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Doff's FieldThe latest... We're halfway! £40,000 left to go...The club has until August 2009 to raise the remaining £80,000 required to secure the purchase of the field.
Sign up for Non-Stop Rugby Anyone who ever pulled an Olney shirt on; or who ever wanted to play for the rugby club, is invited to join in a special event this September which is celebrating the new Doffs Field playing facilities which the club is currently fundraising for. The Non-Stop Rugby day will be taking place at Olney rugby club on Saturday 5 September 2009. A game of rugby will be running for around 4 hours, in which time the rules and players will change according to age bandings, with each player on the field for around 10 minutes. Contact is entirely optional! It is hoped that people who played for Olney in the past will come back to the club for this event and stay on for the social evening which will be laid on after the rugby has finished. It presents a great chance to formally open ‘Doff’s Field’ and give everyone a chance to share memories and make some new ones into the evening! Players from every section of the club will be taking part, with the mini section starting off the game. Players will be split into two teams – the ‘cerise’ team; and the ‘grey’ team, paying homage to Olney’s pink and grey strip. Those taking part will be asked to pay a small amount towards running the day. The event is in the development stage but it is hoped that early publicity will enable as many people to join in as possible. For now, people are asked to register their interest by emailing: nonstopolney@live.co.uk – with their contact details – more details will then be issued once the event is finalised. Buy a square of turf
The latest way you can contribute is to buy a square of 'turf' for the new field. The field has been divided up and you can purchase a square for £25. Those purchasing squares will be put into a raffle to win £1,000 at the end of the year! Everyone sponsoring a square will receive a certificate and have their name inscribed on the fundraising board within the club house. It's a great way to contribute and do your part. For more information or to buy your plot, see any of the committee members. Take a look at the article on Doff's Field in the MK CitizenStanding Order/Donation Some of you may prefer to set up a standing order or offer a donation to help us. Please CLICK HERE to download the fundraising forms. Get involved Many events are being held at the club and beyond to support the project. Keep your eye out for upcoming social events, and do come down and join in! More information? Click here to view the minutes of the open meeting, 25 September. Doff's Field Fundraising Committee
Chair - Chris Talbot - christalbot@ntlworld.com
Stuart Parkin - stuart@stuartparkin.freeserve.co.uk
Laurence O'Connor - laurence.o'connor@uk.zurich.com
Jarlath McElroy - jmcelroy@diconfiberoptics.com
Dean Henrickson - deanhenrickson@mjroofing.com
Keith McLean - keith_mclean@btopenworld.com
Kath Hardwick - kathhardwick@googlemail.com
Teresa Coyle - T.Coyle@open.ac.uk Naomi Brock - fishandnaomi@yahoo.co.uk We would be more than happy to hear your suggestions and ideas on fundraising for this exciting and ambitious project. |