Rugby Club Issue 76 | Page 25

Whitley Bay Barbarians Our idea is to put time and effort into our U15, U14 and U13 teams over the coming years and hopefully we will be able to re-establish the men’s side. The Women Open age side is made up of about 75% of players who have progressed from our junior girls teams.” Community “We are very much a community club; we are based in two areas, Whitley Bay and we use the local high school to attract kids from the local community. We are also based in the Seaton Valley as well (girls section) and we provide a very unique experience for girls in the local community. I would dare say, everyone in the Seaton Valley has heard of the girls rugby. It’s something the club is very proud of.” Challenges/Ambitions “Our biggest challenge, like most clubs I would imagine, would be attracting volunteers. If we can do this on a regular basis so we can continue to develop these teams we will be OK. We also need more volunteers to step up to the committee so we can develop the club in the longer term. If we can manage to establish a men’s side again that would be great. Our main focus is to ensure we run teams from U8 Girls to Open Age Women that are full of volunteers to run each team and for the boys section we would like to run a team at each age group from U6 all the way to U16.” YOUR VETERINARY PRACTICES IN THE NORTH EAST At Moorview Vets, our dedicated and friendly team take great pride in providing the best possible care for your pet. With state of the art medical technology, extended opening hours, hospitalisation facilities and a 24/7 emergency service, you can rest assured that your pet is receiving the best possible care, day or night. Monkseaton Branch Gosforth Branch Blyth Branch Ashington Branch Tel: 0191 253 1542 Tel: 0191 217 0123 Tel: 0167 036 3237 Tel: 0167 0851 606 97-99 Cauldwell Lane Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8SR 32 Davenport Drive Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear, NE3 5AH 39 Bridge Street, Blyth Northumberland, NE24 2AA 152 Station Road Ashington Northumberland NE63 8HG Shiremoor Branch Newbiggin Branch Backworth Branch Tel: 0191 256 6990 Tel: 01670 814 628 Tel: 0191 250 3800 Unit 5C, Northumberland Park, Shiremoor, NE27 0SJ 29 Gibson Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6UY Station Road, Backworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE27 0AA For more information visit our website at: www.moorviewvets.co.uk www.rugbyclubmag.com 25