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arstang RUFC is a fine example of the important role a club can play in its local community with a thriving social side helping to cement a one club mentality . Chairman Dave Bosson recently took the time to tell us more about the club and the work they ’ ve been doing lately .
Involvement
“ I have been involved with the club since it was formed over 20 years ago . I saw an advert for willing recruits to form a rugby club . Garstang never had a Rugby Club as the main sports in the Town were predominantly Cricket and Football . My brother Adrian had decided to join and I thought why not give it ago . I had played rugby at School and had some experience albeit 10 years previously . I was drawn to club as it ’ s offered a chance to play a sport I enjoyed , get fit , make new friends and have fun both on and off the pitch .”
The Role
“ I work away from home Monday to Thursday , so with what little free time I do get , I like to spend quality time with the family , playing sport and fulfil my role as Chairman of the Rugby Club . This is proving to be quite a Challenge keeping a balance between family / personal life and the Rugby Club .
What gives me the greatest reward is seeing all the members getting on so well and mixing well both on and off the pitch and integrating into the local community . I like to think of Garstang Rugby Club as a very friendly Club which welcomes all new comers .”
Goals
“ As Club Chairman , I have set myself some challenging goals for my tenure - the first is seeing through to completion the building of a new set of changing rooms . Garstang RUFC share a Sports and Social Club with the local Cricket , Football , Tennis , Running and Canoe Club . The club is too small to accommodate all the different clubs and there is a joint planning application for a new set of changing rooms which will free up more space in the function / bar area . A project of this scale involving so many different clubs who all have their own agenda / requirements need to be managed carefully to ensure all parties are satisfied .
The 2nd goal I have set for myself is to secure a 3rd pitch for the junior / ladies team to play and it will take the pressure off the two existing pitches which do get over used due to being used Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday ( juniors in the morning and the ladies in the afternoon ).”
Atmosphere
“ The mood down at the Club is always buoyant . I like to think that all the different sections within the club get on and mix well . All the different sections of the Club get on harmoniously and support each other where possible .
The 1st team are moving league due to restructuring of the leagues and are joining a new South Lancs / Cheshire league . The 2nd team turn out week on week under the helm of Martin Hindle who does a great job getting the best out of his squad through leading by example .
The ladies Team just keep getting better and better and keep making steady progress . They are an inspiration and credit to the Club . The junior section
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