THAT FRIDAY FEELING – 26TH JANUARY 2024

The Ravers are back on the road this week, travelling to Cambridge to take on the ‘Blood and Sand’. Although they are this season’s newcomers to the Championship they are clearly starting to find their feet, picking up 7 of the last available 10 points. Cambridge are very much expecting to record a second win of the season to start climbing the league table.

The last meetings between the sides was in Caldy’s 2021/22 promotion season where the Ravers just shaded the home fixture 9-0 following a thrilling 22 a side draw in the earlier fixture at Grantchester Road. If the Wirral side are to pick up any league points against Cambridge they will need to up their game after being comprehensively beaten by a well drilled Hartpury side last time out.

The Ravers may be helped in their quest by the return of experienced second row Tom Sanders whose power and nous was missed in last week’s disappointing outing.

Matt Cairns has selected the following squad for Saturday’s 1st XV Championship fixture against Cambridge at their Grantchester Road ground. The match kicks off at the early time of 2 pm.

1.  A Aigbokhae
2. O Hearn
3. N Rushton
4. M Gerrard.
5. T Sanders
6. C Ridgway
7. C Booth
8. JJ Dickinson
9. C Pilgrim
10. R Hayes
11. W Robinson
12. M Barlow
13. C Wilkinson
14. N Royle
15. M Kilcourse
16. M Gallagher
17. R Higginson
18. M Weatherby
19. S Olyott
20. L Cox
21. J Murray
22. M Cartmill
23. L Barker

There is no 2nd xv game this week.

Sporting Lunch co-ordinator needed 
Over the past few seasons, we have successfully run a number of sporting lunches, and this have created a major source of income for the club. However, after the retirement of Bob Cooke, who did an outstanding job, we need to replace him. We are looking for someone to take on the Role of organising an event which will be held on Friday 10^th May. The large marquee and facilities will be in place for Past Players event the following day.
The person taking on the role will not be starting from scratch as Bob has provided an extensive booklet/ template for the organisation of the event, and there are people who will be there to assist. This includes  a list of sponsors and other contacts.

• Emma Anlay – Bar Manager and help with sourcing speakers
• John Wylie- Facilities, Kitchen, Tables and Marquee Hire.
• James Smethurst – Social media and website

The Co- Ordinator will need to

• Source speakers
• Contact people to book tables (maximum seating in Marquee 27 tables)
• Arrange to print  publicity flyers – and get into local shops and other local clubs.
• Source Auction prizes (we have lists of people who have given in the past)
• Pass on names for invoices to be paid.

If you are interested, please contact Mark Loughran 07858 779285, John Wylie 07845 228564 or Tim Kilpatrick 07768 022412.
Your help will be greatly appreciated and will continue to secure the future of the club.

Community rugby this Sunday
Minis & Girls all training at home – except u9s who will being Ninja Team Warriors !
u13s home Caldy v Mold kick off 10:45
Cheshire Cup 2nd round – u14s home Caldy v Macclesfield kick off 10:00
Cheshire Cup 2nd round – u15s home Caldy v Chester kick off 11:00
Cheshire Cup Semi Final – u16s home Caldy v Wilmslow kick off 11:30
u17s Junior Colts home Caldy v Leigh kick off 12:30
u18s Senior Colts no game – Vale of Lune conceded

Good luck to everyone & enjoy your rugby weekend !