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A Glossop Rugby Club existed at the end of the nineteenth century. Records kept in Glossop Library show that in the season 1889/90 the Club played 28 games, winning 20, drawing 2 and losing 6. Fixtures at this time included Broughton Park. However, there are no records of any games being played after 1894, and it appears that the Club ceased to exist some time in the 1890s.
The Club was revived in 1969 in the lounge of the Hare and Hounds pub and the man who started it all off was Peter Ford and the original members were all members of Glossop Mountain Rescue Team.
The first game since reforming was a friendly game played against Rochdale. The last recorded game the Club had played in 1894 had been against Rochdale Wanderers. The players decided to form themselves into a Club and began playing regular fixtures from September 1969. By mid-November the Club had attracted sufficient members to form a second XV.
The Club moved to the present playing fields in mid 1970, originally renting the field but an agreement to purchase was concluded in August 1970 and the purchase actually took place on 1st July 1972 assisted by a loan from the RFU and a grant from the Sports Council.
The Season 1970/71 saw a marked increase in membership and playing success. Three teams were fielded each Saturday and the first team won more than they lost. In August 1971 the Club's application to become a member of the Rugby Union was accepted.
The previous Clubhouse was erected in 1974 by the hard work and sweat of members at that time. It was intended that the facility would last no longer than 15-20 years before it needed rebuilding. However due to a lot of patching, a lack of funding and much heartfelt love of the old building the place endured and continued to serve its members and the local community well.
Nevertheless in the early 2000's it became apparent that something had to be done. Escalating repair costs and deteriorating conditions underlined the need for change. Once the drainage and floodlight projects were completed attention turned towards raising funds for the new Clubhouse.
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Today, after many seasons in the midland leagues and a brief visit into Yorkshire 1, Glossop RUFC operate in the South Lancashire / Chesire Division 1. We have three senior men's teams, a strong colts section and a thriving minis and juniors section. We also have a girls team and a womens team.
For the 2010/11 season we are looking to re-introduce our VETS team, a sign of the club growing from strength to strength. If you are an older player wanting a game, or interested in taking up the sport for the first time please contact the club for more details.
We are a family club that is part of the local community. Our clubhouse is an excellent venue for all types of parties and occasions and our hospitality is second to none in the North West.
Visit our Main Website www.glossop-rugbyufc.co.uk for further info
We have officially been awarded the RFU Seal of Approval and Club Mark in recognition of the high standards of our Duty of Care, Participation, Management, Playing and Coaching Programme.
Further to this our Minis and Juniors section has be recognised by Sport England and has achieved the ClubMark accreditation.
Our most recent recognistion came in the form of an Investors in People award
For more information follow the links above to the official Glossop RUFC website
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