Nostalgic Avonmouth Old Boys RFC

Nostalgic Avonmouth Old Boys RFC A page set up to allow former players and club members the opportunity to revisit old memories, remember the past and relive those great nostalgic moments.

We welcome old photos, newspaper clippings and stories relating to Avonmouth OB RFC.

Bristol Colts
03/04/2023

Bristol Colts

Anyone able to help with names?⚫️🔴⚫️
03/04/2023

Anyone able to help with names?

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Craig Watts
30/03/2023

Craig Watts

A match being played at the old ground, possibly against Bristol Saracens.
22/02/2023

A match being played at the old ground, possibly against Bristol Saracens.

11/11/2022

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗝 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗱

Herbert was born in Bristol in 1888 and moved around somewhat in his early years.

Previous addresses have seen Herbert reside in Clifton, Avonmouth and Bishopsworth.
While living in Elmdale cottage Avonmouth, Herbert was actively involved with Avonmouth OBRFC where he held the position of honorary secretary and can be seen pictured in the 1908-09 team photo in the clubhouse. His line of work as a Corporation Clerk would have made him a perfect match for that role.

Herbert enlisted to do his bit for King and country, records show he became a corporal in the 12th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, known as ‘Bristol’s Own’. The regiment was raised not long after war had been declared in 1914 and the barracks on Whiteladies Rd & areas of the downs were used for training exercises.

Sadly, his life came to an end at the age of 27 while fighting for his country in active service. Herbert was killed in action during WW1, his name is etched in the stones of Thiepval Memorial, near Somme, France alongside over 72,000 servicemen. Herbert’s name is also remembered at Avonmouth Church & the The Bristol Port Company memorial plaques of those local men lost to war.

Lest We Forget…

We Thank former club captain Craig Britton for his time in researching Herbert J Lumbard. ⚫️🔴⚫️

A young Craig Watts playing for Bristol Schools Vs Gloucestershire Schools.
03/11/2022

A young Craig Watts playing for Bristol Schools Vs Gloucestershire Schools.

Worth the wait!Finally I have taken delivery of our 125th anniversary tie and cap bundle.If you haven’t ordered one, the...
07/10/2022

Worth the wait!

Finally I have taken delivery of our 125th anniversary tie and cap bundle.

If you haven’t ordered one, there are some available at £40 for both.

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January 1971
07/10/2022

January 1971

Timings for our 125th anniversary ball on Saturday the 3rd September.
29/08/2022

Timings for our 125th anniversary ball on Saturday the 3rd September.

24/07/2022

Really pleased to announce that the guest speaker for our 125th Anniversary Dinner is World Cup winning back rower & Leicester Tigers legend Neil Back.

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