Morrisons bag pack - Saturday 7th November

The Mini Midi section have a bag pack arranged @ Morrisons in Ayr on the Saturday 7th November. This is a significant fund raiser for the section and as such needs as many people as possible to lend a hand. We will need to cover bag packing from probably 0900/1000 until 1700 or so - approx 7 hours. If we can get three shifts then it is only about a two hour stint for each rotation however that will need about 60 people or so. Coaches are asked to heavily canvass parents and produce a list as soon as possible for Karen to collate. Find out if morning or afternoon siuts best as well.

Any questions give Harry Reilly a call.

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Are we all ready.

Saturday 14th November - Food Night

Cumnock RFC Mini/Midi section are holding another of the food nights, this time it's Italian and looks to be another great night of great food and banter down at the club.

Tickets are £15 each and are available from mini/midi coaches.

Come support your club and enjoy this great night.

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This Saturday 10th October

Cumnock 1 st XV play Strathclyde Police on
Saturday watched by those attending the Friends and Former Players Sponsors
Day.  Over 70 faces from the past and present will join the usual
supporters to cheer on the young Cumnock side against Strathclyde’s
finest.  Meanwhile the 2nds will play Hillhead Jordanhill also at Cumnock.

 

This promises to be the busiest day at the Club for many a
year and hopefully we will have a couple of wins from the 1sts and 2nds to top
it off.

 

Morton Houston

Cumnock RFC Mini Coordinator

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Update onn 10th October after 12 Sept.

Hi Everyone

Only 4 weeks to go everybody. This is shaping up to be one brilliant day. First had their first league win of the season following two narrow defeats. They beat Paisley 42-0 and their average age was once again ni.ni.ni.ni.ninteeen (feels like the lead into a song). Top try scorer was Mark Bennett at 16 with 4 tries.

I need to get some money in now to underwrite the catering. I have 73 names on the list but only 20 people have paid their money. I have attached the list of who is going so far. The maximum that can go is 80 so there are still some spaces and there will be a few call offs as well. Keep spreading the word.

Cheers,

Morton

Update on 10th October after BBQ.

Hi Everyone,

Just watched our firsts and seconds have two great wins yesterday against Carnoustie and Renfrew. The average age of the Cumnock teams was incredibly young yet they all looked the part. Great atmosphere in the club afterwards as well which gave everyone a taste of what the sponsors day on the 10h October will be like.

One of the highlights was Rab Donald getting “Dick o’ the Day” for the seconds for getting a doin’ from a wee hooker

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I have some new names to add to the list:

Yvonne Bennett
Linda McLue
Jim Archibald
Match McCrorie
Dobie
Keith Miller
Kriss McGinn
Robin Hunter
Lesley Spicer
Ned Carswell
Jimmy Carswell
Kim Murdoch
Jimmy Thomson (to be confirmed)

I'm told Snebber is coming although he hasn't been in contact. Joke is this right and are you coming as well.

Willie Archibald (tbc)
Tam Hunter (tbc)

This puts the numbers up to over 65. The limit of 80 is closing in very quickly. Add in 40 players and the club is going to be jumping.

Jock Murdoch has also agreed to be the main sponsor of the day so thanks very much for that Jock. Davie says he is glad your are coming as it gives him plenty of stories to tell.

Could everyone please forward their payments to me as soon as possible as I need to have paid up places to organise the catering.

Morton

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Update from 13th August

Latest additions for the sponsors day on 10th October. I have around 50 names of people who are going so far. can everyone push this as hard as they can to get the figure up to 70 or 80. there are loads of names still not on the list. if you can think of anyone please ask them.
Also I am starting to get payments in. could everyone going please arrange for £45 to be sent or given to me. Cheques payable to Cumnock Rugby Club.
Bert Ramage
Jim Mair
Minnie
Jim Hill
Stewart Birrell
Bill McLaughlan
Alistair Howat
Joke "that fish is some swimmer" Murdoch

Still looking for the ex players from Killie and Ayr
Kenny Stobie
Phil Manning
Chris Hepburn
Bob Bryson
Ned Craswell
jimmy Carswell
Bod
Cawdy
Frankie
Murph
The Kray Twins

Who have I forgot?
The Torrance clan
Herbie
Belle
Murray Walker
Graham Reid
Andy Baird
Yule
and many more

there are a whole lot of older generation players I don't know about.

See you all soon

Morton

UPDATE FROM 9TH August:-


Hi Everyone,

Just back from the Spey Valley. Had a great time and now back looking to make the Former Players and Friends of CRFC sponsor day a fantastic day.

My email is causing me problems so could you please send any emails to me at new email address
and the zetnet address

There are a few more additions (see below) to those coming along. There are still loads more people who will come if asked. I reckon 3 out of every 4 people I ask are going and the remainder can't make that day.

If every person asks one other person then we will have a sell out event.

I'm looking to start taking money in for those attending. Can you please send £45 per person to me:

Pay: Cumnock Rugby Club
Send to: Morton Houston
103 Loudoun Street, Mauchline KA55BH

If you need to speak to me my details are below and also please check out and contribute to the CRFC blog site (address below).

The first team won their first friendly yesterday. They beat Strathaven 28-24. The average age of the Cumnock team was 19 and would have been 18 if Kevin Brady had dragged the average age up.

Next week they play Carnoustie at home 2pm kick off. This is followed by a family BBQ so come along if you can make it and see the young boys in action.

Jim Donnelly - got your email and your on the list. Looking forward to seeing you.
Bob Hunter - got yours as well see you on the 10th if not before.

See you all soon,

Morton


New additions
Gordon Jenkins
Carol
Bob Hunter
Stewart Bennett
Jim Donnelly
Hec
John Spicer (+ 2 possibles)
Robin Findlay


Things are taking off big style for this day now. I am getting confirmations and provisionals from all over the place. Here is the list so far:

Bob “Podgie” Borland
John “Cleek” Cleland
Hugh “Sparra” Laidlaw
Barclay Ross
Hugh “Pug” Graham
Una
Ian Johnston
Ross “Cheeseburger” Hodge
Tam Kerr
His Brother
Toon Hall
Alan Shankland
Euan Kerr
Danny McLaren
Morton Houston
Davie Murray
Harry Reilly
Mark Linden
Blythe Mitchell
Alex Warnock
Tober
Mick Smith
Rab Donald
Dobie
Frank
Bobby Clark
Ian McGarry
Rab Cross
Ross McPheator
Jim Blackwood

In addition Ian Johnston is chasing up the Ayr ones. Jock Murdoch is chasing up the Killie ones. Si and Ange are looking into coming from Australia .

This is going to be the biggest thing since……….the last quite big thing!

Sam you gave me a list of possibles. Are you able to contact any of these? Are you Steven and Alan (and Isobel) going?

What about Tam Mitchell and his cowboy bits?

Rodger are you coming along? We need a weegot to counter wee Mick.

I’m off on my hols to sunny Netheybridge.

Does everyone know there is a BBQ at the club following the Carnoustie game on the 15th (KO 2pm). This should be a great chance to see the new team.
Cheers,

Morton

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New Update on 10th October

Things are taking off big style for this
day now. I am getting confirmations and provisionals from all over the place.
Here is the list so far:

Bob “Podgie” Borland
Katie Borland
John “Cleek” Cleland
Hugh “Sparra” Laidlaw
Barclay Ross
Hugh “Pug” Graham
Una
Ian Johnston
Ross “Cheeseburger” Hodge
Tam Kerr
His Brother
Toon Hall
Alan Shankland
Euan Kerr
Danny McLaren
Morton Houston
Davie Murray
Harry Reilly
Mark Linden
Blythe Mitchell
Alex Warnock
Tober
Mick Smith
Rab Donald
Dobie
Frank
Bobby Clark
Ian McGarry
Rab Cross
Ross McPheator
Jim Blackwood



In addition Ian Johnston is chasing up the
Ayr ones. Jock Murdoch is chasing up the Killie ones.
Si and Ange are looking into coming from
Australia .



This is going to be the biggest thing since……….the
last quite big thing!



Sam you gave me a list of possibles. Are you able to
contact any of these? Are you Steven and Alan (and Isobel) going?



What about Tam Mitchell and his cowboy bits?



Rodger are you coming along? We need a weegot to counter
wee Mick.



I’m off on my hols to sunny Netheybridge.



Does everyone know there is a BBQ at the club following
the Carnoustie game on the 15 th (KO 2pm). This should be a great
chance to see the new team.



Cheers,


Morton

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CRFC Walk from Stepping Stones to Failford Sunday 21 June 2009

The Cronie Ramblers Fae Cumnock (CRFC) alias the 5 o’clock club
decided that as the Club was struggling financially that they would get together with an idea to raise some funds to help the Club out.

Various ideas were banded about until it was agreed that the fund raising would take the form of a sponsored walk from the Stepping Stones at Holmston to the Failford Inn. This had formed from an initial group of Stuart Fleming, Donald McVicar, Hugh Laidlaw & his dogs, Sam Wilson and myself your correspondent - Rodger Stewart who walked from Catrine House to Failford and the idea of a sponsored walk cristalised.

Unfortunately some of the CRFC had other commitments such as a party in Austria, SQA marking, working at some local car dealership and having to walk their dog and see their grandchild with their sore knee but nevertheless they all still came up with their sponsorship required to help out. So good on you guys.

So 10 members undertook the 12 mile Walk and John Telfer had walking gear on rather than the hospital gardener’s outfit we expected. However as we gathered at the Club ready to head for the start a familiar occurrence took place – YES we were waiting for Sam Wilson - I phoned him to receive a very clear reply that he was at the front door of the Club and don’t dare leave without him.

Arriving at the start Tom Allardice who was already there was being chewed by the midges but Hughie came to the rescue with his ‘Avon Skin So Soft’ for the team, although the midges would never have got near Hughie for the alcohol he had consumed whilst away for a week’s ‘fishing’ – By the way - No-one has ever seen any fish – he said they were frozen and in the freezer – Aye that will be right! – I can get them the same way from the supermarket but he swears he was away ‘fishing’

Photo then taken of the Cumnock 10 and off we went, kitted out as if we were heading for the North Pole. I foolishly mentioned that I had seen some expensive ‘Garmin’ watches at Cotswald’s in Silverburn and Donald explained how they could tell you at what height you were at and where in the world you were and, and, and, and. And, ANd, AND, to receive a swift response from Hughie – for ‘F’ sake Donald we are walking next to a BURN.
So off we set and within the first 5 minutes it was obvious that the egos that exist at the weekly get together on a Friday at the Club were in full force and with a vengeance.

Now Tom Allardice was only walking at his own pace as he always does but did that not get up Donald McVicar’s nose because you see McVic has climbed nearly all of the Munros in Scotland and will not be beaten into second place by anyone (his words not mine). So he rejected his wee pal Rodger your CRFC correspondent within the space of the first 600 yards – a friend who had walked with him the week before through the whole Walk as a reccy.

So on we went to the first land mark of Oswald Bridge and everyone was in high spirits. Over the top of Auchincruive towards Tarholm Bridge and the first wee bit of an uphill ahead – I said to Sam that it wasn’t too bad but when he reached it I got a serious earful from him telling me about being a ‘Lying B’ – I’m glad he couldn’t reach me at that point.

However it was quite obvious that at this point in the walk both Tom’s and Hughie’s dogs had already covered the 12 miles – dogs rule ok unless you are wee Mick who was now beginning to cruise and Donald was eyeing up the competition. We now reach Tarholm Bridge and were about a couple of miles from Annbank – a seriously lovely stretch of the walk.

As we reach Annbank thank goodness Donald and I had managed to reccy the walk the week before as there was no chance of following the directions through the village but Donald got the lead group to stop at the agreed picnic tables. Ian McClue didn’t need any refreshments as he has a slick sooking apparatus in his rucksack (must be an Auchinleck thing – keeping it to yourself) - he didn’t offer anyone a ‘suck’ who at this point all needed a wee aperitif but mentioned how much you save by slugging it this way - we may have slavered into it causing swine flu to gather momentum.

We then phoned the food order to Failford who were concerned at how busy they could get as it was Father’s Day so asked if we could keep in touch with out arrival time.

After a wee break the group moved on and the disaster of all disasters nearly occurred as Donald tripped on a piece of wood and nearly fell over down the hill and into the river –everyone quickly reacted at the peril of their lives to take a serious hit but saved the world by stopping him causing the first River Ayr Tsunami.

Alex Dunsmuir our President and resident photographer then decided that it would be sensible to get the camera out in case of future events that could be used for ever during a 5 o’clock session. (Why did you miss that pic Alex?)

The pace increased now towards Gadgirth Bridge and on to Stair with the impressive Enterkine House up on our left. At this point a number of young women running from the Source at Glenbuck to the Sea met the group and would you believe it they all knew McVic and damn near bowed down to him – SCARY!’ He later told us one of the women was his secretary – OH Well!

We have now only 3 miles left and a considerable climb ahead but McVic obviously inspired by the women’s comments is hell bent in stepping up the pace and getting to Failford first for a pint.

Had he never heard of wee Mick??? Well on they went with the rest of the group enjoying the great weather that we were experiencing and the blether that was taking place but wee Mick clearly recognised an opportunity to redress the SPL League position where the Gers had prevailed and this had only been mentioned on a very few occasions because we couldn’t keep up with the wee B – he even said that his dog would have beaten us and it is only 12 inches high.

I then received a phone call from Donald bragging that he had managed to keep up with wee Mick and that he needed to know what the DRINKS order was as he was approaching the Failford Inn.

Sam and wee Rodger Little were not chuffed with McVic until I told them that the pub didn’t open until 12.30 and McVic would have to wait until we had arrived – they were seriously chuffed and I’ll not quote the words Sam used to express his delight but I know you will be able to effin’ guess correctly.

We all arrived at the Failford Inn to copious amounts of Windie Goat real ale and the Gutter Slab version that was available for us. Chris and Michelle Kelsall, the proprietors were there to welcome us and had our thoroughly enjoyable hearty meal ready. We blethered and sank our pints whilst Tom’s dog enjoyed the air conditioned car’s driving seat waiting for Tom to return.

Sam mentioned to us in a loud voice that he had just received his new walking gear on Friday as it was his 63rd birthday and he was the oldest in the company – eruption then takes place as wee Rodg Little explains he is 66. OOOPs!!!

Whilst enjoying this great company and great exercise in great spirit we managed to raise just under £2000 for Club funds – and what an enjoyable way to do it.

I would like to express my thanks to the 10 Walkers and all the sponsors, I think we have started something that looks as if it might continue (we have now completed 3 Walks as CRFC) and if any member of the Club wants to join the ‘CRFC’ please on the first instance get in touch with the President Alex Dunsmuir who will be happy to give you details of future Walks.

3rd Walk was around the Straiton Area last Sunday finishing with a pint and bar lunch at the Black Bull in Straiton. Next walk will be next Saturday 25th July at a venue still undecided. If anyone has details of good walks we would also be very happy to hear about them.

Best wishes to the YOUNG PLAYERS who it is believed are considering a fund raising event(s) to beat the £2000 raised by the AULD CRFC ‘B’s

Best of Luck!!!!!

Rodger Stewart
CRFC Correspondent

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Asda Bag Pack - Thanks to all helpers

The Mini Midi section were involved in a Bag Pack at Asda in Kilmarnock on Saturday the 20th June. Although Asda claimed it was a quiet day due to the opening of a new Tesco's in the town our volunteers put in a sterling effort from 1000 until 1700 and collected £1,391 on the day.

This is a great piece of fund raising and a huge vote of thanks to all that helped to make the day such a success.
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BAKING STALL AT HOLY FAIR MAUCHLINE SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2009

CUMNOCK RFC CLUB FUNDS

BAKING STALL AT HOLY FAIR MAUCHLINE SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2009

We need your help! Do you like baking or does your mum, gran, sister or friend? We need good quality Scottish baking for the clubs stall at the Holy Fair on the 23rd of May.

As the theme is Scottish and the stall will be open all day we need as much baking as possible all money going to Club funds. Please select from the list below and phone Una on 01290 552987 or Marie on 01560 320593 to let them know what you are donating.

Scones, pancakes, potato scones, shortbread, tablet, toffee, empire biscuits, clootie dumpling,
Fruit loaves, gingerbread, millionaire shortbread.

Thank you for your support.

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