• 8 Club "chefs" and their helpers rise to the challenge of producing and serving an international "dish" accompanied by a drink from a country of their choice, all within a given budget
• The "chefs" set up their food stalls in the dining room and "open for business", around 8.15p 
• You are invited to walk around the various stalls, at your leisure, sampling the excellent cuisine on offer 
• Starter size portions are served, so pace yourself and try all eight!! 
• The "chefs" keep serving until about 9.45pm or until there is no more!!!  
• This event is open to all Members, their families and friends.

Did you know Hertford Rugby Club now has it's own gym?

Recently taken over by Mel Timpson and Stu Clark, the gym offers brand new Matrix cardio equipment, a large weights room and an exercise studio.

Classes on offer include Circuits, Spin , Boxing and Be Strong. Pilates coming soon.

Give them a call on 01920 462768 or just pop in to have a look around, have a chat and a coffee!

Working in close association with Hertford rugby club, gym memberships start from just �25 per month.

 Further to the article in The Mercury, I feel it is important that our members should be aware of some misinformation and misperceptions that appeared in the Mercury article:

• The article states ".... in the absence of an official representative". Whilst we would like to thank Councillor Devonshire for speaking on our behalf, the Town Council did not inform the Club that this planning meeting was taking place nor did they invite us to speak on behalf of this application. 

• The provision of playing fields does not have any impact on the Green Belt.

• People do not walk their dogs on this land.

• The reason we have made this application is because our current ground is unable to cope with demand. Our club is expanding, for the last 2 seasons we have been forced to ask one age group (U8s) to train and play off-site at Pinewood School. Our women's and girl's sections are expanding following England Women's World Cup victory. We have long waiting lists in our entry age groups in the Mini Sections and increasing numbers in the Youth Section.  We anticipate that next year's Rugby World Cup will further increase demand on our facilities both for adults and children to enjoy playing rugby.

• The application to improve the access to the club will improve the traffic flow in Hoe Lane as we would have a two-way drive so that cars do not have to queue on Hoe Lane. Additional car parking would negate the necessity for cars and coaches to be parked on Hoe Lane, further improving traffic flow and road safety. I would have thought the local residents and indeed the Town Council would welcome such improvements. 

I will of course keep our members informed re this application and the hope we can improve our facilities for all.