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News update: 21st January


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NEW LIFE MEMBERS Bob Chrystie and Malcolm Murray have been made life members of the Club. The announcement was made at the recent Burns Supper held in the Clubrooms on the 28th January. A well deserved honour indeed for all the help and support they have given to Hawick RFC over many years.


PARKINSON'S DISEASE DONATION Pictured is Parkinson's Disease Borders Branch Nurse Specialist Jill Anderson receiving a donation from Hawick RFC's Stuart Kinghorn The money was raised at the recent coffee morning.


BORDER WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN White Ribbon Scotland is a campaign to involve men in tackling violence against women. It is a joint initiative by a coalition of organisations, individuals and groups of men around Scotland. Part of the international White Ribbon Campaign, which is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women, with campaigns in over 55 countries. White Ribbon Scotland contributes to ending violence against women by engaging men and boys in taking action on the issue. We do this by raising awareness, promoting discussion and providing information and resources to support personal and collective action among men. White Ribbon is part of the Scottish Borders Violence Against Women Partnership (VAW) and its long term educational role to promote gender equality. More information can be found here and here

SPECTATOR QUESTIONNAIRE A ‘root and branch’ review into rugby in Hawick is being carried out. Former Greens skipper Brian Renwick, who is facilitating the review, has already met with coaches and presidents from various clubs over the last month and a questionnaire has been circulated to garnish opinions. Now he is appealing to rugby fans to have their say by adding their views to the questionnaires. “I was approached by Alister Pow and Michael Aitken to do a review of the game, and only agreed to do it on the condition that action be taken on the recommendations, which was agreed. There needs to be change but it’s about who’s responsible and how we can make it happen. Rugby in Hawick lends itself to being very strong on the one hand but also very fragile because there are seven different committees, meeting in different rooms and all discussing different things." Renwick stressed “This isn’t my review. This is about everybody involved in Hawick having a chance to make recommendations for change and I’m pulling it all together.”Although the YM are flying high in National Division One and the Quins are on a good run, the Greens are fighting for their Premier One lives and the Linden continue to struggle for numbers – a problem also affecting semi-junior sides the PSA and Wanderers. The review will cover playing, coaching, facilities, governance and the playing pathway for players of rugby in Hawick and Mr Renwick stressed it will be driven by the town’s rugby fraternity. And while a previous rugby meeting back in 2009 failed to make any progress, he is confident this review can have a major impact. He said: “There’s lots of things coming out and the initial feedback from coaches and presidents is there’s a real need for change. One of the questions is, are you happy with the state of rugby in Hawick and every one said no so that in itself suggests that something needs to be done.” Copies of the questionnaire can be picked up from the Hawick News office and returned to Brian Renwick at Heart of Hawick, Kirkstyle, Hawick TD9 0AE. Download Spectator Questionnaire here

BOOKER CASH AND CARRY OFFER Bookers Cash and Carry are now sponsoring the Border League. All club members now have the opportunity to use this facility. Opening times are Mon 7.30 to 4.30, Tues 7.30 to 4.30, Wed 7.30 to 4.30, Thu 7.30 to 7.00, Fri 7.30 to 4.30, Sat 7.30 to 4.30, Sun 10 to 2.00 Alcohol can only be purchased after 10am. The staff will be happy to give a brief tour and to help shoppers in any way possible

MEMBERSHIP BOOKLET ERROR Supporters please note that there are a couple of adjustments in this Season's membership booklet. 1. The correct date for the Welsh International is SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY and not 4th February. 2. The cheapest ticket for the Scotland v England game at Murrayfield should read £35 and not £30. Sorry for any confusion

HOME MATCH BUS SERVICE Supporters should note the Munro's bus service No.37 leaves Mart Street at 25 minutes past each hour then runs along High Street by Commercial Road and Mansfield road to the ground. Service No.38 then picks up at 18 minutes past the hour with the last bus being at 5.18

HELP HAWICK BRICK EVEN Hawick RFC are now offering bricks for sale which will be mounted on the facing wall inside the main entrance of the new Clubrooms. On the brick, the purchaser can have his/her name and message, each with up to 15 letters (inclusive of spaces and punctuation). The price is £50 inclusive of VAT and can be ordered by downloading the order form below or by e-mailing Eileen Davies or The Club Secretary. Eileen can also be contacted on 07703 575825, or Jane Renwick on 01450 373315. Brick Application Form - MS Word format or PDF format Gift Aid form - MS Word format or PDF format

THE HAWICK LEGACY FACTS Legacies are a vital source of income for many of the country’s best-known charities and we would like to suggest you consider making a bequest in your will in favour of Hawick Rugby Football Club. The club is, of course, also a charity and our official charity number is CASC02009. Whether your legacy is large or small it will make a real and lasting difference to the club, to rugby in Hawick, and the preservation and development of Teri values and heritage. Leaving a legacy could also save on inheritance tax – this is a complex subject your solicitor will be able to advise you on. The benefit is that the hard-earned money you have worked for all through your life will benefit people in Hawick rather than the tax man. You can either leave a fixed sum (known as a pecuniary legacy), or part of your estate once all your other gifts have been distributed (known as a residuary legacy). Once you have considered your family and friends, leaving just 5% of your estate to Hawick Rugby Football Club would be of enormous value and your generosity will provide a lasting legacy for the club. It’s easy. If you already have a will all you have to do is to draw up and insert a codicil making the Hawick Rugby Football Club, Mansfield Park, Hawick, TD9 8AW, (Charity Number: CASC02009) a beneficiary, stating whether it is a pecuniary or residuary legacy and the sum or amount involved. If you do not already have a will we would respectfully suggest you consider drawing one up, whether or not you make a bequest to the Club, as this makes life considerably easier for those you leave behind. We would suggest you inform your solicitor, accountant or other professional advisor of your wishes and they will be able to advise you. If you do not have a professional advisor Bannerman Burke, as sponsors of Hawick RFC, would be happy to advise you. As you know running a rugby club is an increasingly expensive enterprise, and with the economic climate making life even more difficult, we sincerely hope you will consider making a Hawick Legacy. This is a generous and constructive way to make a lasting contribution to a community institution that plays such an important role in the lives of the people of Hawick.