Burgess Hill RFC
So how did it come into existence ? An often asked question and many incorrect myths have abounded down the years, so it has been something of a joy to piece together the following, hopefully definitive account with particular thanks to Derek Fletcher and Ernie Parker for their assistance.
In late 1961, Elsie Fisher, Warden of the Park Centre put a notice in the local press about a meeting to form a rugby club in Burgess Hill. This had come about after a conversation she had with Derek Fletcher, who at the time was playing at another local club which shall remain nameless.
‘Fletch’ enlisted the help of John Willis, at the time a Swimming Instructor, who ‘volunteered’ the Weightlifting Club to play !!
Approximately 20 people attended the first meeting and a committee was elected and BHRFC was founded.
Burgess Hill Rugby Club News:
Brian “Wilky” Wilkinson
We are very sad to announce the passing of our former player Derek Stubbings. A strong runner with good hands, he was a formidable center and winger for our 1st XV in the 70’s and 80’s
Happy 100th Birthday Ron Hansford
We are very sad to announce the passing of our former player Derek Stubbings. A strong runner with good hands, he was a formidable center and winger for our 1st XV in the 70’s and 80’s
Covid Update – 16th Dec 2021
We are very sad to announce the passing of our former player Derek Stubbings. A strong runner with good hands, he was a formidable center and winger for our 1st XV in the 70’s and 80’s
Lockdown Update – 5th Jan 2021
We are very sad to announce the passing of our former player Derek Stubbings. A strong runner with good hands, he was a formidable center and winger for our 1st XV in the 70’s and 80’s
Lockdown Update – 5th November 2020
We are very sad to announce the passing of our former player Derek Stubbings. A strong runner with good hands, he was a formidable center and winger for our 1st XV in the 70’s and 80’s
Live Rugby at the Club – BT Sport
We are very sad to announce the passing of our former player Derek Stubbings. A strong runner with good hands, he was a formidable center and winger for our 1st XV in the 70’s and 80’s
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Poveys Close
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
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President
James Shillaker
Chair
Simon Lashley
Secretary
Robin Roberts
Treasurer
Louise Skelhorn
