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.

Monday, 5 January 2009

Scottish Golden Oldies Festival - Kirkcaldy

Calling ALL Scottish Golden Oldies Players !!


Following the very successful 17th Air New Zealand World Golden Oldies Rugby Festival held in Edinburgh where over 3000 persons from 18 Countries participated, a Meeting was held at Murrayfield to discuss the future of Golden Oldies Rugby in Scotland. Attended by Iain McLean and Bryce Stewart

Since 1985 - Aberdeen Strollers - had been the only Team from Scotland taking part in previous WorldGolden Oldies Festivals, but in September, 16 new Scottish Teams took to the field to enjoy the Festival and the associated - Fun, Friendship and Fraternity.

President of the European Golden Oldies Rugby Committee and a Member of the Festival Local Organising Committee -Dave McDonald was delighted with the creation of the new Teams.......

" It's great that so many new Teams have been formed and the feedback I have had has been superb. With the interest and enthusiasm coming from all these Teams, we have to keep the momentum going, to develop Golden Oldies Rugby in Scotland. I'm very happy that the main outcome of the Meeting was a desire to stage the 1st Scottish Golden Oldies Rugby Festival which will take place at Kirkcaldy RFC on April 18th, 2009. "

A Follow Up Meeting will be held at Kirkcaldy RFC on January 18th at 12.30pm and all Golden Oldies Teams and interested individuals in Scotland, whether they participated in the Festival or not, are invited to ensure they are kept up to date with the Legacy of the World Festival and the planned Scottish Festival.

To assist with Catering Facilities, if you plan to attend the meeting , please contact Don Burns on - donburns@btinternet.com or call 07886 708 613

Further information is available from Dave on 07866 910 865 or mcgoldiego@hotmail.com



THE PUFFIN GANNETS HAVE ENTERED THE FESTIVAL !!
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