Lewes rugby players loving their lockdown activities

The juniors also backed work to boost the local food bank

During these unusual and worrying times, Lewes RFC say they are doing all they can to keep players and members engaged in anything rugby related to help maintain their spirits and their mental and physical health.

During the first lockdown the club organised a number of touch rugby events, inviting other local clubs to participate and following all guidelines recommended by the RFU at that point.

They also launched a ‘1,930 miles’ challenge. Based on the year the club was formed, the initial idea was that players would record the miles from any activity until the club reached 1,930 miles covered.

With characteristic competitive streaks kicking in, this ended up with the men, women and mini and junior sections attempting to hit 1,930 miles each!

Junior members embraced the 1,930 Mile Challenge

With the most members, it was no great surprise that the minis and juniors hit the target first. However, the overall aim to encourage people to keep active worked.

Lewes RFC members have also been providing resources to support the wonderful efforts of the Lewes Food Bank.

They have been part of the collection teams at local supermarkets and have transported the collections to central points for the creation of the parcels and onward delivery to those that need it.

A directory of trades and businesses has been created listing services that exist within the membership base, with the idea that other members requiring those services can use them and support businesses during what may be difficult times for them.

Lewes got some rugby in on the pitch before the new lockdown

The club has also created its own