Times: KO 12:30, finish playing around 15:00.
Venue: Thatcham RFC, Henwick Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3BN.
Parking: Carpark available on site. It is likely to be busy as it is a multi-sports ground. Please share cars where possible. If you are arriving in a mini bus please let them know so that they can get the gate opened.
Food & Refreshment: They will be providing food for the players & referees afterwards (likely to be a curry), please let them know if there are any dietary requirements or food allergies.
Bar will be open for refreshments (takes cash or card). The Red Roses are due to play the Ferns ko 15:30 which they hope to have on the tvs in the clubhouse.
Everyone is welcome to stay & enjoy the rest of the afternoon / evening.
Changing Rooms: There are changing rooms with showers available for the teams. There will a separate room for any women players.
Please don't leave any valuables in the changing rooms as they are not secure.
Raffle: Throughout the afternoon they will be selling raffle tickets (cash preferred).

Format: We wont be playing any scrums. Will aim to get each team playing at least 4 games. They will send out the guidelines in a few days.
we have been asked to bring one person who would be willing to referee a game or 2.
We will be playing on grass, but the ground is very dry & hard at the moment, They recommend that wearing trainers, astro turf boots or mouldies.
All being well should have 9 teams & 3 pitches.
There will be space pitch side to put up any gazebos, but it might be a little walk from the carpark.

Timings:
12:05 Captains & Refs briefing
12:20 Full Teams Photo
12:30 Games start
15:00 Games finish
After the games there will be a short presentation and food provided. (exact timing tbc)

Accommodation in area.
Not aware of any campsites, but a local pub called Taste of England (less than 1 mile away) has space for a couple of camper vans, where you can park over night & does some good food. It is usually £20 per night or if you purchase food & drink at the place they wave this fee. If you mention Ruth this will also help as it is her local.
The Berkshire Arms hotel may also have an area where camper vans can park.
In terms of hotels - Premier Inn or Travelodge are in Newbury town centre, which is 2.5 miles from the club. Alternatively the Regency Park Hotel, is less than 1 mile or Berkshire Arms Hotel, is 3.2 miles away.

Team overview