Erdington Rugby Club

[Puja]

Found this quite a nice uplifting story in these depressing times:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/ ... -community

Puja

[francoisfou]

Yes, indeed! Erdington (or Airdington!) used to be on one of my former club's fixture list back in the 70s.

[Epaminondas Pules]

Saw Andy a couple of weeks back. He's done a fabulous job there and will be the first to admit it's not been a solo flight, and a damned hard one too. The path to the RFU it utterly pointless. They are not in the slightest bit interested. Which is a very sad indictment.

[Digby]

it really is an impressive showing, and it's not like they've got nice facilities down there to tempt people in

[Epaminondas Pules]

Indeed. It goes to show how community engagement can really work, but it is a truck load of graft to get anywhere. It is brilliant to see them get this recognition. I remember a similar attempt made in Handsworth [not Handsworth RUFC], which initially got a good deal of traction and interest, but then waned over time into nothing.

[Galfon]

Nice story. Some good things happening there recently.
https://www.northmidsrfu.co.uk/lasting- ... lan-howes/
Not the swishest part of Brum back in my junior playing days, don't recall playing there, (mostly posh grammar OB's in the N.Mids.). but it's a different game now and worthy recognition.