We've teamed up with Scunthorpe Rugby Club for community event

We are working with Scunthorpe Rugby Club to host a free family-friendly community event on Saturday 12 September from 10:30am – 3pm to celebrate the start of the rugby season and another year of partnership between the two organisations. 

The event, taking place at Heslam Park, Scunthorpe, will give families with children of all ages the chance to learn more about rugby, find out how to get involved with their local team, and discover the free community support available through us and other partners.

Special activities include the chance to meet Scunthorpe RUFC First XV players, watch a demonstration from the SRUFC Junior Section, take part in a crossbar challenge, and see the SRUFC Women’s Team face Doncaster in the first round of the Cup.

Also attending on the day will be representatives from Ongo Recruitment, Ongo Talk, Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue, Citizen’s Advice, North Lincolnshire Credit Union, Jewsons, LiveWell North Lincolnshire, University Centre North Lincolnshire (UCNL), John Leggott College and more.

Jan Williams, Head of Opportunities said: “This event is a brilliant opportunity to bring our communities together and connect them with their local club.

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Scunthorpe Rugby Club to offer opportunities which might otherwise not be possible for some families, such as free tickets to home, league games.

“Through Ongo Communities, we’re also able to offer initiatives such as mental health and employment support, as well as training opportunities, and guests can come and chat to us on the day to find out more.”

Scunthorpe Rugby Club Chairman Liam Waldron said: “We’re delighted to be working with Ongo Recruitment on this fantastic community event and to welcome families, supporters and local organisations to the club.

“It’s a brilliant way to start the new season, bring people together and showcase everything Scunthorpe Rugby Club has to offer both on and off the pitch. If you’ve never watched rugby before, this is the perfect day to come along, experience the atmosphere and change that.”

The event is free and refreshments will be available. No booking is required. Free parking is available via the UCNL car park.

More information about Ongo Recruitment’s partnership with Scunthorpe Rugby Club can be found here: www.ongorecruitment.co.uk/scunthorperugby