The Peardrop Business & trade magazine OCT 2021 Edition
About the magazine & how to advertise Hello Welcome to 'The Peardrop'; Worcester Rugby Club's new business & trade magazine for members. This new initiative from the committee is designed to both shine a light on the amazing businesses run by our members and to bring in some much needed funds to the club in these difficult times. Like the club, this is your magazine so if you have any feedback please do get in touch. The Peardrop will appear every quarter. For any inquiries, please contact editor Tom Urry on tomurrywrfc@hotmail.com and include photo/logo you'd like to appear in the ad along with any key info; website, phone number, social media & short company write up. 2020 was a challenging year has forced us as a club to think outside the box in terms of commercial revenue and we're always amazed by member's support for our ideas & initiatives. However we always need more & welcome any ideas. If you have a thought on how we can bring more revenue into your club, that will be reinvested in the facility, please do drop us a line & we’ll take it to the committee. Meantime, please do enjoy the second edition of The Peardrop & if you use any of the businesses listed, please do let them know where you saw their name. Tom Reeves & Sam Carter The Business Development Team Worcester Rugby Club *Adverts are not an endorsement from Worcester Rugby Club of standard of work or business practices. Adverts placed in good faith. Please conduct own due diligence
WRFC 150th Anniversary Book ORDER YOUR 150th ANNIVERSARY BOOK NOW! For over 3 years a group of club members and friends have been lovingly pulling together articles, photos, memories, newspaper copy and memorabilia for a 350-page glossy celebration of our 150th Anniversary. The book is now complete and ready to pre-order. We are offering advanced orders of the book to our members, players, former players and friends at the discounted price of £25 with the normal price being £30. if you would like a copy please contact Dick Cumming on rcumming45@btinternet.com It will make a great Christmas present, but numbers are limited so order now to avoid disappointment
Meet Your WRFC Committee Geoff Adams President Stephen Lloyd Chair TBC Vice-Chair AJ Mills Club Fixtures Secretary Jeff Crawshaw Hon. Secretary Dan Clay Hon. Treasurer Niall Crawford Director of Rugby Paul Knott Mini/Junior Chair Tim Cunliffe Hon. Membership Secretary Martin Swinnerton Chair of Grounds Sammy Carter Hon. Business Development Manager Tim Olsen Nick Lee Chair of Property Senior Player Rep Marie Meredith Parent Rep Henry Catherwood IT & Data Manager Stuart James Bars Rebecca Fall-Taylor Disciplinary Officer Simon Cox Safeguarding Officer James Rich Bars & Premises Supervisor
Player Spotlight Name Nathan Pierce Team & Position 1st Team – Scrum Half / Wing Why Do You Play? Because I love the sport and what it can do. Tell Us Something Not Many People Know About You I am from the Isle of Man What Are You Drinking? Apple Cider You are in charge of the club for 1 day. What are the 2 things you would change or do? Build a stand and sign Finn Russell.
Welcome to Our new coaches Worcester RFC are proud to announce a new coaching team for Worcester RFC’s senior set up. Joining Head Coach Tim Pickard will be Worcester Warriors Niall Annett & Billy Searle as Assistant Coaches. Niall was with the club in the last full season of club rugby focusing on the forwards & line outs & Billy now joins the coaching set up with a focus on the club’s attack. Coaching the Men’s Seniors twice a week will give Worcester’s players access to 2 professionals & their insight into how to get better every single session. Both are keen to share their expertise across the club giving nearly 900 players of all ages a chance to work with some of the best in the business. Club President Stephen Lloyd enthused “It’s fantastic for the club that we are able to have both Billy Searle & Niall Annett as a part of our coaching team. The insight they have will be invaluable to us, but on top of that, it’s a real boost for our players. As we come back to some sort of normal rugby we need to get players pre-season enthusiasm back & having these two in the coaching team will certainly bring that. It’s a great time to be a player or supporter at Worcester RFC.” Director of Rugby Niall Crawford added "To help prepare & develop our players we have been putting together a team of coaches that we know can guide any player to be the best they can be. Niall returns for his second season & Billy brings his Premiership insight to continue his coaching journey with us.” Niall said “One of the main things I’m looking forward to is creating a really enjoyable environment where players feel they’re getting as a rugby player. ”Billy added “I’m really looking forward to getting to know all the players & the coaching staff that I’ll be working. Hopefully I can add to the team on & off the pitch and have a really fun & successful year.” Worcester RFC always welcome new players at ALL levels and have teams for all ages & abilities from 18 months to 60+ with a 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, Mixed Ability, Saxons and Senior Women’s Team as well as didi Rugby & a large Mini & Junior section. To find out more about Worcestershire’s Most Inclusive Club please head to https://worcesterrfc.rfu.club/MembershipInformation
The Worcestershire Black Knights are the only recognised BAFA league American Football Team in the County. Based in Worcester, the Black Knights are 1 of over 70 senior American Football teams throughout the UK currently helping the sport become one of the fastest growing in the country. In just over two years we have come from a small team to a having full roster of over 60 players, of all ages (18+) and experience. We compete in the British American Football Association National League Division 2 Central Conference. Merch available via the Facebook store Phone: 07932 255515 Email: football@worcestershireblackknights.co.uk Facebook: Worcestershire Black Knights American Football
The start of our 150th season
An Evening with Lewis Moody
WRFC Motor Madness
contents Accommodation…………………………………………………….Pg 15-16 Business & Legal Services……………………………………Pg 17-18 Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants.........................................Pg 19-21 Construction, Manufacturing & Utilities………………Pg 22-25 Education & Training....................................................Pg 26-27 Events…………………………….……………………………….…….Pg 28-31 Fitness, Sport & Well-Being……………………………….…Pg 32-36 IT Services……………………………………………………..……..Pg 37-38 Retail……………………………………………………………………..Pg 39-40 Travel & Transport……………………………………………….Pg 41-43
Accommodation
Located on leafy Avenue Road Copper Beech House is a typical example of the late Victorian grandeur that Great Malvern is associated with. We have 6 ensuite rooms available. All individual and some with a view of the Malvern Hills. Traditional Victorian property with updated modern rooms all with ensuite shower or bath and shower. Phone: 01684 565013 Website: www.copperbeechhouse.co.uk Facebook: copperbeechhouse Twitter: @copperbeechhse
Business & Legal Services
As Worcester’s oldest and most experienced law Business consultancy that supports your business management functions. We can provide Company Secretarial Services and many other document requirements. firm, we boast a team of 35 legal experts, backed up with years of successful practice. However, strong, lasting relationships are what drive our business and, unlike many corporate law firms, with Hallmark Hulme you deal with one point of contact that will take care of you personally. Phone: 01905 317341 / 07860 948176 Email: Adrian@ahbusinessconsultants.co.uk Phone: 01905 726600 Website: www.hallmarkhulme.co.uk Email: enquiries@hallmarkhulme.co.uk YOUR mfg Solicitors is a leading regional law firm providing a balanced portfolio of commercial, agricultural and private client services from regional centres by specialist lawyers. We need volunteers for a range of duties at the club whether is be bar work or helping on the car park on game days. Worcester Office: 01905 610410 Website: www.mfgsolicitors.com Please enquire at the club to help. NEEDS YOU
Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants
Serving a great range of top brands of Lagers, Ales, Wines and Spirits, plus a great classic British food menu, stone baked pizzas and specials board. Relax, enjoy and make memories with your family and friends in comfort. Watch live sport and entertainment in your newly refurbished community local. Phone: 07543 676434 Website: www.almatavernworcester.co.uk Email: info@almatavernworcester.co.uk Facebook: Crown Inn St Johns Phone: 01905 423715 Billed as a Worcester’s “rugby pub” this open plan bar is festooned with Worcester Warriors photos and rugby fixture lists. Home nation flags hang from the ceiling. There are a number of TVs showing sports and a dartboard. Beers from the Greene King stable. Patio with picnic tables at the front and a garden to the rear. Hire our Club House for your Special Event! We have a beautiful new club house with state of the art equipment throughout. We designed it, from the outset, to be a perfect venue for weddings, parties, conferences etc. We have a wide range of beverages for all tastes & a superb kitchen team dedicated to making your event perfect. Please give our events team a call on 01905 455118
The Club Members Pay £4.33 Per Month To fund non-budgeted projects like Urgent Pothole Repairs New Defibrillator Fixing Rugby Posts And… Weekly winner £25 Monthly Winner £50 Monthly Jackpot £250 Christmas & Summer Parties Clockwatchers Come visit Clockwatchers, we're located at Mealcheapen Street, in Worcester city Centre. Loose leaf teas, specialty coffee, homemade food, hot pork rolls, take away sandwiches and drinks, home made cakes etc. Phone: 07802507884 Facebook: Clockwatchers Instagram: gingersstourport
Construction, Manufacturing & Utilities
The Amodil Group is privately owned and supplies Stainless Steel Long Products. Formed in 1976 the group has grown to be the largest UK stockholder of Stainless Steel Long Products with over 6,000 tonnes at its Kidderminster site. We also exclusively represent leading European mills, enabling us to offer almost any combination of size, grade, finish, length and tolerance from production. Phone: 01299 270771 Website: www.amodil.co.uk Email: sales@amodil.co.uk Property services, fencing, patios, decorating interior & exterior, electrical and all aspects of building work available. Covering The West Midlands. Free no obligation quotations available upon request. Phone: 07724 500458 Website: www.castlegreenpropertyservices.com Email: ian.wareing312@outlook.com Established in 1974, Comtherm Ltd has over forty years of experience in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of industrial combustion systems. The company’s aim is not only to provide a bespoke product to our customers which will meet individual needs, but also to offer a reliable service in maintaining all burners optimum performance. Get in touch to find out more about our full range of gas fired equipment. Phone: 01905 775783 Website: www.comtherm.co.uk Email: sales@comtherm.co.uk Mark James Complete Building Services are a multi–skilled organisation operating in the construction sector; offering services to a diverse range of clients throughout the UK. Phone: 01299 824945 Website: www.mjcbs.co.uk Email: enquiries@mjcbs.co.uk
ADVERTISE HERE McCreadies is a privately owned partnership of Chartered Quantity Surveyors based out of two offices in the UK that has worked providing a range of services to the Construction Industry since 1991. McCreadies provides specialist Cost Management and Procurement advice to the UK and Irish Telecommunications industry to drive down costs whilst improving value. Phone: 0121 236 7667 Website: www.mccreadies.co.uk Email: info@mccreadies.co.uk FREEADVERTS FOR BUSINESSES OWNED BY MEMEBERS Contact Tom Urry tomurrywrfc@hotmail.com Patron Membership Bar Discounts AGM Voting Rights Free Parking on All Match Days (Subject to Availability) Ticket Ballot Entry
Our cutting-edge Renewable projects are carried out by a group of talented engineers who want to transform our communities. With everything we design and implement at Eco Mirage, we always try to make sure we work with our community in mind. We’re based in Stroud, Gloucestershire and have been happily innovating since 2014. Phone: 07581 473268 / 01452 346357 Website: www.ecomirage.co.uk Email: services@ecomirage.co.uk We are a Worcester based Commercial Energy Consultancy (non-residential). We have access to the entire market, allowing us to find the best Energy contracts for your business. We will never cold call you, we will always arrange time to explain your options. Phone: 03302050280 Website: www.myutilitiesbroker.com Email: chris@myutilitiesbroker.com Facebook: @myutilitiesbroker
Education & Training
ADVERTISE HERE Lilliput Day Nursery in Rubery & Kings Heath Providing high quality early years care and education that encourages, promotes and develops the children's natural curiosity, imagination and creativity. A Bright Future Starts Here Website: www.lilliputonline.co.uk Rubery: 0121 457 8383 rubery@lilliputonline.co.uk Kings Heath: 0121 444 1788 kingsheath@lilliputonline.co.uk FREEADVERTS FOR BUSINESSES OWNED BY MEMEBERS Contact Tom Urry tomurrywrfc@hotmail.com Follow Us On Social Media!! @worcesterrugbyclub @worcsrugbyclub @Worcesterrugbyclub
Events
Worcestershire based catering company offering a number of quality food options for all types of events, weddings and festivals. Phone: 07702 839028 Facebook: A C Event Catering Email: aceventcatering@hotmail.co.uk
Impact Elite Events You can count on us to play the music you love and that your audience wants to hear. DJ Richie Jones has been a professional DJ since 1983, undertaking numerous Wedding, birthday, corporate & special events. We are ready to provide the musical ambience needed to create the atmosphere your event requires. Phone: 07702 332017 Website: www.impacteliteevents.com We are a photography business offering private shoots, weddings etc. We also sell a huge range of nature, landscape and wildlife prints Website: www.reflective-media.co.uk & www.reflectivenature.co.uk Phone: 01384 424881 Email: admin@reflective-media.co.uk Twitter: @reflectivegroup & @naturereflect
Fitness, Sports & Well-Being
Our aim at didi rugby classes is to teach your child a love of being active and having fun. We teach kids from the ages of 18 months to 6 years new skills in a fun and safe environment. We want children to be happy and comfortable and our classes are designed help them gain confidence and be positive about being active. Classes available at Worcester Rugby Club please contact alex.matthews@didirugby.com to get booked in. Home & Business gym equipment expert. Repairs, installations, delivery & collections all available. Will also buy unwanted gym equipment. Can collect, deliver & install eBay purchases also. Give Kris a call on 07512 827584 Women’s Rugby Is Back! All Abilities Welcome Monday Nights 7PM - 8:15PM Must email to attend Worcesterwomenrfc@gmail.com Making massage normal! Relax, Rehab, Rebound! Tv.reevees1@gmail.com @massageguyworcs
Funky Sportswear specialise in the design and manufacture of men’s and women’s running vests, cycling jerseys, running leggings and technical t-shirts. Scimitar are custom sportswear specialists, producing quality clothing and promotional equipment for brands, charities, events and sports teams. Phone: 01905 425324 Website: www.scimitarsports.co.uk Email: sales@scimitarsports.com Designed and developed by award winning retail brand Scimitar, our range of premium products are designed to blur the lines of superior quality and practical affordability. Phone: 01905 425324 Website: www.scimitarshop.co.uk/funky/ Email: sales@scimitarsports.com Ben Hogan once said " Good golf starts with a good grip" and we couldn't agree more! Our aim is to be the No.1 company for golf grips and accessories within the UK. All of our products are sourced direct from the manufacturer, and our friendly team are always on hand to provide expert advice to help with your purchase. 10% off all orders with discount code WRFC10 Phone: 07854 661415 Website: www.pure-grip.co.uk Email: kevin@pure-grip.co.uk ALL Shapes All Ages All Abilities
Barber shop in Worcester city centre located on New Street, providing hair cutting services and beard styling / trimming. We are running an appointment only basis and extremely COVID safe. Please contact Natalie to make an appointment. Phone: 07734300724 Facebook: @peelandadams
IT Services
Our team have been an accredited Sage 200 product specialists, Act accredited technicians, Sage Manufacturing product specialists and have developed Sage 50 and Sage 200 additions for over 15 years. Our specialties: Stock Control, Billing, Cloud (SaaS) Services Billing, Automated Payment Processing, FM, Sage 50, Sage 200, Act,and additions to enhance these programs. Phone: 01299 406080 Website: www.encodeit.co.uk With over 30 years of experience within the IT support sector, knowledge spanning all areas of current market information technologies, as well as retro computing support for out of production systems. Accredited to project management process such as PRINCE, ITIL. Phone: +44 121 720 3915 / 07840 052530 Email: kfb@kfbconsultancy.co.uk Website: www.kfbconsultancy.co.uk We're raising FREE donations for Worcester RFC by using #easyfundraising and you could too. Over 4,400 online retailers including John Lewis & Partners, Argos, Uswitch, eBay and M&S are ready to give a free donation every time you shop online. Plus, once you’ve signed up and raised £5 in donations, easyfundraising will give us an extra £5 bonus donation.
o Retail
A boutique jeweller based in Friar Street, specialising in diamonds, precious metals and stones and the most stunning jewellery! Whatever you are looking for you are sure to receive a warm welcome and friendly service and advice. Phone: 01905 20944 Website: www.anjapotze.com Email: info@anjapotze.com Phone: 01952 686500 Website: www.addisonwines.com Stuffy wine merchants we are not! Brothers Jon and David Horton run Addison Wines, a proudly independent company for over 200 years. Approachable and friendly, they’re happy to chat wine with you and find the perfect wine for your palate at the right price for your pocket. We only stock wines we would serve to our friends, giving our portfolio that personal touch. Personalised pet portraits on slate and wood. Hanging slate hearts, table centre pieces and The Toybox Express wooden plaques available. Finished with resin for a glass like shine. Painted slates can be used as an ornament, as a candle base, and is food safe too. Ideal as a special gift. Please message The Bauble Tree to order. Email: thebaubletree@gmail.co.uk Etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheBaubleTree Facebook: @thebaubletree Beautiful hand decorated and personalised toy boxes. Personalised with the child’s name, colours and decoupage paper of your choosing to reflect the child’s personality. Boxes are H44cm, W70cm, D40cm Phone: 07870 399576 Facebook: The Toybox Express
Travel & Transport
Knowledgeable, reliable and professional. Travel is my passion and with over 30 years of Lizzie’s Executive Chauffeur Service Affordable comfort – travel in style. Mercedes Benz or 8 Seater available. Pleas call or email for a quotation. Phone: 07814006179 Email: lizthechauffeur@gmail.com Facebook: @lizzieschauffeurservices experience in the industry I can help with all your travel needs. Whether you are looking for a family holiday, honeymoon, long-haul trip, cruise or UK staycation, I can tailor make bespoke holidays for your individual requirements, and everything comes with our 100% financial protection, and a 24/7 duty office giving you total peace of mind. Phone: 01905 888450 / 07501 254305 Email: catherine.oliver@travelcounsellors.com Website: travelcounsellors.co.uk/catherine.oliver
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