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On Saturday 22nd June, Clevedon RFC are hosting the band King of Hearts starting at 20:00 and raising funds for the Playing of Rugby in the process.

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King of Hearts are a 5 piece band currently residing in Bristol and soon to be London.

The band's unique blend of electric blues and soul has seen them rise from strength to strength in the vibrant Bristol music scene. From humble beginnings on the bar circuit, the band are now performing to a devoted and growing fan base in venues around southern England including festivals, London's Islington o2 academy and others.

Visit the website here for more information about them.

The Playing of Rugby boys at Clevedon RFC have said that live gigs will become a regular feature throughout the summer, so keep yourself in the loop by visiting this site regularly.

Tickets are £3.00 each and available from Head coach Nick Hill, Development Coach Neil Tucker or from Clubman of the Year Adam Glen, at the Clubhouse.

We look forward to seeing you all there, young or old, regular or new.

These tables were obtained from the SW Rugby website. The fixtures are due soon so, keep an eye out for them and book your away trips.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, D.Ashfield, M.Taylor, M.Winter, H.Knowles, G.Towers, D.Vivian, J.Williams, B.Bosley, S.Hunt (c), A.Blundell, J.Shopland, H.Russell, D.Rawle. Replacements: J.Trudgan, N.Tucker, T.Thie.

There is a new father and son pairing in the club who played together for the first time in the thirds this week.

The Dunn Dynasty has got some "New Blood". Harry Dunn played for the thirds in their great victory over MidSomer Norton.

Harry stepped in at the last moment when it looked like the numbers were down. Coming onto the wing at half time, he played his first game with his Dad Simon and his Uncle Alan.

It was a great family moment and one they're all are proud of. Well done and lets hope for many more.

The Dunn line was very strong on the playing front.

Carl 'Butch' Dunn and brother Jeff 'Dunny' Dunn have both played for the club, mostly for the 1st XV, while Nephews Simon and Alan (or is it Alan and Simon) have played for the 1st XV as well.

They must have nearly 2000 caps between with more to come.

Cheers, Nellie

Next Saturday the Colts are at home to Frampton Cotterell. The kick off is at 15:00.

The 3rd XV home game this Saturday against Chew Valley 2nd XV has been postponed until Wednesday, 1st May at 18:30.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, J.Trudgan, M.Taylor, M.Winter, H.Knowles, G.Towers, D.Vivian, J.Williams, B.Bosley, S.Hunt (c), A.Blundell, J.Shopland, H.Russell, D.Rawle. Replacements: N.Tucker, W.Richardson, D.Bessant.

The highlight of this visit to Bridgy for the Blazers certainly wasn't the game. It was meeting up with good people of BARFC and Dai Woods, a former Clevedon second row player of the highest order that got them excited.

Having played with him in the early sixties, the now respectable be-blazored chaps went into their familiar "Years Ago" routine.

Conversations were along the lines of "Do you remember such and such?", to which most of them said "of course I do", when in fact they were all trying hard to remember where they'd put their pint down.

The only sad thing was that Dai was supporting Bridgy, so he and his wife went home very happy. Meanwhile, his old team mates scooted on up the motorway in search of some fun and frolics to forget about what they'd witnessed on the park.

Now where did I put my pint?

Next Saturday, Clevedon are at home to Sidmouth in the final match of the season. The kick off is at 15:00.

Preceding this game is a Sponsors, Life Members and Vice Presidents lunch beginning at 13:00.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, J.Trudgan, D.Ashfield, M.Winter, M.Taylor, H.Knowles, D.Vivian, M.Honour, B.Bosley, S.Hunt (c), A.Blundell, J.Williams, J.Shopland, D.Rawle. Replacements: N.Tucker, W.Richardson, K.Vickery.

Next Saturday, Clevedon are away to Bridgwater away. The kick off is at 15:00.

In the evening there is a Club Disco that will allow you to strut your funky stuff and to throw some shapes on the dance floor. Neil "Tony" Tucker will teach you how to do the Saturday Night Fever dance at no extra cost, but you must bring your own white suit and platform shoes. A codpiece is essential if you want to impress the fairer sex.

Ladies should wear their best party frocks and be prepared for a night of considerable exertion on the dance floor. Tony Tucker will be auditioning on the night for his dancing partner for the forthcoming North Somerset Dirty Dancing competition at Kenn village hall next month. He sincerely hopes this disco will find him a nice little mover to compete with.

Be there or be square - Tucks is waiting.

Team: J.Tucker, M.Winter, M.Carpenter, M.Taylor, W.Richardson, H.Knowles, G.Towers, D.Vivian, J.Williams, B.Bosley, A.Blundell, S.Hunt, H.Russell, D.Rawle, K.Vickery.Replacements: M.Brothers, N.Tucker, N.Hill.

With Coach Hill taking the field at the ripe old age age of 50, the average age of the side shot up. The usual phrase of "Clevedon's young side" was redundant and completely inappropriate once "Just for Men" took to the field.

By the sound of it, this must've been the highlight of the game. Not knowing whether he would survive or not must have added an extra tingle to the watching OAPs.

In the end though, Hilly added an extra match to his Clevedon tally. A few more like this and he'll be getting his 500 Silver salver at the AGM.

This weekend on Easter Saturday, the Colts are at home to Caldicott and the kick off is at 14:30. On Eater Monday the thirds are at home to WSM and the kick off is at 15:00

Clevedon first's next game is at home to North Petherton on Saturday 6th April. The kick off will at 15:00 preceded by the usual Vice President's lunch.

2nd April: Hilly's comments have been posted.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, J.Trudgan, D.Ashfield, M.Winter, M.Taylor, H.Knowles, D.Vivian, J.Williams, B.Bosley, S.Hunt (c), A.Blundell, M.Carpenter, H.Russell, D.Rawle. Replacements: T.Dauncey, D.Bessant, W.Richardson.

Do we stay or do we go?

In the end Weave's wagon rolled down to Chard with the Blazers on board. The chit chat on the way was down about what time we would leave on the return. Everyone wanted to watch the Wales England game, it was just a matter of where it would be.

If the game finished too late (16:15) we were going to stay. If not, we were leaving immediately after the game.

It was a close run thing. With a few minutes to go, the pitch was invaded by the oldest and ugliest looking streaker (see photos) you'd ever wish to see. After being red carded, he wandered off to his hovel under a bush to recover from his hypothermia - was he alright?

Obviously, the blazers weren't happy. The President wanted to rush home to the comfort of his armchair to watch the match with wife Ruth. The rest of us justed wanted watch it with a pint in our hand at the club

In the end, everything was okay. We left on time and got back just as the anthems were finishing. By the middle of the second half, we were glad we hadn't stayed at Chard. Having to face the journey home with a euphoric Micky Thomas would've been another nightmare on top of the one we'd just watched.

Apologies to Chard for our sudden departure. After a nice warming lunch, the least we could've done was stay and chat, but democracy ruled, so we left. See you next season and dood luck for the rest of the this one.

On Tuesday, 19th march Clevedon have a Somerset Cup Semi Final against Old Reds at Weston-Super-Mare. The kick off is at 19:30.

Next Saturday, Clevedon are away to North Dorset. The kick off is at 14:30.

Steven Hayter is this year's winner after predicting 12 from 15 results correctly. I wonder if he's Welsh as well or will it be some sort of consolation prize for him?

In second place was Tom Burns, in third place was Bob Woodfield and in fourth place Keith Lane, all decided on points difference.

Congratulations to the winnners and thanks for participating and supporting the club. Please try again next year.

For all the news and latest information, please visist the RBS Six Nations website.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, J.Trudgan, M.Winter, M.Taylor, H.Knowles, G.Towers, T.Dauncey, J.Williams, B.Bosley, A.Blundell, D.Vivian, M.Carpenter, J.Shopland, D.Rawle (c). Replacements: N.Tucker, D.Ashfield, B.Purcel.

The last thing you want early on a Saturday morning is a phone call from the Boss. You know it'll be about forking the pitch because of the heavy overnight rain.

When you're expecting a lovely fry-up and a nice cuppa, being knee deep in the smelly Vale mud is no substitute. Healthier maybe, but nowhere near as a satisfying.

The puddles were deep enough that forking had no real effect until the water had been scooped up using high tech (anyone want to donate a pump please?) flexible buckets. An average round trip of 80 yards to the drain was done too many times for comfort and finally two and half hours later, it was all over.

With blistered hands and aching backs, the famous five (combined age 320 years old) went home 2 hours before kick off for a nibble and a nap.

Luckily, all the hard work paid off. Clevedon won this closely fought game with both teams keen on running the ball. The Boss was happy, but vowed to get more youngsters involved next time.

Visit Derek Lilly's photos here.

Next Saturday, Clevedon are away to Chard. The kick off is at 14:30.

On Tuesday, 19th march Clevedon have a Somerset Cup Semi Final against Old Reds at Weston-Super_Mare. The kick off is at 19:30.

If you would like to get yourself one of these lovely, classy and flamboyant blazers, please contact Jim McVeigh by email or see him in the clubhouse.

If you like accessorizng and would like a bow tie and matching socks, please let Jim know this as well.

If at least 6 people are interested then he can get them for a reduced price of £125.00 each. Bow ties and socks will be extra.

When you've committed yourself and your money, the controversial measurer will be in touch to help you with your glove-like fitting.

Go on - join in the matchday fun with the ugly looking bunch shown in the photo and Pottsy will buy you a pint.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, D.Isaacs, M.Taylor, M.Winter, H.Knowles, G.Towers, D.Vivian, J.Williams, B.Bosley, A.Blundell S.Hunt (c), M.Carpenter, J.Davis, D.Rawle. Replacements: J.Trudgan, T.Dauncey, J.Shopland.

The entrance to the pitch has resembled a stable yard for a couple weeks now, with straw laying in thick abundance, covering up the oozing quagmire that is The Vale.

Rumour has it that this was the night time loading area for nags being shipped off to become ready meals. However, there is no truth in the rumour that the No Neck sausage makers were involved - they prefer their pork ones with a slight hint of pork. A spokesman said "We would never get involved in this despicable trade. Mincing poor old dobbin to make saugages is not something we'd contemplate, neigh matter what the circumstances were. "

Game chat to follow

Visit Derek Lilly's photos here.

Next Saturday, Clevedon are at home to Cullompton. The kick off is at 14:30 preceded by a Vice President's lunch is at 13:30. Blazers will be worn.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, J.Trudgan, D.Ashfield, M.Winter, H.Knowles, G.Towers, N.Tucker, J.Williams, B.Bosley, A.Blundell ,K.Vickery, M.Carpenter, J.Davis, S.Hunt (c). Replacements: D.Vivian, M.Taylor, R.Smith.

This game was a lot closer than all the reports suggest.

Clevedon camped on the Old Reds line for the last five minutes. Scrum after scrum, drive after drive, Clevedon edged closer to the line.

Only a yard out near the posts with the last seconds ticking away, the crowd behind the posts were expectant. A try and a conversion would win the match. One last effort and that would be that.

Unfortunately, the Old Reds defence snuffed it out despite being down to 13 men. It was a close run thing, which puts Old Reds in contention for promotion for the second time in 3 years. Good luck to them, hard luck to Clevedon.

Visit Derek Lilly's photos here.

Next Saturday, Clevedon are at home to Wadebridge. The kick off is at 14:30 and the usual scrumptious Vice President's lunch is at 13:30.

The top three people remain the same after the third round. Scot Dave Alexander leads the way with 8 correct.

For all the news and latest information, please visist the RBS Six Nations website.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, D.Isaacs, J.Trudgan, M.Winter, H.Knowles, G.Towers, N.Tucker, J.Williams, B.Bosley, A.Blundell, S.Hunt (c), M.Carpenter, J.Davis, D.Rawle. Replacements: K.Vickery, D.Vivian, J.Tucker.

When the oldest and most experienced man is drafted into the front row because of Alex Giltrow's injury, you could tell time has moved on a wee bit and a new era is beginning at Clevedon.

Prop Neil Tucker, surrounded by youngsters, including his son Joe, conveyed a sense of calmness and control that helped instil some confidence into the team. In Tom Thie's enforced absence, the rock-solid Steve Hunt has been handed the captaincy and between them they led by example, giving the whole team a boost.

Fullback Mike Lowis, no longer a spring chicken himself, helped control things at the back. In doing so, the Clevedon back's ran in four tries that scuppered Cleve in a way that the travelling support couldn't quite believe.

Credit must go to coach Hill for having the cojones to field such a young side, whose cojones probably haven't even dropped yet. After this outstanding performance they may well have done.

The jackets were worn again by the older generation and this time there was no wrestling for the front seat of the bus, unlike there was at Thornbury. Let's just say that a former Marine and a former nightclub owner were involved. The front seat berth was eventually won by brawn, but brains was the the ultimate victor - I'll leave you to decide who rode shotgun on the way back.

Gordon Lindsay from Cleve has uploaded his photos here.

Next Saturday, Clevedon are at home to Old Redcliffians in a rearranged league match. The kick off is at 14:30 and the usual Vice President's lunch is at 13:30.

Today's game against Bristol Harlequins has been cancelled. They were unable to raise a side and Clevedon have been given the game and move into the next round of the Somerset Cup without raising a sweat.

Team: M.Lowis, O.James, D.Ashfield, M.Taylor, J.Trudgan, T.Thie (c), G.Towers, A.Giltrow, J.Williams, B.Bosley, A.Blundell, S.Hunt, M.Carpenter, J.Davis, D.Rawle. Replacements: H.Knowles, D.Vivian, N.Tucker.

Two bonus points and two serious season-ending injuries was all Clevedon got out of this competitive encounter. Camborne stole the game in the last two minutes and were pretty pleased with the result, because they hadn't ever won away to Clevedon.

Captain Tom Thie (thumb fracture) and prop Alex Giltrow (broken jaw) will be sidelined until next season and Clevedon will miss their skills.

Let's hope that coach Hill can provide the confidence needed for the rest of the season.

It will be two months since Clevedon last played a game at The Vale against Bridgwater.

Their last home game was played up at the school against Oldfield on the 5th January. Since then the clubhouse, apart from the usual crew, has been like a morgue and the bar takings have suffered a wee bit to say the least.

The committee are hoping for some drier weather to encourage those floating drinkers (no pun intended) back into the clubhouse for a beer or two and a chat. Come on in.

A message from the ground staff follows:

Dear Members,

As you may be aware the weather has played havoc with the fixtures. The pitches at Coleridge Vale are completely waterlogged (hopefully drying out this week) and we have now developed a fixture back log , which is the same as many other clubs.

We are fortunate to have the Clevedon Sports Centre pitches to fall back on. As you can imagine, these pitches are close to becoming unplayable. The Sports Centre staff are doing all they can to help us to be able to play, but have to protect the normally free draining pitches from damage caused by over use.

At present with little rugby the finances suffer, so if we play up at the centre, please come back to the club for some liquid refreshment and a snack or two.

Everything is being done to get the pitches playable at The Vale for this weekend's home league game against Camborne.

The kick will be at 14:30 and the Vice President's lunch will be at 13:30. Blazers to be worn please.

This away game has been postponed due to the inclement weather.

The seconds game is still on and will be played at the school, kick off 14:30.

This game has been postponed due to the inclement weather.

The seconds game away to Old Reds is subject to a pitch inspection at 09:30 Bristol time.