With great regret I have to record the passing, last week, of Harry. Our condolences go to Shirley and the family and before Saturday's game kicks off there will be a minutes silence. Rest in peace Harry.

Harry was an outstanding servant of the Aspatria club, justly rewarded with Life Membership on his retirement from duty on the General Committee.

Harry was a modest man but extremely capable. The sort of man who got things done. He came on board at the invitation of Edwin Brown in the 1960’s when the club was not in good shape. Playing out of the Old Band Hut on Bedford Square and in those day to stage a game you had to walk too and fro across town to the Memorial Park. Compare that with the facilities that the club now enjoys and remember that Harry, amongst others, is directly responsible.

It took the Committee, in which Harry played a pivotal part, around 10 years of planning and fund raising before Bower Park was opened.

There is a lot more to Aspatria’s re-building story but for now, let us remember that the current Bower Park stands as a monument to what Harry and his fellow travelers achieved.

The picture is of Harry sitting next to Bob Hanvey, celebrating the club’s centenary year in 1975.