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

After promotion last 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 South competition. Like the 1st XV, they were promoted last year.

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 every age group. 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 Ryan Westmacott (Minis) or Richard Clifford (Juniors) - or just bring your boy or girl along.

If you have five minutes before the game starts, please flick through the other pages of this programme and check out our fantastic sponsors. They are all great local companies; without their support it would be very difficult for us to continue. If you could use any of them, and mention where you saw their name, you would be doing the club and the game a real service.

Along with the rugby, we have a full calendar of social events, details of which can be seen elsewhere in this programme, on the website, or on the posters in the clubhouse. Whatever your level of interest in rugby, it’s a great club to be a member of, and we’d love to have you join us.

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President: Peter Kenyon; Chairman: Huw Thomas; Hon Sec: Ralph Hayward; Hon Treasurer: Chris Tavender; Membership Secretary: Sandra Hitchman; Director of Rugby: Pete Gibson; Mini Chairman: Ryan Westmacott; Junior Chairman: Richard Clifford

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Centenary 28 Sep Arnhem ‘80’ & Vets Day celebrating Jack Grayburn 06 Oct

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pre-match buffet lunch, or just watch a repeat of Chiltern’s first ever match

A&C Mini ‘50’ Festival celebrating our 50th

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CENTENARY DINNER special evening with food, champagne, wine, events & Wayne Barnes

01 Nov Fireworks Night stunning display & bonfire 21 Dec

Christmas Lunch pre-match festive lunch

21 Dec

Christmas Party evening fun for all members

CENTENARY MATCH

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Burns Night Supper whisky, haggis & piper

01 Feb Sponsor’s Luncheon with A&C’s compliments 02 Mar A&C Mini Dev Festival for our many future stars 07 Mar Comedy Night meal & loads of laughs 22 Mar President’s Luncheon A&C’s poshest lunch

Events 13 Apr

Mini Awards Day

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Junior Awards

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Senior Players Awards

17 May CENTENARY BALL special finale to a special season, black tie, posh frocks & champagne

Autumn 2024 02 Nov England v New Zealand 09 Nov England v Australia 16 Nov England v South Africa 24 Nov England v Japan 6 Nations 2025 01 Feb Ireland v England 08 Feb England v France 22 Feb England v Scotland

CENTENARY Tickets & Kit

09 Mar England v Italy

Tickets and kit for our CENTENARY season will sell out fast, so book and order early online or in the clubhouse to avoid disappointment.

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It’s the final countdown - the final countdown.

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One point behind, Harpenden (11th) face Southend Saxons (7th) today and are away.

Southend are strong at home and have struggled more away. Their final game is a genuine local derby at home to Tring. With no love lost and potential for Tring being instrumental in their neighbours

momentum on their road to survival. They were also going to be comfortable on their home RFU 4G. We also had some momentum on our road to glory following our own win at home against Harpenden. With Max Morphey returning to the front row following illness the scrum looked good, and we were confident.

relegation, this may provide some focus and incentive.

And so, to the action . . .

Bedford (12th) and 7pts behind us have the most to do and face the long trip to Sudbury, Nor-folk today and then finish at home to the Saxons.

Bedford had been on a bit of role and by all accounts Lady Luck had called last week and deliv-ered a number package of missed kicks from Old Northamptonians. With a one-point win and last gasp excitement they felt some

Bit of a hectic start lots of openers and running from both sides. Touch judges busy too with a bundle of tries to liven the afternoon up. Sun shining and a 2nd team match taking place on the nearby pitch all meant lots of atmosphere, cheering and groans. ‘The Ath’ started best with some electric running from their 14 following some great breaks through the back line. Sound opening try and conversion (7-0) and The Ath meant business. Good response

TMATCH ROPER REPORT HCTAM Early in the 2nd half Chiltern then stamped their authority on the game with the best try of the game and some say the season. Winger Bojan Cecaric waltzing through the Bedford defence from the halfway line and a sound finish evading a struggling Bedford defence (21-26).

though from the visitors and from a line out, great maul and cheeky little Joe Batt huffed and puffed and got the ball down for the Chiltern opener (7-5). Bedford were in no mood to lie down and again with missed tackles and strong running 2 X further Bedford tries were scored over the next 15mins (21-5).

Weirdly things began then to calm down with Chiltern gaining good control with excellent set plays and ball retention. By way of carelessness and elements of intercept little Ben Harris (Full-back) supported a fantastic break and finished with a converted try (well kicked by Tom Faws-sett) (21-12). To keep the pressure on it was silent, but deadly Dan Kingsley our recent centurion making a sound interception from a hopeful pass for a welldeserved 3rd Chiltern try. Again con-verted (21-19) and H/T.

Bedford then managed to settle the ship and seized the opportunity to kick a couple of straight-forward penalties following careless Chiltern mistakes. With 2 yellow cards also being issued (high tackles) it did seem A&C were giving Bedford every chance to make a game of it. With no scores against during the sin bin period A&C waited to be at full strength

MATCH REPORT to provide an opportunity for Bedford (3 X Penalties ) (30 - 26). With sustained attack and what appeared to be a solid Jordan Scott try A&C finished the strongest securing 2 X penalties and Tom Fawssett staying cool to secure a well-deserved win (30-32).

Great match for a disappointed home support and allowed us to escape the drop zone. Today we hope to continue climbing

See you there.

Team 1. Doug McGregor-Smith 2. Joe Batt 3. Max Morphey 4. Harry Bradshaw 5. Jacques O’Driscoll 6. Andrew Toole 7. Josh Finch (C) 8. Jordan Scott 9. Conor Segre 10. Alex Bow-er 11. Bojan Cecaric 12. Dan Kingsley 13. Kasper Strugar 14. Tom Fawssett 15. Ben Harris 16. Charlie Swerling 17. Kaz Olayinka 18. Ben Pothecary.

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A lot has happened since the last time I reported. We really were in the mire, but the boys have dug deep and notched two victories since then, both sealed with no more than two minutes to go. First, we beat Harpenden. After Chiltern opened the scoring with a good try from Josh Fisher after fifteen minutes, Harpenden crossed the line twice to lead 5-10 at half time. The home side roared back with a converted try from Andrew Toole five minutes after the break, but the score stayed at a perilous 12-10 for most of the second half. Joe Batt made the game safe with a third try on 78 minutes. We were good value for the league points.

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The second victory came two weeks ago at bottom club Bedford Athletic. We played some good rugby on a fast AGP, but a failure to take enough of our chances and some poor discipline almost cost us dear. Athletic went ahead with a long distance try after some poor tackling let them down the blind side of a ruck, and although Joe Batt evened things up with a score for Chiltern, the home side scored twice more to lead 21-5 after only fifteen minutes.

Thereafter, however, Chiltern took control of the game. Dan Kingsley intercepted on the 10m line and went in under the posts. Ben Harris picked up a loose ball and then supported Bo Cecaric’s run to score a third. Bo scored the all-important fourth try himself, after a picture book move left him free to wrongfoot the last wishes Amersham &backs Chiltern RFC defender. While all this (which included a period of eight minutes when yellow cards put us down to thirteen every success for the new season men) was going on, Athletic were staying in front by kicking penalties and still led 30-29 after 78 minutes.

When Jordan Scott was inexplicably denied a try from a lineout drive, Chiltern charged back from the resultant goal lineHigh drop outWycombe and were awarded a penalty for a player not rolling away. Up stepped Tom Fawssett to coolly slot the goal and there was barely time for the hosts to kick off before the ref blew for full time. Think of Dave Crimp’s blood pressure, lads, please.

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These steadfast performances mean that Chiltern are now third from bottom in the table, one point ahead of • Traditional, Green Harpenden.

Both sides haveAlternative two games to and play, so survivalFunerals is entirely in our hands: if we win both, we stay up.

• 24 Hour A win today could see usAttendance safe, depending on the Harpenden result. It’s a big one.

I hope those of you attending enjoy the President’s Lunch. I can’t make it, but I shall see you on the touchline.

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THE TEAMS SATURDAY 22nd MARCH 2025, KICK-OFF 3.00pm

AMERSHAM & CHILTERN 1XV

OLD NORTHAMPTONIANS

1.

Doug McGregor Smith

1.

Jake Diggin

2.

Joe Batt*

2.

Elliot Swift

3.

Max Morphey*

3.

James De La Cruz

4.

Harry Bradshaw*

4.

Toby Hunt

5.

Jacques O’Driscoll*

5.

Toby Wallace

6.

Andrew Toole

6.

Ollie Rose

7.

Josh Finch (Capt)

7.

Ashley Fullthorpe

8.

Jordan Scott

8.

Matt Parry

9.

Conor Segre

9.

Lewis Barker

10. Alex Bower*

10. Thomas Addison

11. Tom Fawssett

11. Luke Newton

12. Dan Kingsley*

12. Ben Rivans

13. Kaspar Strugar

13. Callum Lodder

14. James Morrison*

14. Joe Liggins

15. Ben Harris*

15. Rory Seymour

16. Charlie Swerling*

16. Dan Hughes

17. Kaz Olayinka

17. OT Edwards

18. Noah Jarvis

18. Locky Glen

* Denote Home Grown Player

Ref: Josh Bamber RFU

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UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT

DAVID CRIMP (DAVE) - ‘A MAN THAT CAN BE TRUSTED’

Surely a presidential luncheon requires a spotlight of equal status.

When considering who we could light up for the occasion, very quickly candidates were whittled away to allow focus at last on one of our most trusted, loyal and exceptionally well-dressed members of our wonderful club.

One of our original boy band members (alongside Huw, Peter, Chris and Paul) Dave Crimp fulfills many roles including the most important ones - supporter, mentor and principal follower of fashion.

We meet down by the A413 by Chalfont St Peter Cricket Club where Dave has arrived in his sleek Aston Martin DB7 to race some of the local travellers. ‘It’s time Andy to show that horse and cart is no competition to the car when it comes to speed, comfort and efficiency’.

Throughout our time waiting together there was in fact no challenge forthcoming, so we just had a chat, shared my flask of tea and then grabbed a pint and a pork pie in a local hostelry. Dave really does have style oozing from every pore.We are both dressed smartly as we sit on his spotlessly clean bonnet (and no! I didn’t leave a dent).

A 50s child (1951) Dave was born in the Pinner, Middlesex. Pinner of course is also famous for

filming locations relating to ‘May to December (1989-1984) as well as Fawlty Towers and Steptoe and Son. At his peak he rose through Academia (Chemical engineering) and business to be a titan as Managing Director of a world leading specialty metals and chemicals company. We are also now blessed that since 2018 he has given much of his spare time to being chair of A&C’s Trustees and be like a lighthouse gently guiding us all into safety, avoiding the fog and many rocks that can come to challenge us all.

He loves Amersham and Chiltern RFC 8 out of 10.

I’m a tad disappointed but then with a wee wink and smile he acknowledges there is still time to reach 10. ‘The glass is nearly full Andy’.

His favourite dreams always relate to him having the ability to fly and having the ability to soar high and have that feeling of freshness and freedom.

Goodness me I’m inspired. I change the mood asking the classic ‘what would you order for your last meal and drink if on death row?’ - ‘Confit de canard washed down with 2010 Chateau Latour’.

Need I say anything more.

As a Wasps legend Dave remains a loyal follower and one of our elite ‘stingers’ from Sudbury, Wembley. He has represented the following clubs as a player, Pinner, Oxford University, Wasps and the mighty A & C Vets.

Dave is also a male model, and some say has starred in M&S adverts as well as some Charles Tyrwhytt catalogues. He doesn’t really get into the detail except to say that he likes his clothing to be colour coordinated and tailored. They certainly are alongside silk ties and expert grooming. I suggest to push on from the modelling and try for the part of Poirot.

For a moment Dave gets a tad technical, but in his bedtime story/radio tone with inspirational overtones explaining that his single wish would be to have commercial small scale nuclear fusion (free energy for all).

Considering our current and past 1st team players he has a deep admiration for hooker Joe Batt (indefatigable) and the mighty Alan Simmons (Simmo) - (Invulnerable). In regard to our rugby club, he sees the next 5 years being a period of comfortable consolidation within Level 5 (all pray) with 3 senior sides and a burgeoning minis, juniors and women’s sides all enjoying our enhanced facilities.

Like any good Glasgow Rangers fan (yes! At least it was a great weekend) Dave adores blue. Blue is the colour and rugby may well be the game, but you need to consider the sky, sea, calm and trust. I acknowledge to him the depth and sense of wellbeing his colour choice has to me.

Dave belies his years and only has a single aching limb that just happens to be his leg.

Recovering from a recent break and some poor footwork on the golf course, he still makes it alongside me on the touchline to shout encouragement and praise for my undoubted ability to officiate so well. We are a fantastic team!!! His leg brace is significant and I’m sure it won’t be long until he is running the line again himself.

As one of our top club representatives he attends our away pre-match luncheons and loves a good lunch and chat with the locals. Shelford RFC was standout with their recent Farmers Lunch hosting 150 guests, 3 roasts, spuds 4 ways and awful jokes.

We then decide to finish on a reflective note focussing on having our time again. Dave stroked his chin and gave great thought before taking the time to explain that we should be so respectful of people who are introduced as being senior experts or especially consultants. Again, I’m in awe and his insight is a jot to share. For all you Consultants out there no more circles, triangles or rectangles - please David Crimp, Chair of Trustees, 3rd Team Manager, Linesman superman, male model and style guru.

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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.

This season we celebrate 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 50 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. Pitch maintenance is another big expense, with an extra £20,000 spent this summer on more ground’s maintenance work and nearly £30,000 on clubhouse repairs. 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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PLAYER SPONSOR: £450 & VAT

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CENTENARY SCOREBOARD: £100 SENIOR/WOMEN/COLTS XV KIT SPONSOR FOR NEXT SEASON 25/26 Your logo on the shirts/kit worn by the Senior XV for all their games Plus, a company feature in our Sponsor Spotlight in our newsletter which goes to all Members and on our social media, FB, X and Instagram Logo link on Club website

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MAIN SPONSOR OF THE MINIS DEVELOPMENT FESTIVAL/EVENTS AUTUMN & SPRING - £2,000 Please enquire for more information.

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