Herts RFU Annual Members Dinner, 5th March, at Mid-Herts Golf Club, Wheathampstead

Once again we returned to Mid-Herts GC to hold our Annual Members Dinner which this year broke all records with 117 attendees with 14 clubs being represented. John Drew our President hosted the evening with Mark Elliott once again doing a stalwart job as MC and kept us all on our toes. John kept us informed of the successes in our playing sides so far this season and also that of our clubs. He welcomed our guests and in particular John Owen Senior Vice President of The RFU on his return to Hertfordshire and also our guest speaker Eddie Jones, Director of Rugby for Saracens, and past Manager of Australia RU. In addition a warm welcome and grateful thanks was given to our county sponsors Weston Homes Plc for their continued support throughout Herts.

Two recipients for awards this year were:
Jamie George, Haileybury College and Saracens: A tankard for playing for England U18s in 6 Nations Tournament 2007-08 and in Argentina summer 2008 and also the Morrie Morris Trophy for services to Hertfordshire Schools Rugby

Owen Farrell, St George's School & Harpenden: Two tankards - One for playing for England U16s against Wales, France and Italy in 2006-07; One for playing for and captaining England U16s against Wales, Italy and France in 2007-08. He also played for England U18s in Argentina summer 2008

John Owen presented both players with these following a short response on behalf of the guests which gave us another insight into what was happening at HQ.

Eddie Jones kept us alert with interesting comments from an outsiders point of view regarding rugby in England as well as the national side and the pressures that the top level players are constantly under nowadays. He ended up with a question and answer session which brought some very valid participation from his eager audience and honest and from the heart answers.

A superb meal, good company and flowing wine meant that this was another great event enjoyed by all.

Photographs from the dinner

Eddie Jones to speak at Members' Dinner

Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union

Dear Club Secretaries, Club Chairman, Club Committee Members, HRFU

Members, Players, Supporters and Friend of Herts Rugby

Annual Dinner- Thursday 5th March 2009

Once again it is time to book tickets for yourself, partner and friends at the Annual Dinner of The Hertfordshire RFU.

Following the great success of last year’s dinner we are delighted to have been able to book again the Mid-Herts Golf Club, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead for the occasion. Wives and partners are especially welcome, aperitifs are from 7.15pm with Dinner commencing at 8.00pm.

We are delighted and honoured to have as our guest speaker Eddie Jones, Director of Rugby for Saracens. Eddie is a highly respected international coach with immense experience of the game not only here in the UK but also from his homeland of Australia and the southern hemisphere in general.

In addition John Owen, Senior Vice President of The RFU, has agreed to be our guest, we look forward to giving him yet another memorable evening with Herts Rugby.

The ticket price has remained the same as last year at £35 per head. Once again we will be under the control of our very own MC, Mark Elliott, so please do try and make this special evening.

Please return your ticket request to John Atkinson complete with your cheques, made payable to Herts RFU as soon as possible, but latest by Friday 27th February

We look forward to seeing you.

John Drew, President.

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John Atkinson, 86 Winterscroft Rd, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8RJ

Tel: 01992 462206 e-mail: tony.edlin@btconnect.com

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