Annual Dinner & Dance 2008

The ARFC Aldermaston Annual Dinner Dance was held on Friday 9th May 2008 at the AWE Recreation Society. The evening began with a drinks reception in the Concert Room with photographs being taken of the attendees on their arrival. View the full album of the nights photos here.

Passwords should have been received with each purchase. To obtain a password contact a club official or email your request to admin@aldermastonrugby.com.

The event was as popular and successful as ever with plenty of banter, drinking & dancing being enjoyed by all who attended.

A four course meal was followed by the usual suspects giving their opinions on how the season had progressed for the club both on and off the pitch. This year, following comments on the length of the speeches in previous years, a sweepstake was held with Emma Martin winning the cash prize for guessing the closet finishing time. Or was that just for staying awake the longest? ED.

The Annual Award Winners were then announced:

Players Player of the Year -

1^st XV Players Player of the Year - Presented by Tim Brooks – Mark Ford

2^nd XV Players Player of the Year – Presented by Bruce Clephane - Chris Allum

 Most Committed Player - Presented by Rebecca Evans – Louis Brooks

Club Person of the Year  

Presented by President – Rebecca Evans

The Old Farts Award (Giving Most Enjoyment)

Presented by Kevin Bambury  - Nick Adkins

The Most Improved Player (1st XV)

Presented by Chairman - Nathan Quelch

The Most Improved Player (2nd XV)

Presented by Chairman – Wesley Nisbet

Player of the Year

Presented by the Chairman  - Tony Weatherhead

This year a new players award was introduced to the club by Club Captain Tim Brookes. The 60 Match Honour Ties are awarded to those players who have shown enough commitment, ability and consistency to have turned out the Red & Black Army's First XV on...... yes 60 or more occasions.

This year, those belatedly honoured were, Stuart "Clippy" Campbell, Kevin "Basher" Bambury, John "Stumpy" Ryan, Ali Kelso and Geoff Martin.

The club thank them all for their efforts both on and off the pitch over the years.