Rugby Club Issue 75 | Page 21

Garstang keeps going from strength to strength, so much so that we have our first Colts team which is a credit to Bert Cross and the rest of the coaching team. Our Club veterans team ‘The Viagrians’ only play the occasional match but the numbers of eligible members just keep growing and it now boasts over 40 members. Bob Johnston (past president) and Club legend instigated the veterans team and must take credit for the most outlandish attire the viagrians must wear when on tour. A Cravat, Panama hat and pipe are mandatory at all times (except when playing a game).” Last Season “The season for the club has gone well, the men’s senior first team stayed up and finished mid table. The seconds also had a steady season finishing mid table. The ladies team had a wonderful season and finished 3rd in only their 2nd full season in the league. Garstang boasts a thriving junior section where we have full year groups from 6 to 16/colts. The juniors play against most local sides including many tournaments and keep progressing through a domination of great coaches, enthusiasm and playing for each other. In summary, from an overall perspective, the season has been the best ever.” 2017 “My plans for the club for the rest of 2017 are simple - keep the momentum going. The Club keeps expanding and consequently the number of players/ members keep growing, which is a great indication that the Club is moving in the right direction. The Club has gained the majority of these through the addition of the ladies team and the large junior section. The 1st team have worked hard to play Level 8 Rugby and are looking forward to next season under the guidance of Stuart McKirdy Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon BSc (Hons) StA., MB.ChB, MPhil, FRCSplast Gavin Barton, Simon Whittingham and Ainsley Pye. The men’s second team play in the Raging Bull league and always put in commendable performance and were unlucky to lose to Fylde last season in the cup final.” Youth “Youth rugby is key to the success of any club but to a relatively new club like Garstang it is vital. The contribution of people like Ian Davies who started the junior section which was then taken to the next level through the efforts of Call 0800 533 5440 Reputable and proven throughout Lancashire and the UK Ask us about FREE Mini Cosmetic Consultations at BMI The Lancaster Hospital Stuart McKirdy, Consultant, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon covers the whole of Lancashire and Cumbria offering the highest standards of care for individuals considering cosmetic surgery, non-surgical treatments, breast reconstruction, hand surgery and many other plastic surgery procedures. As President of Garstang Rugby Club, not only does Stuart know about Cosmetic Surgery, he knows a little bit about rugby as well, so you will be in good hands. www.stuartmckirdy.com www.rugbyclubmag.com 21