Moseley Matters. The first game of the New Year at Billesley! Moseley Oak v Willenhall. Saturday 4 th January Midlands 2 West North

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1 Moseley Matters eedition No:463 Friday 3 rd January th Anniversary Season The first game of the New Year at Billesley! Saturday 4 th January Midlands 2 West North Moseley Oak v Willenhall 2.15pm Billesley Common on the main pitch...edf Energy Trophy holders: Carpe Diem!

2 ACROSS THE CLUB RESULTS Date Team Competition Opposition Result Sat 28 th Dec 1 st XV Championship Bristol Lost FIXTURES IN THE NEXT WEEK Date Team Competition Opposition Time Venue Sat 4 th Jan Oak 1 st Midlands 2 WN Willenhall 2.15pm Billesley Sat 4 th Jan Oak 2 nd League Bromsgrove 3 rd 2.15pm Billesley Sun 5 th Jan M&J Training 10.00am Billesley FIXTURES AT BILLESLEY IN THE NEXT MONTH..... Date Team Competition Opposition Time Sun 12 th Jan Ladies Midlands 2 Buckingham Swans Sat 18 th Jan 1 st XV B&I Cup Cross Keys 3.00pm Sat 18 th Jan Oak 1 st Midlands 2 WN Stafford 2.15pm Sat 25 th Jan 1 st XV Championship Ealing 3.00pm Sat 25 th Jan Oak 2 nd League Aston Old Eds 2.15pm EVENTS COMING SOON Date Event Details Venue Kick Off Every Wed Quiz Night All Welcome Clubhouse 8.00pm Fri 24 th Jan Burns Supper Clubhouse TBC Sat 22 nd Mar Dinner dance Moseley Community Foundation Edgbaston CC TBC Club Website Moseley on Twitter

3 Contents (Click on article to navigate to it) EDITORIAL... 5 A Message from our New Head of the Commercial Team... 5 MOSELEY OAK... 6 INTRODUCING... 9 Stefan Thorp... 9 NEW YEAR SEASON TICKET OFFER JANUARY HOSPITALITY BOX OFFER Saturday 25th January SPRING BALL - STAND UP FOR MOSELEY! Grand Ball at Edgbaston Banqueting Suite KNOW YOUR MOSELEY HISTORY Peter Cranmer-Cricketer BURNS NIGHT SUPPER GREENE KING IPA CHAMPIONSHIP Fixtures This Week Results Last Week Championship Table st XV LAST WEEK Bristol v Moseley Teams Moseley take a step back but go forward The Game as it Happened ANORAKS CORNER Top Points Scorers Top Try Scorers Team Points Breakdown Moseley Player Appearances to Date All Competitions Moseley Points Scorers All Competitions MOSELEY WOMEN S TEAM MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION Bookings now being taken for the 39th famous Burns Supper MOSELEY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Colts on Social Media MOSELEY SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION Away Travel This Season MSA New SMS Text Message Service CLUB SHOP Great selection of items INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AND INVESTMENTS Attractively priced villa plots in Cayman Islands and investment in Dubai st XV Fixtures 2013/

4 SEASON TICKET APPLICATION Mini Season Ticket Offer MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FORM The Moseley 300 Club application MSA MEMBERSHIP FORM... 44

5 EDITORIAL A Message from our New Head of the Commercial Team Let me start off by combing a New Year best wish along with a big Thank you to all our Sponsors and Supporters during The New Year promises to be very exciting as we all look forward to the successful completion of the long awaited West Stand development. I have been fortunate enough to be asked by MFC Ltd to join the Commercial team and head up the commercial sales activity at the Club. My role is ; Secure revenue through long-term sponsorship opportunities from West Midlands based business. Reach out to the business and educational communities within the West Midlands to increase the brand awareness of MFC Provide a commercial focal point and environment for networking and business opportunities Maximize total MFC membership for the overall commercial well-being and progression of our Club We have so much untapped potential. To achieve the Clubs and the Commercial objectives we need to reach out and engage with everyone at the Club and beyond. I am therefore asking for your help in following area; Introduction to business that may be new to Moseley Rugby Club that are interested in having their organisation and brand associated with MFC There are branding and sponsorship opportunities at various price points Current and ongoing Corporate Sponsorship Player Shirt Web Page advertising Perimeter Sign advertising Hospitality Box Pitch side Flag branding Match Ball branding New West Stand name Branding Debentures Additionally I am setting up the Moseley Ambassador role. I am looking for 15 volunteers to fulfil the role which will include accelerate the process of bringing the MFC brand and its facilities to a new community of business folk. One of the key Ambassadorial roles is as Box Host, ensuring that any organization, clubs, or individuals enjoys the match experience and hospitality when they visit Moseley at Billesley Common In additional their role will be one of;

6 Promote MFC branding and commercial opportunities to their own network and beyond and refer Iain Hall Assist with visiting teams supporters I look forward to hearing from you with your interest and business opportunities. Please call me on or iain.hall@moseletrugby.co.uk. Our combined efforts will achieve our plans and goals. Iain Hall MOSELEY OAK THE SENIOR AMATEUR BILLESLEY The recommended route for progression Moseley Oak RFC has the full backing of Moseley Rugby Club evidenced in the clear statement from Moseley s new Chairman of Playing, John Richards, and from Moseley s President, John Beale. Moseley Oak is the designated route in the career progression of Moseley players leaving the Under 19 Colts as well as former players who wish to return to rugby at Billesley. Oak players of the right standard will get priority to play in Moseley Development matches. Playing the 2013/14 season in Midlands League 2, new players are welcome please visit either the Moseley club website or the Oak website for contact details or Call Jack Richards on The club welcomes new players for both teams please see or info@moseleyrugby.co.uk This weekend why not come and watch your first game of 2014 when Oak take on Willenhall 2.15pm KO on the main pitch

7 Bar & Catering open Next Fixtures Saturday, 04 January 2014 Bridgnorth Vs. Aston Old Edwardians Camp Hill Vs. Wolverhampton Crewe and Nantwich Vs. Tamworth Leek Vs. Stafford Ludlow Vs. Old Saltleians Moseley Oak Vs. Willenhall Table Team P W D L F A Diff B P Pts Adjust Crewe and Nantwich Leek Moseley Oak Ludlow Bridgnorth Old Saltleians Wolverhampton Tamworth Willenhall Stafford Camp Hill Aston Old Edwardians Promotion & Relegation 1st Promoted to Midlands 1 West 2nd play off with 2nd in Midlands 2 West South winner promoted to Midlands 1 West. 11th & 12th - relegated to Midlands 3 West North. Moseley Oak 2nds Midlands West Reserve Division 3 Next Fixtures 4 th January 2014 Old Saltleians 2nd XV Dudley Kingswinford Wasps XV Droitwich 2nd XV Aston Old Edwardians 2nd XV Ludlow 2nd XV Malvern 3rd XV Moseley Oak 2nd XV Bromsgrove 3rd XV Sutton Coldfield 3rd XV Luctonians 3rd XV Table Team P W D L F A Diff Pts Adjust Bromsgrove 3rd XV Dudley Kingswinford Wasps XV

8 Moseley Oak 2nd XV Sutton Coldfield 3rd XV Old Saltleians 2nd XV Ludlow 2nd XV Luctonians 3rd XV Malvern 3rd XV Droitwich 2nd XV Aston Old Edwardians 2nd XV Website Visit to see all that is happening at the club including player profiles, match reports and much more. For more information on Oak please contact John Richards, Ben Jowett or Jack Richards on Moseley Oak are sponsored by: Moseley 1 st XV replica shirts available from the club shop (moustache not included) Adults 49.00

9 INTRODUCING Stefan Thorp This week we meet prop forward Stefan Thorp Position Height 1.85M (6 1") Weight 115kg (18st 2lb) Date of Birth 9th March 1989 Place of birth Previous Clubs Playing honours Your favourite current player Best rugby memory: Worst rugby memory Ambition in rugby Favourite ground The best thing about Moseley Least favourite training exercise What rugby law would you most like to see changed Favourite other sport What do you do outside of rugby Ambition outside of rugby Favourite way to relax Favourite Meal Sandwell Dudley Kingswinford, Old Hales North Midlands Mike Powell Playing at Twickenham Relegation To play full time Twickenham The fans Sprints A shorter pitch please! NFL Software testing To retire early Do nothing Pasta Favourite Film 300

10 Favourite Holiday location Person you would most like to meet Zante Mo Farah NEW YEAR SEASON TICKET OFFER Starting 1 st January 2014 Still a chance to save! Tickets allow admission to Championship and B&I Cup games. Any quarter final, semi-final, final and other games may be all pay 10 Tickets tickets Tickets 96 7 Tickets 84 6 Tickets 72 5 Tickets 60 Contact the club via info@moseleyrugby.co.uk ing the application form that can be obtained by clicking here

11 JANUARY HOSPITALITY BOX OFFER Saturday 25th January Moseley v Ealing Trailfinders Every Pound Counts Come along with your friends and business associates and support Moseley Offer Includes: Match Day Ticket and lunch. Parking close the ground per person per person 6 60 person Call Bill Redwood on or him by clicking here to reserve your box Look forward to seeing you on the 25th January 2015

12 SPRING BALL - STAND UP FOR MOSELEY! Grand Ball at Edgbaston Banqueting Suite The new stand is costing 3.5m and is due for completion in October The costs of the construction are covered but we need to raise further funds to 'fit out' the new West Stand to a standard we can all be proud of. The last Grand Ball we held at Edgbaston's fantastic facility was attended by over 350. We're aiming for over 400 this time. We have already sold 24 tables of 10 so guaranteed to be a great night out! Date: Saturday 22 nd March 2014 Venue: Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston Black Tie; Live Band; Grand Auction with stunning prizes; Silent Auction featuring sporting memorabilia; Grand Raffle; Buy a Brick Corporate Enquiries please contact Marianne (see below) 50 Moseley Members ( 500 per table) 39 Moseley players ( 390 per table) For further information and to book please contact Marianne Jepson on or info@moseleyrugby.co.uk

13 KNOW YOUR MOSELEY HISTORY - By Ewart Patrick Peter Cranmer-Cricketer Peter Cranmer, who joined Moseley in 1937 and also won 16 England caps between 1934 and 1938, was an all round sportsman who also excelled at athletics, cricket and hockey. His cricketing talent was first noticed during his schooldays at St. Edward s School, Oxford when, in 1929, he scored 177 not out for the school s cricket colts XI in a game with Bradfield and in the following season was promoted to the first XI. In his second year in the senior side he scored 204 runs at an average of and went on to captain the team in both 1932 and During his first year of captaincy he scored four centuries, had a highest score of 156 and averaged Although Cranmer was awarded two rugby Blues while at Oxford University he did not make any first class appearances for the university cricket side, making his first class debut, for Warwickshire, on 27th June 1934, in the match against Gloucestershire in which he scored 18 runs. Having made his debut he soon got into his stride and in the following month scored his first century (113) for the county against Northamptonshire, at Edgbaston. This innings was composed of many graceful and powerful strokes from all round the wicket. In August of the same year, against Glamorgan, also at Edgbaston, he hit two enormous sixes, one of which narrowly missed a passing bus. Later in the month, before his final appearance of the season, against Middlesex, Cranmer was awarded his county cap, and then top scored for his side with 68. During the 1936 season Peter Cranmer only made one appearance for Warwickshire because of injury. He did, however, on a number of occasions, play for Harborne and was among the runs. He returned to first class action in 1937 and was at the centre of some controversy at the season s end. The Warwickshire committee announced that whilst appreciating the eight years of R.E.G. Wyatt s captaincy, they had decided unanimously to recommend in the best interests of the club that Peter Cranmer should be appointed captain for The general consensus was that he was not experienced enough to lead the county, however, his personality more than made up for this deficiency. He led by example on the field and turned the course of several matches with his vigorous batting. One example of his fielding energy occurred in the match with Glamorgan when one of the

14 visiting batsmen struck the bowler on the side of the head with a straight drive. The ball, still in the air, flew behind the wicket and after a 40 yard dash Cranmer took a superb diving catch. Later in the season against Surrey, at Edgbaston, Cranmer, batting at number nine scored a superb attacking 80 and such was the consternation of the Surrey captain that he tried nine different bowlers in an attempt to remove the Warwickshire captain. Peter Cranmer again served as Warwickshire captain during the last pre-war season in When war broke out he enlisted in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and was commissioned in He rose to the rank of major and served in both India and Burma. He played a little cricket while on active service and in one match took seven wickets for 52 runs. When first class cricket resumed, in 1946, Cranmer was once more appointed Warwickshire captain and retained the captaincy in These two years were difficult times for the county but one notable feat by the captain was scoring 34 runs in only eight minutes against Essex in At the conclusion of the 1947 season Cranmer resigned the captaincy for business reasons. He did, however, make a number of first class appearances for Warwickshire in He also made four appearances for the M.C.C. against his old university in before, at the age of 55, in 1970, returning to Warwickshire to captain the second XI. He continued to lead the side until the close of the 1972 season. Following Peter Cranmer s death, in 1994, the Peter Cranmer Shield was inaugurated as an award for the Warwickshire second XI player of the season.

15 BURNS NIGHT SUPPER 2014 Come and join us at The Famous Moseley Burns Supper Now in its 39 th consecutive year! Friday 24 th January 2014 at Moseley Rugby Club Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, B13 0PT 7.15 pm for Dinner at 8.00 pm Tickets are just a head 3 course meal with whisky & coffee Non members, friends, family, all are welcome Alternative main course available if booked in advance Traditional toasts by our entertaining speakers Celebrate Scotland s Famous Bard Another great social occasion To book, pv@investabroadproperties.com or call Bill Redwood or complete a form at the Club Bar open weekday evenings and at weekends

16 GREENE KING IPA CHAMPIONSHIP Fixtures This Week Saturday, 04 January 2014 Jersey Vs. London Welsh 14:00 St Peter Rotherham Titans Vs. Cornish Pirates 14:00 Clifton Lane Plymouth Albion Vs. Leeds Carnegie 15:00 Brickfields Sunday, 05 January 2014 Nottingham Vs. Ealing Trailfinders 15:00 Meadow Lane Results Last Week Saturday, 28 December 2013 Leeds Carnegie Nottingham Bristol Rugby 29-8 Moseley Wednesday, 01 January 2014 Bedford Blues London Scottish Championship Table Team P W D L F A Diff BP Pts Adjust Bristol Rugby London Welsh Rotherham Titans

17 Leeds Carnegie London Scottish Cornish Pirates Bedford Blues Plymouth Albion Moseley Nottingham Jersey Ealing Trailfinders st XV LAST WEEK Bristol v Moseley Match Details Venue Memorial Stadium Kick Off 7.45pm Attendance 224 Referee Greg McDonald Teams Bristol 29-8 Moseley T Auguy Slowik 15 Anthony Carter T T George Watkins 14 Simon Hunt Andy Short 13 Scott Armstrong Luke Eves 12 Greg King Ryan Edwards 11 Matthew Williams T T C C Nick Robinson 10 Will Hooley P Callum Braley 9 Sam Brown Kyle Traynor 1 Craig Voisey Rhys Lawrence 2 Rhys Buckley T Gaston Cortes 3 Ben Evans

18 Glen Townson 4 Alex Woolford Mark Sorenson 5 Mike Powell Y Nick Koster 6 Buster Lawrence Marco Mama 7 Oliver Robinson Mitch Eadie 8 Neil Mason Replacements Match Report By Brian Dick Birmingham Mail Ross Johnston 16 Steffan Thorp James Hall 17 William Evans Ben Skirving 18 Tom Warren Ben Glynn 19 Joseph Carpenter Luke Baldwin 20 Alex Day Adrian Jarvis 21 Will Owen Adam D'Arcy 22 Caolan Ryan Moseley take a step back but go forward It is a slightly irksome fact that Moseley end a year of undoubted progress with defeat at a venue where they won when they last visited 14 months ago. Indeed, by the time Bristol had finished with Kevin Maggs s 2013 model on Saturday evening, it was difficult to recall how Glyn Hughes and Charlie Hayter had inspired the 2012 version to that unlikely victory. This time the try-scoring fly-half, Nicky Robinson, wore Bristol blue and most, though not all, of the line-breaks were fashioned by the home side. George Watkins also claimed a brace and there was even a try for Augustus Slowik, the Championship debutant of whose name Roald Dahl would have been proud. Yet a result that on the face of it hinted at regression should not be allowed to obscure the fact Maggs has overseen a decent 12 months. Bristol are undoubtedly better than they were in September last year and even if they waited for Moseley s early storm to blow itself out, at least they were better equipped to weather it. And whatever the scoreboard said here, Moseley are also better. Assuming no-one expects the Billesley outfit to challenge for promotion, the head coach has built a combative, enterprising first XV. We have won four games as opposed to two at this stage last year there is a big improvement, the head coach said afterwards. The backs seem more balanced with Greg King at inside centre and Scott Armstrong outside him and the pack has enough ball-carriers to threaten most second-tier teams. However, with their wealthy owner, international-pedigree coach and a squad that contains anyone west of the Severn Bridge who can walk and chew gum simultaneously, Bristol are not most second-tier teams. On this showing they are possible champions. When you look at the resources and budget they have got, and the size of their squad, really most people before the game would have taken keeping it to But not us because we are better than that, said Maggs.

19 And they might have proved it too had they been able to add a second try to Rhys Buckley s tenth-minute mauled effort, and had Mike Powell not taken leave of his senses and been yellowcarded for a gratuitous maul offence. The Game as it Happened

20 Bristol Min Score Moseley Try Rhys Buckley Try Nick Robinson Yellow Card Mike Powell Try Nick Robinson Con Nick Robinson Pen Will Hooley Try George Watkins Rep James Hall For Gaston Cortes (Tactical) Rep Tom Warren For Craig Voisey (Tactical) Try George Watkins Con Nick Robinson Rep Luke Baldwin For Callum Braley (Tactical) Rep Ross Johnston For Rhys Lawrence (Tactical) Rep Joseph Carpenter For Neil Mason (Tactical) Rep Will Owen For Greg King (Tactical) Rep Ben Glynn For Glen Townson (Tactical) Try Auguy Slowik Rep Caolan Ryan For Anthony Carter (Tactical) Rep David Brazier For Sam Brown (Tactical) Rep Steffan Thorp For Ben Evans (Tactical) Rep Adrian Jarvis For Nick Robinson (Tactical) Rep Adam D'Arcy For Auguy Slowik (Tactical)

21 Rep William Evans For Rhys Buckley (Tactical)

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23 ANORAKS CORNER Brought to you in conjunction with Your Serviced Office Providing a stylish & contempory serviced office environment in Solihull with individual offices from one desk upwards. Visit our website for more information or call Top Points Scorers Player Team Conversions Penalties D G Tries Points Juan Pablo Socino Rotherham Titans Gordon Ross London Welsh Niall O'Connor Jersey Matthew Jarvis Nottingham Rugby

24 James Pritchard Bedford Blues Alex Lozowski Leeds Carnegie Lee Millar London Scottish Kieran Hallett Cornish Pirates Dan Mugford Plymouth Albion Miles Mantella London Scottish Glyn Hughes Leeds Carnegie George Watkins Bristol Rugby Dan Newton London Scottish Alex Davies London Welsh Tristan Roberts Bristol Rugby Oliver Thomas Moseley Tom Bowen Plymouth Albion Declan Cusack Plymouth Albion Nick Robinson Bristol Rugby Caolan Ryan Moseley Top Try Scorers Player Team Tries Points Miles Mantella London Scottish George Watkins Bristol Rugby Tom Bowen Plymouth Albion 9 45 Tom Kessell Cornish Pirates 7 35 Mark Bright London Scottish 7 35 Jonah Holmes Leeds Carnegie 6 30 Rhys Buckley Moseley 6 30 Tom Cruse Rotherham Titans 6 30 David Doherty Leeds Carnegie 5 25 Michael Keating Rotherham Titans 5 25 Matt Williams Moseley 4 20 James Pritchard Bedford Blues 4 20

25 Kieran Goss Cornish Pirates 4 20 Steve McColl Leeds Carnegie 4 20 Curtis Wilson Rotherham Titans 4 20 Carl Kirwan London Welsh 4 20 Tristan Roberts Bristol Rugby 4 20 Seb Stegmann London Welsh 4 20 Jamie Broadley Rotherham Titans 3 15 Ryan Edwards Bristol Rugby 3 15 Scott Armstrong Moseley 2 10 Anthony Carter Moseley 2 10 Simon Hunt Moseley 1 5 Chris Brightwell Moseley 1 5 Adam Parkins Moseley 1 5 Alex Day Moseley 1 5 Cory Hill Moseley 1 5 Sam Brown Moseley 1 5 Greg King Moseley 1 5 Buster Lawrence Moseley 1 5 Craig Voisey Moseley 1 5 Team Points Breakdown Team Conversions Penalties Drop Goals Tries Penalty Tries Points Rotherham Titans Bristol Rugby London Welsh Leeds Carnegie London Scottish Bedford Blues Plymouth Albion Cornish Pirates

26 Grand Total Rep O/S Flanker Number 8 B/S Flanker 2nd Row TH prop Hooker LH prop Scrum Half Fly Half Left Wing Inside centre Outside Centre Right Wing Full Back Moseley Nottingham Jersey Ealing Trailfinders Statistics Above Courtesy of Moseley Player Appearances to Date All Competitions Mike Powell Championship B&I Cup 4 4 Oliver Robinson Championship B&I Cup Neil Mason Championship B&I Cup Buster Lawrence Championship B&I Cup Craig Voisey Championship B&I Cup Greg King Championship B&I Cup 3 3 Scott Armstrong Championship B&I Cup 2 2 Will Owen Championship B&I Cup Rhys Buckley Championship B&I Cup Anthony Carter Championship B&I Cup 2 2 Sam Brown Championship B&I Cup 1 1

27 Adam Parkins Championship B&I Cup Matt Williams Championship B&I Cup 1 1 Ben Evans Championship B&I Cup Chris Brightwell Championship B&I Cup 3 3 William Evans Championship 9 9 B&I Cup 3 3 Alex Day Championship B&I Cup Tom Warren Championship B&I Cup 1 1 Simon Hunt Championship B&I Cup Alex Woolford Championship B&I Cup 1 1 Caolan Ryan Championship B&I Cup 3 3 Mike Penn Championship B&I Cup Cory Hill Championship B&I Cup 1 1 Will Hooley Championship B&I Cup 2 2 Stefan Thorp Championship 3 3 B&I Cup Oliver Thomas Championship B&I Cup 1 1 David Brazier 6 6 Championship 3 3 B&I Cup 3 3 Nigel Burrows Championship 2 2 4

28 B&I Cup 2 2 Joe Carpenter Championship 2 2 B&I Cup 3 3 Danny Herriott Championship 2 2 B&I Cup Scott Browne B&I Cup Matty Williams 3 3 Championship 1 1 B&I Cup 2 2 Semisi Taulava 1 1 B&I Cup 1 1 Jack Lea 1 1 B&I Cup 1 1 David Evans 1 1 B&I Cup 1 1 Will Hafu 1 1 B&I Cup 1 1 Moseley Points Scorers All Competitions Tries Scored Penalties Drop Goals Conversions Points Adam Parkins 1 5 Alex Day 1 5 Alex Woolford 0 Anthony Carter 2 10 Ben Evans 0 Buster Lawrence 1 5 Caolan Ryan Chris Brightwell 4 20 Cory Hill 1 5 Craig Voisey 1 5 Danny Herriott 0 David Brazier 0 David Evans 0 Greg King 2 10 Jack Lea 0 Joe Carpenter 0 Matt Williams 4 20 Matty Williams 0 Mike Penn 0 Mike Powell 0 Neil Mason 0 Nigel Burrows 0 Oliver Robinson 1 3 Oliver Thomas Rhys Buckley 7 35

29 Sam Brown 1 5 Scott Armstrong 3 15 Scott Browne Semisi Taulava 0 Simon Hunt 1 5 Stefan Thorp 0 Tom Warren 0 Will Hafu 0 Will Hooley Will Owen 0 William Evans 0 MOSELEY WOMEN S TEAM RFU Championship Midlands Division 2 Moseley Ladies Squad 2012/13 Next Fixtures Sunday, 12 January 2014 Lichfield Ladies II Vs. Loughborough Ladies Moseley Ladies Vs. Buckingham Swans Ladies Olney Ladies Vs. Worcester Ladies II Shelford Ladies Vs. Lakenham Hewett Ladies League table 2013/14

30 Team P W D L F A Diff B P Pts Adjust Loughborough Ladies Worcester Ladies II Lichfield Ladies II Buckingham Swans Ladies Moseley Ladies Shelford Ladies Lakenham Hewett Ladies Olney Ladies MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION Past and Present Players of Moseley Rugby Club Keeping the spirit alive Membership of Moseley Players Association (MPA) is open to anyone who has played for ANY Moseley team, including MWRFC and Moseley Oak. This includes anyone who has had a significant involvement with managing, coaching or providing on-field care to the players and was therefore an essential part of the playing team. The MPA plays a key role in keeping former players in touch with each other and involved in the Club and assisting the Club in any ways it can. Please contact the Membership Secretary Roy Kerr (contact details are at the end of this section) for details and a membership application form. We are always pleased to receive any snippets of information about any old players from any of your eras. Please Moseley Matters at info@moseleyrugby.co.uk.

31 Bookings now being taken for the 39th famous Burns Supper Friday 24 th January 2014 is another great night in store the famous Moseley Burns Supper, now in its 39 th consecutive year! Tickets have been held at 2013 prices a very modest for a three course meal and coffee. If you want to come, but can t stand haggis, don t worry! As long as we know in advance, an alternative dish will be provided for you! Ticket application forms can be collected from the MPA box or the MSA desk, as above, on Saturday or the Club Bar at other times. Alternatively, you can Peter Veitch: pv@investabroadproperties.com or call Bill Redwood to book your tickets. Meanwhile, you may like to put your name forward as a speaker! John Beale will be looking for volunteers to propose the two toasts to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns and to The Lassies and for one of the Lassies to respond. So, if you wish to volunteer and avoid being press-ganged contact John by john.beale@blueyonder.co.uk. Bits and Pieces MPA Ties & Bow Ties three designs of MPA ties and one bow tie are available for purchase at each including postage. Please contact Bryan Skeeles for details and orders. Moving house or changing addresses Please remember to let us know if you have changed your address - either home or ; and if you haven't provided us with an address, please let us have the details - it is quicker, cheaper and we only send out a few messages each year, so we won't be filling your inboxes! Roy s contact details will be found at the end. Contact Details Peter Veitch (Chairman) pv@investabroadproperties.com, home , office , mobile Roy Kerr (Membership Secretary) roy.kerr@btinternet.com, home , mobile Jeremy Summers (Hon. Secretary) jns888@virginmedia.com, home George Walters (Hon. Treasurer) pgwalters@yahoo.co.uk, home

32 MOSELEY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT A PROUD TRADITION (Under 17 through to Under 20) New Players We train on Tuesday and Thursday, meet at 6.30pm at the clubhouse, Billesley Common. For a preliminary conversation please contact Simon Bartlett, Moseley Youth and Development Manager: mailto:moseleycolts@virginmedia.com Or for more information visit our website at and follow the link to our "Youth and Development" pages. Colts on Social Media We have finally come out of the dark ages and now have a Twitter feed follow Results Saturday 14 th December Lichfield a a Moseley Luctonians Worcester Old Halesonians 0 26 Derby Whitchurch P P Stoke

33 Next Fixtures Saturday 25th January 2014 Derby vs Luctonians 14:15 Lichfield vs Burton 14:15 Old Halesonians vs Moseley 14:15 Worcester vs Stoke 14:15 Table North Midlands Colts League (U19) North Midlands U17 League 2013/14 Home Away All Walkovers Points # Team Pd W D L W D L W D L Wo Co F A Diff L B 4+ T FTH Pts Adj 1. Worcester Burton Moseley Luctonians Derby Stoke Whitchurch Lichfield Stourbridge Lions (Withdrawn) Old Halesonians Position Team Played Won Drawn Lost Void / Conce ded Points For Points Against League Points 1 Malvern Sutton Coldfield 3 Birmingham & Solihull 4 Moseley Old Halesonians 6 Bromsgrove Church Stretton 8 Worcester Dudley Kingswinford 10 Droitwich

34 MOSELEY SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION Away Travel This Season The MSA have booked coaches for the following away games: Rotherham Saturday 1 st February. MSA Members Non Members Under 16's London Welsh Sunday 9 th March. MSA Members Non Members Under 16's For further information or to book a seat contact Ken Hall, travel@moseleysupporters.co.uk or see us at the MSA desk on match days. The MSA runs the away coaches to try to give the fans the best experience regarding away travel. Please support us by using the coach. It's the most relaxing way to get there, and we're a great crowd. MSA New SMS Text Message Service

35 Get all of the Moseley breaking news, fixtures, results and much more direct to your mobile phone for only 2 a season. If you are interested in joining this service or would simply like more info then please info@moseleysupporters.co.uk. MSA Website and Social Media Sites Don t forget to keep checking the MSA website for updates and news. Plus the MSA score centre will keep you up-to-date with any games you cannot attend. If you have any ideas or suggestions for our website then please let us know. The MSA has launched a new Facebook page, we are hoping that this page will be as interactive with fans as possible, starting with an Us Your Photos section. To have your photos displayed then please them to info@moseleysupporters.co.uk. You will need to register with Facebook in order to use this site. We also have a twitter page, so if you re a Twitter member be sure to for news and score updates. The Moseley Supporters Association Committee Hon. President - James Morris-Adams Chairman - Graham Male - chairman@moseleysupporters.co.uk Secretary - Dean Wilson - secretary@moseleysupporters.co.uk Treasurer - Neil Marklew - treasurer@moseleysupporters.co.uk Away Travel - Ken Hall - travel@moseleysupporters.co.uk General Contact/Enquiries - info@moseleysupporters.co.uk & Officers Barry Male - Chris Male - Steve Elmes - Mike Caves If you would like to get in touch with any of the above committee members then please use the address supplied next to their name. If you are an MSA member and have changed address or contact details then please let us know. Without up-to-date records we will not be able to send you documents or offers. All monies raised by the Moseley Supporters Association are used on projects for you, the fans, and Moseley Rugby Club. If you have any ideas or suggestions on what you think we should spending the money then please us your suggestions. Please bear in mind that we are a small supporters association and don t the bank balance of a Saudi Prince

36 Moseley Sports Bag CLUB SHOP Great selection of items Cuff Links Moseley DVD s Boot Bag Moseley Mug

37 Rucksack Moseley Tankard Other club shop stock Childs 1 st XV shirt Moseley Shorts Adult 25 Child 20 Moseley Socks Adult Child Gift vouchers are available 5, 10 & 20 Moseley Track Suit Bottoms Air Freshener 2.50 Baby Beanie 9.00 Babygro Baby T shirt 9.50 Adult 35 Child 22 Bib 7.50 Boots Various prices Car Sticker 1.50 EDF Final Print Framed EDF Final Print unframed Gloves Moseley Key Ring 2.50 Mouth Guard 4.00 Moseley Pen 1.50 Moseley Pin Badge 3.00 Moseley Sweater Moseley Tie Moseley Umbrella Moseley Christmas Cards 6 / Pack The club shop will be open: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm (Please contact Bill Redwood on in advance to arrange collection) Match days 1.00pm to 5.30pm Sundays during the season 10.00am to 12.30pm

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39 CONTACTS MOSELEY RUGBY CLUB, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham B13 0TP (T) (F) For Clubhouse bookings and enquiries please contact: Bill Redwood Club General Manager For Sponsorship please contact: Iain Hall - Commercial Director iain.hall@moseleyrugby.co.uk Further details on sponsorship packages available are on the club website. Click on commercial All contact details for all sections of the club can be found on the club website. If in any doubt about who to contact, info@moseleyrugby.co.uk or ring the club office on In the highly unlikely event that anyone wants to unsubscribe to Moseley Matters, simply info@moseleyrugby.co.uk with unsubscribe as the subject heading.

40 1 st XV Fixtures 2013/14 Date 1st XV Match KO Sat 17/08/2013 Newport Home Friendly 3.00pm Thu 22/08/2013 Northampton Saints Home Friendly 7.30pm Fri 06/09/2013 Hartpury College Home 42-7 Friendly 7.30pm Sat 14/09/2013 Rotherham Away Championship 1.00pm Fri 20/09/2013 Plymouth Albion Away Championship 7.45pm Sat 28/09/2013 Rotherham Home Championship 3.00pm Fri 04/10/2013 Cornish Pirates Away Championship 7.45pm Sat 12/10/2013 Cross Keys Away BI Cup 3.00pm Sat 19/10/2013 Leinster A Home BI Cup 3.00pm Sat 26/10/2013 Leeds Home Championship 3.00pm Fri 01/11/2013 Ealing Away 6-15 Championship 7.45pm Sat 09/11/2013 Nottingham Home Championship 3.00pm Fri 15/11/2013 Bedford Away Championship 7.45pm Sat 23/11/2013 London Welsh Home 8-24 Championship 3.00pm Sat 30/11/2013 London Scottish Away Championship 3.00pm Fri 06/12/2013 Ealing Home BI Cup 7.30pm Fri 13/12/2013 Ealing Away BI Cup 7.45pm Sat 21/12/2013 Jersey Home 10-3 Championship 3.00pm Sat 28/12/2013 Bristol Away 29-8 Championship 3.00pm Sat 04/01/2014 Reserve Weekend Fri 10/01/2014 Leinster A Away BI Cup TBC Sat 18/01/2014 Cross Keys Home BI Cup 2.00pm Sat 25/01/2014 Ealing Home Championship 3.00pm Sat 01/02/2014 Rotherham Away Championship 2.00pm Fri 07/02/2014 Cornish Pirates Home Championship 7.30pm Sun 16/02/2014 Leeds Away Championship 3.00pm Sat 22/02/2014 Reserve Weekend Sat 01/03/2014 Bedford Home Championship 3.00pm Sun 09/03/2014 London Welsh Away Championship 12.00pm Sat 15/03/2014 Reserve Weekend Sat 22/03/2014 London Scottish Home Championship 3.00pm Sat 29/03/2014 Jersey Away Championship 3.00pm Sat 05/04/2014 Quarter Finals BI Cup Sat 12/04/2014 Bristol Home Championship 3.00pm Fri 18/04/2014 Nottingham Away Championship 8.00pm Sat 26/04/2014 Plymouth Albion Home Championship 3.00pm

41 MOSELEY RUGBY CLUB SEASON TICKET APPLICATION Adult Adult couple (at same address) Senior (over 60) Senior couple (at same address) Junior (16-21) Date of birth. 50. Child (under 16) Date of birth Player Team Coach Team Seat in stand (for 14 games as below) Life Members...Donation of at least Season ticket books contain 15 tickets, allowing admission to 11 Championship and 3 B&I Cup games plus one extra ticket. Any quarter final, semi final, final and other games may be ALL PAY. Mini Season Ticket Offer Moseley Matters by post 10 tickets for for for for for for TOTAL... Cheque payable to Moseley Rugby Limited or Bank Transfer Sort Code , Account Number Name of payee, if different from below... Please post the completed form, (No staples please) to :- Tickets, Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham B13 0PT. CAPITALS PLEASE (The details below will not be supplied to any third party.) Title...Forename Surname.. Address.. Post Code. Telephone: Home...Business.... Mobile FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date received.payment..cheque details.. Category..Number Date issued..

42 MOSELEY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FORM I wish to apply for membership of the Moseley Players Association. I enclose my life membership fee of 25. Please complete the details below: Title First Name Surname Address Postcode Home Telephone Mobile Telephone Business Telephone Address Moseley Career (Which teams or other activities connected with playing and what years?) Contact details are used only for Moseley Players Association purposes but we are sometimes asked for contact details so that past team-mates can get in touch. Please indicate if you are happy for us to pass on this information. I am/am not happy for my details to be passed only to other members of the MPA Signed:. Date:. Please return this application form by (if separate payment arrangements have been agreed), post or personally to: Roy Kerr MPA Hon. Membership Secretary roy.kerr@btinternet.com Address: 32 Brendan Close, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 3EF

43 The Moseley 300 Club application Supporting Moseley Colts and Development Teams Managed by the Moseley Players Association Committee Every month for 12 months Prizes of 150, 75, 50 and 25 And additional prizes for the Christmas Draw, December 2013: One prize of 500 and five Club Shop vouchers of 20.00! So what are you waiting for? Join now and be a Winner! Your Draw number will be entered into the Monthly Draw. Winners will be notified and names displayed in the Clubhouse, in Moseley Matters and on the message board of the Club website Subscription is 5.00 per month or annually, payable by monthly or annual standing order Please complete the Bank Mandate and select the monthly or annual figure Please complete the form below and return by post (scanned copies are not acceptable) to Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham B13 0PT. Thank you for your support The Moseley 300 Club Bank Standing Order Mandate Bank Sort Code Branch Address Please debit my/our account number with 5 monthly/ 60 annually (delete whichever is inapplicable) commencing on..and continuing until further notice Pay to: HSBC, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield Sort Code In favour of Moseley 300 Club Account Number Reference Signature Date Name (please print).. Address Post code. ..

44 Moseley Supporters Association MSA MEMBERSHIP FORM Name... Date of Birth... Street Address 1... Street Address 2... Town/City... County... Postcode Phone... Adult Under 16 ( 10 per annum) ( 5 per annum) Life Member ( 150) Signed... Date... Please return to clubhouse or: Moseley Supporters Association Billesley Common Yardley Wood Road Birmingham B13 0PT Please make cheques payable to Moseley Supporters Association