Saturday May 7th saw Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Club 's Annual Dinner/Dance at the Azur. Over 170 people enjoyed good food, good wine and good company.
Afterwards they danced to the sounds of Aaron Norton (http://www.aaronnorton.co.uk/).
Once again Jimmy Adams did a set while Aaron was taking a break.
The Dinner/Dance not only celebrates the end of H&B's season but allows the team captains and the committee to publicly recognise the contributions made by team members and club members.
Pictures of Honours winner below
1st XV
Captain's Player of the Year: Rod Luff
Player's Player of the Year: Jimmy Adams
2nd XV
Captain's Player of the Year: JJ Dawes
Player's Player of the Year: Andy Sanders
3rd XV
Captain's Player of the Year: Andy Small
Player's Player of the Year: Duncan Dobson - absent from Dinner. Award collected by Brian McNeilly
Women's XV
Captain's Player of the Year: Kirsty Brooks
Player's Player of the Year: Naomi Shortle - absent from Dinner
Honours Badge:
Matt Harboard
David Northern Shield (Awarded to the senior player that displays great commitment to both the team and to the club):
Peter Eames
Danny Ralph Cup (Greatest number of tries scored by 1st XV player):
Ben Campbell
Tom Howe Memorial Cup (Awarded to the player that displays the true sporting spirit of rugby):
Gary Barker
Redman Cup (Awarded to senior men who have played for the County):
Aiden Mahoney (U20)
Piers Claughton
Paul Sandeman
Jimmy Adams
Vice Presidency (Awarded for hard work and dedication to the club over a number of years):
Martin Mowbary
Tom Wallace
Mick Ellis
Club Person of the year: Fran O'Gorman for her work in building up the women's team over the years
Volunteer Awards. These were made to recognise the efforts people make to ensure the successful running of the club.
Andy Coles for his coaching work with the current Under 14 squad and making it the strongest junior squad in the club
Jackie Horseman for her hard work in getting and organising the external hires of the clubhouse which is a key, and important, fund raiser for the club.
Bob Sewell for his work as Treasurer and for ensuring that the Club Chairman did not spend money we don't have!
| Raffle Winners | |
Sarah Luff | Painting (Kit Claughton) |
Michael Hitchins | Selection of Beer (Whites Brewery) and £20 Voucher for White Rock Hotel (White Rock Hotel) |
Peter Eames | iPod Shuffle plus iTunes Voucher (East Sussex Lifts) |
Jan Phelps | Signed Rugby Ball by England players (David Hirst) and case of Cider (Sheperd Neame Brewers) |
Levi | DAB/FM RDS Radio (Adams & Jarrett) |
Ron Yates | H&B Hoodie (H&B RFC) and Bottle of Bourbon (Phil Begg) |
Tash Lambrects | £50 M&S Voucher (Impact Print & Design) |
Jason Lusted | Aga cast Iron Cookware Dish (S.J. Feist & Co Heating & Plumbing) |
Ann Wilson | Dinner for two at the Azur (The Azur) |
Taz Noble | 2 Tickets to Premiership Rugby Cup Final (St Leonards Motors) |
Omar Al-Hasso | Patio Heater (Mr & Mrs Aukland Sunswitch Ltd) |
Peter Lawless | Nivea Pack (Mick Ellis) and Bottle of Whisky (Mike Richardson) |
Rowena Wake | One Months Free Membership to Bannatynes Spa and Health Club (Bannatynes) |
Lesley Cook | 4 VIP Tickets to Kempton Park - including reduced cost of meal (Andy Walding) |
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1st XV Captain's Player of the Year: Rod Luff
1st XV Player's Player of the Year: Jimmy Adams
2nd XV Captain's Player of the Year: JJ Dawes
2nd XV Player's Player of the Year: Andy Sanders
3rd XV Captain's Player of the Year: Andy Small
Women's XV Captain's Player of the Year: Kirsty Brooks
Danny Ralph Cup (Greatest number of tries scored by 1st XV player) Ben Campbell
Honours Badge: Matt Harboard
David Northern Shield (Awarded to the senior player that displays great commitment to both the team and to the club) Peter Eames
Tom Howe Memorial Cup (Awarded to the player that displays the true sporting spirit of rugby) Gary Barker
Vice President - Martin Mowbary
Vice President - Mick Ellis
Vice President - Tom Wallace
Jackie Horseman for her hard work in getting and organising the external hires of the clubhouse which is a key, and important, fund raiser for the club.
Bob Sewell for his work as Treasurer and for ensuring that the Club Chairman did not spend money we don't have!
Andy Coles for his coaching work with the current Under 14 squad and making it the strongest junior squad in the club
Fran O'Gorman for her work in building up the women's team over the years
Phil Begg and Paul Sandeman being thanked for organising the Dinner/Dance
Longest Serving (Ron Yates) and Shortest Serving (JJ Dawes) members