I have been a member of the club for the past 25 years having played and represented the club on the field for 10 years. 

The Pumas have been a big part of my life during this period. Nothing beats running out onto the pitch to represent the Pumas but as we know time and tide wait for no man! Since my retirement I have been involved in various roles within the club, from organising End of Season Tours and social events within the club to finally moving to the Committee as Vice Chairman then President. 

We are a club that is pushing hard to find a home locally. We are working hard with the local council and their representatives as well as the local community to make this happen. In recent  years the successful growth of our Junior section has only added more momentum to finding a permanent home. When you align the search for the new ground, the continued growth of the seniors and junior sections, and reaching out to find sponsorship, this gives us a wonderful focus moving forward.

We have a passion to drive this club forward and have achieved a lot in the past 28 years, with clarity of our journey ahead the future looks very exciting. If you are new to the area or wish to join the club as a volunteer, senior player, or parents looking to join their kids into our "Puma Cubs" please reach out to us and join us on our journey. 

Being a Puma is a huge part of my life. I came back into rugby, after a long time away from the sport, in 2014. I played for our 2XV a few days after my first training session and I haven't looked back since. In that time I've been lucky enough to represent the 1XV, 2XV, Vets and even a few 7s games too. Every time stepping out on the field to represent the club is a privilege and a responsibility, and something I've always relished. 

I've witnessed the club flourish and grow from a 1XV and invitational 2XV to a club with over 250 players across out youth and senior sections. It's an honour to be able to support and guide the club as Club Chair as we continue on that journey. 

I’ve been part of Locksheath Pumas RFC for over ten years, during which time I’ve represented the 1XV, 2XV and Vets, and had the honour of captaining the 2XV during my playing days.

Although I’ve now hung my boots up, my commitment to the Pumas is stronger than ever. I’m a long standing member of the Club Committee, having served in both Chair and Vice Chair roles, and I’m proud to support the club from behind the scenes.

It’s been amazing to watch the Pumas grow, evolve and go from strength to strength throughout my years here, and I’m grateful to have played a part in that journey. Long may that progress continue for many seasons to come.

Rugby has very much become a family affair in our house! My husband, Paul, plays for the Puma Seniors and all three of our children are rugby-mad and play in their own age groups, so you’ll usually find us at a pitch!

As I was spending so much time at the club anyway, I wanted to find a way to get more involved and give something back to a community that has become such a big part of our family life. I started by working alongside Angela as a Safeguarding Officer, helping to make sure the club is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for all our young Pumas.

I’ve now also taken on the role of Club Secretary, supporting the committee with the organisation and communication that keeps everything ticking along behind the scenes.

For me, the best thing about the Pumas are the people. I love the sense of community around the club – the kids, the families, the players, the coaches and all the volunteers who give up their time to make it what it is.

I’m really proud to be part of the Pumas family and, if I’m going to spend most of my weekends at the side of a rugby pitch anyway, I might as well make myself useful!

Gary has been Treasurer for 14 years and played in every position for the Club since joining in 2003. Retirement is not a word he mentions but the boots aren’t used much now.
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Gary says "The Pumas have been my life for many years and having played well into my fifties I can’t bring myself round to accepting I’m no longer able to play an active role on the field but never say never!
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I am immensely proud of the development in the club and the establishment of the Puma Cubs whom I was fortunate enough to coach for a few years We have also begun hosting Walking Rugby which gives me the chance to continue “playing” the game I love.
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I would like to think that my stewardship of the Clubs finances has laid the foundations for us to develop further and achieve the goal of having our own home pitches and facilities.

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