The Newsletter

We thought it would be a good idea to introduce a

newsletter to circulate amongst existing and past

members. The idea is that we update you on

current “happenings” at the club and of current and

past members. Any contributions would be

appreciated.

The Club - About Lordswood

Dixonians

The club is now nearly 95 years old and we are

approaching our centenary in 2013. Historically

the club was formed by the Old Boys of George

Dixon School and has always been based on the

west side of Birmingham, close to its historic home

in Edgbaston. We welcome new players and the

club’s current membership reflects the

cosmopolitan nature of Birmingham, with

Frenchman, Fijians and Zimbabweans rubbing

shoulders with locally bred players.

The club has a proud history, winning the North

Midlands Cup 3 times in the 70s and 80s and

winning the North Midlands Sevens Cup 7 times.

In 2004 the club formed a partnership with

Lordswood boys school. Together we have

ambitious plans for the development of youth

rugby in the area evidenced by the proposed roll

out of the successful U15 and U12 teams to local

schools. The promotion of the first team to

Midlands West 3 and the proposed investment in

facilities should lead to raucous centenary

celebrations in six years time.

Below, the promotion squad of 2006/07

The Big Dix

Newsletter

1 September 2007

Player Profile

Name – Andrew Yorston

DOB – 3 January 1979

Nationality – Scottish

Position – Scrum Half

Andy joined the club as a fresh faced 21 year old in

2000 whereupon he promptly got injured. This has

been a recurring theme over the following seven

seasons - recent statistics place his participation at

less than 40% of games during this period.

Scrum halves are typically recognised as being “feisty,

mouthy and athletic”. Andy is not familiar with these

characteristics on the rugby pitch but they are

synonymous with his evenings out. In line with many

of his ilk, i.e. Glaswegians, he turns into a foul

mouthed, aggressive lounge lizard whenever he steps

past the threshold of licensed premises.

Andy’s ambition’s this seasons are a) not to get

injured b) not to get married and c) to miss only the

matches which clash with major store openings..

Social Calendar

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September – Seasoner Opener – “Initations” – The Bear

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October – Go Play Rugby Event – RWC 2007 – [Venue to

be confirmed]

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November – Harborne Mile – Fancy Dress

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December – School Disco – at the school

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Septermber training will be at the University on

Mondays and the Martineau centre on Wednesdays.

Club Contacts

Club Captain – Damian Webb – 07725 440624

Vice Captain – Andrew Yorston – 07824 417408

Darren Walker – 07710 480204

September’s fixtures

First XV

Second XV

01-Sep Edwardians (a)

Old Hales (a)

08-Sep Wednesbury (h)

Sutton Coldfield (a) L

15-Sep Bridgnorth (a)

Aston (h) L

22-Sep Aston OE (h)

Old Salts (a) L

29-Sep Ludlow (h)

Bournville (a)