Rugby Club Issue 53 | Page 81

whitehead Whitehead W hitehead RFC is a terrific example of a family orientated club which plays an important role in their local community. We caught up with their Secretary Gwyn Lloyd to find out more about the good work they’ve been doing lately. Atmosphere He told us, “There is a buzz of excitement around the club this season as we have started an application for ‘member club’ status with the WRU. We have strong working relationships with the Regional Development Team, Club Operations Team, Child Safeguarding Officer and Funding Coordinators at the Union, all of which have helped us to achieve our objectives and grow over the last couple of seasons. We have been able to make some recent improvements to the clubhouse facilities, extending the Lounge Bar and creating a new café-bar with extended opening hours. We have also been raising money for our charity partner, Ty Hafan, which helps children with life limiting illnesses and their families and www.whiteheadrfc.co.uk - Twitter : @Edds_Offical www.sportip.biz 81