Thu 01 Nov 2018 11:01

Welcome to Keeping You In Touch

Northern's Weekly (ish) Newsletter.


Rugby

Saturday 3rd November
1st XV is away to Acklam 2.15 kick-off. We will be hoping to continue our unbeaten run against a team which is mid-table but had a good win last week. All support welcomed - Acklam's ground is at TS4 3PR


Wanderers are at home to Alnwick Lions 2pm kick-off
Panthers are at home to Sunderland II 2pm kick-off

Last Week

Barnard Castle Match Report


Club News

The refurbished Terrace Bar is now open every day from 12 noon with Barista coffee and teas and light refreshments (fabulous cakes, paninis, scones both sweet and savoury, wraps, sandwiches etc.) available in addition to a selection of Craft beers, a Gin Menu plus the usual selection of draft beers.


Social Touch Rugby

Now takes place on Wednesday nights (moving from Mondays) meeting at 7.50pm for some friendly, fun rugby exercise and no doubt some banter. 


Dates for your diary

Sunday 4th November, Quiz night in the Terrace Bar with Rod. 8pm start.
Friday 9th November - French Night, in the McCracken Suite, just £8 for all you can eat buffet
Friday 30th November - Pie Night, just £8 for all you can eat buffet
Saturday 1st December - Former Players Lunch Our second Former Players Lunch will take place at Northern, on Saturday 1st December 2018.
Meet 11.30 - 12noon. There will be a two course Lunch at 1.00pm (£10 per head).
Once again, there will be lots of old faces - and several ‘new’ old faces of players who could not make it last year.
Northern 1st XV are at home to Novocastrians that day (KO 2.00pm) - a local derby game, in the Durham and Northumberland One league. It is the first meeting of the two clubs this season, and promises to be a great game, as both teams are playing extremely well.
Please let Andy James or me know if you can make the lunch. And please pass this email on to any former players you are in contact with.

Friday 14th December - Jason Isaacs returns for a Christmas night with traditional Christmas carvery. £15 per head - SOLD OUT
Friday 21st December - Jason Isaacs 2 - SOLD OUT
Thursday December 27th - Kevin Scott Cup. Players meet at 12 noon for 13.30 kick-off. A great opportunity to meet old friends and perhaps have some fresh air and exercise.
NEW YEAR's EVE - with live music from Hip Operation and Gi's famous hot and cold buffet. Just £35 per ticket - on sale now but selling fast.
Friday 25th January - Burns night buffet, just £8 for all you can eat buffet

news articles

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    Fri 27 Feb 2026 15:54

    This Saturday our 1st XV host Upper Eden at McCracken Park with a 2.00pm ko. They are the only team to have beaten … view

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