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THE HOME OF HOME GROWN
1897
Official Match Day Programme Season 2019-20 - Price £2
ECCLES v DE LA SALLE
NORTH TWO WEST
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
K.O. 3.00PM
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Welcome to Eccles Rugby Football Club
A warm welcome to all the teams playing at Eccles RFC this weekend.
This is officially our 122nd anniversary and although we’ve only played
here at Gorton Street for the last 71 years we’ve always had our home in
this community.
One of the great things about our club is our inclusivity; teams for Mini’s,
Juniors, Girls, Colts, Ladies and Men means you can come down to the
club Saturday or Sunday and be entertained. The 1XV gained promotion
last year playing attacking rugby with renewed conviction, something
which we hope cascades down through the club this season.
At Eccles RFC we place great importance on developing youth and I’m
particularly looking forward to seeing some of our talented Home-Grown
colts stepping up to play in the seniors this coming year alongside our
new recruits.
For the start of the new season the club has installed a new 3G artificial
turf floodlit training area which all teams will benefit and the technical
area on the edge of the first team pitch has also been replaced and
expanded meaning that some players will not even get mud on their
boots !
The club would also like to thank all the volunteers for their dedicated
effort. We’d not be able to operate without their contributions. I can’t
name all them all as I’m limited to one page, but you all know who you
are. The club would also like to thank their sponsors as the financial
support you contribute greatly helps with maintaining our facilities and
activities.
We also now offer ‘Walking Rugby’ on Monday night at 7pm which, for
those who’d like to give it a try, has no age, gender, or ability limitations.
I would also like to thank our volunteers who operate our DofE section
which complements the ethos of rugby and offers so much to young
people in their future life. Congratulations to the groups who have
achieved their Bronze, Silver or Gold award this year.
Once again, welcome to the club and please enjoy your day. Our
clubhouse bar is CAMRA award-winning and (for those over the age of
18) I’m informed has a fine selection of match refreshments.
Mark Dutton, President, Eccles RFC
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I would like to offer a warm welcome to De La Salle Rugby club for this
local derby match. Last season De La Salle struggled after gaining
promotion, with only 2 wins and 9 points resulting in a short visit to
North One West. Their start to this new league campaign has been a
mixed bag, with three heavy looses in as many games, but prior to that,
they had a good win over Anselmians. You never know what you are
going to get with De La Salle, therefore Eccles will need to be on top of
their game to bounce back after a lackluster performance at Bolton. We
are now over a quarter way through the season and this new look, rebuilt
Eccles side with lots of “Home Grown” talent are sitting in 6th place and
De La Salle in 12 position. ‘Home Grown’ is in our veins and our roots.
We believe in Rugby for all and we take pride in our Home-Grown principles.
Last season saw 11 colts make their senior debut in the Navy and
White hoops and 30 more former colts names could be found across our
weekly team sheets. Our Junior programme regularly produces talented
young players and last year we were delighted to see eight Eccles lads
and six U18 Girls team wear the red rose of Lancashire. This week Eccles
RFC was informed it was a finalist in the Club Mirror Magazine Awards.
This is the third nomination we’ve received this year (we’ve already won
two awards and also await the decision of the Greater Manchester
Sports Awards next month)
We achieve everything we do in, and for, our community, through the
efforts of dedicated volunteers and the generous support of sponsors
who share our ambition and passion. The club extends its sincere
thanks to them and to all our referees, who like players, work during the
week and then step out onto the field to officiate. They do their jobs
under pressure and I would encourage rugby spectators and staff to
understand and be more appreciative of their role in rugby. Without
them we would not have the games today.
Cheers
Thorpey
Paul Thorpe, Eccles RFC Chairman
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Hello and a very warm welcome to everyone visiting Gorton Street this weekend.
Today our 1st
currently sit at 12th
Eccles in 6th
Team welcome close neighbours and old friends De La Salle, who
in the league with a 10-point cushion between them and
. Eccles’ Men will be wanting to forget the poor performance they put
in last weekend at Bolton and get back to the brand of rugby they enjoy playing
and their faithful supporters have become accustom to seeing from them over
the years. This will be no easy feat on a Salford Derby Day! De La Salle are no
push over for anyone in this league, with their high levels of physicality and intimidation
setting them apart from most on any Saturday afternoon, but on Derby
day this part of their game overflows the cup as local bragging rights lie at stake.
Eccles must control their emotions in this one, if they are to show their superior
Rugby Union skills over their visitors and claim the 5-point victory they desire. My
advice for any loved ones on the day is to cover the kid’s eyes and ears, mothers
and wives stay in the club house and gentlemen hold on to your hats! This game
won’t be for the faint Hearted!
Sam Simpson, Eccles RFC, DoR / Head Coach
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ECCLES MEN 1XV
NORTHERN DIVISION
NORTH TWO WEST
Glossop
Rochdale
Manchester
Leigh
Anselmians
Eccles
Winnington park
Bolton
Tarleton
Aspull
Sefton
De La Salle (Salford)
Southport
Aspatria
GAMES
RESULTS
P W D L
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
7
6
7
7
7
7
POINTS
F
TOTALS
7 0 0 248 112 136 34 6
7 0 0 215 109 106 32 4
6 0 1 277 98 179 29 5
4 1 2 188 159 29 24 5
4 0 3 211 162 49 22 4
4 0 3 220 202 18 20 4
3 0 4 180 169 11 17 3
3 0 3 194 200 -6
15 3
1 0 6 186 233 -47 13 5
2 0 4 152 260 -108 11 2
2 0 5 128 234 -106 10 2
2 0 5 132 259 -127 10 1
1 1 5 126 223 -97
1 0 6 180 217 -37
9
9
2
3
A DIFF PTS TBP LBP ADJ
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
4
1
0
1
1
0
ECCLES MEN 2XV
County Courier Services
Division 2 North
Orrell 2XV
Leigh 2XV
Keswick 2XV
Littleborough 2XV
Leyland Warriors 1XV
Oldham 2XV
Eccles 2XV
Tarleton 2XV
De La Salle (Salford) 2XV
Aldwinians 2XV
West Park (St. Helens) 2XV
Southport 2XV
GAMES
P W D L
6
6
5
6
6
6
6
4
4
6
5
4
RESULTS POINTS
F
TOTALS
6 0 0 252 67 185 30 0
4 0 2 202 115 87 23 0
4 0 1 131 32 99 20 0
3 0 3 111 122 -11 19 0
2 0 4 112 107 5
15 0
2 0 4 120 187 -67 14 0
2 0 4 116 201 -85 14 0
2 0 2 72 101 -29 13 0
2 0 2 128 114 14 12 0
3 0 3 110 149 -39 11 0
1 0 4 86 159 -73 10 0
1 0 3 51 137 -86
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0
A DIFF PTS TBP LBP ADJ
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
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Date
Mens 1XV
HA Results
31-Aug-19 Aldwinians - CUP A
07-Sep-19 Southport
14-Sep-19 Tarleton
28-Sep-19 Aspatria
05-Oct-19 Anselmians
12-Oct-19 Aspull
19-Oct-19 Bolton
26-Oct-19 De La Salle
02-Nov-19
09-Nov-19 Manchester
16-Nov-19 Glossop
23-Nov-19 Leigh
30-Nov-19
07-Dec-19 Rochdale
14-Dec-19 Sefton
21-Dec-19
28-Dec-18
04-Jan-20 Tarleton
25-Jan-20
01-Feb-20 Anselmians
08-Feb-20 Aspull
15-Feb-20 Bolton
22-Feb-20
29-Feb-20 De La Salle
07-Mar-20 Manchester
14-Mar-20 Glossop
21-Mar-20 Leigh
28-Mar-20 Rochdale
04-Apr-20 Sefton
11-Apr-20
18-Apr-20 Southport
25-Apr-20
A 29 - 64W
H 37 - 35W
21-Sep-19 Winnington Park A 49 - 25L
H 16 - 10W
A 29 - 12L
H 46 - 22W
A 28 - 20L
H
H
A
H
A
H
A
11-Jan-20 Winnington Park H
18-Jan-20 Aspatria
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
Littleborough 2XV
Oldham 2XV
De La Salle
Orrell 2XV
Keswick 2XV
Leigh 2XV
Aldwinians 2XV
Southport 2XV
Tarleton 2XV
A
H
A
A
H
A
A
H
A
West Park (St. Helens) H
Leyland Warriors 1XV
A
Mens 2XV
HA Results
Leyland Warriors 1XV H Post
Littleborough 2XV
Oldham 2XV
De La Salle 2XV
Orrell 2XV
Keswick 2XV
Leigh 2XV
Aldwinians
Southport 2XV
Tarleton 2XV
H 35 - 29W
A 17 - 00L
H 12 - 29L
H 12 - 38L
A 52 - 07L
H
H
A
H
West Park (St. Helens) A
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De La Salle 1XV
1. James Cunningham #
2. Jack Robbins
3. Cammy Higginbottom #
4. Steve Lillie
5. Simon Donovan #
6. Nick Spooner #
7. Lee Brennand #
8. Adam Christie #
9. Sam Long
10. James Wright # (Capt)
11. Will Parkinson #
12. Chris Fortune
13. William Hamer #
14. Gavin Ackers-Johnson
15. Cammy Oates #
16. Chris Cunliffe #
17. Curtis Bates #
18. Shea Skillicorn #
Coach-Sam Simpson #
#Home-Grown at Eccles RFC
1. L.McCormick
2. L. Salisbury
3. H. Sadrazam
4. A. Massey
5. C. Petrou
6. R. Worthington
7. L. Watson
8. P. Berry
9. B. Wheeler
10. J. Boyd
11. E. Can Det Pol
12. L. McCormick
13. M. Hassall
14. J. Hill
15. S. Watson
16. J. Roberts
17. J. Connor
18. E. Moore
TODAY’S REFEREE:
Mark Hiney - (MADREFS)
TEAM SHEETS
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Our 4th game of the season and the bare facts are 3 loses and one draw
but its easy to put so much emphasis on winning and losing that we miss
the full story.
Our first game saw us travel to Wigan who had already had one game
and good numbers in their squad. The final score of 53 points to 26 fails
to tell the fact the Eccles Senior Colts finished strongly to score their
tries. Belief in what we could do with a bare 15 players grew as the game
went on.
Our second game and again a squad of 15 we went down to Birkenhead
16 points to 12. The end of the game saw the team applying tremendous
pressure and were unlucky not to gain another try.
Our 3rd game and a cup match we were up against a well drilled team
from Southport. A brave squad of 15 Eccles players battled on and never
lost heart even when we went down to 14 following injury.
Last Sunday our latest result saw us claw back from 28 points to 7 down
at half time to draw 28 all away to Bury. A squad of 14 Eccles Colts
against a confident Bury squad of 19 looked like a tall order at the start.
The character, belief and the determination of every one of the colts
showed just everything that is good about rugby. Teamwork, respect,
enjoyment and discipline only partly tell the story. Endurance, determination
overcoming the odds more accurately reflect what the team did.
The performance was perfectly summed up by Martin Parkinson, ‘yesterday
was a gloomy day with both Senior Teams losing. Today my heart has
been lifted with the performance of 14 lads giving their all and refusing
to be subdued. A touchline full of proud parents and quite rightly so.
Absolute top performance and to misquote he bard ‘those who had
feeble excuses will feel themselves small for not being there’. This is
what it means to be Eccles.
If you know someone who want to be part of this story, please invite
them down. We have much to be proud of and this isn’t simply explained
by win or loss.
John Christey, Eccles RFC Senior Colts Coach
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ECCLES LADIES
WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP
NORTH TWO
Sefton Ladies
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies
Manchester Ladies
Birkenhead Park Ladies
Didsbury TOC H Ladies
Darlington Ladies
Sunderland Ladies
Eccles Ladies
GAMES
RESULTS
P W D L
4
4
4
2
3
2
4
3
F
73
50
58
29
52
44
POINTS
A
4 0 0 111 40
3 0 1 125 46
1 0 3
1 0 1
1 0 2
1 0 1
1 0 3
1 0 2
55
30
71
29
-13
0
123 -71
19
15
7
6
6
5
4
TOTALS
DIFF PTS TBP LBP ADJ
71
79
18
20
148 -104 4
3
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
ECCLES SENIOR COLTS
Conference League-Senior D GAMES
Senior Colts Senior D (U18's)
Birkenhead Park Colts
Makos Colts
Bury Colts
Kendal Colts
Wigan Colts
Eccles Colts
Preston G/Hoppers Colts
RESULTS
P W D L
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
F
POINTS
A
4 0 1 111 61
4 0 1 106 72
3 1 1 108 92
3 0 2 155 49
2 0 3 104 107
0 1 4
0 0 4
88
38
50
34
16
-3
22
21
19
TOTALS
180 -92
149 -111 4
DIFF PTS TBP LBP ADJ
1
0
0
2
0
2
0
106 19
12
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Date
Eccles Ladies 1XV HA Results
31-Aug-19
08-Sep-19 Darlington
15-Sep-19 Didsbury TOC H
22-Sep-19
29-Sep-19
06-Oct-19 Manchester
27-Oct-19
03-Nov-19 Sefton
10-Nov-19
17-Nov-19 Birkenhead Park
24-Nov-19 Sunderland
01-Dec-19
08-Dec-19 Didsbury TOC H
15-Dec-19
22-Dec-19
29-Dec-18
05-Jan-20 Manchester
H
12-Jan-20 Crewe & Nantwich H
19-Jan-20
26-Jan-20
02-Feb-20 Sefton
09-Feb-20
16-Feb-20
23-Feb-20 Birkenhead Park
30-Feb-20
01-Mar-20 Sunderland
08-Mar-20
15-Mar-20 Darlington
22-Mar-20
29-Mar-20
05-Apr-20
12-Apr-20
19-Apr-20
A
H
A
H
Makos
Kendal
Tarleton
A
A
Preston Grasshoppers H
A
A
Post
H 20 - 19W
A 43 - 14L
13-Oct-19 Crewe & Nantwich A 86 - 10L
20-Oct-19
H
A
H
A
Birkenhead Park
Bury
A
H
Preston Grasshoppers A
H
Wigan
Senior Colts
Tarleton
Wigan
Birkenhead Park
Colts Cup - Southport
Bury
Makos
Kendal
HA Results
H
Post
A 53 - 26L
H 12 - 16L
H
A 28 - 28D
H 17 - 22L
H 5 - 61L
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Over the last 21 seasons Eccles RFC Ladies have worked tirelessly to
develop the women’s game in the Manchester area. We have been
rewarded over the years with promotions, cup runs and country
representation.
As we enter our 22nd season we are proud offer rugby for women and
girls of all ages and abilities. With a club and team ethos of rugby for
everyone our qualified and skilled coaches offer a high-quality rugby
experience for all whether complete amateur or old pro.
After a difficult 2018/19 season we are extremely optimistic about the
coming season with a new 1XV captain, multiple academy players graduating
to the senior side and a strong preseason recruitment drive big
things are expected. With the retention of our strong core squad and
coaching team it is an exciting time to be an Eccles lady.
Game 3 and Eccles ladies continue their 2019/20 campaign on the road
to old friends Darlington. Bolstered by a resurgence in numbers, 21 (yes
21) Eccles ladies boarded the bus full of endeavour and excitement;
unfortunately, the Darlington ladies didn’t get the memo. A difficult day in
equally difficult conditions saw Eccles come off second best, but by no
means a wasted trip. With the aid of our friends at Carlsberg and Magners,
celebrations of the progress so far this season were not be halted
and continued down the M6 all the way back to Gorton Street. Eccles
move into a rest weekend with plenty to work on but moral is high and
there is a keen desire to improve. Watch this space there’s a resurrection
on the horizon.
Any enquiries should be directed to james.g.wright@hotmail.com
James Wright, Ladies Head Coach, Eccles RFC
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Hello all and a warm welcome
from the junior section at
Eccles RFC!
In a week where our wonderful
sport is basking in the
spotlight it deserves as two
‘home nations’ seek a place in
the RWC final, we are reminded
just how the game has
change OFF the field: As international
referee Jaco Peyper
enjoyed a light-hearted
moment in the company of
celebrating Welsh fans, he
has been stripped of any
further involvement in RWC
due to overstepping ethical
boundaries.
In recent junior games we
have ‘experienced’ another
side of ethical awareness
where on-field incidents have
triggered investigatory procedures
before implementing
restorative measures. This all
traces back to HOW we
behave from an introduction
to the game from a tentative
age.
Respect for the officials:
respect for each other;
respect for the game = Fun.
With the club ethos revolving
around our strategy of nurturing
home grown talent, our
code of conduct states we
have a responsibility to
‘uphold a reputation for good
behaviour’ and so it was
apleasing spectacle to see 7
of our U14s players attending
the Sale SharksDPP last week
and the plaudits given to the
boys from the Sale coaches.
Our U16s also provided a
number of boys to the DPP
and, we also congratulate
Adam Christie being selected
for Lancashire U20s, all as a
direct result of our junior
section and home grown
talent process!
As a club we will continue to
build on our reputation and
embed the games ethics but,
we must remain conscious of
losing players and officials
because of such ethics causing
differing interpretations.
The back-room staff at Eccles
RFC remains determined to
strengthen the bedrock of the
club and our Comms Officer is
set share the clubs future
vision with our parents as we
foster good relationships and,
good ethics!
We must finish on a positive
note and say ‘Come on England…..Pob
lwc i Gymru.....
Labore Omnia Florent….
I shall leave you the challenge
of interpreting!
Paul Fleming, Mini and Junior
Chairman, Eccles RFC
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In 2011 Eccles became the first rugby
club to offers their junior members an
opportunity to do the DofE and this has
grown year on year.
Our participants have achieved very
close to 250 medals including 48 Gold
awards.
Last year we became a direct Licensing
Authority, which means we no longer
report to Salford City Council, but
govern ourselves reporting to the DofE
directly. This means we have more
autonomy but all participants still need
to be associated with the club as we
cannot take external participants.
There has been a fairly even split
between lads and girls.
At the end of May 2019, 12 more
participants received their Gold Award
at Buckingham Palace, a year since the
last 10 Golds received their awards
and two years since the one’s before.
This will be our fourth group of participants
we have sent for their Gold
awards, three of which have been
presented at Buckingham Palace.
We have over 92% pass rate, we well
above the national average, which a
fantastic achievement and has been
recognised by the DofE Governing body
which lead to us becoming a direct
Licensing Authority.
Please carry on supporting this great
cause and encourage your kids to get
involved, it’s not for all so don’t force
them but we have had many who have
seen what fun and rewards that can be
gained and have joined at a later stage.
The same is said that some start and
don’t progress to different levels and
there are lots of reasons for this but
they do have until they are 24 years old
to complete so it is never an issue with
coming back at a later stage.
Those that do, create friends and memories
for life and nothing can replace
these.
We also have a few volunteers who
help out when required on expeditions,
but we always welcome people to help
out in any way you can. If you know
anyone or wish to volunteer, please
come forward.
First Gold Group
At St James Palace
2nd Gold Group
At Buckingham Palace
3rd Group
At Buckingham Palace
4th Group
At Buckingham Palace
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Eccles Walking Rugby started after
an email from Sale Sharks Community
Trust inviting the club to participate
in their initiative. Well we all
know our club. It took less than two
weeks for us to get organised and
have our first session, that was back
in May 2018 and we're still walking
strong now.
Walking Rugby is a new inclusive
sport and an enjoyable way to get
some exercise. It’s a much simpler
and less physical version of the
traditional game which brings
ex-players of a certain age and
those who are completely new to
rugby together.
Now, I know what you’re thinking.
Say “Walking” to a bloke and he
says “not for me”. Say “Rugby” to a
woman and she says “not for me”,
but I say give it a go. We encourage
both men and women, young and
not so young, skilled and not so
skilled to get involved. Ladies with
experience in netball will see it
involves similar handling skills and
agility. Guys, well you never lose it
do you, but if you never had it the
slower pace gives you more time to
think about it. I've developed a
sidestep I never knew I had!
Playing on the AstroTurf allows us to
play in any weather no special
equipment required, although
waterproofs and footwear with grip
is a bonus. Our sessions are well
supported and we regularly get 20+
players. On more than one occasion
the ladies have outnumbered the
men. The game is based on touch
rugby. The attacking side are
allowed 6 tackles (double handed
touch) in which to score. After each
tackle the attacking side has 3
seconds to pass the ball and the
defending side must get back
onside (3 metres). If after 6 tackles
a try has not been scored the ball is
handed over and it starts again. You
soon get the hang of it.
The whole idea is to have fun and
enjoy the banter, reconnect with old
friends and make new ones. The
session is open to all regardless of
skill level. Monday evenings 19.00 -
20.00 with a bragging session in
the bar after if you fancy. It's great
fun and easy. It must be if I can play
it. Turn up and give it a try.
Yours in Rugby, Benty
Alan Bent, Walker, Eccles RFC
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Dark Days Ahead : Part 2 of the WW2 story of Eccles RFC...
80 years ago this week Eccles RFC was facing an uncertain future. Following
the declaration of war September 1939, the club committee met each
week at the Rock House Hotel on Peel Green Road to discuss the national
emergency and instructions from the Lancashire County Union for the
cancellation of all fixtures for 1939-40 season.
With consideration to the difficulties the club had faced with re-establishment
following WWI, the committee investigated the possibility of arranging
friendly fixtures with local clubs. However, Mr Farnworth, owner of
Bromyhurst Farm, Redclyffe Road, Barton where Eccles played its games,
informed the club he anticipated the land being put under the plough for
the growth of crops in response to Government requests. It was therefore
agreed that members would be sent their newly printed fixture cards with
a letter explaining no subs would be requested for the abandoned season
but all donations to help cover costs would be appreciated.
With the imminent threat of the pitch turned over to farming, the shrewd
minds of the committee offered use of the Eccles ground and facilities to
the military authorities. Three Army officers, Mr Farnworth and club representatives
held negotiations and on 3rd October 1939, the 356th Searchlight
Company (39th Lancashire Fusiliers Regt) took over the occupancy of
the Eccles pavilion and manned Lewis Gun positions at Barton Locks and
the Power Station. The Ship Canal, Salford Docks and Trafford Park were
of great importance and searchlight batteries were deployed to illuminate
enemy bombers for the anti-aircraft guns.
The ever assiduous Club Treasurer Arthur Gilbody wrote to Lt. Hilton meticulously
listing the articles on loan from Eccles RFC (including 1 notice
board, 1 card table, 1 oil lamp, 1 enamel tea-pot) and enclosing conditions
for the army’s occupation! In his response Lt. Hilton expressed his appreciation
and reassured him “that there would definitely be no use of the
pavilion as a dance hall or cinema by the army whilst in use”!
To be continued…
A story in instalments, by Sheila Thomas and Chris Gaffey
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September 2009, marked a tragic event in the club’s history when Christopher
TIckle, whilst playing for Eccles RFC, suffered a severe neck injury and sadly died in
hospital three weeks later.
Chris was a popular 23 year old with a great love of life and sports, an infectious
sense of humour, a willingness to help others and was about to begin studying at
Salford University. In March 2010 he was posthumously awarded The Duke of
Edinburgh Gold Award by HRH Prince Phillip.
As a tribute to Christopher, Eccles RFC was to become the first rugby club in the
country to establish its own DofE awards programme in 2011 and continues honour
his memory each year with its Club Person of the Year Award and fundraising activities
in aid of spinal injuries research.
This season, in recognition of the 10th Anniversary, the annual Christmas Christopher
Tickle Memorial Cup match will take on a special significance. More details on
this event to follow later in the year.
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