Wales
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"As ambassador for SOS IRB kit aid in Wales I am proud and honoured to support the chance to spread rugby, to youngsters from emerging nations. So they too can have an opportunity to take part in our great game."
Graham Price M.B.E. Pontypool, Wales & British Lions |
The team
For futher information on how you can donate your old kit and equipment or even becombe a volunteer in Wales please contact:
Ken Thomas Regional Director - Wales
15 Graig Park,
Longford,Neath,
West Glamorgan
Wales
Tel : 01792-528754(H) 07966193170(M)
Email: ken@sosirbkitaid.org
Owen Price Regional Co-ordinator (Cardiff)
tel: 07989907157
email: owen@sosirbkitaid.org
Dan Lycett regional co-ordnator (North Wales)
The Bungalow,
Crows Farm Nest,
Conwy,
Wales,
LL32 8AZ
Tel : 07840 298116(M)
E-mail : daniellycett@hotmail.com
August 2010
This month has been a bit hectic with marvellous donations from Tondu RFC, Trebanos RFC, Vardre RFC,Maesteg Celtic, Bargoed RFC and Mid Districts.
A big thanks to you all.
Our next delivery is almost ready for shipping and the storage unit is still pretty full.
WE REALLY DO NEED BOOTS, SHORTS AND SOCKS. SO IF YOU CAN HELP THEN PLEASE CONTACT US
February 2010
Big Thanks to Penclawdd RFC for their donation of 3 kits. These will soon be sorted and taken in our next delivery this spring.
January 2010
A fantastic contribution from Merthyr RFC who gave SOS some 70 shirts. A huge thanks to you all.
We will be having a sort our and sending our next delivery soon. We are still short of boots shorts and socks. If you can help then please contact myself or one of the other volunteers in you area.
October
Our first delivery direct from Wales,, Well done to you all
September
Further donations from
Pentyrch RFC
Abercwmboi RFC
Malcolm Jones Cardiff North & Heart of Wales
Ynysowen RFC
SUe Woodward of Ruggerbug
Paul Whapham and Team Swansea City Council
August 2009
August has been a busy time for the volunteers in Wales. The storage has had a majot sort out and the ever enthusiastic Alan Jarrt has built a sturdy storage system to help us with our efforts.
September should see us send the first ever SOS delivery direct from Wales.
A warm welcome also goes to Colin Jenkins and James Kaye who have joined us as new volunteers,taking our number to 14 in all. We always welcome new members and still need coverage in Mid Wale.Pembrokeshire and North Wales
A big SOS thank you to Allan and Steve Martin from SPORTEC Neath for their donation of 16 boxes of kit.
Also to Ray Clarke,Mike Lake and the committee of the Welsh DIstricts for their donation of 3 sets of jersey, shorts and socks
Likewise to David Arthur and the committee from Afan Nedd Districts for their 5 sets of jersyes and other miscellaneous kit.
May 2009
A big thanks to Fleur de Lys Youth RFC for their generous donation of kit.
Welcome to new Volunteer Mike Thomas who has already been busy in collecting generous donations from the following:-
Penallta Mini and Junior RFC
Penallta Youth RFC
Penallta RFC (Seniors)
Ynysowen Mini and Junior RFC
Mid District RFC
Pentyrch Mini and Junior RFC
Ruggerbug, Ystrad Mynach.
CC Sports, Bargoed
Fleur de Lys RFC
Gwent College, Cross Keys
A huge thank you to you all from SOS in Wales
Barry Island School gets in the Recycling Habit
Barry Island Primary School recently donated their old soccer jerseys to SOSirbkitaid.
Wales regional co-ordinator (Cardiff) Owen Price above ( hes the big fella in the middle!) receiving the kit from some of the pupils and their teacher.
SOS can use any sports gear that can be used for playing or training rugby as long as it it is in a reasonable condition .Thanks Barry Island PS.
Welsh All Blacks Donation and Boot Barrell
The Legendary Brian Thomas (right) Neath & Wales second row was on hand to present the kit to volunteers Ralph Herdman and Alan Jarrett
SOS/iRB Kit Aid in Wales is Supported by
the WRU and the regional teams
Supportors in Wales
We have many current and ex Welsh players supporting us in Wales, a referee and a number of businesses who help us in our efforts to recycle kit and equipment for the benefit of others.
PLAYERS
Ray Gravell (deceased) Rob Howley Paul Thorburn Mervyn Davies
Duncan Jones Adam Jones Robin McBryde
Allan Martin Nigel Owens
Other supportors in Wales
Crownford Training, Hirwaun - Rugbi Supplies, Llandarcy - Club Mascots, Lonlas Village Workshops - Sportaprint, Swansea
Universal Haulage, Bryncethin - Swansea Round Table - Manhattan Marketing,
Llanelli - Motors, Neath - HSS Hire.
Roll of hounour
Thank You to all the clubs & Schools who have supported SOS/iRB Kit Aid in Wales with their kind donations.
DIOLCH I'R H0LL GLYBIAU AC YSGOLION AM EU CYFRANIAD
CLUBS
Aberystwyth - Abergavenny - Amman United - Aberavon Quins - Baglan - Banwen - Bridgend Athletic - Bonymaen - Brynamman - Bryncoch - Bynea - Crymych - Cwmgors - Dunvant - Fishguard & Goodwick - Fleur de Lys - Glais - Glynneath - Gorseinon - Haverfordwest - Llandeilo - Llandovery - Llanelli Wanderers - -Merthyr -Morriston - Mumbles under 12's - Narberth - Neath Athletic - Ospreys - Pembrokeshire District juniors - Pembroke Dock -Penallta RFC - Penclawdd - Pentyrch - Pontypool - Pontyberem - Porthcawl -Rhiwbina - Scarlets - Skewen - Swansea Uplands - Tonmawr - Tonna - Trimsaran - Whitland - Ynysowen - Ystalyfera. - Ystradgynlais.
Schools
Brynamman Community Centre ( Bryn Rovers) - Coleg Sir Gar, Llanelli - Coleg Gwent, Cross Keys - Croeserw Primary School, Port Talbot - Cwrt Sart , Neath -Cymmer Afan School, Port Talbot - Glan Afan Comprehensive School, Port Talbot - Gwent Primary Schools - Mae yr Yrfa, Carmarthen -Pontypool Schools - St Cyres, Penarth -Swansea Schools - Tyle'r Ynn, Briton Ferry - Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera.
