Where are you this weekend? 2015/2016.

[Camquin]

My dermatologist would not approve.

 

[Phil E]

My dermatologist would not approve.

Doesn't he like gardening? :shrug:

 

[leaguerefaus]

Saturday I'm mowing the lawn while the other half does a bit of pruning.

At least you're in England and can blame the cold.

 

[BigClothesSir]

Feel like the few actual active referees in Manchester are actually doing serious games this weekend apart from me.

I have the delight of Fleetwood Vets v Stafford Vets in a friendly memorial match. There may or may not have been a request for my usual bottle of lucozade to be replaced with a bottle of port at half-time (I've been told both sides will be drinking while playing so...)

I've never done a Vets game and I will be the youngest person on the pitch by 15 years at least. This could be a new kind of challenge.

Enjoy! It's going to be a glorious day.

I was offered a similar President's Day game at Market Drayton today but was already committed to the game at Northwich.

 

[BigClothesSir]

Feel like the few actual active referees in Manchester are actually doing serious games this weekend apart from me.

I have the delight of Fleetwood Vets v Stafford Vets in a friendly memorial match. There may or may not have been a request for my usual bottle of lucozade to be replaced with a bottle of port at half-time (I've been told both sides will be drinking while playing so...)

I've never done a Vets game and I will be the youngest person on the pitch by 15 years at least. This could be a new kind of challenge.

Just had a look on the MADREFs site. There's only 3 of us out today (plus a couple of exchanges sent to other Socs)

2 of us at Northwich and your Vets game!

 

[L'irlandais]

Doesn't he like gardening? :shrug:

I take it you've not seen his dermatologist's missus, her in doors.

 

[Accylad]

I have my last outing as ref this year on Thursday next week (12th May) at the Surveyors Sevens at Richmond. London Society accepted my request to give it a lash having played in it in the past! Thank you to the appointments chap, much appreciated.

Should be fine as long as I am not asked to ref my firm....

Any of you LSRFUR refs going to be there??

 

[WombleRef]

Enjoy! It's going to be a glorious day.

I was offered a similar President's Day game at Market Drayton today but was already committed to the game at Northwich.

Just had a look on the MADREFs site. There's only 3 of us out today (plus a couple of exchanges sent to other Socs)

2 of us at Northwich and your Vets game!

It was truly glorious. Finished 44-29 to Fleetwood, although there might have been a few dodgy tries awarded to ensure the spirit of the day wasn't ruined... aka Fleetwood seem to have 2 1st XV quality over 35 wingers and they killed Stafford! May have gotten back from Fleetwood at 1am too... (hic)

There were a few of the 'Lancaster contingent' out and about doing the association cup finals as well - they won't appear on that beautiful website.

Are you going to be joining us for the Fleetwood 10s?

 

[Dickie E]

off to the Phuket 10s end of May epper:

http://www.phuketrugby10s.com/2016 Tens/default.html

 

[L'irlandais]

reffin' ? Or playing with one of the Veteran teams?

 

[Dickie E]

reffing. Playing days are long gorn

 

[Ciaran Trainor]

Just off to referee BAE Systems Barrow annual graduates v apprentices game.
Usually a good match with a bit of needle and entertaining once the RL boys realise it's not kick and clap and you don't get much. Chance for a breather unless you're on the wing:biggrin:

 

[WombleRef]

My season seems to be continuing. I've picked up the Fleetwood 10s tournament and I've also gained a non-society appointment in a varsity between the two founding colleges at the university. Mix of Level 8-12 players plus a few of my Rugby League teammates - is always competitive.

 

[beckett50]

Just when I thought my season was done I have been asked to officiate at the Peterborough Beach 7s next weekend.

Not sure of the wisdom of accepting the appointment but sure that it will be a hoot. Let us hope that summer arrives in time...

 

[oldman]

Beckett50'

Peterborough was no where near the sea last time I looked. Please explain

 

[beckett50]

Beckett50' Peterborough was no where near the sea last time I looked. Please explain

The Fens flooded and now it is ?

 

[Lee Lifeson-Peart]

The Fens flooded and now it is ��

Are you at Olney?

 

[Dickie E]

Just off to referee BAE Systems Barrow annual graduates v apprentices game.

Nice to see a business still with 15+ apprentices

 

[Camquin]

I believe BAE hired 340 apprentices in Barrow this year, and another 300 elsewhere.
The joy of the Military Industrial Complex

 

[beckett50]

Are you at Olney?

No, Kettering.