News - October to November

The Xmas Quiz is back in the Clubhouse!

Although Bath Rugby had kindly provided us with the Clubhouse when we first enquired, we offered to move to the Illustrious Suite when they subsequently received a booking that only fitted into the Clubhouse. This other booking has now moved to another date - so we are back in the Clubhouse.

Tickets are still available for this long running event - see Social Diary page for all the details. (posted 29/11/12)

On Saturday, the Clubhouse will be open from 12 noon for:

• Leicester v Bath - kick-off 12.30
• England v All Blacks - kick-off 14.30

6X, Thatchers, and Fosters will be £3 per pint.

(posted 28/11/12)

You can read the latest Fan's View here:

"League leaders scalping should boost confidence"

(posted 28/11/12)

On Tuesday 20 November, former international referee and now the RFU’s Professional Referee Development Manager, Tony Spreadbury, entertained sixtyBathsupporters with a virtuoso review of the new IRB Law amendments currently being trialled in the Aviva Premiership.

As ever, ‘Spreaders’ enthusiastic presentation of some quite technical points ensured that everyone present now enjoys a much-improved understanding of what referees are now attempting to do in officiating the ‘game designed for hooligans, played by gentlemen’.

Tony also examined the expanded role of the Television Match Official this season, and convinced the audience that no matter how many camera angles are available it is still not always possible to see clearly what has happened to the ball !

The Supporters’ Club are very grateful to BRSC Honorary Member Tony for his time and for sharing his experiences and insight into refereeing. (posted 28/11/12)

BRSC Chairman Glyn Edwards lays a wreath at the Bath v Dragons game on the day before Remembrance Sunday (photo by P. Khachfe) (posted 28/11/12)

There is an Oakley Warehouse Sale at the Rec Clubhouse this weekend. BRSC Members will get an extra 10% discount on production of their membership card. Opening times: Sat/Sun 10 - 6.

Please note that the Clubhouse will not be open for the England v South Africa game. (posted 23/11/12)

Christmas Quiz – 11 December – Details Confirmed

Reminder – Ask the Ref with Spreaders – This Tuesday

Join us for our Ask the Ref evening with ex-International referee and current RFU Professional Referee Development Manager Tony Spreadbury.

We have taken 50 bookings for this event to-date but there are still spaces available.

Admission is free for Members and just £3 for non-members.

To book your seat e-mail your name and membership number (if applicable) to allez-bath@hotmail.co.uk or phone Tom Sutton on 01225 448712 or 07703 439175.

(posted on 18/11/12) 

Watch England v Australia in the Clubhouse

The Clubhouse will be open this Saturday 17 November from 13.30 for the England v Australia game (kick-off 14.30). Wadworth 6 X, Fosters, and Thatchers cider will be £3.00 per pint. (posted on 15/11/12)

“Ask The Ref” with Tony Spreadbury – Tuesday 20th November 2012 - Rec Clubhouse 7 for 7.30pm

Back by popular demand after last season’s highly successful event, Bath’s own former International Referee, Tony Spreadbury, will keep you on the edge of your seat with his report on how the new Law changes and initiatives being trialled this season are working out so far.

This is your chance to ask Tony - as the RFU’s Professional Referee Development Manager and BRSC Honorary Member - those questions that you normally just shout at referees from the stands or terraces.

He will be happy to answer questions from the floor as usual – but be prepared to volunteer to ‘act’ as a player to demonstrate Spreaders’ points about interpretation of the laws !

The Rec Clubhouse Bar will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, and admission is free for BRSC Members and just £3 for Non-Members.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To book your seat e-mail your name and membership number (if applicable) to allez-bath@hotmail.co.uk, phone Tom Sutton on 01225 448712 or 07703 439175, or come to the BRSC desk in front of the Clubhouse before the Dragons LV= Cup game on Saturday 10 November. (posted on 06/11/12)

Supporters' Club Christmas Quiz - Tuesday 11th December 2012

BRSC Quizmaster Dave Stock will again host our popular annual Quiz Night in the Clubhouse, and this year we will also challenge the players to enter their own team in opposition to the supporters.

The Bar will be open from 7pm for a 7.30pm start, with further details yet to be finalised. Once confirmed, full information will be published on 'Allez Bath’ and in the Bath Chronicle ‘Supporters’ Corner’. (posted on 06/11/12)

Hospitality Prize Draw For BRSC Members 'Signed Up' by 22nd December 2012

All members of BRSC who have joined or renewed from the start of this season up until kick-off at the Saracens home game on 22nd December will be entered into a draw for two prizes kindly supplied by Bath Rugby:

a hospitality package for 2 people for the home Amlin Challenge Cup game versus Agen on January 10/11/12/13 2013, and a similar hospitality package for 2 people for the final Amlin pool match at the Rec againstBuchareston January 17/18/19/20 2013.

Members of the BRSC committee and their partners will be excluded from the draw, which will take place on the pitch at half-time during the Saracens game on 22nd December – hopefully drawn by a member of the playing squad. The names of the winners will also be posted on 'Allez-Bath'. (posted on 06/11/12)

02/11/12    Bath Supporters Travel to Quins - Fri 16 November K.O. 19.45

There are still spaces available on the coach to the Quins game on Friday 16 November.

Message from Jan & Mike Warrington:

"Due to this game being on a Friday evening we are having difficulty in filling our usual sized coach. We also have to pay a large fee to cover the emission charge when we cross the M25. We have however managed to secure a smaller coach and we are now looking for 25 supporters to make some noise! At present the cost is £19 BRSC member/£20 non-member. Should we get nearer the number of supporters required then the cost could be reduced. Coach departs Great Pulteney Street at 15.45 / Lambridge at 16.00"

Interested? then please ring Jan/Mike 01380 871416 or email: janmike@warrington123.freeserve.co.uk

This game is not on TV, so if you want to watch the team, you'll have to travel to The Stoop.    

31/10/12    Calvisano - Bath Supporters Travel Trip - Now Fully Booked

Jan & Mike Warrington have let us know that this trip is no longer open for bookings.   

28/10/12    Important New Info: Bath Supporters Travel Trip to Calvisano

Jan & Mike Warrington have asked us to pass on the following information for those of you planning to travel with them to Calvisano:

Pick-up Location: Please advise where you want to be picked up: Great Pulteney Street, Lambridge, Morrisons Chippenham

Hold Luggage: If you plan to take hold luggage, please advise Jan or Mike as this will be an extra £30 (Easyjet charge)

You can contact them on 01380 871416.        

24/10/12    Calvisano - Bath Supporters Travel Trip - New Itinerary

Jan & Mike Warrington have let us know that this trip now flies to Verona, rather than Milan, with an added trip to Lake Garda. The details are as follows:

14 December: Depart Bath 03.00 for flight 8503 from London Gatwick to Verona, coach travel to hotel, 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation

15 December: Coach to game and return

16 December: At leisure

17 December: Depart hotel 11.00 for visit to Lake Garda, coach transfer to Verona airport for flight 8506 to London Gatwick

Cost: £345 per person, single supplement £60

Payment: To be paid by 10 November 2012

All interested parties should contact Jan or Mike on 01380 871416 for more information.

24/10/12    New Discount – PurePots

BRSC is delighted to welcome PurePots, a local company who are offering 10% discount to BRSC members on their extensive range including hot drinks, frozen yoghurts and smoothies, to our members discount list. Full details are on the discounts page.  

11/10/12    Agen - Bath Supporters Travel Trip - Now Closed

Jan & Mike Warrington have let us know that this trip is no longer open for bookings.   

05/10/12    Watch Gloucester v Bath in the Clubhouse at The Rec

The Premiership clash between West Country rivals Gloucester and Bath at Kingsholm on Saturday 6 October is being televised by ESPN and will be shown live in the Clubhouse - kick-off 2.15pm. If you can't be there, the next best thing is to be at the Rec !