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To Members
Dunstablians RUFC

Annual General Meeting, 2010

Notice is hearby given that the 61st Annual General Meeting of the Dunstablians Rugby Union Football Club will be held on Thursday 3rd June 2010, at The Clubhouse, Bidwell Park, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, starting at 8:00 pm prompt.

The agenda will be :-

1. Apologies
2. Minutes of the meeting of 10th July 2009
3. Matters Arising
4. Secretary’s Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Mini Section Report
7. Subscriptions
8. Election of Officers
1. Chairman
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer
9. Election of Committee Members
1. Clubhouse Executive
2. Grounds Executive
3. Fixtures Secretary
4. Social Secretary
5. Club Captain
6. General Committee Member
10. Confirmation of Mr Brian Bell as President
11. Election of President elect
12. Acceptance of nomination from the Mini/Junior section
13. Appoint auditors for ensuing year
14. Acceptance of DRUFC 3 year Development Plan and Stage 1 Enhancements
15. To hear any other relevant business, but on which no voting will be allowed

Please make every effort to attend the meeting. Apologies to secretary@drufc.com

Dunstablians Rugby Union Football Club
St George's Day Dinner - 23 April 2010
Menu
Starter
Homemade Tomato and Basil Soup with Mediteranean Rolls
Main Course
Roast Sirloin of Beef with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Lemon and Ginger Cheesecake with a raspberry coulis and fresh raspberries
Cheese & Biscuits
If you would like a vegetarian option for any of your guests, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance.
Programme:
19:00	Arrival and Drinks
19:30	Our MC and Comedian for the evening GEORGE SAUNDERS
19:45	Prompt sit-down for Dinner
22:00	Jimmy Tamley
23:15	Raffle Draw
An auction, silent auction and sale of raffle tickets will take place during the evening
DRESS CODE:      SMART – Business Suit or Jacket and Trousers       To reserve a seat or table contact Peter Davis on 07778 006717

A good lunch, renewed acquaintance with old friends

and an entertaining match to follow

Programme:
	1:00 pm	Club & bar open
	1:30 pm	Lunch - Sirloin of beef casserole with herb dumplings*
	3:00 pm	1st XV v Stewart & Lloyds
	After Match:	Raffle and Man of the Match

We know it's unbelievable but yes - Sally is celebrated her half century.

Pictures

Starts 8pm

Hosted the Magnificent Quiz Master
'Alex Bernie Burnett'

At Dunstablians Rugby Club on Friday 27th February 2009

Bar open from 7pm onwards

Open to teams or individuals

For further details contact Bernie on
01582 664311
07754 417928

Arrive: 7pm

Dinner: 7.45pm

Carriages: 11:30pm onwards

Dress: Blazer/tie - smart/casual

Ticket price includes three course dinner with wine, guest comedian Mike Pugh and, of course, rugby legend, Dean Richards.

Contact Peter Davis for more details and tickets 01582 866555

Dunstablians Rugby Club is pleased to be hosting the U11s Mobbs Tournament on 22nd February starting at 10am.

2 leagues consisting of 10 teams will be playing. Each league will play 4 games and the winners of each league will get to play in the “day” final. The winners of this match will go forward to play at Goldington Road.

Another chance to meet up with friends for a good meal before an exciting match

An evening at Bedfordshire's Henlow Raceway

Over 50 club members and friends enjoyed a great evening at Henlow Dog Track - though not all came home winners!

Thanks to Dave Coker, Peter Davis and Sally for arranging another fun event.

Reunion Lunch with guest speaker Danny Loughran (ex chairman Syston RUFC)

'Great fun' said those who attended - but not quite the full house hoped for.

Next time make sure you're there.

Informal Farewell Party

A fond farewell to Byron and Sarah, who were leaving at the end of the month bound for Australia.

Drinks and buffet in the Lounge Bar from 7pm.

Saturday 18th October saw the return or our ever popular race night, hosted and supported by the Orbit Group.

Start of the 60th season celebrations at Dunstablians RUFC - 20th September 2008

Perfect weather, perfect match results and a large crowd, including members from the Dunstable School Old Boys' Association, meant that the 60th season at DRUFC got off to a fantastic start yesterday.

Jimmy Hamilton, John Bryant, Steve Carline and George Sandifer

The day commenced with pre-lunch drinks enjoyed by many Old Dunstablians, officials and members from Ampthill, our own club members and their guests. Just before lunch everyone went outside to witness the official unveiling of the Anniversary clock, marking the 60th year since the founding of the club and 120th year since the founding of Dunstable Grammer School, now Ashton Middle School. The anniversary clock has been generously donated by the Dunstable School Old Boys' Association (DSOBA) and it was an honour and a privilege to have two of the founder members George Sandifer and Jimmy Hamilton present to mark the occasion. John Bryant, chairman DSOBA, delivered the speech prior to the unveiling in which he paid tribute to the late John Reason, who was the founder of Old Dunstablians Rugby Club. Steve Carline, our President responded expressing our sincere thanks.

It was great to see the club room full to capacity for the lunch and even the speech from our new chairman Graham White couldn't diminish the enjoyment and excitement in anticipation of the match, in spite of his best efforts to put the diners to sleep!

This special day for Dunstablians was also chosen, most inappropriately by our 2nd row 1st team player Byron Odell and Sarah, now Mrs Odell, as their wedding day. However, in spite of his father Steve having to go back to Milton Keynes to pick up his trousers which meant the wedding ceremony did not start until 2pm, Byron and best man Gerhard Swart arrived in the nick of time 4 minutes before the start of the game and were changed out of their top hat and tails into their playing strip in time to run out for the kick-off. Sarah and the rest of the wedding party arrived shortly after the kick-off by courtesy of our club sponsors Three Star Coaches.

The match against local rivals Ampthill was one of the most thrilling, nail-biting contests ever experienced at Bidwell Park with the home side clinging on to become deserved winners in spite of having to play for nearly 75 minutes with only 14 men. Click here to see the result and full match report and 'photos. Man of the match was Joe Murphy.

After the game Sarah and the wedding guests joined the victorious team on the pitch for 'photos and the celebrations on the field of play were rounded off with Byron and his bride walking arm-in-arm down the guard of honour provided by his fellow team mates. The wedding party left soon afterwards to continue their festivities at the Old Farm Tottenhoe again courtesy of Three Star Coaches.

After the raffle, match sweep-stake (first prize £50 won most fittingly by George Sandifer, 2nd prize won by Steve Rowe, 3rd prize won by Paul Chant) and Prompt Payment Draw (first prize £50 won by Pete Cain and 2nd prize, lunch at the next home game for two, won by Dave Molloy) celebrations continued in the members' lounge well into the evening.

With all of the other senior sides winning their games, this was truly a special day in the history of Dunstablians and a superb kick-start to our 60th anniversary season.

A great time was had by all.

Club Golf Tournament - 18 holes, drinks and dinner

Venue: Chalgrave Manor Golf Club

1st Tee: 2pm

After competition: Drinks in the bar

Dinner and prize giving: 7:30pm at DRUFC

As promised Bank Holiday Sunday at Dunstablians was

        A DAY FILLED WITH FUN FOR EVERYONE

Seven teams took part in the keenly contested “It’s a Knockout" competition. The coveted trophy was won by 'Tuffen's Toughnuts' led by, the only lady team captain, Lynn Tuffen. Congratulations to Lynn and her triumphant team!

There were other side shows and attractions including Bouncy Castle, Jousting, face painting, coconut shy and cake stall. The all day bar and food from Dunstablians world famous barbeque provided ample

sustenance for the daytime crowds and suffcient energy for many to remain late into the night for the Disco.

The report for the Dunstable Gazette read as follows:-
Club members of all ages joined in the fun at Dunstablians rugby ground at Bidwell Park to enjoy a fantastic Bank Holiday Sunday Bonanza.

The day was designed to bring all sections of the club together and centred around an “It’s a Knock-out” style competition. Teams were made up from senior, academy, junior and mini rugby players as well as other members, families and friends. The essential requirement of all participants was for them to make complete fools of themselves and none of the team members disappointed the spectators. The frivolous nature of the games however did not diminish the will and determination of the teams to take the whole occasion very seriously and strive for victory in every event.

The games had interesting names such as: Wheelie Challenging (involving pushing a tractor tyre through the brook that crosses the ground); Ski Sunday (skiing with at least two members of the team on each plank) and various other obstacle course races. Large quantities of water featured in many of the events with copious drenching of opponents.
As well as the main competition there was a bouncy castle, jousting, face-painting, cake stall and a coconut-shy, ensuring that there was entertainment for all.

James Ellershaw playing by his own rules!

The whole day was extremely well organised and was a credit to the many club members who worked hard before, during and after the festivities to make it a great day for all who attended.

It would not be possible to thank everyone individually for what was a fantastic team effort but a special thank you to Mark Jabri who was the overall organiser and to Jon White who designed the games and made up the rules.

The presentation of the “It’s a Knock-out” trophy took place in the clubhouse after the games and the fun day was rounded off in style with a disco.

Chairman Graham White said, “It was great to see so many members from all sections of the club enjoying themselves. It has been a huge success and an event that I hope will become a highlight in the club’s annual calendar”.

The Grand Finale to our summer programme featuring midlands based the XXX Band. Previously featured here at the club at a private function when the call from our membership was “could we not have them for a club evening”. Well here they are, tickets available now from Sally & Dave Coker at only £10.00.

A fantastic soul night orchestrated by local music master Sid Hudson who will bring his season to a close with a very special evening of dancing to your all time favourite music, tickets available at £9.00

Following a somewhat difficult start in its rugby life in 1927 with only three seasons being completed, the Dunstablians Rugby Union Club was reformed in 1948, playing at French’s Avenue, moving through Skimpot Lane and Bull Pond Lane, finally arriving at Bidwell Park in 1985, where this summer on the 14th June we will be celebrating our 60th Anniversary. This glittering black tie event will be our social event of the year, with music and entertainment, a suburb silver meal and the opportunity to relive 60 years of our great club. Tickets available now through the club at just £50.00 per person.

Another DRUFC Classic with a band that needs no introduction, Mr Geno Washington and his Ram Jam Band. A fabulous high energy soul night, with of course the Jazz & Funk Room. Tickets at £17.00