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Yarnbury Players Reunion - 'Old Boy' Contacts the club

Yarnbury Players Reunion - 'Old Boy' Contacts the club

Charlie Brownridge21 Feb 2017 - 09:40
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ex-Yarnbury player Jack Grunwell considering a return to action?

Following the players reunion in November the club has been contacted by an 'old boy'. 91 year old, Jack Grunwell contacted the club and told us of his playing days at Yarnbury. His email to club secretary Paul Trigg can be seen below..

(JACK is 3rd from left in the cover photo)

Paul,
While doodling on my computer I came across Yarnbury RFC and this stirred up memories of my memories as a member in the late 1940s. I am now 91 years old and was a student at that time and living in Leeds,I hasten to add I was very much a seconds and thirds level player.playing til I was 58.years old.
Surprisingly, despite my failing memory the picture of a slightly later date stirred up memories ie:- Norman Vesty,Brian Kendall,Ken Bilborough,Pete Crosby and although not in the picture Rev.Basil Rigby,also those of E Boston,S.Holderness,Vic Hodgson,the Club Seniors.
I do not remember changing in the Old Ball but remember changing in some wooden buildings which may have been the original cricket pavillion.
I settled in Bristol in 1953 and played at Bristol Saracens and later Barton Hill RFC ,during my time at Barton Hill I negotiated a Tour to Yarnbury which was very successful but I can't remember the year.
Rugby has been so much to me and still is.
My best wishes to the Club and thanks for the very Happy memories,
Jack Grunwell

Yarnbury ex-players and old boys reunion is taking place on Saturday 26th November from 2pm.

The 'old boys' will be the match sponsor for the 1st team game against Bradford Salem.

ALL ex-players are welcome so please contact as many people as possible to let them know. It will be great afternoon of catching up on old times, sharing past experiences and a few beers!

The game kicks off at 2pm.

If you are coming please click the link below and then click 'I am attending button' so we know!
CLICK HERE if you are coming!

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