The Bolingey Barbarians welcomed Camborne veterans for the last fixture of the season. As always, they did not disappoint, travelling to Perranporth with a full coach of players and supporters. The Cherry and White’s first team became National Two West champions on Saturday, gaining promotion to National One next season to play at the highest level in their history, we wish them well in that campaign.
The Barbarians showcased some of their best running and passing of the season, scoring 11 tries to Camborne’s 5. With ‘President’s count back’, factoring The Barbarians larger squad, rugby as always was declared the winner, a well-earned draw, thank you to everyone for providing the on-field entertainment.
The Barbarians were delighted to welcome two new caps, Jamie and Darren Semmens from St Just RFC.
Following a few drinks in The Brewers Droop. Bolingey Barbarian President, Roger Mead, thanked Perranporth RFC for their hospitality and the use of the facilities. Flowers were presented to our host Lisa for all her hard work looking after the Barbarians from the wrong side of the bar. Roger also congratulated all within the club who have put their time and skills into building the new club house, it is a credit to them, and we all look forward to using it next season.
The third half continued at the Bolingey Inn, hosted by Craig, the new manager and his team who fed us all with a great chilli.
With the usual raffle and auction plus an amazing donation from Camborne Veterans, together with a bucket collection at Camborne’s last home match, the total raised on the day was £1,710.04. This will go to help so many children in Cornwall.
This season the Bolingey Barbarians have supported: THRIVE, St Austell, The Advocacy Fellows, Cornwall, Squidlets, Camborne, Georgia’s Voice, Cornwall, Coreys Farm, Bude, Chy Lowen Alpacas, St Columb, Treg Gateway Club, St Blazey and Equally Abled, Bodmin.
To the tune of £1,5795.00
The Bolingey Barbarian’s, total donations to date, £201,459.47, supporting over 120 worthy children’s charitable causes in Cornwall.
Our thanks to all the players and supporters for making this another great season, we look forward to seeing you all again next season.
We kick off on the 30th August, with our Charity Day and Beer Festival at Camborne RFC, supported by LWC Ltd and Camborne Veterans Rugby.
On behalf of all the children, THANK YOU for making a big difference to our lives.
Roger Mead B.E.M.
(President, Bolingey Barbarians)
