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Big Lift Reprise – live, upfront and in person on 8th May and virtually and online until 15th May .

Just over the a year ago Barnes RFC and community did a spectacular thing that had a global reach, and lifted spirits and morale.

The Barnes Big Lift, in memory of Garry Garrett, certainly secured our name on the rugby map, raising over £160,000 for the NHS. I am sure you will all agree that t was a truly memorable, and emotional, day for all involved.

This year, to commemorate the anniversary of The Barnes Big Lift, we are doing a reprise of it, which will also launch our fund raising for this years Barnes RFC charity initiative: The Barnes Big Build, which will take place in August.

We will kick off with The Big Barnes Lift Reprise on Saturday 8th May, at the Barnes RFC Clubhouse and the event will run virtually too, as it did last year, from today to 15th May.
The full details of The Big Barnes Build will following over the next few weeks, and how you can take part in it. In brief, it is a Barnes community project, funded by the Barnes RFC community.

Think DIY SOS - delivered by Barnes RFC.

We will be fundraising between now and the August go live date, when 50 people drawn from right across the club, will be helping to build an activity playground, and outdoor fitness trail, around the BEST pitches, which are right opposite the clubhouse where the Minis train. They will be for all the community to use, including those who are members of Barnes RFC, those who use the BEST facilities, local schools and people who just live in Barnes. Our project embraces all ages too, from young ones through to the more mature amongst us!

Please join us on the 8th May to discuss the Lions selection, lift some weights, drinks some beer (other drinks available) and most importantly raise some money for The Big Build
If you can’t join physically on 8th May, please get involved virtually.

Here is a reminder of the miracle we achieved last year - https://vimeo.com/415106833

How to get involved - everyone is welcome from aged 5 to over 90!

I want to come down to the clubhouse on Saturday 8th May and take part – what’s the plan?
It’s easy…this is what you need to do:
• You have 3 minutes to complete your best effort lifting for total weight
• Weight to be lifted from the ground to overhead
• You can lift anything, just like last year, from a tin of beans, to a bible to gym weights – just be careful, and take lots of pics and videos (details on where to post them below)
• Submit the total weight figure to your category captain via WhatsApp e.g 10 kg weighted lifted 50 times = 500kg
• Please donate at least £5 per attempt to Big Lift Reprise fundraising page: www.barnowcares.com
• Honesty is best policy on weights and timings!

Category Captains
Category Captain r
Men’s Team Ryan Seabright
Women’s
Team Kirsty Openshaw
Originals Angus Graham
Under 18’s Jason Betteley
Under 15s Andy Beaver
Under 12’s Boko Inyundo
Under 10’s Boris Pomroy

If you are a Green and Gold (Social) Member, an ex-player, or just want to get involved, with us virtually you can send your weight recorded to Adam Libbey – 07775 444320

There are amazing prizes for each category, including submissions made virtually.

Timings on Saturday 8th May
Video submissions - anytime, anywhere
1200 - Club opens
1200 -1330 - Minis and Juniors focus
1330 -1400 - Youth/ Colts focus
1400 - Welcome speech and official start
1400 -1500 - Women’s and Originals focus
1500 - 1600 - Men’s focus
1630 - Submission of weights deadline
1700 - Prize giving

COVID restrictions
Please be aware that if you go to the clubhouse we are operating under covid guidelines
- All must sign in and register when asked
- Table service only
- Masks to be worn if not seated at a table

I can’t get to the Barnes clubhouse, how can I get involved?
Just like last year, you can get involved online, and share your pictures and videos by tagging these on social media – last year Instagram, Twitter and Facebook were where we had most exposure @BarnesRugbyClub @BarnesRFCWomen

Please also use: #BarnesBigBuild #BarnesBigLiftReprise #Rugby

If you are taking part virtually, please send your weights completed in 3 minutes to Submit total to Adam Libbey - via WhatsApp 07775 444320

As last year Libs, is the amazing architect of The Barnes Big Lift Reprise and The Big Barnes Build - he is a Barnes RFC legend ?

Please let’s get this out there to everyone, everywhere - not just to people within the Barnes RFC but to everyone you know that you think might join in and support us with a donation.

Onwards and Upwards Barnow #OneClub #BarnesBigBuild #BarnesBigLiftReprise #Rugby

Rhino x

OUR DEDICATED BARNES RFC FUND RAISING WEBSITE IS LIVE – YOU CAN DONATE HERE: www.BarnowCares.com