A message from our Chair - David Durbin Can we get on a roll and climb the table? After Sunday’s result it is clear we are not yet firing on all cylinders. If only I had a crystal ball to see towards the end of the season. The teams mistakes and inconsistency is taking its toll at present but thankfully other teams are also in the same boat keeping us in the title race. It’s certainly one of the closest seasons we have seen for a long time and one of the strangest as players seem to be on a merry go round from club to club. I guess as we progress further into the season all will become a lot clearer. What is clear is that we all need to get behind Simon and the team and give them our vocal support at Batley and especially on the 22nd as we take on London in the semi-final of the 1895 Cup with the winner going to Wembley. Who doesn’t like that winning feeling of seeing the team lifting a cup so let’s get down to Rosslyn Park in big numbers to give the lads that eighteenth man boost! Talking of a boost I would at this point like to give a big thanks to Ian Croad for supplying us with past seasons stock which we have been selling in order to give more funds to Squadbuilder. Your support also is greatly appreciated and our last contribution to the fund enabled the club to bring in Ben Crooks who already is showing his worth. We are always in need of your no longer worn merchandise so please get in touch with any Board member or ring me on 07790 852916 and I will arrange collection from you. Our next auction item is out this week so watch out on our social media platforms. Also there are still opportunities to be involved in our making of the film of our 150years of the Club, links can be found on Facebook or visit www.RUGBYDOCUMENTARY.CO.UK.

Onwards with our Panthers to Batley, see you there.

Panthers’ Community Update from Kara Colvin • School delivery in primary schools and high schools • Inspire by 9s rugby tournament • Social tag rugby tournament and weekly tag games • Rugbees 7-11 year old elite coaching • Healthy eating cook out in community clubs • Try high camps in the planning • Ukranin inclusion programme • Over 50s walking rugby/football/yoga • Academy coaching and recruitment for the college teams.

Halifax Heritage Lunch NEXT MEETING – 10 July 2023 (Bank Holiday) at HALIFAX BOWLING CLUB Thrum Hall Lane Halifax, HX1 4JT 11.00am start with Malcolm Agar Bar open. Interview starts at 11.00am, with two course lunch for £4.00 Car Parking available on Site Please book you place in advance (with or without meal) To reserve a place ring or e-mail: Chris Mitchell: 07947-827627 or chris-mitchell@live.co.uk If any of you can volunteer to be one of our guest(s) please contact Malcolm Kielty on 07946-510900

Maureen’s Finance Current balance - £4262.00.

A message from our Chair - David Durbin A magnificent performance against Saints and now the wheels appear to have come of our wagon. Individual errors are certainly taking there toll at the moment and this is clearly affecting the teams confidence. This is when the true supporters stand behind the team and offer them every encouragement as we move into the second half of the season and this start’s at Swinton on Sunday when we can hopefully we can get our season back on track! Let’s make some noise and become that vocal eighteenth man in support of our Panthers! Talking of support, we are still in need of any pre-loved rugby shirts, shorts, hoodies etc so if you can help please do not hesitate to contact me on 07790 852196 to arrange collection or you can bring any items down on home match days to any of our stalls. Your generosity has enabled us to continue to support the Panthers Squadbuilder as you may have seen from our recent donation of £5000 during the Saints game. Other opportunities to support us are by attending our monthly quizzes on the last Wednesday of every month at the Ivy House, entering our Match Day Dining competition and making donations on match days. All of which is never taken for granted and very much appreciated.

See you all at Swinton.

Panthers’ Community Update from Kara Colvin • School coaching delivery continues across primary and high schools. • Try High Camps were delivered in the half term break engaging with over 50 children. • Plans for a healthy eating project across community clubs is being implemented right now in time for summer. • Engagement through tournaments is happening across all ages in the community. • Plans for a development rugby league pathway is under plans. • The panthers academies are still training in the off season, with all three head coaches focussing hard on recruitment for the next intake in September. • The hydration station has been in full swing with over 1900 school children across Calderdale receiving a bottle of water. • More active assemblies have been planned in schools not reached in this wave of the hydration station. • Plans for a big Halifax homecoming are underway. Plenty more behind the scenes but this will be delivered later in the year!

Halifax Heritage Lunch NEXT MEETING – 12 June 2023 (Bank Holiday) at HALIFAX BOWLING CLUB Thrum Hall Lane Halifax, HX1 4JT 11.00am start with Nigel Wood Bar open. Interview starts at 11.00am, with two course lunch for £4.00 Car Parking available on Site Please book you place in advance (with or without meal) To reserve a place ring or e-mail: Chris Mitchell: 07947-827627 or chris-mitchell@live.co.uk If any of you can volunteer to be one of our guest(s) please contact Malcolm Kielty on 07946-510900

Maureen’s Finance Current balance - £3652.