 The Uckfield Rugby Football Club Founding Fathers were formed in 2003, their motto “Conditus Paterni, Auxiliabundus” which is latin for Founding Fathers giving aid, describes precisely the purpose of this volunteer committee. Uckfield Rugby Club was founded some 38 years ago, based on good hard rugby, the occasional pint and not least a recognition that as an organisation we also had an ability to help others less fortunate than ourselves.
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 In the early days, fund raising events for local charities were common place. In the 1970’s the club donated TV’s to local Old Peoples Homes and the Cottage Hospital and Camping equipment for the Children’s Home. However, with the need to move to new premises some years ago (and the advent of professional rugby, which changed the face of the game, even at our level) the focus turned inwards. The purpose of the Founding Fathers is to reverse that trend. Whilst the Rugby Club must focus on improving the standard of the club`s rugby, the purpose of the Founding Fathers is to raise funds for local worthy causes. The committee is made up of members of more senior years, some being founding members of the Club. Funds are raised by holding events such as, Old Boys Dinners at the Club.
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 In the early days, fund raising events for local charities were common place. In the 1970’s the club donated TV’s to local Old Peoples Homes and the Cottage Hospital and Camping equipment for the Children’s Home. However, with the need to move to new premises some years ago (and the advent of professional rugby, which changed the face of the game, even at our level) the focus turned inwards. The purpose of the Founding Fathers is to reverse that trend. Whilst the Rugby Club must focus on improving the standard of the club`s rugby, the purpose of the Founding Fathers is to raise funds for local worthy causes. The committee is made up of members of more senior years, some being founding members of the Club. Funds are raised by holding events such as, Old Boys Dinners at the Club.
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