Last Saturday, we proudly hosted our annual Volunteer Thank You Event – a special occasion dedicated to recognising and celebrating the incredible individuals who give their time and energy to keep our club thriving.

Although the 1st team game was called off, our volunteers enjoyed an afternoon of great company, delicious food, and drinks in the recently refurbished Stainton Lounge. It was a fantastic opportunity to show our appreciation for everything they do behind the scenes.

We were delighted to welcome a delegate from Durham County RFU, who spoke passionately about the vital role volunteers play in rugby clubs across the region. Their message reinforced what we already know – volunteers are the heartbeat of our sport.

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Why Volunteers Matter

We simply couldn’t function without the dedication of our volunteers. From the rugby side to maintaining facilities, every role is essential. Here are just a few examples of what our volunteers do, there are so many more:

• Coaching – guiding players and planning training sessions for our juniors and senior sides.
• Match Day Support – feeding players, running the raffle, marking the pitches, setting up pitches, cleaning kits.
• Events – organising events and socials
• Fundraising – helping us raise vital funds to keep the club strong.
• facilities – Developing our facilities. Maintaining what we have. Maintenance jobs around the club.

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Want to Get Involved?

If you’d like to volunteer and help support the club, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us via any of our social media pages or speak to a member of the committee at the club. Every bit of help makes a huge difference – and you’ll be joining a fantastic community.