World Cup is here, in England, for the first time! In the wake of London 2012 and after numerous failed football World Cup bids, we really should be making a song and dance of the most competitive tournament out there at the moment. Nobody has retained the Rugby World Cup as of yet and with at least 7 teams in with a realistic chance of winning, we are in for a treat, whether it be for those lucky people with tickets or those who will be tuning in on television. Johnny Wilkinson, Martin Johnson and co brought home the trophy in 2003 and since being the nearly men 4 years later when they finished runners up, we as a nation, have been waiting to cheer on a team with real prospects, and it is our duty as the host nation to help the team gather momentum. I personally, love to see global sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup gripping an audience and not only forcing them to watch it, but partake in it too. Most professional sports people become who they are from seeing their heroes on the television or even live in a stadium. I am hoping the Rugby World Cup will encourage people of all ages to grab a ball and either give it a go or pick it back up again.
teenage years. I spoke with Martyn Farrow who is the Secretary of the Rugby Club about Rugby on a global and local level. I wanted to get a local opinion of Rugby as a national sport as well seeing what is happening over the next two months while the World Cup is on-going. 12 years ago England lifted the trophy and now we are hosting, did you see new blood joining the club as a result of the famous victory and do you expect RWC England 2015 having the same affect? There is always a peak of interest for all sport after any major sporting event and we hope that once a child can see the pleasure of playing rugby we have them hooked for life. Rugby is played in schools and along with Football and Netball, I expect it is in the top 3 most played sports in the country as part of the curriculum. However, on a weekend, why is it, in your opinion, that youth football especially, is dominant? Is it the ‘not for the faint hearted’ stigma? Or are too many kids focusing on the pound signs that come with football at the top level?
Leading the RWC party locally is the Upminster Rugby Club. You will be pleased to know they are opening their doors to the public to watch games at the long standing Rugby club as opposed to just another pub.
Alas it is not always just the child whos focus is misdirected, but rugby used to suffer from a perception that it was not for all, elitist but this could not be further from the truth rugby has to be one of the most inclusive team games that there is and once tried the camaraderie experienced it can be enduring.
Upminster Rugby Club has been ever present since the 1960s and they are bigger now than they have ever been boasting 3 senior sides, a vets team, a women’s team as well as youth sides from as young as 5 to
I wanted to also grab your opinion on the type of players that join a youth rugby team, I expect you are littered with players that are “built” for rugby (if you know what I mean). I have learned that
technique and pace is just as important as strength and power, for example the French seem to have a different way of playing the game. Do you feel schools need to focus on these elements more? And what can clubs like Upminster RFC do to encourage different types of players coming through, by that I mean short, small, skinny, tall, stocky etc? It is sad that once again it is a perception that all rugby players have to be “built” the same way. Rugby is for everyone and there is a place for everyone within it, regardless of build, race or gender. Every child or new adult player develops at their own individual pace and we encourage this individuality and look to nurture the differences until a time when from just the look on players faces at game end you can see their enjoyment. See below their website, check it out for latest result, fixtures and upcoming events. w w w. p i t c h e ro . c o m / c l u b s / upminsterrugbyclub
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BabyNatal Caring for your Newborn Parenting Classes Week 1 - Practical Baby Care. Discuss your options and practice lots of different practical elements to caring for your baby. Week 2 - Colic and Calm. We discuss colic as well as looking at methods to try and calm your baby. Week 3 - Baby Sleep. We discuss newborn sleep as well as covering up to date safety guidelines. £75 per couple. Cranham Community Centre. Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th October 7.30pm - 9.30pm Booking essential laura.mayor@babynatal.co.uk 07738 572 554
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Dance away your blues. Join us on a Thursday and put on your dancing shoes. Ballroom and sequence dancing 8.00pm til 10.30pm every Thursday in Cranham Community Association Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham, Upminster. For more information please call Bob on 01708 226445.
Free Library Are you aware that there is a free library in the Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham? We have a large range of fiction, non-fiction and large print books. We also have DVDs, talking books, jigsaws and magazines. Plus, new this year, young children’s books. We are open for six sessions each week. Please telephone Sharon on 01708 220941 for more information. This community library will soon be celebrating its 25th year and we warmly welcome visitors and new members. We have thousands of books so come and see what we have to offer.
Havering Decorative and Fine Arts Society We meet every second Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane, Upminster. If you have an interest in any aspect of the Arts please come and join us. Lecture 10.45pm, coffee from
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Heartfelt Yoga for Adults & Children in the Old Chapel Yoga is great to help physical fitness developing flexibility, strength, posture, co-ordination as well help you to relax and be calmer. Adult yoga course for beginners. A 10 week course starts Tuesday 15th September, 6.15pm (1 hour). Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Children’s yoga classes start September 15th, 5pm (1 hour), for children aged 4-12 years. All levels adult yoga classes; weekly 90 minute class at 8pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Commences 8th/9th September. For further information about all classes please call Vikki on 07976589133 or email heartfeltyoga@outlook.com or visit the website www.heartfeltyoga.co.uk
Hornchurch Conservative Club We are a friendly private members social club. Darts, snooker, football on large screen TV, quiz nights, race nights, organised trips, entertainment evenings are just some of our many activities. Food is available Monday to Saturday lunchtime with a Sunday lunch once every month. New members are always welcomed. Address: 25 North Street, Hornchurch, Phone: 01708 442213 E-mail:
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The Wesley Players, amateur dramatic group established over 65 years in Upminster, present “Death Walked In”, a thriller by Bettine Manktelow on 24-26 September. Enjoy the show at The Wesley Hall, Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane RM14 1AE. Curtain up nightly at 8pm. Tickets bookable in advance from Box Office 07708 214742, email tickets@wesley-players.co.uk. Senior citizens admitted free on Thursday, 24 September.
Tinsel and Turkey Llandudno; Half Board with Xmas afternoon tea and Xmas Dinner, with entertainment and trips out: £276 (including Coach travel) based on 39 people. Monday 2nd – Friday 6th November. Fund raising for Hall Mead School, James Oglethorpe School, All Saints Church & 1st Cranham All Saints Scout Group. Pick up: Spice of India Restaurant, bus stop opposite Train Terminus Front Lane, Cranham. For more information call: 01708 227884 or visit www.shirleytours.co.uk
The Rotary Club of Havering East Raising money for local and overseas charities plus having an excellent social life (Theatre visits, concerts, quizzes, walks and interesting visits) are the main aspects of this friendly club. We meet for dinner at Upminster Golf Club on Tuesdays, 7pm for 7.30pm. Further details contact Hon. Secretary Jeannette Sears, Tele: 01708 371905 or our website: www.haveringeastrotary.org
The Rotary Club of Hornchurch and Upminster The Rotary Club of Hornchurch and Upminster meets over lunch every Thursday at 12.30pm for 1.00pm, at the Railway Hotel, Station Lane, Hornchurch. For further details please contact the Hon. Secretary,
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Upminster Camera Club This year, we are celebrating our 60th anniversary. Our extensive programme of competitions and interesting lectures encourage our members to advance their skills in all aspects of photography. We have various skill levels from preliminary to advanced and new members are welcome. Regular club outings help to keep us all motivated and new members are assured of a warm welcome at our regular Tuesday evening meetings at 7.45pm for 8.00pm, at The Cranham Community Association. Get in touch via e-mail at: info@upminstercameraclub.co.uk and check out our website at: www.upminstercameraclub.org.uk
Upminster & District Probus Club Meets at The Cranleigh, 84 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6LX. On the last Wednesday of the Month. For further information visit www. upminsterprobus.com or telephone
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Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia We are open two weekends a month between April and October. We are open from 10.30am to 4pm and entry is free. While we have thousands of exhibits the key focus is on a collection of First World War postcards that passed between a parlour maid at Belhus Park estate and her ‘beau’ fighting in France. The group comprises postcards, Christmas cards, medals and some ‘Trench Art’ made from spend bullets and shell cases. Barn open days 2015. September: 19-20 & October: 3-4 Entry Hall Lane Upminster RM14 2TX All enquiries Ian 01708 500 600 or ups.tithebarn@btopenworld.com
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