How Lutterworth Rugby Club are using their time away from the pitch to help their community

While they have been waiting to get back into action, players and staff have been helping those in need
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Lutterworth Rugby Club are not able to play the game they all love at the moment amid the latest national Covid-19 lockdown.

So players and staff at the long-established sports outfit are really getting stuck in off the field as they pitch in to support fantastic local causes such as Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.

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The people at Lutterworth RFC are rolling up their sleeves with gusto as the historic club gears up to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2022-23.

Lutterworth Rugby Club are really getting stuck in off the field as they pitch in to support fantastic local causes such as Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.Lutterworth Rugby Club are really getting stuck in off the field as they pitch in to support fantastic local causes such as Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.
Lutterworth Rugby Club are really getting stuck in off the field as they pitch in to support fantastic local causes such as Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.

“Rather than just sit about doing nothing, and bearing in mind we are central to our local community, we recognised we are in a strong position when compared to the vulnerable and less fortunate members of our community,” said club president Martyn Holmes.

“And we therefore decided upon trying to help those in need of some cheer and help at this difficult time in our lives.

“Through a combination of monetary donations, people donating their time and produce and a great team effort we have been able to help three projects.

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“We have been supporting our local food bank and the Inspire charity, which helps underprivileged children and older people.

Lutterworth Rugby Club are really getting stuck in off the field as they pitch in to support fantastic local causes such as Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.Lutterworth Rugby Club are really getting stuck in off the field as they pitch in to support fantastic local causes such as Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.
Lutterworth Rugby Club are really getting stuck in off the field as they pitch in to support fantastic local causes such as Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.

“We have also arranged gifts for two old people’s homes and set up special concerts with the Saxman.

“He has done such great work in the local community during the various lockdown periods over the last year,” said Martyn.

Stretching all the way back to 1872, the club has donated £500 to Lutterworth & Villages Foodbank.

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And they are continuing to give the excellent scheme ongoing support by becoming a fully-fledged drop-off point for food and other vital supplies for struggling families.

You can find out much more about how the rugby club has been helping the foodbank and how you can help as well by visiting these webpages: