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	Sussex Rugby Football Union
1883	Rugby for all - in all of Sussex	R.F.U.
Details of Sussex Clubs from Littlehampton to Robertsbridge and Rye to Midhurst
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Open Clubs in Sussex				Other Sussex Clubs
EAST SUSSEX		WEST SUSSEX		ALL SUSSEX
Brighton	S,Y	Arun - now Littlehampton	S	Old Brightonians	S
Cinque Ports	S	Barns Green (Horsham)	S	Sussex Police	S
Crowborough	,Y,S	Bognor	W,Y,S	University of Brighton	W
Eastbourne	W,Y,S	Burgess Hill	W,Y,S	Univ. of Chichester	W
Eastbourne Stags		Chichester	Y,S	University of Sussex	W
Hastings & Bexhill	W,Y,S	Crawley	W,GY,S
Heathfield & Waldron	Y,S	Ditchling	S	AFFILIATED CLUBS	.
Hellingly	W,Y	East Grinstead	W,G,Y,S	Horley RFC (Applicant 2008)
Hove	W,Y,S	Haywards Heath	Y,S	The Wanderers (PSW)

Lewes	W,G,Y,S	Holbrook (formerly Royal Sun)	S		.
Newick	S	Horsham	W,Y,S	KEY TO TABLE W - Womens XV Y - Youth teams G - Girls teams S - Club Website
Plumpton	S	Littlehampton (formerly Arun)	S
Robertsbridge	S	Midhurst	Y,S
Rye	S,Y,W,G	Norfolk Arms (Steyning)	S
Seaford	Y	Pulborough	W,S
Uckfield	Y,S.	St. Francis,(Crawley)	S
.	.	Shoreham	W,Y,S
		Worthing.	W,Y,S
Many 'closed' Clubs - those based on a Company or educational establishment often welcome players from outside.

ARUN RFC - have changed their name to LITTLEHAMPTON RFC - Click here to see their details

Barns Green RFC Founded 1991 Colours: Green & Gold quarters
President: Matt Dawson Chairman: Andrew Steel
Playing level	Sussex Intermediate
Teams	1 Senior
Ground	The Weald School, Station Road, Billingshurst.
Secretary	Andrew Stanbridge, Holly Tree Cottage, Parbrook, Billingshurst RH14 9ET 9 e-mail - andy@spudge.co.uk	01403 783593(P) 01798 875958 (B) 07801 233867 (M)
Fixtures/Match League contact Coach co-ord.	Andrew Bailey, 5 Trout Lane, Barns Green, RH13 7QD e-mail- fiveelmtrees@aol.com	01403 730068 (P) 07802 642411 (B)
Website : www.barnsgreenrfc.co.uk		Click for Map
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Bognor RFC Founded 1965 Colours: Purple, emerald, green & silver hoops
Winners 2008 - London III SE - Sussex Trophy - Sussex Reserves
President: Phil Mead Chairman : Andy Sweeney
Playing level	London Three South- West (level 7)
Teams	4 Senior, Ladies 1, Youth Teams - 18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Ground	Hampshire Ave, Bognor Regis, off A 259 01243 824500	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Secretary	John Jennings 17 Ilex Way, Middleton on Sea, Bognor Regis, W. Sussex, PO22 6PQ e-mail - johnjennings4@aol.com	01243 584997(P)
Fixtures Match Sec.	Bill Matthews, 100 Gravits Lane, Bognor. PO21 5LW e-mail - will-matthews@talktalk.net	01243 866689 (P) 07708 005700 (M)
League contact	Roger Hammond, 3 Lodge Court. Aldwick Grange, . Bognor Regis, PO21 4XP e-mail - roger@caterbake.com	07885 204667 (M)
Youth chair CWO	Martin Broome, 9 Raleigh Rd. Rose Green, Bognor Regis, PO21 3NA e-mail martin@mbcnserv.wanadoo.co.uk	01243 264102 (P) 07789 276347 (M)
Sussex RFU Rep.	Bob Thomas, 19 Bedenscroft, Aldwick Fields, Bognor Regis, PO21 2TG e-mail - robert615@btinternet.com	01243 861362 (P)
Website: www.bognor-rfc.com
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Brighton FC (RFU) Founded 1868 Colours: Royal Blue shirts & shorts, Red socks Winners 2008 : Sussex Divison Three Central
President: Steve Russell Chairman: Peter Leonard
Playing level	Sussex Division One (level 9)	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL YEAR 2
Teams	3 Senior teams, Youth Teams - 18,17,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7
Ground	Waterhall, Mill Road, Patcham, Brighton BN1 8YN 01273 562729 e-mail - email@brightonrugbyclub.fsnet.co.uk
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Secretary	Philippa Kinsella 3 Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove. BN3 8AN e-mail - philippa@thekinsellas.co.uk	01273 410949 (P) 07748 081359 (M)
Fixtures	Tudor Ellis e-mail - tudor_outside@yahoo.co.uk	07917 557773 (M)
Match Sec	Keith Brown (All correspondence to the Club)	07761 004220 (M)
Chairman	Peter Leonard, The Downings, Bazenhill Rd. Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7DB e-mail- peter@directlettings.com	01273 239789 (P) 07802 243351 (M)
Vice Chairman Sussex RFU Rep	Richard Thoms 51 Edburton Avenue, Brighton, BN2 3HH e-mail - dickthoms@hotmail.com	01273 571989 (P) 07850 999969(M)
Commercial Manager	Julia Maltby, e-mail clubhouse@brightonrugbyclub.com	07736 302104 (M)
Website: www.brightonrugby.org.uk
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Burgess Hill RFC Founded 1962 Colours: All Black
President: Bob Shed Chairman: Neil Upton
Playing level	Sussex Division One (level 9)
Teams	3 Senior teams, 1 Ladies, Youth teams,17,15,14,12,11,10,9,8,7
Ground	Southway Playing Fields, Poveys Close, Burgess Hill, RH16 9TA 01444 232221
Secretary Sussex RFU Rep	Ernie Parker, 39 Stonepound Rd. Hassocks, W. Sussex , BN6 8PP e-mail - ernie.parker@satcom-solutions.com / honorarysecretary@bhrfc.co.uk	01273 843619 (P) 01737 648850 (B)
Fixtures & Match Sec.	Ross Halifax 212a Littlehampton Road, Worthing BN13 1QZ e-mail - ross.hallifax@axa-insurance.co.uk	07875 734530(M)
League contact	Brennan Cura, 3 Leylands Rd. Burgess Hill. RH15 0QF e-mail - b.cura@btinternet.com	01444 250870 (P) 07796 990899 (M)
ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CHAIRMAN - NO POSTAL FACILITIES AT THE CLUB
Website: www.bhrfc.co.uk
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Chichester RFC Founded 1926 Colours: Light blue with Dark blue hoops
Winners 2008 : Sussex Salver -Sussex Dvision Three West
President: Alan Bradford Chairman: Keith Martin
Playing level	London Division Three South West (level 7)	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Teams	4 Senior, 1 Ladies, Youth Teams - 18,16,15,14,12,10,9,8,7.
Ground	Oaklands Park, Midhurst Rd, Chichester 01243 779820
Secretary	Adam Davies 33 Graydon Avenue, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 8RF email - adam.davies40@btinternet.com	01243 778406 (P) 07816 837026 (M)
Fixtures	Nigel Creasy, 2 Laburnham Grove Chichester, PO19 2EL e-mail - Nigel.creasy@cps.gsi.gov.uk	01243 530025(P) 07824 631623 (M)
Youth Chairman	David Kay, 21 Parklands Road Chichester PO19 3DX e-mail - david.kay@btinternet.com	07802 175757 (M)
Sussex Rep League Cont.	Chris Keeley, 2 Orchard Croft, North Mundham, Nr. Chichester W. Sx PO20 1AB e-mail - ckservicing@dsl.pipex.com	01243 784096(P) 07710 799512 (M)
Website: www.chichesterrfc.co.uk
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Cinque Ports RFC Founded 2006 Colours: Red, Black & Gold
President: D.L. Roelands Chairman: Marcus Davies
Playing level	Sussex Three East
Teams	1 Senior
Ground	The Grove School, Darwell Road, St. Leonards. TN38 9JP (off B2092) Post match - The Comet Public House, Harley Shute Road, St. Leonards on Sea
Secretary	Peter Silk, 23 Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1BP e-mail - petersilk@tiscali.co.uk	01424 438925 (H) 01424 722844 (B) 07885 109085 (M)
Sussex RFU Rep	Andy Salmon, 15 Harley Shute Rd. St. Leonards on Sea TN38 8BP e mail : andy-salmon@mac.com	01424 421465 (P) 07748 983231 (M)
Fixtures, Match League contact	Gavin Thomas 21F Eversfield Place, St. Leonards on Sea TN37 6BY email - thmgvn@aol.com	01424 436228 (P) 07738 740397 (M)
Child Welfare Coaching coord Sch. Liaison	Sonja Davies 15A Cloudsley Rd., St. Leonards on Sea TN38 8BP email - davies_sonja@hotmail.com	01424 200409 (P) 07929 979138 (M)
Junior Chair Youth Rep	Chrissy Caine, 21F Eversfield Place, St. Leonards on Sea TN37 6BY e mail - chrssybun@aol.co.uk	01424 436228 (M) 07967 985687 (M)
Website: www.cinqueportsrugby.co.uk
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Crawley RFC Founded 1924/1950 Colours: Claret & Blue
President: David Wilson Chairman: Tony Smith
Playing level	Sussex Division One (level 9)	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Teams	4 Senior teams, 2 Ladies, Youth Teams - 18,16,15,14, 13,12,11,10,9,8,7.	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Ground	Willoughby Fields, Ifield Avenue, Ifield, Crawley (off A23) 01293 533995
Secretary	Paul Chapman, 17 Marlpit Road, Sharpthorne RH19 4PB e-mail - home.chapman@btinternet.com	01432 810043 (P) 01444 253251 (B) 07753 755883 (M)
Fixture/Match Sec.LeagueContact	Martin Driver, 18 Casher Road, Crawley RH10 7JG e-mail - barneybrit@msn.com (H) martin.driver@mustangeng.com (W)	01293 415277 (P) 07840 358779 (M)
Youth Chair	David Bowen 28 Chaldon Road, Tollgate Hill, Crawley, RH11 9QY e-mail - davidbowen6@aol.com	01293 415546 (P 01293 563939 (W) 07919 241073 (M)
Girls Manager	Sheila Chapman, 19 Longwood View, Crawley. (H)01293 446961, email - home.chapman@btinternet.com	01293 446961(P) 07985 724408 (M)
Sussex Rep Club Chairman	Tony Smith, 21 Lanbourne Close, Furnace Green, Crawley, RH10 6JW e-mail - tonysmithcrfc@sky.com	01293 546751 (M)
Website: www.crawleyrfc.com
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Crowborough RFC Founded 1936 Colours:Red & Graduated White hoops
President: David Clark Chairman: Mike Wilcox
Playing level
		ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL YEAR 2
Teams	3 Senior + Vets, Youth Teams - 18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7.
Ground	Steel Cross, Crowborough TN6 2BX - Tunbridge Wells side of A26 01892 654832
Secretary Sussex Rep	Eddie Bridges, 6 Manor Way, Crowborough , E. Sussex. TN6 1LS e-mail -eddiebridges20@hotmail.com	01892 662380 (P)
Fixtures	Steve May e-mail: steve.may@cafebar.co.uk	07714 522755 (M)
Youth Chairman	David Bennett e-mail dave.k.bennett@royalmail.co.uk	01892 652650 (P) 07702 161784 (M)
Match Sec LeagueContact	'Aitch' Pantrey, 2 Tappington Cotts. Wadhurst, TN5 6QA e-mail - pantreyaitch@aol.com	01892 652650 (P)
Website: www.crowboroughrugby.com
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Ditchling RFC Founded 1963 Colours: Forest Green - White collar. White shorts
President: Godfrey Harker Chairman: David Mitchell
Playing level	Sussex Division Three Central
Teams	1 Senior
Ground	The Playing Fields, Lewes Rd. Ditchling. BN6 8TY
Secretary	Robert Griffiths, 2 Hayleigh Farm Cottages, Streat Lane, Streat, Hassocks BN6 8RU email - robert06@tiscali.co.uk	01273 890129 (P)
Fixtures Sec. Match sec League contact	Tim Curran, 2 The Copse, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, W. Sussex. RH16 2EZ e-mail - tim.curran@schroders.com	01444 474603 (P) 07900 694417 (M)
Sussex Rep	Justin Wallden, 'Overhills' 32 Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, W. Sussex RH15 0DR e-mail - justinwallden@hotmail.com	01444 235665 (P) 07767 883348 (M)
Website: www.ditchlingrfc.co.uk
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Eastbourne RFC Founded 1895/1926 Blue and Yellow hoops
President: Bob Dunbavin Chairman: Peter Bailey
Playing level	London Division Three South-East (level 7)	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Teams	4 Senior, Youth Teams - 18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7
Ground	Hampden Park, Park Avenue Eastbourne. 01323 503076
Secretary	Hugh Graham, 17a Pashley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 8DU e-mail - hgcy@mistral.co.uk	01323 646600 (P) 07786 111792 (M)
Fixtures	Charles Wise, 128 Wannock Lane, Lower Willingdon, BN20 9SJ e-mail - charles.wise@btinternet.com	01323 834816(P) 07831 264717(M)
Match Sec. League contact	Tony Welford, Sicklebank, Cowden Hill Lane, Vines Cross, Heathfield, TN21 9HG e-mail - awelford@aol.com	01435 812514(P) 07921 159211
Chair Juniors	Mike Chapman, 89 Vicarage Rd. Eastbourne email - mike.chapman@mazars.co.uk	01323 640709 (P)
Sussex Rep LeagueContact	David Jenkins, e-mail: davidjenkins5@sky.com	01323 763102 (P)
Website: www.eastbournerugby.com
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Eastbourne Stags Founded 2003 Colours: Maroon & White Hoops
Playing level	Non- League
Teams	1 Senior
Ground	Eastbourne College, Grange Road, Eastbourne BN22 4JZ
Secretary	Chris Roberts, 9 Campden rd. Eastbourne BN21 4SU e-mail - chris_roberts86@hotmail.com	07983 513692 (M)

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East Grinstead RFC Founded 1929 Colours: White with varied width dark blue hoops Promoted via play-offs to London Four South East 2008
President: Steve Cairns Chair: Sarah Anderson:
Playing level	London Division Four South East (level 8)
Teams	4 Senior, 1 Ladies, Girls U 16 , Youth teams 18,17,15,14,12,11,10,9,8,7
Ground	Saint Hill, on minor rd to Horsted Keynes off B2110 Turners Hill, RH19 4JU 01342 322338
Secretary League contact RFU Rep.	Bob Russell, 1 Rose Cottages, Plaistow St, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6AU e-mail - secretary@egrfc.com	01342 834648 (P)
Fixtures Juniors/Minis	Nikki Ward, 46 Hackenden Close, E. Grinstead. W. Sussex RH19 3DS e-mail - rugbyrob10@aol.com	01342 322701 (P)
Youth chair Inters/ Colts	David Hooker, 61Fulmar Drive, East Grinstead W. Sussex. RH19 3NN e-mail - davidhooker@btopenworld.com	01342 321292 (P)
Womens	Julia France, 17 Willow Ridge, Turners Hill, RH10 4PN e-mail - juliafrance@btinternet.com	01342 715514 (P)
Website: www.egrfc.com
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Hastings & Bexhill RFC Founded 1924 Colours: Blue & White hoops
President: Peter Southee Chairman: David Hirst
Playing level	London IV South-East (level 8)
Teams	3 Senior, 1 Womens, Youth Teams - 17,16,15, 14,12,10,9,8,7.
Ground	William Parker Lower School, Park Avenue, Hastings. 01424 444255
Secretary	Len Bolton, 180 Harrow Lane, St. Leonards on Sea TN37 7JZ e-mail elbow@macunlimited.net. 01424 755612 (P)	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Fixtures/Match/ Sec Leaguecontact	Ken Nichols 189 St. Helens Road, Hastings TN34 2EA e-mail - kennichols2@sky.com 01424 423614 (P)
Junior Chairman	David Hirst email - david.l.hirst@btinternet.com	01424 223346
Womens	Heidi Mepham, 111A St. Helens Road, Hastings TN34 2EL	01424 718114 (P)
Club coaching co-ordinator	David Hirst email - david.l.hirst@btinternet.com	01424 223346
Sussex RFU Rep	Bill Ruddock, 68 Cooden Drive, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex TN39 3AX. e-mail - bill.ruddock@btopenworld.com	01424 210357 (P)
Website: www.hastingsrugby-org.uk
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Haywards Heath RFC Founded 1958 Colours: Red & Black
Winners 2008 - London Division Two South - Sussex Bowl 2008 Sussex Intermediate - Sussex Multiple Team Club Cup
President: Hon. Nicholas Soames MP Chairman: Alan Jenkins
Playing level	London Division One (level 5)
Teams	4 Senior, Youth - 18,17,16,14,13,12,10,9,8,7.
Ground	Whitemans Green, Cuckfield on B2114 (G.R. 298256) 01444 413950
Secretary & Discipline League Contact	Matthew Benstead, 1 Park View, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, Haywards Heath RH17 7QN e-mail - mbenstead@bsw-bs.co.uk	01444 471447 (P) 07801 869015 (M)
Fixtures Sec	James Melody, Flat 2, 15 Second Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LL e-mail jamesmelody@gmail.com	07795 551494 (M)
Match Sec	David Kemp, Hammingden Farm, Highbrook, Ardingly, W. Sussex.	01444 892292 (P)
Youth/Juniors	Graham Glenn, 33 Brooklands, Lower Village, Bolnore, Haywards Heath, RH16 1UH e-mail - grglenn@hotmail.com	07791 964787 (M)
Women	Elaine Jenkins, 71 Downsview Road, Hassocks RH16 8HY e-mail - ejpelady@hotmail.com	01273 834105 (P)

Heathfield & Waldron RFC Founded 1980 Colours: Emerald Green & White quarters.
Winners 2008 - Sussex Division 1 - Sussex Shield Sussex Division Two East, Sussex Division Three East
President: Mike de St. Croix Chairman: Dave Rhodes
Playing level	London Division Four South East (level 8)	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Teams	3 Senior, Youth - 18, 17,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7
Ground	Hardy Roberts Recreation Ground, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield 01435 868747
Secretary	Tim Ball The Red House, Rushlake Green, Nr. Heathfield TN21 9QE e-mail - timball@shadboltlaw.com	01435 831142 (P) 07802 932248 (M)
League contact	Phil Bell, The Haven, North Street, Mayfield TN20 6AN e-mail bell_phillip@yahoo.com	01435 872570 (P) 07949 574588 (M)
Fixtures Sec Match Sec	William Hole, Dairy Farmhouse, Firle, Lewes, E. Sussex. BN8 6NB e-mail - will_hole@yahoo.co.uk	01273 858280 (H) 07852 306692(M)
Juniors	Chris Salmon, 2 Old World Cottage, Vinehall Street, Mountfield, E. Sussex e-mail nuthatchcottage@aol.com.	01580 880144 (P) 07795 552112 (M)
Sussex RFU Rep	Peter Mercer, 2 Royal Drive, Seaford, E. Sussex. BN25 2XW e-mail - prm442@hotmail.co.uk	01323 492039 (P) 07780 572798 (M)
Website: www.hwrfc.co.uk
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Hellingly RFC Founded 1974 Colours: Black with yellow hoops
President: Ron Francis Chairman: Roger Simmons
Playing level	Sussex Division One (level 9)
Teams	2 Senior, 1 Womens, Youth U16 - U7
Ground	Hellingly Sports Club, Horsebridge Recreation Ground, Horsebridge, Nr. Hailsham 01323 843712
Secretary	Adam Jordan, 7 Cuckmere Close, Horsebridge, Hailsham, E. Sussex BN27 3FT. email - adam_jordan@hotmail.co.uk	07917 696995 (M)
Fixtures Sec	Oliver Land e-mail: oliver.r.land@erac.com	07814 514802 (M)
Sussex Rep	Peter Stotesbury email - peter.stotesbury@lineone.net
Youth Chairman	Steve Dabbs, 90 Queens Crescent, Eastbourne, BN23 6JP e-mail - steve.dabbs@btinternet.com	01323 737971 (P) 07802 891124 (M)
Women	To be confirmed
Website: www.hellinglyrfc.com
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Holbrook RFC (formerly Royal Sun Alliance) Founded 1971 Colours: Navy Blue with white shoulder stripes Promoted to Sussex Division One 2008
President: Brian Lewis
Playing level	Sussex Division One (Level 9)	Playing strip t.b.a.
Teams	2 Senior
Ground	The Holbrook Club North Lane Horsham. RH12 5NP 01403 751150 email - office@holbrook.co.uk
Secretary	Doug Lavender-Brown, 9 Beaver Close, Horsham, RH12 5PJ e-mail -dbrown635@btinternet.com	01403 253327 (P) 07753 843580 (M)
Fixtures Sec	- Primary contact - Shane Kenney email - kennyshane@gmail.com or Damon Holliday e mail TBA 07855 957015	07765 451496
Sussex RFU rep	Duncan Tyler 3 Gateford Drive, Horsham, RH12 5 PJ e-mail - dunctyler@hotmail.com	01403 270971 (P) 07740 947440 (M)
Website: www.holbrookrfc.co.uk
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Horley RFC Founded 2008
Horley RFC's application for membership of Sussex RFU will be considered at the next Management meeting.

Horley are looking for fixtures - contact - Jonathan Daniels, e-mail - Jonathan.Daniels@william-reed.co.uk - 07778 619566

Horsham RFC Founded 1928 - Colours: Emerald Green & White
President: Brian Bachelor Chairman: Barry Johnson
Playing level	London IV South East (level 8)
Ground	(PO Box 114) Coolhurst Ground, Hammerpond Rd, Coolhurst Nr. Horsham 01403 265027	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Secretary	Bob Fenelly 25 The Pines, Horsham RH13 6AQ 01403 260249 (P) email - bob.fenelly@btinternet.com	ACCREDITED RFU SEAL OF APPROVAL
Fixtures	Mike Power, 4 Woodgate Close, Horsham, RH13 5RU e-mail - mikepower3@hotmail.com	01403 262429(P)
League contact