The meeting kicked off with annuals reports from Alex Redford (Chairman), Bob Burnage (Treasurer), Martin John (Head Coach) and the Captain and Vice-Captain for the for the 2017/18 season Tom Darlow and Ritchie Powles.

Each report was full of positives and a true reflection of how the club in progressing.

Financially the club is healthy and is looking for ways to further improve this situation, including fund raising and sponsorship deals for individuals and the club as a whole.

On the pitch a very healthy: P. 20 W. 14 L. 6 (including a further win by walkover). This is particularly impressive as Kempston started the season 0-4. As the season went on it again, wasn’t uncommon to find opposition fielding stronger that advertised teams. Following a strong end to the season, Kemspton finished by beating Stockwood Park 2nds to take the Youngs Bitter Merit League title and then went on to beat Peterborough 3rds and Northampton Casuals 2nds in two thrilling matches to win the Play Offs and Grand Final. Three trophies in three seasons!

Throughout the year the club has again increased its player base, as word has spread about the atmosphere and playing style. With some more work and positive coverage it is hoped this continues to be the case.

As is customary at the AGM club positions were nominated and voted for with a couple of changes.

Kempston RFC 2018/19

President: Jon Billington
Chairman: Alex Redford
Treasurer: Bob Burnage
Club Secretary: Tommy Trinder
Assistant Treasurer / Secretary: Kevin Gandy
Fixture Secretary: Tommy Trinder
Team Administrator: Kane Simons
Club Captain: Rich Lovesy
Referee Liaison: Richard Dell
Media Officer: Martin John
Social Officer: Ollie Peters
Head Coach: Martin John with Tommy Trinder, Richard Fairhead and Chris Byrgraves
1st Team Captain: Tom Darlow
1st Team Vice Captain: Ritchie Powles

Kemspton held its annual end of year awards at Cutler Hammer and following dinner, trophies were awarded.

Player of the Year: Stuart Jordan
Young Player of the Year: Luke Hanney
Best Newcomer: Mike Ward
Clubman of the Year: Kane Simons
Top Points Scorer: Rob Campbell
Top Try Scorer: Ollie Peters (22 tries)
Players’ Player of the Year: Connor Heath & Ciaran Murphy

Well done to everyone and roll on next season and (hopefully) Midlands 4.