We still need to raise money to ensure the clubhouse is fitted and equipped to the best possible standards, and the committee which has formed to raise funds for Phase Two of the project - the club bar - is also very busy raising funds.
There are no grants or outside funds available to build the extra club bar. Building it will allow us to use the two bars in the function/community room to the best advantage and, of course, it will be very much a rugby environment. The bar will be full of our memorabilia and with views from immediately behind the goalposts onto the main pitch.
Materials will cost in the region of £40,000, and the idea is that we use the skills and labour of club members to build it. A real club effort ,and if you can help in any way please shout up. Kevan Oliphant or Andrew Dixon will be very pleased to hear from you.
There are also a number of ways for you to get involved so please invest in the future of your club. These are the ways you can do it:
Buy A Brick | A brick for the new clubhouse costs £10 and a Foundation Stone costs £200. Get your name on a feature wall in the new clubhouse by buying either. (Obviously the Foundation Stone gets you a bigger mention for posterity.) |
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Points West
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If you haven't joined this season then it's not too late. Pay 10p for every point the first team score this season and enjoy an end of season do with free beer and buffet. Proceeds this year going to the new clubhouse. | Contact: Kathryn Waites |
Platinum Club
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A number of well-known former players, and club members, have already pledged £1,000 by joining the Platinum Club. Their money will go towards building the new separate club bar (Phase Two) which it's hoped will happen in the summer of 2015. There will be lots of benefits to being a member and the Club will be holding a number of fund raisers over the next five years so that members can have their capital repaid. Tony Wilson is happy to provide more details of how it all works.
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Contact: Tony Wilson |
Bar Bill Bonanza
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The club will be introducing a membership card system in the new club which will provide discounts for members and players. The card also allows you to load your card up in one go so you don't have to worry about carrying cash when you visit. This week the Board approved a scheme whereby any amount over £500, which is loaded onto an individual's card and which is paid for between now and April 2015, will all go towards providing the new club bar. It is, of course, up to you how quickly you redeem your investment. Dave Harding, our membership secretary, will be happy to provide more information, and it will greatly help if you let us know if you want to do this - even though you may not want to pay the cash until later. |
Contact: Dave Harding |
RFU Draw |
The RFU Grand Christmas Draw offers fabulous prizes and for every £1 ticket we sell we get 90p back. We are having a big effort this year with the proceeds going to the new clubhouse - so if you want to get some tickets to sell to your friends and colleagues, or want to buy some for yourself, please contact our new Hon Sec - none other than Graham Frankland. |
Contact: Graham Frankland |
Boxing Day Dip | The Minis and Juniors are organising a major turnout of Westies for the annual event at Seaton. If you want to get some sponsors and take the plunge - or just want to support a brave youngster please get in touch. | Contact: Tony Mills |