RUMNEY
HELPING YOU
RIDE SINCE
1952!
We provide services in all aspects of building work,
our specialties are; extensions, loft conversions,
kitchen/bathroom refurbishments and new builds.
Don Skene Cycles Ltd are one of the UK's leading and longest
establish ed family owned and run cycle shops.
We have a fast and secure mail order service with thousands of
products available.
We stock in excess of 400 cycles at alll times having 3000 square
feet of display space.We have a huge range of accessories, spares,
components and a fully equipped fast and efficient workshop with
staff, that between them have over 150 years of experience working on
all types of bikes. Most repairs are carried out on a sameday service.
Telephone
029 2040 0900 | 029 2077 7158
www.teamskene.com
769 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 4AJ
Jon Skene is the current U15’s coach at Rumney RFC
and he recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “I have coached
the same team for the past 8 years with my son James, who
currently plays No 7 for the U15’s, coming through all the
age groups. The team are an excellent and talented bunch
with 18 out of our 25 boys representing Cardiff schools.
Next season, we may consider an A and B youth squad
which will help with the transition to senior Rugby. The
seniors are having a magnificent season with many of the
players coming through the clubs system.
My business, Don Skene Cycle’s has sponsored the club for
the past 10 years and we like to help out whenever we can.
As a coach and parent I am very proud of our team and I am
confident we can provide our senior team with some great
talent in seasons to come.”
“You certainly have to be dedicated to the cause and many
questions are raised after a game played on some exposed piece
of land with the wind seemingly blowing at 90mph and in the
monsoon like conditions testing dedication to the full.
“From our Director of Rugby, Mark Gains, to the Coaches of the
under 7’s (and all in between) we thank you for all of your efforts.
We have also an individual who apart from kitchen duties on
a Sunday morning also runs the Club Shop, fundraises, fills in
Grant applications amongst other things , thankyou Mandy Gee!
“Youth Rugby has always played a major role in the
development of the game at Rumney RFC. Nearly all of our
Youth Team is from the Mini/Junior Section and then progress
to the senior sides. Thanks to the dedication of their Committee,
Cyril Locke and Ian Coughlin the team enjoys a bi-annual tour
abroad usually to the tranquil town of Magaluf.
“Despite the many temptations available in Magaluf these tours
have always been very successful and trouble free. All thanks for
this must go to the ‘wrinklies’ who turn out to guide the boys on
We provide free estimates and are based in Rumney
Cardiff. We are willing to travel anywhere in the UK.
We employ fully qualified Gas Safe registered
plumbers and NEC registered electricians and provide
all the required legislative documentation.
Telephone Number: 029 20210350
Mobile Number: 07718688740
Email Addresses: [email protected]
Mark James is a long standing sponsor of Rumney
RFC with his business Mark James Building Contractors.
He recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “I am a local boy
and Rumney is my local club, my lads have all played for
the club although Alex is no longer involved my other son’s
still compete. Callum is a flanker for the youth and Sam
plays prop forward for the U11’s. It is great to see the club
enjoying such a great year and I would like to wish everyone
continued success well into the future.”
this traumatic experience. It is nice to know that bonds are forged
on mutual respect and these last a lifetime.
“We are a Community Club in all senses of the word. Officially
the area that we serve is classified as ‘deprived’. Nobody who
wants to play rugby with us is ever refused the opportunity. Our
premises are used for parties and all kinds of celebrations and for
5 days a week are transformed into a nursery where children are
taught in the medium of Welsh, very exciting when visiting the
Club to be greeted by 30 plus youngsters speaking in Welsh. Our
Steward is proud of the fact that he can now respond fluently
saying ‘Bore da plant’, which translated means ‘Good Morning
Children’!
“Financial pressures are my major concern and also the retention
of players within the game. There are many ‘distractions’ for
people to follow. The position of Permit Players , Loan Players
and Dual Contracts is a mess, surely it is obscene for a team to
Permit or Loan a player who is semi-professional and getting
paid to play against a team that does not pay its players. We do
not pay any players under any circumstances, how many clubs
are able honestly to say this? We need Clubs to be amateur in
every sense of the word.”
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