This weekend, after a two week break, the 1st XV return to host York RUFC in Regional 1 North East on Saturday, 9 November, kick-off at Preston Avenue is at 2pm. This is preceded by a Sponsor's Lunch, the game being kindly sponsored by the Tynemouth League of Gentlemen.
The Lions travel to Billingham on the same day for a Candy League game, kick-off is also at 2pm. The Panthers have a free weekend but on Friday evening, a combined King's School/Percy Park Colts side take on Newcastle School for Boys under lights at Preston Avenue, kick-off is at 6pm.
In the Clubhouse and the 1872 Bar, there is a full programmes of televised sport over the weekend. On Saturday, the Autumn Rugby Internationals will be shown with England vs Australia KO 3.10pm, Italy vs Argentina, KO 5.40 pm and France vs Japan, KO at 8.10pm. In the Premier League, Brighton vs Manchester City, KO 5.30pm and Liverpool vs Aston Villa at 8pm. On Sunday 10 November, the rugby continues with Wales vs Fiji, KO at 1.40pm and Scotland vs World Champions South Africa, KO at 4.10pm. In the Premier League, Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle, KO 2pm followed by Chelsea vs Arsenal, KO at 4.30pm. One bar will show the rugby, one the football but at this time I am not sure which bar will show which sport.
Please do not forget the Club's Christmas Lunch on Saturday, 14 December prior to the league game at home to Heath. Tickets are £35 for a 3 course lunch and numbers are restricted to 100 due to catering so if you wish to book a place or a table, please contact Mick Ishida at
There is also still time to add your name to the Christmas Numbers Board at £5 per number.The board is in the 1872 Bar along with a tin to collect entry fees.