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:
A Message from James Shillaker – Derek Stubbings
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
A Message from James Shillaker – Chris ‘Lammie Pie’ Alcock
Last weekend we received the sad news that Chris ‘Lammie Pie’ Alcock had passed away suddenly, after suffering a heart attack at work.
Chris, 52, was a player and big supporter of BHRFC. One of life’s flamboyant character’s with endless energy and bundles of personality, Chris was a close friend of many club members past and present.
CORONAVIRUS – UPDATE 16TH MARCH
Following on from my email on CoronaVirus (12th March), please note that after the PMs update the RFU took the decision to suspend all Professional and Community Rugby with immediate effect, until at the earliest 19th April.
BHRFC Youth – Under 12’s Vs Haywards Heath
After a few weeks of no rugby it was good to be back on a pitch playing. Some changes to the squad with Eeson moving to inside centre.
CORONAVIRUS – UPDATE
Just a quick note to advise on the clubs position with regards the CoronaVirus outbreak that you can’t avoid on the news and Social Media streams.
GMS UPDATE – Adults and Youth
From next season all parents / guardians will have to have an account for themselves and their children through GMS. Setting this up is easy to do and will make signing up for membership though the BHRFC website much easier.
Affiliations:
Poveys Close
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9TA
JUNIORS
OFFICERS
President
James Shillaker
Chair
Simon Lashley
Secretary
Robin Roberts
Treasurer
Louise Skelhorn
