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.

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

PUFFIN GANNETS GOLDEN OLDIES FESTIVAL - NORTH BERWICK SAT 26th SEPTEMBER 2009



Following the World Golden Oldies Festival in Edinburgh in September 08 and the Scottish Festival in Perth in April this year,we are delighted to announce the inaugural Puffin Gannets Golden Oldies Festival taking place at Recreation Park, North Berwick on Saturday 26th September 2009

Participating teams will be

Forth Valley Fossils
Dunbar
Dirty Old Men
Musselburgh / Portobello
Howe of Fife / Madras
Puffin Gannets

There will be two groups of three for pool matches followed by cross-over ties. Each team will play three 30 minute matches ( or less by negotiation ! ). Tournament rules will be posted here but will be along Golden Oldie rules - unopposed scrums, no lifting , red shorts for those not wishing to be tackled etc

Minimum age 35 - no maximum !

The first matches will be at 2pm sharp with a view to having the rugby wrapped up by 5pm so that we may all retire to the beer tent to party ! Each team will be required to bring a party piece to perform as part of the festivities ! We suggest leaving cars at home. There is a train from Edinburgh at 12.38pm and it is only a gentle jog from the station to Recreation Park....

There will be changing facilities, beer tent and catering. Families and supporters very welcome.

Registration cost for each team £50 - payable on the day. Please register by 1.30pm. There is a train from Edinburgh to NB at 12.38

Participating teams may provide team photos / history / information and we will publish it on this blog ( to ir.mclean@yahoo.co.uk )

The Draw and any further details will appear on this blog so watch this space
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