Private School News

Bestselling children’s author drops in to Bilton Grange to celebrate World Book Day

GP Taylor, author of fantasy novels including Shadowmancer, Wormwood & The Tizzle Sisters talks to Bilton Grange pupils

New York Times bestselling author GP Taylor yesterday visited Bilton Grange Preparatory School in Dunchurch to celebrate World Book Day. The author, who has notched up over sales of over three million books worldwide, has been described as ‘the new CS Lewis’, with his books such as the Shadowmancer series translated into over 48 different languages.

GP Taylor met children (who had dressed as their favourite character from a book for World Book Day) from Years 5,6,7 and 8, and many took the opportunity to get copies of his latest book, ‘Mariah Mundi’ signed. The author talked about his life, which has encompassed a number of different paths; from working in the music industry with bands such as the Stranglers and Elvis Costello, to being a policeman, becoming a vicar, and finally, as a bestselling author.

Jonathan Hewat, from Bilton Grange commented; “To have such a significant and successful author as GP Taylor here at Bilton Grange to mark World Book Day has been tremendous for the children, who have been able to talk to him about his extremely interesting life, as well as the ideas behind his bestselling novels. Meeting the author of such vibrant fantasy stories really brings books alive to the pupils, who were thrilled to be able to ask questions and get copies of the latest GP Taylor novels signed.”

Going the extra mile – Bilton Grange raises money for Haiti

Pupils take on a host of challenges from a vertical mile to a mile of hymns

Raising money the easy way was not on the cards for the pupils of Bilton Grange who opted for ‘going the extra mile’ to raise funds for the Red Cross Appeal for Haiti. Children of all ages across the school took the theme of ‘going the extra mile’ and raised over £1,000 with the following challenges:

• Dressed in fancy dress, pupils walked three legged, crawled on hands and knees, scootered and ran a mile all around the school grounds
• A mile long line of centimetre squares was drawn on maths paper
• Climbing the stairs 170 times, very energetic pupils completed a vertical mile
• In the Pugin Chapel, a ‘mile’ of hymns were played on the organ
• Pupils swam a mile in the School’s indoor pool

The younger children in Pre-prep raised over £300 by having funny hat day, which saw pupils in sombreros, mickey mouse hats, and viking helmets.

A representative from the Red Cross will be coming to the school within the next few weeks to accept the donation on behalf of the charity, which continues to work in Haiti distributing vital supplies and providing medical aid and water for survivors.

Jonathan Hewat, Marketing Officer at Bilton Grange commented; “The children have taken to this challenge to raise money for Haiti with aplomb. From singing to swimming, they have completed this mile in style!”

BILTON GRANGE PUPIL BEATS HUNDREDS OF COMPETITORS TO WIN A COVETED PLACE IN THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR

Celine Flowers, aged 12, a pupil at Bilton Grange Preparatory School has been awarded a place in the National Youth Choir (NYC), after a nerve-wracking audition in Birmingham at the end of last year. In a record year for applications to the Choir, over 600 children auditioned for a place at venues up and down the country and Celine was successful in her first ever audition for the Choir.

Celine, from Birdingbury near Rugby, is also Head Chorister at Bilton Grange and will be attending her first residential course as a member of the National Youth Choir during the Easter holidays. Her first concert with the NYC will be on 7th April at Coventry Cathedral.

Celine Flowers commented;

“I was really happy to get into the National Youth Choir, especially on my first try. I’ve always really loved singing and I sing along to everything – especially when I’m listening to my i-Pod in the car. I’m looking forward to going on my first course at Easter and I’m sure that I’ll learn a lot and hopefully meet some interesting new people at the same time.”

BILTON GRANGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL TO OFFER 100% BURSARY

Subject to the Headmaster’s discretion, the value of the bursary could rise to 105%

The Headmaster of Bilton Grange Preparatory School, in Dunchurch, Warwickshire announced today that a bursary of 100% of the school fees will be available, subject to assessment, to families of children entering the school in September 2010. This is in addition to existing bursaries, which are available to cover a percentage of the school fees. Families with children aged from 4 years old, who believe they would benefit from an education at the school or who might have a flair for Music, Drama, Sport or Art are encouraged to apply.

Furthermore, subject to the discretion of Peter Kirk, the Headmaster of Bilton Grange, this bursary may be extended to 105%, to ease the financial burden of uniform or the cost of extra curricular activities.

Full details of how to apply are available in the first instance on the school’s website www.biltongrange.co.uk, or by contacting Jonathan Hewat, the School Registrar, however, candidates’ skills in certain academic subjects will be assessed, and the award will be made according to financial need through a confidential means testing process. This will be undertaken by the Finance Manager at Bilton Grange, and will be in accordance with the Independent Schools’ Bursars’ Association guidelines.

Wednesday 3rd February 2010 is the closing date for bursary applications, which may be made by any family with a child over the age of 4 at any school in the country. Successful applicants will be asked to attend a bursary selection day on Saturday 6th February 2010, where academic tests and interviews will take place, together with a tour of the school and an opportunity for parents to meet school staff, current pupils and the Headmaster.

Peter Kirk, Headmaster of Bilton Grange commented;

“The announcement of this bursary underlines our commitment to children being able to realise and fulfill their potential at Bilton Grange, whatever their family’s financial circumstances. Bilton Grange is one of the few private schools in the country to offer a full fees bursary, and with a discretionary additional 5% also available, it demonstrates that we are acutely aware of the financial pressures families can be under during a child’s education.

“Beyond the excellent facilities, small class sizes and specialist teaching staff, I believe that a Bilton Grange education provides the best possible all round education for our pupils, whether in the classroom, the music room or on the sports pitches. We are extremely fortunate to be able to offer this exceptional bursary to a child who would benefit from such an education, but whose family may not otherwise be able to afford it. “

Might Bilton Grange Preparatory School have the X Factor?

A resounding, yes!

Two former Bilton Grange pupils (OB’s) are making waves in the popular music scene – solo artist, Taio Cruz and Charles Haddon, lead singer of the curiously names, ‘Ou Est Le Swimming Pool’.

Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz attended Bilton Grange in the 1990s. His love for music was evident from his school days, where his love of music began. Cruz is the founder and C.E.O. of Rokstarr Music London, which in 2006 released his debut single “I Just Wanna Know”. Also in 2006, he signed a joint-venture partnership deal with UMusic Companies, Republic Records and Island Records.

In the UK, Cruz has worked with Omar, Nitin Sawhney, Wookie, and Will Young. The song “Your Game”, co-written by Cruz with Will Young and Blair MacKichan, went multi-platinum and won Best British Single at the Brit Awards.
His album entitled Departure was released in the UK on 17 March 2008. The album was arranged and produced solely by Cruz with most of the writing credits also coming from Cruz. Following the success of his own singles and season finale for season 5 of The X Factor, record label chief Simon Cowell approached Cruz to write and produce tracks for Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis and Shayne Ward.

Towards the middle and end of 2008 Cruz was in Philadelphia working with US producer Jim Beanz on new music for Britney Spears, Brandy and Justin Timberlake. He was also asked to write for Anastacia the Sugababes’ next anticipated albums.

At the 2008 MOBO Awards he was nominated for best single for the song “She’s Like a Star” and performed the single alongside the Sugarbabes.

Charles Haddon
Charles Haddon was at Bilton Grange in the late 1990’s and early 2000. Many remember Charles’ angelic solo rendition of the first verse of “Once in Royal David’s City” at the Bilton Grange Carol Service. Charles is currently the lead singer for up-and-coming, London-based band, ‘Ou Est Le Swimming Pool’.

Ou Est Le Swimming Pool are a shiny new electro- pop outfit hailing from North London. Their superb debut “Dance The Way I Feel” is an infectious slice of electro-pop with Pet Shop Boys influenced vocals and a catchy as hell baseline that will quite literally drag you onto the dance floor.

Ou Est started life as a 3 piece when founding member Charles Haddon moved to Camden in 2008 where he met locals Joe Hutchinson and Caan Capan. Within a month of the trio’s paths first crossing, ‘Ou Est Le Swimming Pool’ was born. The band had just started to make music together when they met production wizard Anders Kallmark who was instantly spellbound and asked if he could come aboard. They have built up a reputation for being one of the most exciting live bands of the moment; their passionate live shows bursting with energy and chemistry as they jump about the stage.

Olympic Hockey hopeful gives Bilton Grange Hockey players a masterclass

Great Britain and Cannock Hockey star, Richard Lane, came to Bilton Grange to demonstrate the type of hockey skills that make him a favourite to be picked for the England 2012 Hockey team.

Although the Bilton Grange hockey season starts in January, the girls and boys from the school were given the opportunity for a short pre-season warm up with Richard, who showed them some tricks and skills to start practising in advance of their matches beginning in the new year.

Mark Tovey, Director of Sport at Bilton Grange Preparatory School commented;

“We had a really successful hockey season last year at Bilton Grange, and its great to be able to start working towards next season with a visit from Richard, who really inspired the children by showing them some brilliant hockey tricks. He also talked about his preparations for 2012, giving them an insight into what its like to be a professional hockey player.”

Year One children at Bilton Grange enjoy medieval day with a banquet and a medieval tournament – on space hopper stallions!

Year One at Bilton Grange have enjoyed a change from their normal routine: dressed as lords and ladies they enjoyed a medieval banquet for lunch and then took to their steeds (or space hoppers) to take part in a Medieval tournament. To celebrate the end of their ‘Castles Week’ when they had learnt about life in Medieval England and visited Warwick Castle, the children enjoyed a whole day of activities that were a little different from the normal school routine.

In candlelight, with no knives and forks, the children enjoyed a medieval banquet, presided over by the King – Zachary Wenham, with their teachers entering into the historical spirit, also dressing up and enjoying the scene. The afternoon’s tournament saw the children playing different games that took inspiration from the jousts seen at Warwick Castle. Earlier in the week, they worked together to build a castle from recycled rubbish, spending time looking at how castles were built – from the drawbridge to the turrets.

Mrs Sharon Hope, Year One teacher, commented;

“It is so important to try and bring history to life – the children have been so excited about their visit to Warwick Castle and our Medieval Day. Even though we used space hoppers stallions, we all entered into the spirit of the day and were able to think about how different our lives are now.”

“It’s a cutting-edge education”

Only the country’s top 100 independent preparatory schools make it into the Tatler’s Schools Guide. This is Bilton Grange’s second consecutive appearance in the annual publication.

•“It’s a cutting-edge education”

•“Bilton Grange has bagged 33 (Scholarships) in the past three years, which is impressive”

•“The school is determined to push constantly to remain at the forefront of technological advances in education”

•“Really fantastic outdoors facilities too, like a nine-hole golf course and a shooting range”

•“Natty electronic whiteboards in all the classrooms and interactive noticeboards in the corridors”

•“Faith is not forgotten; every morning starts with a service in the school’s remarkable Pugin chapel”

If you would like to arrange an individual visit to see the school, please contact Mr Jonathan Hewat in the Admissions Office; Telephone or email jhewat@biltongrange.co.uk

Unbeaten Sports Teams

The girls’ and boys’ sports teams have started the new academic year with some tremendous results.

The Bilton Grange estate offers outstanding facilities for sport and recreation, whether in the traditional team games or in more individual pursuits. Team games for both boys and girls are an important part of the daily programme, and we have a nation-wide reputation for the excellent standards we achieve in our games and for the spirit in which they are played.

Our aim is to ensure that all our pupils, whatever their interests or ability, are given the opportunity to develop their talents in activities of interest to them, which are outside the formal taught curriculum. To this end the working day is structured to give ample time for relaxation and recreation, at whatever level appropriate to each individual pupil. In this way, we hope that they maintain a healthy balance between work and play, which will stay with them as they go through life.

In addition to the formal classes of Physical Education, which all pupils are given, there is a wide variety of opportunities for them to take part in, with team and individual sports, coached by specialist men and women teachers. The range of sports on offer to the children is extensive and includes rugby, netball, hockey, rounders and cricket as the major games and children also have opportunities to take part in swimming, tennis, athletics, soccer, cross country running, squash, riding, polo, badminton, table tennis and snooker.

Bilton Grange’s facilities include extensive grounds, a large indoor sports centre with two squash courts, a golf course, indoor rifle range as well as a modern, 25 metre, indoor swimming pool. There is an extensive, all weather surface which accommodates hockey and netball in winter and eight tennis courts in summer.

“I’m a shoebox! GET ME OUT OF HERE”

Mr Ian Morris and Bilton Grange’s very own ‘Ant and Dec’: (left to right) Will Jeffrey, Mr Ian Morris and Mani the Boa and Dylan Churchill

From leg waxing to boa constrictors, a recent assembly at Bilton Grange Preparatory School was a little different. Every year, Bilton Grange, like many schools across the country, participates in ‘Operation Christmas Child’ – the UK’s largest children’s Christmas appeal. School children in the UK fill shoe boxes with gifts and sweets, and these are then delivered to children in need in Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, regardless of their background or beliefs.

To launch this year’s efforts at Bilton Grange Preparatory School, Mr Ian Morris, Head of Drama, together with many pupils, changed a Wednesday assembly (known as WoW – Worship on Wednesday) into ‘I’m a shoebox, get me out of here.’

Taking the role of the Good Shepherd, Mr Morris, and with help from two pupils as Ant and Dec, undertook several ‘bush tucker trials’ to highlight what needs to go into the gift boxes. For example – for hair bobble, combs and brushes to go into the box, the Good Shepherd had to lose some of his hair – in the form of a leg wax; for a bag of boiled sweets to go into the box, the Shepherd had to eat a crunchy grasshopper and finally, for a cuddly toy to go into the box, the Shepherd had to ‘cuddle’ an 8 ft boa constrictor! Pupils and staff looked on in disbelief as the 8ft snake called Mani (courtesy of Elite Pets) wrapped himself round their drama teacher.

Every WoW (‘Worship on Wednesday’) assembly takes a different theme, and is often created by the children. ‘I’m a shoebox, get me out of here’ is probably going to be the first and last time we see a teacher getting his legs waxed, frozen peas poured down his trousers and a boa constrictor all on the same stage! It was an unexpected yet thought provoking way to get everyone thinking about what they put in their gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

BBC ‘Gardeners’ World’ Expert officially opens Bilton Grange organic garden

On a glorious Autumn Saturday, Bob Flowerdew, one of Britain’s leading organic gardeners visited Bilton Grange Preparatory School in Dunchurch to open the pupils’ organic garden. In the Autumn sunshine, Bob Flowerdew admired the garden, which has taken pupils, parents and staff at the school over three years to develop, and talked about the importance of children learning gardening skills and understanding the route of food from “plot to plate”.

Over two hundred people, including Myles Bremner, the chief executive of Garden Organic in Ryton, were able to attend the event, and enjoyed locally produced organic cider whilst appreciating the work that has already gone into the garden, as well as sampling this year’s harvest of vegetables and fruit. The children took great pride in showing off their hard work, and were able to enjoy having their faces painted as woodland animals, creating fruit sculptures and decorating tea light holders. The garden has proved a huge hit amongst even the youngest of Bilton Grange pupils, who help out with the gardening whilst learning about nature, and the science and practical skills of organic gardening.

Molly Tollit, who has been with the organic garden project since its inception, commented;

“We were delighted that Bob, with all his gardening expertise and wise words on organic gardening, came to officially open our wonderful organic garden, which we have all worked so hard to bring together. Everyone’s efforts have really paid off, and the garden is flourishing. We look forward to taking Bob’s tips and ideas forward and further developing the Bilton Grange organic garden.”

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Bilton Grange Pupils achieve Exceptional Awards

Record year for scholarships to senior schools

Following confirmation from Senior Schools across the Country, Bilton Grange Preparatory School is pleased to announce a record year for scholarships, with 14 awards made to 13 children.

Bilton Grange Pupils achieve Exceptional Awards

Record year for scholarships to senior schools

Following confirmation from Senior Schools across the Country, Bilton Grange Preparatory School is pleased to announce a record year for scholarships, with 14 awards made to 13 children.

Angus and Leo qualify for penultimate stage of the World’s largest Chess tournament

Angus and Leo qualify for penultimate stage of the World’s largest Chess tournament

Pre-Prep Year 3 pupils, Angus Robinson and Leo Johnson, have reached the Gigafinals of the British Land UK Chess Challenge. Angus and Leo recently took part in the Warwickshire Mega Challenge, and by coming second and third in this round, both will go through to the Northern Gigafinals (the equivalent of a semi final) in Manchester in July.

The world’s largest Chess tournament, the British Land UK Chess Challenge, begins every Spring Term, and continues over four stages and eight months. This year’s competition has seen over 2,000 schools from across the country taking part.

Angus and Leo faced chess experts from across the region, and in the Northern Gigafinal, will encounter semi-finalists from across the Midlands, the North and Scotland.

Adrian Brindley, Head of the Pre-Prep at Bilton Grange, commented;

“Angus and Leo are very talented and clever chess players – they have done very well to get to this stage of the tournament despite facing some stiff competition. This tournament is a great way to meet fellow chess experts from across the country, test their mettle and learn some more killer moves! We’re thrilled that Angus and Leo have done so well to get so far, and wish them luck for the next round.”

‘The Gunpowder Treason Martyrs’ (Wed 4th November 2009)

A Presentation at Bilton Grange Preparatory School on Wednesday, 4th November at 7:00 p.m.(Ticketed event)

It is known that Sir Everard Digby was lodging in Dunchurch while the Gunpowder plot unfolded while Robert Catesby, the charismatic leader of the plotters, had properties at both Lapworth and Ashby St. Legers.

The Gunpowder Plotters also stayed at the Red Lion Inn (now a private residence called ‘Guy Fawkes House’) in Dunchurch awaiting news of Guy Fawkes’s success at blowing up the Houses of Parliament.

Some villagers say that the very first ‘Guy Fawkes Peal’ was rung in 1605 at St Peter’s Church, Dunchurch, to drown the sound of the hooves of the Militia horses when they were coming to arrest the conspirators.

The plot involved many members of respected and wealthy Catholic families spread across the West Midlands. From their bases here, families such as the Wintours, Throckmortons and Treshams stored large amounts of arms, armour, ammunition and horses from which to launch the rebellion to return England to its Catholic past.

Unravelling the mystery of the Dunchurch connection with the Gunpowder Plot will be Mrs Jan Graffius, the Stonyhurst College Curator. Her Presentation, ‘The Gunpowder Treason Martyrs’ will take place in the Ravenscroft Hall at Bilton Grange on Wednesday, 4th November at 7:00 p.m.

Blessed Edward Oldcorne or Oldcorn (b. 1561; executed 7 April1606) was an English Jesuit priest. He was known to people who knew of the Gunpowder Plot to destroy the Parliament of England and kill King James I, and, although his involvement is unclear, he was caught up in the subsequent investigation. He is a Catholic martyr, and was beatified in 1929.
Mrs Jan Graffius will be bringing with here a small, silver, eye-shaped locket with an inscription identifying its contents as the right eye of Blessed Edward Oldcorne, executed in 1606 for supposed involvement in the Gunpowder Plot. This object, both ordinary and startlingly out of the ordinary, tells a powerful story that cuts across the centuries to our own times.

The Presentation has already attracted much press interest and is expected to be oversubscribed.
If you would like to attend (tickets are free), please contact Mr Jonathan Hewat at Bilton Grange – jhewat@biltongrange.co.uk or telephone 01788 818 249

Bilton Grange School Choir Sing Evensong at Peterborough Cathedral

The Chapel Choir from Bilton Grange Prep School in Dunchurch, Warwickshire made the sixty mile trip from Rugby to Peterborough to sing Evensong last Saturday.

Within the awe inspiring Romanesque Gothic architecture, the choir came together to sing a wide range of music from Millinger’s Preces and Responses to Goodhall’s Love Divine. With clear diction and beautiful vocals, the choristers created a magical atmosphere for the congregation, which included past, present and prospective Bilton Grange families. The children rose to the occasion, and enjoyed the privilege of being able to sing in such surroundings.

Mr Brian Hart, a teacher at Bilton Grange commented;

“We are very lucky indeed to have been asked to sing Evensong at Peterborough Cathedral – and play a part in this 900 year old tradition. To hear the Bilton Grange Chapel Choir fill the building with glorious music has been wonderful, and a truly memorable experience.”

Bilton Grange pupil hits a century in cricket

Oliver Robinson to receive Lord’s Taverners Centurion Award

Talented sportsman Oliver Robinson (aged 13) from Clifton on Dunsmore, is to receive a Lords Taverners Centurion Award certificate after scoring a century in a hard fought cricket match against Formarke Hall Prep School, Derbyshire.

The opposition scored 163-7 in 32 overs, with Oliver then opening the batting for Bilton Grange and hitting an outstanding 112 in 20 overs. Bilton Grange won by nine wickets.

The Lord’s Taverners Centurions Award recognises the achievement of boys and girls under the age of 18 scoring their first century in an organised club or school cricket match, and is endorsed by the ten living batsmen to have scored one hundred first-class centuries, including Graham Gooch, Mark Ramprakash and Graeme Hick.

Mark Tovey, Head of Cricket at Bilton Grange commented;

“Oliver played an aggressive attacking innings from the start, hitting a 6 in his second over. This was an outstanding achievement following on from his 96 out in his previous match. Oliver’s batting average is now 124!”

BILTON GRANGE SHOOT FOR SUCCESS AT BRITISH SCHOOLS AND YOUNG SHOTS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Two teams from Bilton Grange, have shot to success at the British Schools and Young Shots Championships, which were held at E. J. Churchill Shooting Ground in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire last week. Out of the ten teams entered, Bilton Grange A team came 3rd and the Bilton Grange B team, joint 5th. Amongst the overall result of all prep schools competing, Bilton Grange came second.

Mr Searle, Master in charge of Clay Pigeon Shooting at Bilton Grange, commented:

“The boys shot consistently well throughout the day and as the competition drew to a close it began to transpire that they had also shot very competitively too. Congratulations to all the boys, particularly at such an early stage in the term’s clay shooting practice.”

Bilton Grange pupils walk the walk to raise over £1,400 for ‘Walk For Water’

On a sunny Sunday morning, over 200 pupils, staff and parents of Bilton Grange walked the four miles around the school’s 160 acre estate in Dunchurch, fundraising for the ‘Walk For Water’ campaign.

The walk is part of a global campaign that will see thousands of people from all over the world undertake sponsored walks to raise money to provide access to clean, safe drinking water for families across Africa who currently are living without clean water. It is hoped that over £1,000,000 will be raised in the UK alone, from hundreds of sponsored walks happening across the country.

All ages came along for the four mile walk around Bilton Grange, and in the Spring sunshine, everyone was reminded to take along a bottle of water – a salient reminder that in rural Africa, the average distance that women and children have to walk for water, is four miles.

Head of Bilton Grange’s Pre prep department, Adrian Brindley, who organised the walk, commented:

“I’m thrilled that so many friends and pupils of the school were able to make it on Sunday, and that we were able to raise over £1,400. Walking four miles around the beautiful grounds of Bilton Grange in the Spring sunshine is a world away from the daily journey many families make to access clean water facilities in the developing world, but in participating in the ‘Walk for Water’ global campaign, we can really make a difference with the money we raise.”

Bilton Grange Under-11 boys triumph at Regional Hockey Finals

Team to represent the Midlands at Hockey National Finals

Following on from their success last term, the Bilton Grange Under 11 boys’ hockey team has triumphed against some formidable opposition to become Midlands champions. Representing Warwickshire at Beeston Hockey club last Sunday, the boys beat off opposition teams from Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire.

The boys got off to a flying start, playing Newcastle-Under-Lyme Junior School and dominated the game from the off, with the winning goal scored in the eighth minute. In the next game, the home team, Beeston Hockey Club provided stiff opposition and a lot of supporters so the 1-0 victory to Bilton Grange was hard fought. After these two great team performances, the following game against title rivals Bromsgrove School was very tight – nothing could split the sides, and neither side scored. Victory came to Bilton Grange with penalty flicks and great goalkeeping by James Eggleston. The semi-finals saw the team dominate Ratcliffe College – good teamwork led to the winning goal and excellent defending ensured the team went through to the finals.

The final saw the Bilton Grange team up against Bromsgrove School once again. With good goalkeeping from both sides, it was only after a penalty flick was awarded to Bilton Grange that the captain, Andrew Carr, was able to slot in the winning goal. The Bilton Grange boys now head off to the National Hockey Finals on the 17th May, also at Beeston Hockey Club.

Mark Tovey, Head of Hockey at Bilton Grange commented:

“This is an amazing achievement for the boys and I am delighted after all the hard work the boys have put in during practice time that they have been duly rewarded! Well done to all!”

Photo: The full team line up – Andrew Carr (Capt), Sam Green-Armytage (Vice Capt), David Bewicke-Copley, Jack Murphy, Tom Brindley, Oliver Rogerson, James Eggleston (goal keeper) and Saksun Young.