Rugby Club Issue 54 | Page 96

bridgend sports FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG Howard Jones of long standing club sponsor Whittinghams recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “Our former senior partner Mr. Whittingham was a very big supporter of the club and as a company we have continued our sponsorship over the years. My son Geraint, who played as a full back at a high level, played for a short period with Bridgend Sports whilst trying to recover from a serious ankle injury. It’s wonderful to hear the club are doing so well and I wish everyone continued success and good luck for the future.” through the ranks already and make an impact at senior level which is great for us.” Community “We’re certainly a community club. We share our clubhouse with the tennis, bowls, squash and running clubs. We are an associate member of Bridgend Tennis Club and are always keen to play an important role in the local area. We are well supported by the local people and are always grateful for the support we receive.” Challenges “The biggest challenge for us moving forwards will be sustainability. We are aware that there are some clubs around us struggling to raise sides so we need to keep doing Richard Parrott of club sponsor Parrott Motors Ltd recently told Rugby club magazine, “I played as a blind side for th R6