Puffin Gannets & North Berwick RFC

The Royal Burgh of North Berwick is a seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 25 miles east of Edinburgh. Several of the Islands of the Forth near the town host thriving colonies of sea birds. The most famous island being the Bass Rock which is home for many thousands of Puffins and tens of thousands of Gannets.

The town has a great sense of community spirit and North Berwick RFC is one of the main hubs. The club has active teams in senior, youth and mini rugby. The rugby club, at Recreation Park, is where you are most likely to find one or more of the rare Puffin Gannets. These mature members of the club like to give their wisdom and advice to the whippersnappers who play in the numerous teams the club fields. From time to time, the old Puffin Gannets put down their pints and nips, hang up their coats and scarfs, pack up the walking frames and sticks to don the pink and grey shirts, head out to the park and attempt to entertain with their particular brand of Puffin Gannet, Golden Oldie Rugby.

Wednesday 25 February 2009

Funeral of Matt De Busk

Matt’s funeral will take place at St. Andrews Blackadder Church, North Berwick on Monday 2nd March at 11.00am. All are welcome to come and pay their respects to Matt and offer their support to Mike, Dorothy and Natalie.

This service will be followed by a private committal.

Bell Lawrie Update !!


The value of you investments may well be down, but NBHS now has two teams in the Bell Lawrie semi-finals

Congrats to the U15 team who stuffed Gala Academy 0-3 on Saturday

Even more congrats to the 1st XV who saw off Heriots 15-7 today

Great performances from both teams, particularly given the trying circumstances of the past few days in Gullane and NB. Rugby knows how to support its own.

Sunday 15 February 2009

THERE'S NO PLACE IN THE WORLD LIKE SYDNEY 2010


Huge Response to 2010 Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival
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Over 75 teams from around the world have now signed-up for the 18th Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival, due to be held in Sydney, Australia, 26 September – 03 October 2010


Participants will enjoy a week long ‘Festival of Rugby’ incorporating

three days of Rugby, staged at a single central city venue



a ‘Parade of Nations’, team march through Sydney’s central city streets

three stunning social events including all food, drinks and entertainment

seven nights accommodation in and around Sydney’s ‘Darling Harbour’
arrival / departure, hotel, games, and social events transfers

souvenirs, Festival Newspapers and player and team awards



This will be a truly International event, with the following countries already represented...


Australia 44 teams


Canada 1 team


England 2 teams


Cook Islands 1 team


Ireland 2 teams


USA 5 teams


NZ 20 teams


Japan 1 team


Scotland ??



For further information and a Team Entry form visit our website (http://www.goldenoldiessports.com/) or contact the Secretariatmailto:Secretariatrugby@goldenoldiessports.com



Paul Tibbutt


Golden Oldies World Rugby Secretariat

Saturday 14 February 2009

EDIN ACCIES & NEWTONMORE


The game next Sat is on @ Raeburn Place 3.0pm


PLEASE CONFIRM AVAILABILITY
If you haven't sorted your holiday plans yet why not take a break at Craigerne House Hotel in Newtonmore - ski Cairngorm, mountain bike, bird watch, walking, rafting, siberian tigers, climbing, winter survival skills, golf etc etc
Call Dougie or Joanna on 01540 673281 for special Puffin Gannets' rates starting from £30 pp pn B&B. Child friendly.
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