Holt Rugby Football Club held their annual dinner at Pinewoods, where 110 members and guests attended.The Norfolk Referees' Society presented the Holt club with the Whistler Trophy, in recognition of their being the most hospitable club to referees last season.
Holt Rugby Football Club held their annual dinner at Pinewoods, where 110 members and guests attended.
The Norfolk Referees' Society presented the Holt club with the Whistler Trophy, in recognition of their being the most hospitable club to referees last season.
The Master of Ceremonies, Roger Dakin, introduced the speakers with a professional aplomb. The club was honoured by the attendance of the president of the Rugby Football Union, John Owen, who proposed the toast to Rugby Football and Holt RFC.
Club captain Neil Sturman replied in a witty manner and stated what an honour it was for him to be in that position. The club president, Iain Macbrayne, introduced the guests and Roger Dakin responded. The evening was rounded off with a successful auction conducted by Roger.
Jake Van Poortvliet was presented with the Chum Preston Award as the clubman of the year, for his contribution on and off the field.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here