Barns Green
Our community aspect finds us village based,
working with our local Sports and Social Club to share
facilities with Barns Green cricket and football teams, the
Sports Club is currently undergoing a major changing
room improvement which we will be able to enjoy in a
few more months.
One of the ways that we enhance our community
contact is by creating an excellent event in the annual
Simon Viney Charity Tag Sevens competition based on
our Village Green. Here a tie up with The Wooden Spoon
and other local charities has seen us raise approaching
£50,000 for these causes in the past nine years.
We have a strong collection of Vice Presidents and
sponsors whose support both financially and with their
presence on the touchline, is very much appreciated,
every player who has finished their playing days knows
the value of a good lunch followed by an afternoon
watching your Club play!
Our challenge over the next five years is to prioritise
justifying our continued presence in Sussex 1 as a key
goal, use this place in county rugby to grow our playing
membership to include a second team, then establish
a permanent pitch and start a junior section, all whilst
ensuring that Barns Green is and remains a great place
to play rugby.
Article provided by President Bill Bailey
www.rugbyclubmag.com
43