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# Burntwood RUFC to host fundraising President’s Day
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/burntwood-rufc-to-host-fundraising-presidents-day/
- Published: 2011-05-13T07:00:49.000Z
- Updated: 2011-05-10T18:41:41.000Z
- Author: Rob Forsyth
- Tags: Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:32

For the second year running, Burntwood RUFC President Bob Osbourne is holding his President’s Day in support of Help for Heroes.

A full day of activities is scheduled at the club’s Sportsway headquarters from 10.30am on May 21 as Bob Osbourne bids to raise yet more money for the charity.

The event kicks off with junior football matches organised by Burntwood Dragons FC, one of the several associated sports clubs based at The Sportsway.

One of the highlights of the day, literally, will be provided by the Black Knights Parachute Team who are due to drop in at 12.30pm.

Two rugby matches take centre stage in the afternoon. The first sees a Burntwood Select XV take on a Help for Heroes XV made up of serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and emergency services. This is followed by a Staffordshire Clubs Select side who will play a second Help for Heroes squad.

The junior members of the club get a look in when they take on the juniors from the Burntwood Dragons FC in their version of a navy gun run – manhandling training equipment over an obstacle course. Much pride will be at stake on both sides.

The day is rounded off with a disco in the clubhouse courtesy of resident DJ Dancing Dave.

Other attractions during the day include a military band, a hog roast and BBQ, bouncy castle, funfair rides, pony rides, raffles and Help for Heroes merchandise. Already attending are representatives of various military organisations including the Band of Brothers.

Apart from on site car parking at £2, entrance is free and everybody is welcome.

Last year the event raised nearly £7,000\. Given good weather, President Bob Osbourne hopes for a big turnout of spectators who will give generously to a worthy cause to surpass last year’s total.