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Chairman’s Welcome Welcome to Amersham and Chiltern’s match programme. A particular welcome to the players, officials, and supporters of our visitors.

For a second year, our 1st XV play in the Regional 1 South East league of the RFU’s London and South-East Division. This is Level Five of the RFU pyramid and provides a standard of rugby that is very testing for a club from a relatively small town like Amersham. We are proud to compete here.

Thanks to the vagaries of RFU administration, our 2nd XV is in the South-West Division, and play in the Counties 2 Tribute Bucks, Berks and Oxon East competition. They are usually, but not always at home when the Firsts are away.

The Third XV play in an informal competition for Bucks third teams, usually under lights on a Friday evening. They provide competitive but social rugby for those who cannot commit to weekly league matches and training.

Like most clubs, we are always looking for new players. If you would like to join in, at any level, please contact our Director of Rugby, Pete Gibson, or get in touch through the club website. Alternatively, go old school and ask at the bar, or speak to anyone involved with one of the teams. You will be very welcome.

As well as our adult sides, we run extraordinarily successful Mini and Junior Sections, providing rugby for age groups from Under 6 to Under 18. Last year we won the County Cup at U14 and U15 and narrowly lost in the final of the U16 competition. The club is

absolutely buzzing on a Sunday, when training and matches take place. If you have a child who would like to try rugby or one who already plays, please contact James Stacpoole (Minis) or Rob Elms (Juniors) - or just bring your boy or girl along.

Last year we started up a Women’s team, which has gone from strength to strength. They are keen to recruit new and experienced players and will give both the warmest of welcomes. If you or anyone you know want to get involved, contact Vicky Edington or Gareth Bourne.

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TMATCH ROPER REPORT HCTAM Saturday 4th October 2025 - 3pm North Walsham Vikings 1 XV - 52 v Amersham & Chiltern 1XV - 14 (HT 28 - 0 ) VIKINGS VICTORIOUS AS WEAKENED CHILTS SUCCUMB ON THE ROAD HEDEGAARD - VIKINGS (HEY HO) Ancient records from the caves of North Walsham ‘In the land of the North where the wind blows cold There’s the blood of a Viking in the young and the old Out on distant shores making echoes in time We’ll be here forever, we’ll never die’ Hey ho!, Hey ho!

MATCH REPORT We travelled to a land far, far away using a new coach company, Bucks Travel, driven superbly by Imran, a brand-new A&C supporter.

This was always going to be a testing trip for several reasons. Would the boys cope with a toiletless coach after a few tinnies to either celebrate or commiserate? With 6 regulars missing, would be able to give the Vikings a bloody nose or even a wee scare?. Alas, the Vikings relished their home advantage and powered their way to a fine victory consisting of 8 tries to 2.

Honestly, and yet again, despite the long and winding bus ride, A&C started off well and maintained decent momentum. With a decent-sized crowd having applauded their home heroes onto the pitch, there was a sense of ‘ this could be a decent match’. For the first 20 minutes, A&C had chances, some great breaks resulting in much tackling from the hardworking North Walsham defence.

As soon as NW made the gains into the Chiltern half, it was inevitable that the tries would come. The Chiltern defence line was breached too frequently and with relative ease.

A&C were 28 points down with nothing on the scoreboard.

We were not without opportunities as Max Morphey especially took on the burly forwards with some other supporting runs from Jordan Scott (Back Row), MacKenzie South, and

James Morrison. Kaz Olayinka at No8 alongside Sammy Sinclair ensured points on the board early in the second half with a couple of excellent conversions from Harry Stevens. In the second half, there was at least a 15-minute period when the chatter behind the NW posts suggested that they let us in. Sadly, they hadn’t, and having gone from a position of pushing for a 3rd and 4th bonus point try, North Walsham just went on to score a few more.

North Walsham will undoubtedly be up there at the end. We will be ready and better prepared for the return match in our very own Ash Grove.

Next Week - Ash Grove (thank Goodness) V Letchworth Garden City and potentially the might of ex-Chilt Tom Fawssett. 8th V 3rd.

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A&C 1XV - 1. Charlie Swerling 2. Dave Cole. 3. Max Morphey. 4. Kieran Booth. 5.

Harry Bradshaw. 6. Will Price. 7. Josh Finch 8.

Jordan Scott 9. Ben Harris. 10 . Alex Bower 11. James Morrison. 12. Harry Stevens. 13.

Sammy Sinclair14. MacKenzie South. 15. Reiss Walker— Subs 16. Kazeem Olayinka 17. Will Drewett 18. Noah Jarvis

TMATCH ROPER REPORT HCTAM Saturday 20th September 2025 - 3pm Weedon Lane , Amersham Amersham & Chiltern RFC 1XV - 27- Huel Tring RFC 1XV - 32 (H/T 15 - 127) TRING FIGHTS BACK AS CHILTERN RUE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY - SONG BY KATY PERRY 20210 ’Summer after high school, when we first met We make out in your Mustang to Radiohead and on my 18th birthday, we got matching tattoos used to steal your parents liquor and climb on the roof Talk about the future like we had a clue Never planned that one day, I’d be losing you.’

Quite a momentous day, really, the 20/9/25.

It was the day we welcomed local rivals Tring back to Weedon Lane in January, following their bloodied nose after our unexpected win last season (33-12). This was the game that really kick-started our survival in level 5, as it was a convincing win against a well-established and respected level 5 side.

There was, therefore, justifiable hope that a win would give us some helpful momentum in maintaining a decent start to this season.

Team-wise, it is a delight to welcome back Will Drewett to the pack after his time away to improve his mind and discover himself—Josh Finch, our Captain, who we applaud following his marriage and fantastic honeymoon. Finally, we welcomed Will Price, who shared his travels and experiences supporting the GB rugby 7s side. Amersham made and welcomed home.

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MATCH REPORT

And so to the action - Again, another strong possession and attacking focused start from A&C. After only 4 mins, a penalty secured by young centre Harry Stevens to ensure some

early points on the board.(3-0). With Chiltern possession maintained at a quick pace in the 12th minute, Joe Batt (Hooker), with some twinkly toes and ‘nudge-nudge wink-wink’, skipped through with the support of his fellow forwards to finish off a marauding style opening try, again converted by Harry (10-0).

We had learned lessons following previous strong starts that had not been maintained as Joe again found and made space to score an early second try and take the score to (15-0).

Conversion was a bit tricky, although there was a decent effort from Harry. Alas, it did have a wee bit of a feeling that we had ‘poked the beast’. In all black and I’m sure refreshed with lashings of energy drinks and with a few

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grumpy faces, Tring started looking determined to fight back. With a converted try following some weak defending (15-7) and then a successful penalty after some naughtiness (15-10) and then another converted try again because of some weak defence (15-17) it actually became a half that Tring had won: all credit and a great response to some excellent Chiltern rugby. The 2nd half started well for A&C with scrum half Ben Harris showing the way by darting through the imposing Tring

pack. With Harry again stroking through the conversion, the lead again was ours (2217). Memories of January 2025 then, as Joe Batt again secured a fantastic hat-trick to claim a 10-point lead with about 20 minutes remaining.

Both teams then started preparing for a close finish, with Tring failing to convert a penalty and Harry unfortunately missing a couple of penalty opportunities. I think we all knew what was about to happen, and all credit to

MATCH REPORT Tring, who energised themselves and, with their experience and undoubted pride, scored a further two tries with one conversion. (22-29).

The cherry on the top was the last kick of the game and a successful penalty. Final Score (27-32) Players - 1. Doug McGregor-Smith 2. Joe Batt. 3. Max Morphey. 4. Kieran Booth. 5.

Harry Bradshaw. 6. Will Drewett. 7. Josh Finch (C). 8. Jordan Scott. 9. Ben Harris. 10. Dan Kingsley. 11. Bojan Cecaric. 12. Harry Stevens.

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As a curtain raiser to the 1st XV game our Second XV played their Tring counterparts. In a throwback to the Chiltern style of old, our smaller, lighter, strong-tackling forwards did enough to let a very talented back line run in seven tries, and we won 43-0. Strange to see Dave Robertson in a Tring kit, but he has always been a bit of a nomad. A fortnight later, while the 1st XV trekked up to Norfolk, the 2s went over to Princes Risborough, now flourishing under Tom Fletcher and a couple of other ex-Chiltern old heads. The men in claret won 21-43 to record their first league win of the season. There is an odd number of teams in the league so, at the time of writing, the 2s don’t have a game this week.

The Third XV has its next game in two weeks’ time, away at Chesham IIs. Most of their games are on a Friday night under lights, but Chesham don’t have that facility so the& game will be played on a Saturday. This will put wishes Amersham Chiltern RFC some strain on our current playing resources, so if you or anyone you know fancies a run out on 25 October, every success for the new season please get in touch with Ed Wainwright.

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The Colts have started their season well. After a slightly bizarre loss by 44-47 in an opener against the High Wycombe touring North Walsham, they have won three games. Having beaten Newbury B 52-0 in their first league game, they went to Shipston and won 10-29 in their second. They must be equal top of the table at least.

Last week, the lads knocked Oxford Harlequins out of the National Cup, winning 8-29 at Horspath Road, a fantastic result. It’s good to see Dave Neale back in the fold and running a team again.

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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT SANDRA HITCHMAN

As our bookkeeper, I contacted Sandra to see if we could meet up at the wonderful Amersham Library. Not a lot of people know that the library, as well as being full of books, is also a safe place where you can go to get some help if you feel unsafe or at risk when you are out and about.

Sandra does not hesitate to accept my invitation, especially when offered a cappuccino and cake when we are finished.

‘Andy, I love books even more than till receipts and cash machines - great choice alongside terrific refreshments from the Lifestyle Centre cafe. I intend to utilise my membership to receive my 20% discount as part of the ‘Athlete package,’ which includes access to the sauna and spa..

Sandra was born on 15/5/69 in the Garden of England, Kent. Being a Taurus it’s no surprise to me after witnessing her robustness many times in balancing the books and ensuring working card readers. I also note that she is only a year younger than me and, therefore, will also be very familiar with Playschool, as well as The Banana Splits, on a Saturday morning. I resist asking if she remembers the Flashing Blade as much as she probably didn’t watch that rubbish. It was big in Glasgow. She is a resident of Amersham (I think on the hill?) And her formal title is Membership Secretary (with some invaluable bookkeeping).

Regarding membership and subscriptions, we discuss how you go about reviewing or making payments. Action 1- go to the club website and then download the membership form. Then, Action 2: create an RFU ID by registering on the RFU GMS (Game Management System). You can then pay by Direct debit / Bank transfer or card for Action 3. ‘Payments are needed now, especially to maintain our ever-increasing running costs.

The playing of rugby at so many levels costs, and everyone has their part to play. We need staff, a comfortable and functioning clubhouse, festivals and league matches need referees and support.’ I feel Sandra’s bullish charm directly.

I then changed the subject to relaxation and bath salts, especially. They calm me at times of stress or high energy. Sandra shares that she can be found cooking or preparing papier-mache rugby balls that she likes to throw around the house. Sandra is also a regular at stylish garden centres (ones with cakes like in the Little Street Kitchen), where she especially enjoys reviewing the selection of fruit trees and tomato plants. Sandra explains that

tomato plants are especially common around the water access points to sewers. Tomato seeds are not digested after human consumption and therefore grow when deposited beyond the sewer tunnel. ‘Not a lot of people know that Andy’ Sandra says with a smile.

Blue is the colour and rugby is the game. At halftime, she loves a strong cup of tea, and then in the evening, she relaxes with an icy gin and tonic. After a shop, she will always ensure a secret wee bag of sweet and salty popcorn. A fan of chill time, she is a great believer that change is as good as a break. Always active but not the first thing in the morning. Not a morning person and certainly not one for recurring dreams.

The Fairy Godmother’s wish would be to be teleported to a beach to relax on the steamy, soft sand, sipping a gin and tonic with a twist of lemon. Sandra went on to say how she would doze, dreaming of Saracens. Music-wise, Sandra is an original fan of Popworld and would like to go with Tooley and the boys to Popworld Watford. Music is big in her life, and in the car, she’s the first to move the dial to the Cheesy Pop

channel. On Saturday nights, it’s PJs and Strictly Come Dancing with A&C being loved 10/10.

The books are safe, and the membership is booming. Here’s to the tills and card machines and the wonderful balancing you do. Without a doubt, Sandra Hitchman, we salute you.

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TMATCH ROPER REPORT HCTAM Amersham & Chiltern RFC Veterans Day 20th September 2025 And what a day it was! Not only did we have the traditional Vets walking rugby extravaganza but also 2 other rugby matches – a veritable feast of a triple header. But let us concentrate on the curtain raiser and the whole reason for which this day was organised many years ago.

This year, sadly, the availability was lower than normal. Possibly due to injuries or, more likely, self-preservation on the part of the non-attenders.

The age qualification for the Vets match is over 35.

However, many of the participants would have qualified if the qualification was over 65! One can only marvel at the determination, stamina and foolhardiness of this band of brothers. Let’s hope that the life insurance policies are valid.

As usual the dressing room was electric with atmosphere, as the players chose their shirts, red or blue, or whatever still fitted. The air was filled with animated conversation often centring on amazement that the participants were still with us. As usual, Peter Kyte had made his annual pilgrimage from his home in Scotland and this year we witnessed a slimmed down version.

Whether this was owing to Mounjaro or a strict regime of diet and exercise only you, the reader, must decide. Peter was also wearing a snazzy pair of white boots, although the black insulation tape used to keep the left boot together did rather ruin the effect. Another prominent entry was made by Chris Smith who arrived directly from his morning tennis match, still in his playing attire. He lost his match, by the way. Earlier, our eminent referee, Mr. Charles Owen-Conway

had arrived fretting about the cyber attack at Heathrow Airport, that could delay or cancel his flight to Turkey the following morning. There was concern that this distraction could possibly affect his refereeing performance. More of this later.

By the time that the players had reached the pitch from the dressing room, an achievement in itself, a crowd of spectators had gathered. It was encouraging to note that despite the playing strength being lower than normal the size of the crowd had not diminished. After taking details of the next of kin the warm up started “up down, up down, and now the other eyelid”. Mr OwenConway called a gathering of the teams to fully explain the laws of walking rugby. He does this every year but one can’t expect our brave lads to remember them. In fact, it seemed that most of them had been forgotten 2 minutes into the match. The referee also questioned the wisdom of this activity, perhaps an advance exclusion of his liability, in any tragic circumstances.

In fact the match commenced with a worrying incident when Chris Smith collapsed as he made a pass. There was an audible gasp for the crowd and Dave Daniels was seen racing for the defibrillator.

MATCH REPORT Happily, Chris’s injury was not serious, tennis knee, perhaps and he was able to continue in his unique style, alternating between his Groucho Marx and Goose Step. Other walkers were not so versatile and stuck to a fairly standard style, speeding up when they were almost at the try line. The exception was Duncan Bell, who’s loping style bordered on legality in the eyes of your correspondent. Once again, Tony Hunter had a solid game. Hunter by name and hunter by nature, hunting down his opponents in his defensive capacity although, his attacking prowess was not at its best and he did butcher at least one try scoring opportunity by dropping the ball, but then, who didn’t. For a man of his size isn’t it amazing how Richard Bobbett is so light on his feet? His twinkle toed performance brought such joy to the crowd.

For someone who had the burden of buying birthday beer after the match, Rupert Simmonds did not allow this depressing distraction from affecting his consistent performance, linking well with David McIntosh, another amazing character, whose “never say die” performance was much in evidence. Flashing his white boots, Peter Kyte was also prominent in providing much entertainment.

Unfortunately, the boots of Chris Smith were not so sturdy and he left the sole of one on the pitch.

As befits the organiser of this event, Peter Williams deserves a special mention of his performance, belying his 79 years. Your correspondent was drawn to Peter’s facial expressions of

determination, or was it constipation, as he jinked and stepped his way through the opposition, only to drop the ball within sight of a try. Better luck next time!

A report of the match cannot be completed without mention of the fact that Mr OwenConway officiated the match without awarding either a yellow or red card. This must be a unique occasion.

Your correspondent did speculate as to whether he was becoming more benign in his older years or was he distracted by the thought of possibly spending the following night sleeping on the floor of Terminal 5? Oh, and the result. It was a draw, of course.

As a postscript a special mention has to be made of joint team manager Eric Planken Bichler, who acted as valet to Chris Smith, when Chris, emerging from the shower with only a towel hiding his modesty, suddenly remembered that his day clothes were still in his car. Eric was commissioned to fetch the items and return to the dressing room. It is not known whether Chris dressed himself or arranged for Eric to perform the task, as befits royalty.

Finally, thanks to Rupert and Clive John for providing the after-match beer. Here’s to next year!

Mike Neill Joint Team Manager

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SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS Why do we need Sponsors and Advertisers?

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he rugby club is run as a charity and in a good year the income from subs and the clubhouse events and sponsors means we just about break even.

Last season we celebrated 100 years of our active presence in the local community. The senior club was founded in 1924 and just as importantly we were one of the pioneer clubs who started mini rugby 51 years ago. We continue to provide a wonderful rugby experience for players and supporters of all ages.

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Our loyal members are very supportive and over the years we in his A&C attire, chatting on have done various fundraising schemes to improve every aspect match day of the club. The clubhouse itself was the biggest and others have followed such as the solar panels, the new car park and of course the borehole. All of these investments make it possible to start the season.

Incidentally with our energy costs increasing dramatically we need to focus on ways to become more energy efficient. We continually invest and the Centenary fundraising offers a great opportunity to make more progress. One reason for doing this is to make the club house the kind of place people will want to use for events, from private parties to corporate away days.

Of course, our sponsors and advertisers are always welcome at the club for lunch on home match days.

So, without the support of our sponsors and advertisers it would just not be possible to contemplate the level of capital expenses we face every year. We have a huge responsibility to our members and to the wider community, we get no external support even though we are one of the biggest sports clubs in the area and provide outstanding pastoral care and specialist coaching to players of all ages and their coaches too.

We recognise that in return for the fantastic support we get we need to work with our sponsors and advertisers to see how we can help them.

Ruthie Brockett, our Sponsorship & Publicity Manager, will be delighted to hear from you with ideas and suggestions. Please contact her on sponsorship@chilternrugby.com.

Most importantly we want our members to enjoy using the products and services in this programme.

Thank you for supporting our great Club.

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AMERSHAM & CHILTERN WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT 2025/26

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A huge thankyou to everyone who made it such a fantastic day and to all our sponsors who without their support this event would not happen.

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