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Our regular weekly Thursday social touch

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England Touch at Rockcliff Training
What a year 2022 was!
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A TOUCH OF CLASS AT ROCKCLIFF RFC
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Blackadders 15th Anniversary Celebration – Maggie’s Fun Day
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Thank you @blackadderstouch and @rockcliffrfc Touc

Thank you @blackadderstouch and @rockcliffrfc Touch members for their kind donation last night to The Bay Foodbank. Cat and Mike dropped off the donation today and the Centre were very greatful. As previously mentioned The Bay Foodbank based in North Shields will be the Touch section's charity of the year. We look forward to your support with such a worthy cause.
👏🥫🥖🍥🧀🥓🥗
#TheBayFoodbank #bekind #supportlocal #foodbank #generous #donations

Welcome back Athena to her first session of 2023 🎉👏. A fast paced session with some great support play and movement off the ball. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to The Bay Foodbank. Great work guys and girls! 👏👊

Don't forget to checkout the write up from last week too: https://blackadderstouch.com/latestnews/

#touchrugby #fitness #fun #social #supportlocal #latestnews

Cracking night at social touch with 20 keen player

Cracking night at social touch with 20 keen players down! Thanks to Sammie from @englandtouch for coming and running the warm up and providing feedback on our session

#touchrugby #social #fitness #mixedsport #actionshots #gameplay #allweathersport

WHAT A YEAR 2022 HAS BEEN! Yesterday, Blackadders

WHAT A YEAR 2022 HAS BEEN!

Yesterday, Blackadders had their end of year presentation with a special shout out 📢 to:

⭐️ @cockburncarl, who received Player’s Player for his great efforts this season
⭐️@matthew.redshaw receiving Captain’s Player and Most Improved for his constant dedication and hardwork. It has been fantastic having you more involved this year

Make sure you check out link in the bio to read our 2022 Summary 🤓📚

After a busy week, there is no better way to blow

After a busy week, there is no better way to blow the cobwebs away, than a run around at social touch 💨🍃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

#fresh #fitness #fun #fitfam #social #touchrugby @englandtouch #thisiswhyweplay #clearmind #wellbeing #healthylifestyle #motivation

Blackadders xmas social! Yes it’s January, but i

Blackadders xmas social! Yes it’s January, but it was the only date we could all do! Great fun and lots of Lols 😆. Some super competitive bowling, before some food and drinks on the Fish Quay.

#bowling #gutterball #teamsocial #foodie #shipscat #onthequay #nightout #competitive #lol

And we're back! Let's see what 2023 will have in s

And we're back! Let's see what 2023 will have in store.

Great effort by everyone who wanted to make a start on those 2023 fitness goals.

Tonight’s top shout out for the bibs team "No dummies!" 😂😉

#greateffort #teamwork #Goals #tries #letsgo

Cracking way to finish off 2022 with this bunch t

Cracking way to finish off 2022 with this bunch tonight🎉 🥳😁

May have been a little fresh, but a good run around non the less and make a start on working off all that food! Always great to welcome @holliefletcher1 back for a run and a couple cheeky tries. Roll on 2023!!

#teamies #mixedsport #social #thisgirlcan #christmassocial #training #newyeargoals #fitness

Well that was a canny crimbo session!! 🎅🎄 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came down to judge/participate in the bake off and trade secret Santa's. An extra £56 raised for @maggiesne to top off a brilliant fundraising year.

Congratulations to Rod for winning this year's bake off with the gooey chocolate brownies😋 🧁🍰🥮🧡👏

Merry Christmas from all the team and we will see you all again next week.

#Christmassession #bakeoff #secretsanta #charity #fundraising #fun #earnyourgrub

Thanks to @lesley2391 (we think) for this… Grea

Thanks to @lesley2391 (we think) for this…

Great way to see out the year with some extra fitness with friends and Christmas music to set us up for next weekend.

Merry Christmas from us all at Blackadders!!

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 A very Merry Christmas from me to all the @blackadderstouch. A spicy one to top off the year 🥵🤢

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their present 🎁 12 Days of Christmas just like the song 🎶

#MerryChristmas #12DaysOfChristmas #Fitness #Fun #HeadOutTheWindow #IYKYK #Lol

❄️TONIGHTS TRAINING CANCELLED ❄️ Due to t

❄️TONIGHTS TRAINING CANCELLED ❄️

Due to the freezing conditions there will be no training this week.

Enjoy the night off and don’t forget the festive bake off next week!

Well we have finally warmed up enough after last n

Well we have finally warmed up enough after last night's fresh session 🧊🥶🌨. Awesome work by everyone for not letting the weather stop them and making sure they got their steps in!!

#allweathersport #toughgeordies #MoreMilesMoreSmiles #touchrugby

Welcome back @lala_lloydy !! Good to have you back

Welcome back @lala_lloydy !! Good to have you back in the mix at tonight’s social touch as well as a couple new faces.

5 reasons to try touch rugby:
🏉 Great fitness
🏉 Develop your skills set
🏉 Have a break for a busy life and get some fresh air
🏉 Make great friends and lasting memories
🏉 Inclusive sport for everyone

Want to give it a go for yourself? Drop us a message and we will tell you how to sign up for next week.

Count down is officially on to the Xmas Bake-off…3 weeks to go!!

#Mixed #Touch #Inclusive #Sport #GameForEveryone #Fitness #Fun #Friends #BakeOff #CAKE

Thanks to @srfcsteelers for hosting todays tournam

Thanks to @srfcsteelers for hosting todays tournament, a really nice way to see out the year. Already looking forward to the next one, roll on 2023!!

Big 👏 👏 to @matthew.redshaw who was not only Player’s Player but Captain’s Player too for his outstanding efforts today.

A special shout out to the Tynedale Ladies who helped us out today and to our player refs for stepping up too.

#Touch #Rugby #Community #Adders #Fun #POTD #TeamWork #Sports #Fitness #PMA

Good luck to the Blackadders taking part in tomorr

Good luck to the Blackadders taking part in tomorrows tournament at Stockton RFC:
Lesley Marshall (C)
Ben Peters-Jones (VC)
Alex Scott
Athena Enderstein
Carl Cockburn
Dermot Austin
Gareth Bell
Matthew Redshaw
Pete Yeoman
Stephen Douglas
Adam Graham
Annie Lees
Kirsteen Longstaff

Thanks to Tynedale ladies for the support!

#Mixed #Touch #Rugby #GameTime

Canny session tonight with 2 games on the go. Grea

Canny session tonight with 2 games on the go. Great work by everyone and shout out to Luke on his first session. Well done mate.

#compprep #canttouchthis #slinkyhips #iykyk #touchrugby #rollonnextweek

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 A bit of fun to

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 A bit of fun tonight as a final bachelor wod for Rob before the big day 🤵‍♂️ 💍 👰‍♀️

Hope you and @paulamae90 enjoyed your version of the workout in 🇮🇪. 5 AMRAPS to mark the number of years you’ve been together so far.

Here’s to a long and happy marriage from everyone at @blackadderstouch

#Fitness #Fun #Functional #Training #MadeByMarshall

The moment you’ve all been waiting for… anothe

The moment you’ve all been waiting for… another epic selfie by @lesley2391 don’t worry someone else will feature next week … @g.r.bell 👀

Wind… rain… and lots of happy faces! Good session tonight with 2 more newbies.

#Team #Sport #Fitness #Outdoor #Training #FreshAir #Wellbeing

Bit of birthday fun to celebrate the Gaffa’s upc

Bit of birthday fun to celebrate the Gaffa’s upcoming birthday.

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 Fun session to kick start the week with some games and a birthday special workout.
@blackadderstouch
#training #Birthday #Workout #Team #Fun #BestTeam

From 🥶 to 🥵 very quickly tonight! Certainly

From 🥶 to 🥵 very quickly tonight! Certainly a drop in the temperature, but that did not put this bunch off!

26 keen beans at tonight’s session with 2 games and our referees keeping us in check. If you fancy trying something new to improve your fitness, drop us a message 😃.

#CantTouchThis #TouchRugby #TeamWork #Fitness #Fun #Post #Training #Social #Pint

Load More… Follow on Instagram

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blackadderstouch

Thank you @blackadderstouch and @rockcliffrfc Touc

Thank you @blackadderstouch and @rockcliffrfc Touch members for their kind donation last night to The Bay Foodbank. Cat and Mike dropped off the donation today and the Centre were very greatful. As previously mentioned The Bay Foodbank based in North Shields will be the Touch section's charity of the year. We look forward to your support with such a worthy cause.
👏🥫🥖🍥🧀🥓🥗
#TheBayFoodbank #bekind #supportlocal #foodbank #generous #donations

Welcome back Athena to her first session of 2023 🎉👏. A fast paced session with some great support play and movement off the ball. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to The Bay Foodbank. Great work guys and girls! 👏👊

Don't forget to checkout the write up from last week too: https://blackadderstouch.com/latestnews/

#touchrugby #fitness #fun #social #supportlocal #latestnews

Cracking night at social touch with 20 keen player

Cracking night at social touch with 20 keen players down! Thanks to Sammie from @englandtouch for coming and running the warm up and providing feedback on our session

#touchrugby #social #fitness #mixedsport #actionshots #gameplay #allweathersport

WHAT A YEAR 2022 HAS BEEN! Yesterday, Blackadders

WHAT A YEAR 2022 HAS BEEN!

Yesterday, Blackadders had their end of year presentation with a special shout out 📢 to:

⭐️ @cockburncarl, who received Player’s Player for his great efforts this season
⭐️@matthew.redshaw receiving Captain’s Player and Most Improved for his constant dedication and hardwork. It has been fantastic having you more involved this year

Make sure you check out link in the bio to read our 2022 Summary 🤓📚

After a busy week, there is no better way to blow

After a busy week, there is no better way to blow the cobwebs away, than a run around at social touch 💨🍃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

#fresh #fitness #fun #fitfam #social #touchrugby @englandtouch #thisiswhyweplay #clearmind #wellbeing #healthylifestyle #motivation

Blackadders xmas social! Yes it’s January, but i

Blackadders xmas social! Yes it’s January, but it was the only date we could all do! Great fun and lots of Lols 😆. Some super competitive bowling, before some food and drinks on the Fish Quay.

#bowling #gutterball #teamsocial #foodie #shipscat #onthequay #nightout #competitive #lol

And we're back! Let's see what 2023 will have in s

And we're back! Let's see what 2023 will have in store.

Great effort by everyone who wanted to make a start on those 2023 fitness goals.

Tonight’s top shout out for the bibs team "No dummies!" 😂😉

#greateffort #teamwork #Goals #tries #letsgo

Cracking way to finish off 2022 with this bunch t

Cracking way to finish off 2022 with this bunch tonight🎉 🥳😁

May have been a little fresh, but a good run around non the less and make a start on working off all that food! Always great to welcome @holliefletcher1 back for a run and a couple cheeky tries. Roll on 2023!!

#teamies #mixedsport #social #thisgirlcan #christmassocial #training #newyeargoals #fitness

Well that was a canny crimbo session!! 🎅🎄 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came down to judge/participate in the bake off and trade secret Santa's. An extra £56 raised for @maggiesne to top off a brilliant fundraising year.

Congratulations to Rod for winning this year's bake off with the gooey chocolate brownies😋 🧁🍰🥮🧡👏

Merry Christmas from all the team and we will see you all again next week.

#Christmassession #bakeoff #secretsanta #charity #fundraising #fun #earnyourgrub

Thanks to @lesley2391 (we think) for this… Grea

Thanks to @lesley2391 (we think) for this…

Great way to see out the year with some extra fitness with friends and Christmas music to set us up for next weekend.

Merry Christmas from us all at Blackadders!!

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 A very Merry Christmas from me to all the @blackadderstouch. A spicy one to top off the year 🥵🤢

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their present 🎁 12 Days of Christmas just like the song 🎶

#MerryChristmas #12DaysOfChristmas #Fitness #Fun #HeadOutTheWindow #IYKYK #Lol

❄️TONIGHTS TRAINING CANCELLED ❄️ Due to t

❄️TONIGHTS TRAINING CANCELLED ❄️

Due to the freezing conditions there will be no training this week.

Enjoy the night off and don’t forget the festive bake off next week!

Well we have finally warmed up enough after last n

Well we have finally warmed up enough after last night's fresh session 🧊🥶🌨. Awesome work by everyone for not letting the weather stop them and making sure they got their steps in!!

#allweathersport #toughgeordies #MoreMilesMoreSmiles #touchrugby

Welcome back @lala_lloydy !! Good to have you back

Welcome back @lala_lloydy !! Good to have you back in the mix at tonight’s social touch as well as a couple new faces.

5 reasons to try touch rugby:
🏉 Great fitness
🏉 Develop your skills set
🏉 Have a break for a busy life and get some fresh air
🏉 Make great friends and lasting memories
🏉 Inclusive sport for everyone

Want to give it a go for yourself? Drop us a message and we will tell you how to sign up for next week.

Count down is officially on to the Xmas Bake-off…3 weeks to go!!

#Mixed #Touch #Inclusive #Sport #GameForEveryone #Fitness #Fun #Friends #BakeOff #CAKE

Thanks to @srfcsteelers for hosting todays tournam

Thanks to @srfcsteelers for hosting todays tournament, a really nice way to see out the year. Already looking forward to the next one, roll on 2023!!

Big 👏 👏 to @matthew.redshaw who was not only Player’s Player but Captain’s Player too for his outstanding efforts today.

A special shout out to the Tynedale Ladies who helped us out today and to our player refs for stepping up too.

#Touch #Rugby #Community #Adders #Fun #POTD #TeamWork #Sports #Fitness #PMA

Good luck to the Blackadders taking part in tomorr

Good luck to the Blackadders taking part in tomorrows tournament at Stockton RFC:
Lesley Marshall (C)
Ben Peters-Jones (VC)
Alex Scott
Athena Enderstein
Carl Cockburn
Dermot Austin
Gareth Bell
Matthew Redshaw
Pete Yeoman
Stephen Douglas
Adam Graham
Annie Lees
Kirsteen Longstaff

Thanks to Tynedale ladies for the support!

#Mixed #Touch #Rugby #GameTime

Canny session tonight with 2 games on the go. Grea

Canny session tonight with 2 games on the go. Great work by everyone and shout out to Luke on his first session. Well done mate.

#compprep #canttouchthis #slinkyhips #iykyk #touchrugby #rollonnextweek

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 A bit of fun to

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 A bit of fun tonight as a final bachelor wod for Rob before the big day 🤵‍♂️ 💍 👰‍♀️

Hope you and @paulamae90 enjoyed your version of the workout in 🇮🇪. 5 AMRAPS to mark the number of years you’ve been together so far.

Here’s to a long and happy marriage from everyone at @blackadderstouch

#Fitness #Fun #Functional #Training #MadeByMarshall

The moment you’ve all been waiting for… anothe

The moment you’ve all been waiting for… another epic selfie by @lesley2391 don’t worry someone else will feature next week … @g.r.bell 👀

Wind… rain… and lots of happy faces! Good session tonight with 2 more newbies.

#Team #Sport #Fitness #Outdoor #Training #FreshAir #Wellbeing

Bit of birthday fun to celebrate the Gaffa’s upc

Bit of birthday fun to celebrate the Gaffa’s upcoming birthday.

Posted @withrepost • @lesley2391 Fun session to kick start the week with some games and a birthday special workout.
@blackadderstouch
#training #Birthday #Workout #Team #Fun #BestTeam

From 🥶 to 🥵 very quickly tonight! Certainly

From 🥶 to 🥵 very quickly tonight! Certainly a drop in the temperature, but that did not put this bunch off!

26 keen beans at tonight’s session with 2 games and our referees keeping us in check. If you fancy trying something new to improve your fitness, drop us a message 😃.

#CantTouchThis #TouchRugby #TeamWork #Fitness #Fun #Post #Training #Social #Pint

Load More… Follow on Instagram

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