THIS Good Friday, the Surcouf Family Fun Day is back at Dorchester Rugby Club for the annual celebratory day for families and friends.
Always a popular day out at the community club, the idea was the brainchild of club legend Lloyd Surcouf a number of years ago for everyone to come together and celebrate as the season draws to a close.
Lloyd’s purpose is to pull everyone together as a one club and celebrate the success of the season.
With attractions for all the family to enjoy, bouncy castles, BBQ, music, entertainment, and bar. The day is a chance for players, coaches, committee members, volunteers, and their families all tirelessly working behind the scenes to be recognised and thanked for their efforts.
The match itself will be a Dorchester XV against a Surcouf XV no doubt led from the side, and likely kicked off by, Lloyd himself. Always a game to put a smile on the face as players from the ages of 18 to nearly 80 get involved.
Many ex-players travel to the club to join the weekend meeting up with old teammates, and enjoying being back at their old club spending time with friends, and often old foes, off the pitch.
Surcouf, who played for Dorchester for many seasons, served on its committee for longer than many remember after his playing days, and now offers his vocal support to whichever of the club’s sides he watches.
Lloyd is always keen to bring everyone together in the one club ethic and celebrate the local community. His wife Sandie ably helping him in his rugby endeavours over the years also helped out with washing and running repairs on the first team kit back in the days when Dorchester Rugby Club was located on Weymouth Avenue, prior to its move to Coburg Road.
Clubhouse opens at 1pm with all welcome to enjoy what promises to be a fantastic day for all that attend.
