50 up for Bognor Rugby Club

Bognor RFC are celebrating their 50th anniversary this season, having been formed in 1965.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Aug 2015, 09:14 BST

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Steve Thompson makes the presentation at Bognor's anniversary dinnerSteve Thompson makes the presentation at Bognor's anniversary dinner
Steve Thompson makes the presentation at Bognor's anniversary dinner

More than 270 members and guests attended a gala ball at the Hilton Avisford Park Hotel, where the principal guests were LeRoy Angel, past president of the RFU, and Ken Nicholls, president of Sussex.

Steve Thompson, the England hooker in the 2003 England World Cup-winning side, presented the awards. A special toast was made during the evening to John Norris, club founder, who was unable to attend because of ill health.

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Past players from Australia, Canada, France, South Africa and Wales will be helping the club to celebrate during the season.

Photo: Steve Thompson presents a special award to Barry Mitchell for having played in every season since 1965, and Phil Mead, Bognor’s president

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