RUGBY: Adults, juniors, officials and guests came together for annual Wisbech Rugby Club awards evening for 2017/2018 season

The Wisbech Rugby Club held their annual awards evening, celebrating the adult and junior team members’ progress throughout the 2017 / 2018 season. PHOTOS: Submitted (Image: Submitted)

Olly Mackett, club captain, hosted the ceremony with Solomon Prestidge, 1st XV Captain, handing out the awards.

The evening was conclude with the under 16’s donating £100 to the Wisbech Food Bank which was accepted by Keith Aplin, former player and one of the food bank organisers.

Mr Mackett said: “It was a fantastic evening where the juniors and seniors came together to celebrate the season.”

Harry Newman - The Wisbech Rugby Club held their annual awards evening, celebrating the adult and junior team members’ progress throughout the 2017 / 2018 season. PHOTOS: Submitted (Image: Submitted)

The awards were as followed:

Clubman of the Year: Chris Hare, who also scooped a Mitsubishi volunteer recognition award.

James Wright and Reeve Brightly - The Wisbech Rugby Club held their annual awards evening, celebrating the adult and junior team members’ progress throughout the 2017 / 2018 season. PHOTOS: Submitted (Image: Submitted)

Chairman’s Cup: Nathan Goodale, for his coaching assistance with the under 15s squad.

Young Players-of-the-Year: Henry Lankfer

Long Playing Service Award: Ricky Harnwell

Ricky Harnwell - The Wisbech Rugby Club held their annual awards evening, celebrating the adult and junior team members’ progress throughout the 2017 / 2018 season. PHOTOS: Submitted (Image: Submitted)

First XV Player-of-the-Year: Nathan Goodale

First XV Players’ Player: Harry Newman

Olly Mackett - The Wisbech Rugby Club held their annual awards evening, celebrating the adult and junior team members’ progress throughout the 2017 / 2018 season. PHOTOS: Submitted (Image: Submitted)

First XV Most Improved Player: Iwan Jones

Under 16

Henry Lankfer - The Wisbech Rugby Club held their annual awards evening, celebrating the adult and junior team members’ progress throughout the 2017 / 2018 season. PHOTOS: Submitted (Image: Submitted)

Players-of-the-Year: Geoff Kirby; Players’ Player: Owen Ketteringham

Most Improved Player: Jay Burn

Under 15

Players-of-the-Year: TJ Biehler-Birch

Players’ Player: Thomas Trundle

Most Improved Player: Bryn Pughsley

Under 14

Players-of-the-Year: Danny Grieve

Players’ Player: William Paul

Most Improved Player: James Wright and Reeve Brighty

Under 13

Player-of-the-Year: Harvey Davies

Players’ Player: Codi Wedge

Most Improved Player: Alex Simonds

A club spokesman said: “The Annual Wisbech Rugby Club annual meeting will take place on the June 4 at 7pm at the Rugby Club.

“Touch rugby for the whole club will every Friday evening 7pm from 25 May and senior pre-season starts July 19 2018.”