Michael Craven  5/11/1943 – 15/07/2010

 

Thursday the 15^th of July 2010 saw the sad passing of Mick Craven, one of the stalwarts of Kingston RFC, following a year long battle against cancer. Mick was born on the fifth of November 1943 in York. He moved to the South of England following the completion of an Art Degree in Liverpool and lived in the Kingston area for more than 40 years, teaching art to children with Special Needs. Despite the length of time he lived down South, he never forgot his Northern roots of which he was very proud. Mick joined Kingston RFC in 1968 when the Club was based at the Swan pub in Hampton Wick and played its matches in Home Park.

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Mike Craven - Kingston RFC

COMMUNITY RUGBY NEWS

 

·         Mitcham RFC President Mike Kelly retires after 30 years with the club as player, coach, committee officer and President. Well done Mike....have you found your successor?

 

·         Chipstead RFC celebrate their 50^th Anniversary with a game against a Presidents XV on Sunday 5^th September 2010.

 

·         The Presidents XV squad includes players from Old Whitgiftians; Old Walcountians; Old Freemen’s; Old Glynonians; Croydon and Old Cats John Young is the coach.

 

·         Club Call  URGENT RESPONSE REQUIRED BY 27^th August on the following questions:

 

1.    Have you formed an extra team in last 3 yrs?

 

2.    Did the County Competitions help to sustain the extra team or what did?

 

3.    How would you like to use the 2015 RWC to grow grassroots rugby?

 

Answers please to Ian Thirlwall c/o the County Office contact Stef or Sarah via secretary@sureyrugby.com or 01372 824201.

 

Ian Thirlwall, Chair Surrey Community Rugby

Volunteer Opportunity for the Women’s World Cup (16+)  

Fun Zone Operative

 

The Women’s Rugby World Cup is coming to Surrey Sports Park in Guildford from the 20^th August to the 5^th September and this is your chance to get right in the middle of the action. At the pool matches on the 20^th, 24^th and 28^th August we are running a family fun area called the Fun Zone. This will include a variety of inflatables, rugby activities and information on the game.

 

We are looking for people to help run this on the 20^th, 24^th and 28^th August. You will need to arrive at 10.00am each day and will be expected to stay until the end of the day.

 

So, what are the benefits?

 

-          The chance to get involved in an international rugby event

-          The opportunity to watch high quality rugby throughout the day

-          You can volunteer with your mates, so you can make sure you have a great time

-          Help to inspire young people and those new to the game to get involved in their local clubs, either as players or volunteers

-          Get some free Nike stash!

-          Get fed!

-          Get into the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at The Stoop for free!

 

If you are interested in getting involved please contact Holly Hart on 020 8831 7482 or email hollyhart@rfu.com