Rugby Club ISSUE 85 | Page 44

Shrewsbury FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG “My dad worked as an engineer and moved to the Shrewsbury area in the late 60s. I attended boarding school back then with rugby being high up on the school’s curriculum and being a tall slim fellow and quite athletic, I usually ended up playing either 2nd or back row. Unfortunately, a serious leg break put an end to my playing career at just 15 years old which was quite a shock to me at the time. When my son Lewis showed a keen interest in the sport it gave me an opportunity to become involved again. Lewis started playing as a six-year-old and has continued all the way through to senior rugby, is currently hooker for the first team squad with so many weekends taking both of us out into the club as well as the usual away trips. It’s become a real family affair for us with my wife Caroline, daughter Abbie and even our dog’s, Milo and Bertie, being regular visitors to the club. Rugby offers so much to those involved but very often the work behind the scenes and the efforts of organisers and coaches can sometimes be not as apparent to the shorter term visitor who doesn’t really see the hours put in. It is a natural part of club life to resolve any challenges and look for a positive outcome and the club have made real headway in many areas over past years. For whatever reason, I have kept on keeping on and I am only a small part of a group of many excellent individuals who go well beyond Shrewsbury Rugby Club and who have taken it to the levels that it is proud to have reached. It’s been a fabulous season on many different fronts and I would like to wish everyone associated with the club the very best of continued success for many years to come!” Simon Jenkins Proudly Supporting Shrewsbury Rugby Club Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils Gear & Transmission Oils Universal Oils Brake Fluids Coolants Greases Hydraulic Oils Aerosols Hygiene & Cleaning Fuel Additives PERFORMANCE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY www.morrislubricants.co.uk 44 Issue 85 @ morrislubricants @ morrislubricantsuk Andrew Goddard of Principal Club sponsor, Morris Lubricants, recently told Rugby Club Magazine, “I played rugby for my school and at University mainly as a centre and have continued to love the sport ever since. Our previous CEO, John Alton, still a club Stalwart was a great support of Shrewsbury and still is. Many of my friends played for the club and our business, Morris Lubricants, have sponsored the club for the past eleven years and very much enjoy contributing a little to this great club. This season has been exceptional with the seniors remaining undefeated. I have to say that as a company and personally we really appreciate the way the club and its members have treated and valued us over the years. Their hospitality and friendship, particularly on the Sportsman’s day are second to none, I have always felt most welcome! In recognition of the 2018/2019 season we are making a special presentation trophy for them. I would like to congratulate everyone at the club on their unprecedented achievements this season and look forward to seeing you all soon!”