Unfortunately no games were played on Saturday, January 14 due to Dunlop’s late cry off, but five Manor Park players did guest for Atherstone in their 19-12 loss at Coventry Technical.
This Saturday (January 21) sees Park’s first team bid for their first win of 2017 at the second time of asking when they host Shipston-on-Stour (kick off 2.15pm).
Shipston lie third in Midlands 3 West South but have lost their last two games against the division’s leading two clubs; Ledbury and Droitwich.
In the reverse fixture on October 1, Park came away from Shipston with a 12-6 away win.
The second team, availability permitting, are away at Coventry Saracens. Please let Podge Everard or Bobby Bridge know if you fancy a run out.
Following the games, a ‘Cheese and Port night’ will take place with a fancy dress theme of stripey shirt and moustache. Optional extras include a beret, string of onions or a maid outfit! To avoid a fine don’t forget to bring a cheese whose name starts with one of your initials, eg Joe Graham = Gorgonzola. Ben Davis – Brie, and so on.
On the social front, please remember that an end-of-season tour to York looms large.
Leaving on Friday, April 28 and coming back on April 30, the touring party is staying at a city centre-based Premier Inn with breakfast included for £125. A match with York RFC is scheduled for the Saturday. Please speak to Matt Marston regarding deposits ASAP.