Two British Lions open ‘1872’ bar at Percy Park RFC

(L to R Gary Armstrong, Keith Atkinson (Club Rep), Reuven Snowdon (TLoG Rep) and Doddie Weir)

At a recent home game against Malton and Norton Percy Park RFC welcomed two former British Lions in Gary Armstrong and Doddie Weir to their North Shields ground. The two grandees of the sport of rugby attended a ‘Tynemouth League of Gentlemen’ lunch to support Doddie Weir in his fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and to raise funds to aid research into the causes of MND. And following the regaling of stories and re-enactments of games gone by the two dignitaries of the game opened the new ‘1872’ Sports bar at the Rugby Club.

The ‘1872’ bar is open to all including non-members of the rugby club from the hours of 6pm to 11pm Monday to Friday and on the weekend between the hours of 12 noon and Midnight.

Percy Park Club Manager Brian Scorer ‘I am delighted that two highly respected celebrities of our game have taken the time to attend Percy Park and open our new public bar. The ‘1872’ is a Sports Bar that will show the latest top flight action from the biggest and best sporting events. We aim to make the bar a comfortable, welcome and friendly environment that all may enjoy ‘

Percy Park wish to thank Orchard Painters and Decorators, Race Electrical Services (NE Ltd) and North East Marble and Granite Ltd for without their support the ‘1872’ bar would not be in existence.

Percy Park’s new Changing Rooms opened by England RFU Facilities manager Alex Bowden

On Monday 22nd of January 2018 Percy Park RFC invited England RFU facilities Manager Alex Bowden to open their new changing room suite at the North Shields based clubs Preston Avenue ground. Boasting eight new changing rooms complete with a new shower and heating system ,Percy Park are now in the enviable position to provide players and members with changing facilities that are arguably one of the best in the North East.

Alex Bowden ‘I am delighted that Percy Park has been able to deliver modern facilities that are fit for purpose to provide the best quality of experience for all their users and which can only benefit the growth of rugby in the North East of England.’

Club Secretary Mick Ishida ‘We would like to thank all parties who have contributed to our fundraising effort and all , especially our resident construction expert Dave Wylde, who have helped make a superb facility a reality.’

The project was supported by the Rugby Football Foundation; Roy & Pixie Baker Trust; Handley Trust; Sir James Knott Trust; Freemasons of Northumberland; Barclays Bank Charitable Trust; R W Mann Trust; Northumberland Rugby Union; Percy Park Youth Trust; Percy Park Rugby Football Foundation; Tesco Bags of Help; Arefco Charity Walk

Percy Park wish to give especial thanks to England RFU architect Leroy Angel whose vision enabled the project to go ahead.

Percy Park U23 v Tynedale U23

Wednesday 3rd January 2018 - KO 7pm

There will be a game played under lights tomorrow evening at Park between a Park U23 side and Tynedale. The idea is to get as many former Colts to play at their home club whilst at home from University for the Christmas holidays. Both teams will be a mix of senior players, returning Colts and current Under 18's with a view to introducing them to senior rugby.

All spectators welcome. Please spread the word.

Todays game against Alnwick has been called off due to the pitches being frozen. The game has been rescheduled for 24th February 2018.

The Christmas lunch will still go ahead as planned starting from 12.30pm