Colne and Nelson Rugby Club

🏆 ANOTHER AUCTION PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT 🏆

⏳ TEN DAYS TO GO until The Nathan Summersgill‑Smith Memorial Day, and we’ve got another fantastic prize coming your way!

This brilliant prize has been kindly donated by Skipton Golf Club ⛳💚

Welcome to the stunning fairways of Skipton Golf Club — set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales 🌄. With beautiful scenery and a course designed for golfers of every level, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a memorable day on the greens.

THE PRIZE
🍳 Breakfast + a round of golf for FOUR people! ⛳👥

Can’t join us for the live auction?
You can still take part!
📩 Make a silent bid now and secure your chance to win this incredible experience.

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support the event, donations can be made here:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/nss-memorialday-2026

OFFICIALS • 11 DAYS TO GO

Meet the match officials for Nathan Select vs The Royal Marines on Saturday 11th July.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Alex Wood, who stepped in last minute to referee this fixture last year and did an outstanding job. This time, he’s joined by Simon Vale and Martin Blythe as our Touch/Assistant Referees.

Not only are they giving up their time and expertise for the big match, you’ll also see them officiating the touch games earlier in the day.
It’s people like Alex, Simon and Martin who make this day possible.

A reminder: ALL OFFICIALS ARE VOLUNTEERS — and we know you’ll treat them with the respect they deserve.

We can’t wait to welcome you all to Holt House in just 11 days.

The Nathan Summersgill-Smith Memorial Day 2026
Manchester & District Rugby Union Referees' Society
RMA The Royal Marines Charity Scotty's Little Soldiers

⭐️ AUCTION PRIZE NO. 2 ⭐️

The countdown to The Nathan Summersgill-Smith Memorial Day 2026 is on — just two weeks to go, and we’re excited to reveal our second auction prize.

Prepare to indulge…

✨ Lunch at Northcote Manor for two
Enjoy an unforgettable four‑course lunch for two at the Michelin‑starred Northcote Manor. Exceptional flavours. Award‑winning dining. A luxury experience you’ll be talking about long after the last bite 😉

Not able to join us for the live auction?
You can still be part of the day.
Make a silent bid now and secure your chance to win this incredible escape.

If you can’t attend but would still like to support the event, donations can be made here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/nss-memorialday-2026

🎉 RAFFLE PRIZES – Just two weeks to go! 🎉

Check out this incredible lineup of raffle prizes waiting to be won at our second The Nathan Summersgill-Smith Memorial Day! From food and drink vouchers to signed rugby memorabilia, cakes and cocktails and MORE! There’s something for everyone and there’ll be more on the day!

🎟️ Raffle tickets will be available on the day for just £1 a strip.

🙏 A massive thank you to all the amazing individuals and local businesses who donated these prizes. Your generosity is truly appreciated and helps make this day so special.

Let’s make this one unforgettable 💙

SATURDAY 11 JULY - COLNE AND NELSON RUFC

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support the event, donations can be made here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/nss-memorialday-2026

🎵 LIVE MUSIC SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🎵

We’re honoured to share that Handforth Electrical Ltd are the official Live Music Sponsors for The Nathan Summersgill-Smith Memorial Day 2026.

Handforth Electrical Ltd provide high‑quality domestic and commercial electrical engineering services. Based in Barnoldswick, they proudly support customers across Pendle and beyond.

Sponsorships like this are vital to a charity day of our size. As running costs continue to rise, the support of local businesses helps keep expenses down, ensuring that as much money as possible goes directly to the charities we’re raising funds for.

Thanks to Handforth Electrical’s generosity, this year’s event will feature two LIVE bands, plus music from start to finish.

We’re incredibly excited to welcome The Switch UK and Oosh to the Memorial Day stage for the very first time.

A huge thank you to Handforth Electrical for sponsoring our live music and being such an important part of this year’s event 👏

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support the day, donations can be made here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/nss-memorialday-2026

🤝 MATCH BALLS SPONSORSHIP 🤝

We’re honoured to announce that FuelSafeUK are our official match ball sponsors for The Nathan Summersgill-Smith Memorial Day 2026.

FuelSafeUK are an engineering business located in Nelson that specialise in industrial fuel tanks. Their high-quality steel bunded fuel tanks are used in many industries, ranging from construction, agriculture, and logistics. FuelSafeUK products range from bulk diesel storage tanks, transportable fuel tanks, generator tanks along with any bespoke projects that may be required and can all be delivered nationwide.

The 2026 match ball will be used by teams during the touch festival, as well as for our main game - Nathan Select vs The Royal Marines.

There will be a very limited stock of only 25 balls available on the day of the event to purchase - once they’re gone, they are gone!

A huge thank you to FuelSafeUK for being this years match ball sponsor, and being a huge part of our day 👏

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support the event, donations can be made here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/nss-memorialday-2026

We’re excited to reveal the very first auction prize for The Nathan Summersgill-Smith Memorial Day 2026 — generously donated by the incredible team at Healthier Heroes CIC

Healthier Heroes offer far more than a safe place to stay. They provide a true community for veterans, supported by a multidisciplinary team including outreach workers, an in‑house psychotherapist, veteran peer mentors, and wellbeing coordinators. Their mission is to help build emotional resilience, practical life skills, and a renewed sense of belonging.

🌄 A Luxurious Lakeland Getaway Awaits
On Saturday 11th July, you’ll have the chance to bid on an unforgettable experience:

✨ One‑night Lakeland getaway for two at The Langdale Hotel & Spa, Elterwater.
Your stay includes:
* A Lakeland Signature Room for two (Sunday–Thursday stay)
* A full Cumbrian breakfast the following morning
* Full access to the leisure facilities: heated indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room and gym

This is the perfect blend of indulgence and serenity — a chance to unwind in one of the most beautiful corners of the Lake District.

Can’t Attend the Live Auction? You can still take part!
Make a silent bid today and ensure you don’t miss out on this incredible escape.

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support the event, donations can be made here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/nss-memorialday-2026

Here they are — the teams competing for the Cup at our Nathan Summersgill‑Smith Memorial Day this July!

We’re buzzing to have 8️⃣ teams entering in our very first year. An incredible response and a brilliant mix of clubs and community groups:
Colne & Nelson
North Ribblesdale RUFC
Preston Grasshoppers Women's Rugby Union Team
Garstang RUFC
Burnley RUFC
Fylde Rugby Community Foundation
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Official)
Skipton Roses Ladies Rugby

📅 Saturday 11 July
Touch Tournament kicks off at 11:30am

🏉 Main Event
Nathan Select vs The Royal Marines
A headline match you absolutely won’t want to miss.

All‑Day Fun Includes:
🎟️ Raffle & Auction — brilliant prizes up for grabs
🍦 Ice Cream Van
🍔 BBQ
🍕 Pizza Van - Dough by Bo
🎤 Live Music from morning ‘til evening
…and loads more for family, friends, and supporters of all ages.

If you can’t make it but still want to support, you can donate here:
➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/nss-memorialday-2026

Royal Marines Rugby Union Team RMA Scotty's Little Soldiers