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Holt Office : 3 Market Place , Holt , Norfolk NR25 6BE T : 01263 713143 | holt @ brown-co . com county and the players felt that they were travelling too far for their current teams ’ home games , let alone away fixtures .
In one respect they were very fortunate . Holt is the home of Gresham ’ s School and the Headmaster of the time was a distinguished former rugby international , Logie Bruce-Lockhart , who was both sympathetic and supportive . Logie , who had won five caps for Scotland in the 1940s , made a pitch available for the team ’ s first game , provided resources and encouraged players to join the new club . He became the founding Club President and all were delighted to welcome him as an honoured guest at this year ’ s Annual Dinner .
Over the years Holt grew in strength and became recognised as a force within the region . The 1975 / 6 1st XV won 28 of their 32 games and secured the Norfolk cup for the first time with a 9-6 win away to Diss in the final . Several of their players were chosen to represent Norfolk and Eastern Counties .
Employment in the local area is predominantly in agriculture and hospitality . Holt are therefore not as fortunate as some other Eastern County rivals in being able to recruit from a pool of young people starting a first job locally . The club develops talent .
It has an excellent colt and mini system , and has always generated great loyalty from its players - several of whom have appeared more than 500 times for the club . Many college and university students play for the club before departing at the start of term , come home to turn out in vacations , and return to the area after completing their qualifications .
There will always be a warm welcome for all in the newly extended clubhouse at Holt ’ s Bridge Road ground . Indeed , in the 2016 / 17 season Holt were presented with the Eastern Counties Rugby award for club facility of the year .
Article provided by Martyn Sloman
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