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Thank you to Iceni RFC for carrying our giant Trans Pride flag at Norwich Pride March and Protest 2024.

We are also sharing their post which celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as , is a week-long celebration that takes place annually from 16th - 23rd September.

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It's an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day, which is celebrated on September 23rd.

This week seeks to accelerate acceptance of the bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, polysexual, fluid, no label, q***r, etc.) community.

* Accelerating acceptance: Bisexual Awareness Week aims to increase acceptance of the bisexual community.

* Drawing attention: The week highlights the experiences of the bisexual community.

* Celebrating resiliency: The week celebrates the resilience of the bisexual community.

* Learning: The week is a time for allies and bisexual people to learn about the history, culture, community, and policy priorities of the bisexual community.

* Fighting isolation: The week can help bisexual people fight feelings of isolation.

* Creating visibility: The week can help create more visibility for people who are exploring their sexuality.

* Meeting people: The week can help bisexual people meet other bisexual people.

* Coming out: The week can help bisexual people come out or share their personal experiences.

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Iceni RFC will be having our Annual General Meeting 2024/25 on Wednesday, 23rd October, 7pm - 10pm at Wymondham RFC in the Lion's Den.

Members Only.

This will be our second AGM, with plenty to discuss, plenty to celebrate, fresh elections, and plans for the coming year!

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Iceni RFC celebrates Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as , is a week-long celebration that takes place annually from 16th - 23rd September.

It's an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day, which is celebrated on September 23rd.

This week seeks to accelerate acceptance of the bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, polysexual, fluid, no label, q***r, etc.) community.

* Accelerating acceptance: Bisexual Awareness Week aims to increase acceptance of the bisexual community.

* Drawing attention: The week highlights the experiences of the bisexual community.

* Celebrating resiliency: The week celebrates the resilience of the bisexual community.

* Learning: The week is a time for allies and bisexual people to learn about the history, culture, community, and policy priorities of the bisexual community.

* Fighting isolation: The week can help bisexual people fight feelings of isolation.

* Creating visibility: The week can help create more visibility for people who are exploring their sexuality.

* Meeting people: The week can help bisexual people meet other bisexual people.

* Coming out: The week can help bisexual people come out or share their personal experiences.

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Iceni RFC raises awareness today for
World Su***de Prevention Day


Remember, you don’t have to go through tough times alone.

Helplines and charities are always ready to listen, whether you need support or want to help someone else.

Please share ❤️

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Iceni RFC had fun with training tonight, going through some skills and drills before a fast-paced and competitive game at the end, with everyone playing fast and furious!

It was fantastic to have four newcomers at their first session!

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Iceni RFC had a fantastic turnout at our wednesday night training session on a warm late summer night.

Big thanks to Andy, Russ, and Jo for mixing up the training drills and a fast-paced game at the end.

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Iceni RFC obligatory post-training team photo!

Great to catch up after hosting the second Boudica's Cup this past weekend!

Nights are starting to pull in Wymondham RFC Floodlights on 🔦

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Iceni RFC hosted our second Boudica's Cup over the weekend, with a great time had by all!

A big thank you to all involved, from our tribe and committee to the visiting teams, the referees, helpers and supporters, and everyone at Wymondham RFC

First time playing in our new kit top!
Thankyou Macron Store Norwich!

Boudica's Cup winners, runners up, third place, plate winners, and player of the tournament!

Winners - Norwich Rebels

Runners Up - Wymondham Jaguars

Third Place - East End Electric

Plate Winners - Iceni RFC Red

Player of the Tournament - Thai (West London Warriors)

Congratulations to all the above, and to everyone for taking part and playing some fantastic touch rugby.

Iceni had the Boudica's Cup afterparty, The Uprising at The Castle in Norwich, hosted by the amazing Izzy Harjett!

A few cheeky awards for our Iceni tribe on the night!

* "Biggest drain on the first aid budget" -
Drew T

* "Butter Fingers" - Angelo

* "Not putting his hands in his pockets" - Matu

* "Anti-Crab - for finally not running sideways!" - Jefferson

* "Stepping Up and Stepping In" - Luke (Colchester Kings RFC)

* "Iceni RFC Red Player of the Tournament" - Phil B

* "Iceni RFC Black Player of the Tournament" - Drew Mc

* "Limbo Champions" - Thai, Drew Mc, Angelo and Katy!

had the afterparty, The Uprising at .pub in Norwich, hosted by the amazing Izzy Harjett!

A few cheeky awards from our friends at West London Warriors on the night!

West London Q***r Project

* "Crab of the Day! Sideways Running" - Jose

* "Most Battered B***s!" - Becky

* "Worst Photographer and Cheerleader" - David

More photos to come!

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Iceni RFC would like to express our horror, anger, and sadness at the recent and ongoing far-right attacks across our nation.

As a team, we strive to be fully inclusive, and as an LGBTQIA+ inclusive rugby club, we welcome all people regardless of race, religion, or country of origin.

We value and celebrate the diversity of our communities.

Our club is driven by and built upon inclusivity.

Love, respect, and dignity for all.

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Look after one another.

Stay safe ❤️

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Following Iceni RFC Boudica's Cup LGBTQIA+ & Allies Inclusive Touch Rugby Tournament on Saturday 17th August at Wymondham RFC, the participating teams and supporters will be heading to the Boudica’s Cup Official After Party!!! 7.00pm at the The Castle Pub & Bar in Norwich!

Exclusively for Boudica’s players, family, and friends, then open to public from 9.00pm.

The evening will be hosted by the wonderful Izzy Harjett, with fun, frolics and more!

Come and meet the player's, support the night and have some fun!

Details above!

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A few more photos and videos from Pride On Pitch 2024.

Although smaller than the previous year, It was still an absolute blast with smiles and laughter throughout the evening!

There were plenty of colourful outfits and questionable fashion choices, but all in good fun, and a bit more money raised for Norwich Pride

Thank you, Wymondham RFC , for hosting and to those that refereed and to all those that came along!

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Pride On Pitch, although smaller than the previous year, was still an absolute blast with smiles and laughter throughout the evening!

There were plenty of colourful outfits and questionable fashion choices, but all in good fun, and a bit more money raised for Norwich Pride!

Thank you, Wymondham RFC, for hosting and to those that refereed and to all those that came along!

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Iceni RFC had the most fantastic Norwich Pride

Our tribe had the great honour and privilege of holding the Trans flag near the front of the march, and we had our stall up at The Forum, Norwich

We also got to take our new kit top out for a spin, showcasing our new look to the public!

Thank you, Wymondham RFC and Macron Store Norwich for supporting our team in creating and supplying our amazing new kit 🖤❤️

Happy Pride everyone!

Photos courtesy of;
Sarah J Macl
Alli Stone
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Image description: Text is - Norwich Pride have seen the recent reporting of arson attacks. A force spokes person said "Police were called to Gentleman's Walk at 02:52 BST following reports of two men setting fire to some pride flags on a stall on the market".

Norwich Pride stand with staff and customers at Lisa Angel and Coral Bay.

This shows that the time for pride events has never been in greater need.

Pride On Pitch is back!

Iceni RFC will be hosting a fun chuck about, with a game or two of touch.

With it being pride themed, wear bright colours, have fun with it, and come and have a go!

Be Colourful! Be Proud! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A collection will be made on the evening and donated to Norwich Pride - £2 per person, or more if you are feeling generous 🙏

Wednesday 31st July
7pm - 9pm
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Drinks available to purchase at the downstairs bar afterwards.

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A massive congratulations to our coach, Andrew Verney, who represented England Touch in the Touch World Cup 2024 over the past week in Nottingham.

Andy came home with a bronze medal in the 55s category 🖤❤️

Your Iceni RFC and Wymondham RFC family are so unbelievably proud! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏉

Thank you for being a fantastic coach to us, for being an ally, and a genuinely amazing person!

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Proud! Well done Andrew Verney and Neil! 👏🔥🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A few photos of the Iceni RFC tribe at Bury St Edmunds Pride yesterday!

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A fantastic photo of all the teams, along with a few videos of Iceni RFC tries on the third of the Friday Night June Touch Tournaments at Wymondham RFC

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3rd of 4 June Friday nights at Wymondham. 9 teams, 100 players all playing with fantastic spirit. Still chance to enter our final Friday, which again will be held at fabulous Wymondham facilities with live music and food truck too! Delighted to welcome Lakenham-Hewitt Rugby Football Club to join our regulars North Walsham Mixed Touch Rugby Norwich Rebels Iceni RFC North Norfolk Nomads Touch Rugby Club and would be great to get teams from our neighbours Norwich Rugby Club and Crusaders Rugby Club

Some awesome photos from tonight courtesy of our Phill ❤️

Tough games, with some fantastic play from all of the teams involved on the third of the Friday Night June Touch Tournaments at Wymondham RFC

It was great to have the addition of Lakenham RUFC in putting up a touch team for the competition 👌

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Feels like SUMMER! 😎

Photos of the team, from practice tonight!

Fantastic conditions, playing in the sun 🌞

Big smiles all around!

Feel like giving Touch Rugby a try.

Why not come to a practice and meet our tribe!

Contact us for details!

Go Tribe! 🖤❤️🏉🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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It was fantastic to play against Wymondham Wasps girls youth rugby last friday evening!

These girls have serious talent, work extremely hard, and have amazing attitudes towards community and team sport - it was a pleasure to share the field with them.

Wymondham RFC truly is a home away from home, integral to our community, and it's opened up the opportunities to meet so many wonderful people ❤️

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Phenomenal play by our tribe members representing Iceni RFC tonight at Wymondham RFC on the second of the Friday Night June Touch Tournaments!

Thank you for some amazing games, with fantastic energy and commitment from everyone involved.

Electric atmosphere, full of smiles and laughter!

The rain didn't stop us!

A big shout out to the Wymondham RFC Touch Section Wymondham Community Touch Team, Wymondham Youth Boys, Wymondham Wasps Ladies and Girls Rugby Team Youth, North Walsham Mixed Touch Rugby, and Norwich Rebels, along with all the referees and volunteers who make it happen!

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Iceni RFC Photos from the first of the Friday Night June Tournaments at Wymondham RFC

Over 100 players and supporters on 3 beautifully manicured and marked touch pitches in 2 pools.

Wymondham youth players, Wymondham Wasps Ladies and Girls Rugby Team and boys, Wymondham Community Touch Rugby, Wymondham RFC Touch Section, Norwich Rebels, Mavericks, North Walsham Mixed Touch Rugby, North Norfolk Nomads Touch Rugby Club and UEA Touch Rugby Club all getting involved in a fantastic evening!

Our Iceni Player of the Evening - Phill VW!

Great way to prepare our team, leading up to Touch My Brum hosted by the Birmingham Bulls RFC!

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Some belated team photos from Touch Fest hosted by UEA Touch Rugby Club on Saturday 1st June

Great games with Uea Touch, Norwich Rebels, Mavericks, and North Walsham Touch!

Fantastic photos courtesy of Amber ❤️

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Iceni RFC would like to recognise, celebrate, and thank all of the incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our club, both the committee and the wider team, including our coaches.

We would also like to thank all of those who volunteer at Wymondham RFC, Norfolk RFU, Eastern Counties Rugby Union and the IGRClubhouse IGR International Gay Rugby, without which none of what we do is possible.

Grassroots rugby, touch rugby, and sports in general is the lifeblood of the community, providing improvement of physical and mental health, bringing people together, and building a foundation for the future.

Equally, a huge thank you to our LGBTQIA+ friends and family at Norwich Pride, Norwich Trans Pride, Lgbtq+ Project, Q***rFest Norwich, ***rnorfolk, all of which work tirelessly to provide support to the wider q***r community in Norfolk.

Our tribe, along with these other organisations, is a testament to what volunteering can achieve and how it can change lives.

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