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Newsletter #14 - 29 March 2004
Newsletter #14 - 29 March 2004
Dear Edinburgh Supporter
A young Gunners team travelled across the Irish sea to face their bogey team of the season Ulster on Friday night and again came away empty handed after a 37-0 defeat, making it 3 out of 3 this season for the Belfast outfit.
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Next up for the boys it?s Gwent Dragons on Friday night at Meadowbank. With just this match left before their quarter final trip back to Toulouse and with hopefully most of their International players back in action the Gunners will be looking for a confidence boosting win.
As with every match in the Celtic League it will be tough especially when faced with players of the quality of Percy Montgomery, but you can do your part by getting right behind the Gunners on Friday night. The players themselves acknowledge that the fans can become the sixteenth man on the pitch for them, so scream, shout, do you whatever you want, just make some noise and help the boys get back to winning ways!
I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing Simon Taylor a speedy recovery with his knee injury he picked up at the weekend. It'll be a tough eight to nine months for the British Lion, but he and fans can both take heart from the fantastic recovery that other Gunners players, such as Marcus Di Rollo, Alistair Dickson and Nathan Hines, have made from similar injuries. So from all the Gunners fans we hope your fit and back in action soon!
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QUARTER FINAL TO TOULOUSE
If you missed out on the last fantastic trip to Toulouse, or you just want to relive some of those the highlights again you will be pleased to hear that the supporters club have organised another trip to Toulouse for the biggest game in the Gunners history.
Toulouse vs Edinburgh Rugby
10th April KO 16.00HRS (French time)
2 NIGHT PACKAGE £305.00 PER PERSON
3 NIGHT PACKAGE £345.00 PER PERSON
Price inclusive return flights from Edinburgh to Toulouse (via Gatwick), hotel accommodation in twin bedded room with buffet breakfast at the Novotel Toulouse Centre and a match ticket. Single supplement £30.00 per night.
Price subject to flight availability, which is extremely difficult due to the Easter weekend holiday.
Full payment at time of booking.
Tel. Lawries Travels on 0131 554 0471 or email rugby@lawriestravel.co.uk
For further details keep an eye on the web site.
http://www.edinburghgunners.org.uk/index.php?pageid=travel.php
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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER!
Come along the Stewart's Melville clubhouse at Inverleith for our 70's night on Saturday 3rd April, kick off 7.30pm with the final whistle at 1am.
The night is being sponsored by Caledonian Brewery and is our way of celebrating a season, which has seen many highlights including the Gunners becoming the first Scottish team to reach the knock out stages of the Heineken Cup and the Celtic Cup Final.
Not only can you strut your stuff on the dance floor, but there will also be a buffet and thanks to our sponsors the Caledonian Brewery we are also able to offer pints of Caley 80/- and bottles of Deuchars IPA at the fantastic price of £1.50 each, while stocks last..
That's not all, we should also have most of the boys that have made this season one to remember in attendance we will be presenting our end of season awards, including Top Gun, Young Gun, Try of the Season, and a few other surprise presentations!
Numbers are limited so make sure you don't miss out by getting your ticket now. They are priced £15 and are available from Ann at Edinburgh Rugby on 0131 346 5252. They will also be available in the Supporters clubroom and the concourse on Friday night.
If you are a season ticket holder use incentive voucher B in your season ticket or 6 pack and get your ticket for £12, saving £3!!
http://www.edinburghgunners.org.uk/index.php?pageid=events.php
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SICK KIDS APPEAL
Following the success of the Sick Kids Christmas appeal Edinburgh Rugby are hoping to make this Easter a that little bit more special for the children with the help of you generous Gunners fans!
So please bring along your lose change and any spare chocolate Easter eggs for collection at Meadowbank on Friday 2nd April, and help put a smile on the faces of the children at the Sick Kids.
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FANCY A FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH A DIFFERENCE?
Why not come along to Meadowbank and have a curry, 2 bottles of Deuchars IPA in association with Caledonian Brewery and watch Edinburgh take on the Gwent Dragons on Friday 2nd April all for £20 or £15 for season ticket holders.
Places will be limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. For further details visit the information booth on Friday night, visit www.edinburghrugby.com or contact Claire at Edinburgh Rugby: claire.watt@sru.org.uk or 0131 346 5263.
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EDINBURGH RUGBY ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
Edinburgh Rugby and Edinburgh District Rugby Union would like to invite you to the Annual Dinner Dance to be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Saturday 8th May 2004 from 6.00pm.
The evening's entertainment will include a drinks reception, 3 course meal, after dinner speeches, Edinburgh Rugby awards, Edinburgh District awards, a live band and a raffle with many star prizes.
The dress code is black tie and tickets are priced at £55 each.
Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information or to book your tickets please contact Claire at Edinburgh Rugby: claire.watt@sru.org.uk or 0131 346 5263.
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FANS FORUM
Ever wanted to get something off your chest about Edinburgh Rugby but didn't know where to go? Whether it's your Heineken Cup hopes, general Celtic League chat, or even you International ideas, come and share your views with other Gunners fans on our new Supporters Club Forum.
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