Our run of close defeats was extended to 5 on Saturday when we lost late-on to neigbours’ Old Leamingtonians. The visitors looked anything but relegation candidates as they tore into us from the start and had the better of the first half, leading 10-7 at the break. We got on top as the game wore on and tries by Garrett Bell and Richard Mullis , converted by Alex Johnson put us 9 points in front with 10 minutes to go. Unfortunately, we couldn’t hold our lead as OLs fought back to score 2 late tries to nick the game at the end, by 1 point. See John Warner’s full report on the website

Gareth Shuttleworth and John Brear were particularly disappointed with the result, as it was Gareth’s 250th game for the first team since returning to the club in 2012, since when he has rarely missed a game, and John Brear played his 100th game and scored our first try of the afternoon. Well done both.

This week we have three games, but all away from home but the bar will be open from 2.30. The 1st team are at Alcester and the 2nds at Pinley. The Colts are at Old Leamingtonians on Friday night – kick-off 7.30.

The Christmas draw for the 200 Club was made at the VP lunch and the winners were

£500 – John Carter
£250 – Steve Austin
£100 – Bill Dalton
£50 - Jim Robertson
£50 – Felicity Spearman

If you would like to join the 200 Club (£5 a month) please get in touch with Kit Forrest on 07748 658086 or kit.forrest1951@gmail.com

If you still haven’t paid your Membership get in touch with Phil McGaffin on 07835 995161 or by email pgaff99@gmail.com.

There are a few tickets available for the England v France game on 6 February. If you are interested contact me as below asap

Charlie Gardner reaches 80 on Xmas Day and will be celebrating with party at the club on Friday 27 December at 7.30. All club members are welcome.

johnlizlyons@btopenworld.com