In 2012 we increased to 31 teams and Billy’s dream of a new clubhouse at the Park was starting to become more of a reality. The Club officials had struggled with a number of previous attempts to provide and improve facilities at the Park over the past 30 years. Simon Tse, who was responsible for successfully leading the multi million pound development of the Phoenix Centre at Paradise Park Townhill, was persuaded to lead a Joint Venture between Mumbles Rangers and Mumbles Rugby Club to improve facilities at the Park. A Memorandum of Understanding signed by both Clubs formed the basis for the formation of a Limited Company with aims to improve the appalling drainage in the Park, provide an all-weather surface and a new Clubhouse/Changing Rooms with community facilities. Whilst these were early days Simon and his fellow directors gained the support of Swansea and Mumbles councillors.


A flooded Underhill Park


The City and County of Swansea have officially granted our Joint Venture (now named ‘Go Underhill’) a 125 year lease on Underhill Park. As we write the Chairman has a copy of the Heads of Terms for consideration before putting signatures. The current Limited Company is to be wound up shortly as we receive authority in creating a new Charitable Incorporated Organization to push forward the venture and seek the necessary funding


Mike Isaac, a long standing Club member, Junior Manager and patron, designed and produced a quality memorial slate plaque dedicated to Billy and his life in Mumbles Rangers. The plaque takes pride of place in the Clubhouse. Fred Clement’s dedication and long service was recognised alongside Billy’s and Mike produced a similar quality slate plaque in memory of Fred.


2013 again saw an increase of players and up to 33 teams were registered to play every week. Martin Duffy joined the officers as the new Treasurer taking over from Ala’a Shouaib.


Mike Podbielski was nominated for an award in the Swansea Evening Post Pride Awards held at the Brangwyn Hall ceremony. June again added the glamour with Haydn Lewis, Des Criddle, Eddie Wade, Doug Peachey and Chris Parkin supporting. How does the Club continue to produce so many of these dedicated and proud volunteers?


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