Wellesbourne Rugby
Wellesbourne Rugby Club held their 4th
annual rewards dinner at Shah's restaurant on Friday 28th May. The event was attended
by Warwickshire rugby football union officials President Bob Jones
and Vice President Alex McKerlie. A great evening was had by all and
it was a fitting way to celebrate what has been Wellesbourne's best ever
season. Many thanks to Shah for his support throughout the year and for hosting the event.
2009 - 2010 Season
Playing in the Midlands League 5 West (SE)
we ended the season in fourth place (out of 9) and our record was:
Played 16, won 7, drew 1 & lost 8.
We won the inaugural Bam Bam Memorial Cup tournament and as a result were able
to make a Charity donation of £214 to Air Ambulance. We were Runners Up in the Harold
Stillwell Trophy.
Several individual awards were made:
Mark Aston was selected as Player of the Year and his counterpart as Young player
of the year was David Rooney.
The Clubman of the year was Andy Thomas, and Claire Lowe was recognised as
having made an outstanding contribution to the Club during the year.
The most improved player was James Taylor,
the highest points scorer was Mark Aston and finally Jonathon Thombs was
honoured as Joker of the year.
Training will continue every Wednesday
throughout the summer for the keenest amongst us, however, official
training for the new season will begin on Wednesday 21st July
2010. Training is on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9pm on the
training pitch next to the sports and social club building.
We are always on the look out for new
players so whether you are a current player who has moved to the
area, new to the game or considering coming out of retirement please
come along and join a team that is moving forward. You will be assured of
a warm welcome. To enquire about playing rugby for Wellesbourne please
come along to a training session or contact Captain Chris on 07811 479281.
A driver in Birmingham looking for some DIY supplies stopped to ask for help.
“Is there a B&Q in Smethwick?”, he asked.
Back came the reply,
“Now mite, but theym tow dais in Dudlai.”
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3rd – 18th July
warwickshire arts week
celebrating visual art and crafts
Watch for the signs and pick up a brochure from local shops and the Church.
Several local artists will be participating:
Pixie Warburton & Beatrice Hoffman
will hold a joint exhibition at Church
House, Wellesbourne. Pixie's thought-provoking abstract paintings and drawings
will make for a stimulating visit. Beatrice's
contemporary abstract and figurative sculpture will be in the garden.
The exhibition is open: 3-11 July 11.00am - 5.00pm. 'Phone 842141 or visit
www.warburton1.demon.co.uk/pixie .
Lizzie Cariss and Alfreda McHale will both be at Park House, Park Farm, Compton Verney.
Lizzie will be showing new paintings and mixed media. Showing alongside her
will be installation artist Alfreda whose exciting installations will evoke the
domestic. Both artists work is influenced by the venue's Capability Brown
landscape. The exhibition is open from 11.00am - 4.00pm on 3, 4, 10, 11 July
and from 2.00pm - 7.00pm on 5 - 9 July.
Park House is located between the Compton Verney Museum and the Fosse Way roundabout.
Phone 01926 640241 or visit www.lizziecariss.com .
Local Chapel Street potter Rachel Lavender is showing her simple and
functional stoneware pottery in soft, natural colours (see illustration on
front page) alongside Moira Osborne and Hilary Poole at Oak
Lodge, Kings Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Their exhibition is open on 3, 7-10, 14-17 July from 10.00am-5.00pm and on 4, 11
& 18 July 12.00 noon - 5.00pm. Telephone 01789 731745.
At the roundabout on the A3400 take the
exit signposted A46 Warwick. After 1 mile, just after the brow of the hill, Oak
Lodge is on the left.
Mac Parry
will be showing stone carvings at 3, The Elms, Leek Wootton with painter Jan Rawnsley.
The exhibition will be open from 3rd to 18th July from 11am until 4pm on each day.
Leek Wootton is just off A46 between Warwick & Kenilworth and The Elms is off
the main street on the right just before the Anchor Pub. The studio is in the
far right corner. Telephone 01926 855715.
Victoria Smith will be exhibiting Oil Paintings and Mixed Media Pieces
entitled “At the sea end of town”, inspired by Dylan Thomas's 'Under Milk Wood'
- Come for tea, cake and a browse!
The studio at 57 Hammond Green, Wellesbourne will be open: 3 & 4 July 2.00pm - 7.00pm,
5 - 8 July 10.00am - 2.00pm. Telephone 01789 470263.
Turn into Old Warwick Road at GWS Garage, drive/walk to the very end, park and follow
the Warwick Arts Week signs.
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