Category Archives: Events

On Thursday 26th June the Hoppers Business Network will be holding its Season Launch Event at Lightfoot Green. We will be launching the new fixture list and sponsorship packages for next season. Plus you will get the opportunity to get your company logo on the first team shirt for next season! We will be raffling […]

Following a hugely successful 2013/14 season for the 4th XV which saw them crowned league winners and cup finalists the lads will be celebrating with a canal boat cruise. The canal barge will set sail from Owd Nell’s, Bilsborrow at 3.30pm on Saturday 31st May taking a leisurely cruise down the canal, returning at 6.30pm. […]

Saturday 31st May sees the biggest ever domestic Boxing match take place at Wembley Stadium in London when Carl Froch takes on George Groves in rematch following their explosive and controversial clash which took place in November. Over 80,000 will be in attendance and were delighted to be showing the fight live for free in the Wainwright […]

Saturday evening saw the annual end of season dinner for all the Mens teams as well as the Ladies and Colts. A packed clubhouse enjoyed excellent food provided by chef Allan Nutter and his team prior to awards being presented. Director of Rugby Gareth Dyer was on hand to give out the awards for all the […]

Last Summer saw close to 100 people descend on Moor Park every Thursday to take part in O2 Touch Rugby. We’re pleased to be running the sessions again this Summer. Touch Rugby is a non-contact sport which can be played by both men and women on the same team.  It is the perfect way to […]

Saturday 12th April saw Lightfoot Green play host to Ladies Day as well as visit from RFU President Bob Reeves. We were also delighted to welcome former England and Northampton player Paul Grayson who started his rugby career at Preston Grasshoppers. Bob Reeves and Paul Grayson both spoke to the assembled guests and we were […]

The club is asking for volunteers for the following please: Good Friday – to help with car parking before the Hoppers vs Fylde game. 2 hours from 12 noon-2pm. Sunday 27th April – 2 hours in the morning to help with car parking and programme selling at the Minis Festival. (Contact Hugh Duckworth or Richard Ellis) Saturday 3rd May – […]

For the 5th consecutive year Preston Grasshoppers’ clubhouse was packed on Saturday night with over 200 in attendance at Hoppers Come Dancing 2014. The last 12 weeks have seen 6 members of the club give up their time every Sunday to train with an experienced dance partner from Dancers in preparation for the show. Previously […]

Saturday 12th April sees Lightfoot Green host its annual Ladies Day. This day has been running for a number of years now and is always popular. Ladies are invited to join us from 12 noon for drinks, a complimentary one is provided on arrival, followed by a 3-course lunch at 1pm. Following lunch, ladies will […]

You are invited to attend a free Business Networking Budget Breakfast on Friday 21st March from 8am-10am. This is a Hoppers Business Network event with presentations from Michael Lucas on the previous days budget, David Arstall and Michael Bailey with a mortgage market update and John Chesworth speaking about legal financial protection. To confirm you […]