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Peter Edwards of P.Edwards & Co Agricultural and
Fencing Contractors spoke to Rugby Club Magazine,
“I have been a lifelong fan of the club and I feel that all
teams are enjoying a good season this year. Nelson
are a very family orientated club and enjoy a lot of
local support. Well done to everyone at the club and
let’s keep it going next season.”
The rugby club was possibly
an intimidating place to
go 10 years ago – not any
more. You only have to
look at the crowds watching
rugby here. Families feel
safe, relaxed and more
importantly - welcome.”
Facilities
“4 years ago we built our
extension which includes the
sponsors lounge and balcony
which provide excellent
views of the main pitch. It’s
a sought after place to be
on a Saturday! We like to
think we look after any team
visiting the club and make
their visit a memorable one.
We have also been fortunate
to host WRU Swalec Bowl
semi–finals the last 2
seasons and all teams have
been nothing but positive
regarding the set up here.
They were challenging days
but successful.
As for expanding – we need
to really as we are slowly
outgrowing our facilities.
With all the teams we have
playing here we are badly
in need of another pitch/
training facility, especially in
the winter months. We need
a new set of floodlights and
a new roof for the main club
just to name 2 projects. We
can’t sit back on our laurels
at all and we are striving to
improve all the facilities at
Nelson for the next crop of
youngsters playing here.”
Challenges/Ambitions
“We face a constant challenge
of player recruitment from
U7’s upwards but as long as
we have a successful club we
John Davies of John Davies & Sons Funeral Directors
recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “We have been
sponsors of the club for many years now and have helped
out in various ways when asked. I do get to the club as often
as I can with friends on some match days and it’s great
to hear the club are doing so well at all levels. I would like
to wish everyone associated