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What is SOFA?
Oadby Wyggs’ “Silly Old Farts Association” is designed for those too old, too lacking in talent, too distant or otherwise incapable of playing an active part in the life of the Oadby Wyggs. Why be merely an armchair supporter when you could be a SOFA member?
OK so what’s the catch I hear you say. There isn’t one. SOFA’s prime aim is to be an association of past players, but not exclusively. Anyone who has ever played for the Oadby Wyggs, (inc. Oadby or Old Wyggestonian RFCs) at any level for any time at all, or who once considered playing, or watched or took any interest whatsoever is invited. It is a very loose and informal group of people, who have a bite of lunch, watch a game of rugby, and have the opportunity to meet up again with like-minded souls for a chat about the ‘good old days’.
One corner of the clubhouse bar has been officially designated as the Old Farts’ corner. Here old farts can stand (those who are incapable will sit) and drone on about the good old days. It will be sited close to the gent’s toilet so that those old farts with mobility and bladder problems can get to the toilets easily.
SOFA is not intended to be a replacement of the Vice-Presidents institution or to be in competition with it at all. Membership of SOFA is intended to be much wider and much more informal. Membership of SOFA will not confer any Oadby Wyggs’ membership rights whatsoever.
OK so what does it cost? Life membership costs nothing. A nominal amount will be charged for the lunch provided and there will generally be a sweepstake on the result of the game.
How to contact SOFA.
The easiest way to make contact is to turn up at a gathering, or indeed any Saturday afternoon or Sunday lunchtime when the Bar Manager will be available to take your details.
Email contact is favoured as this makes circulation of information so much easier. If you can’t work a computer you’ll need to speak with your grand children for advice!
Alternatively you can contact Bill Bromley as shown below.
Bill Bromley
14 Kingsmead Road
Leicester
LE2 3YB
Tel (0116) 257 1996 (home)
(0116) 229 4132 (work – ask for Martin)
Fax (0116) 299 5398 (work)
e-mail - martin.bromley@leicester.gov.uk (work) or bromleym99@hotmail.com
Next gathering.
Keep your eye on this web-site for news.
There are usually plenty of Old Farts around for home league matches. President Andy Beevers will be organising pre-match lunches at some of these games to which Vice Presidents and SOFA members are always welcome.
Old Farts are also to be found at the forefront of many of the club social events, and some have even taken to the stage in the Wyggs’ Panto since its revival in recent years.
What is SOFA?
Oadby Wyggs’ “Silly Old Farts Association” is designed for those too old, too lacking in talent, too distant or otherwise incapable of playing an active part in the life of the Oadby Wyggs. Why be merely an armchair supporter when you could be a SOFA member?
OK so what’s the catch I hear you say. There isn’t one. SOFA’s prime aim is to be an association of past players, but not exclusively. Anyone who has ever played for the Oadby Wyggs, (inc. Oadby or Old Wyggestonian RFCs) at any level for any time at all, or who once considered playing, or watched or took any interest whatsoever is invited. It is a very loose and informal group of people, who have a bite of lunch, watch a game of rugby, and have the opportunity to meet up again with like-minded souls for a chat about the ‘good old days’.
One corner of the clubhouse bar has been officially designated as the Old Farts’ corner. Here old farts can stand (those who are incapable will sit) and drone on about the good old days. It will be sited close to the gent’s toilet so that those old farts with mobility and bladder problems can get to the toilets easily.
SOFA is not intended to be a replacement of the Vice-Presidents institution or to be in competition with it at all. Membership of SOFA is intended to be much wider and much more informal. Membership of SOFA will not confer any Oadby Wyggs’ membership rights whatsoever.
OK so what does it cost? Life membership costs nothing. A nominal amount will be charged for the lunch provided and there will generally be a sweepstake on the result of the game.
How to contact SOFA.
The easiest way to make contact is to turn up at a gathering, or indeed any Saturday afternoon or Sunday lunchtime when the Bar Manager will be available to take your details.
Email contact is favoured as this makes circulation of information so much easier. If you can’t work a computer you’ll need to speak with your grand children for advice!
Alternatively you can contact Bill Bromley as shown below.
Bill Bromley
14 Kingsmead Road
Leicester
LE2 3YB
Tel (0116) 257 1996 (home)
(0116) 229 4132 (work – ask for Martin)
Fax (0116) 299 5398 (work)
e-mail - martin.bromley@leicester.gov.uk (work) or bromleym99@hotmail.com
Next gathering.
Keep your eye on this web-site for news.
There are usually plenty of Old Farts around for home league matches. President Andy Beevers will be organising pre-match lunches at some of these games to which Vice Presidents and SOFA members are always welcome.
Old Farts are also to be found at the forefront of many of the club social events, and some have even taken to the stage in the Wyggs’ Panto since its revival in recent years.
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