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:
July 2022 Newsletter
We rounded off the 2021 /2022 season in style by winning the Sussex All Blacks 7s tournament last week. BHRFC playing under the name “Train Pain” beat Lonely Goats in the final.
Two Untimely Farewells
It is a sad start to June as we bid farewell to two iconic and legendary BHRFC players from two different generations.
Jenny Weller
A message from our club president James Shillaker. It is with the greatest sadness that I report the passing of Jenny Weller.
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
Affiliations:
Poveys Close
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9TA
JUNIORS
OFFICERS
President
James Shillaker
Chair
Simon Lashley
Secretary
Robin Roberts
Treasurer
Louise Skelhorn
