Woz On - HRFC looks back on a year of highs and lows

Hi all, well as I'm sure you are aware if you're a local, tis wetter than an otters pocket!

Which means rugby is a tad tricky at the moment. It's rare for us to call it so early but frankly I've not seen the pitches this wet for years.

The water coming off the field in club house corner was like a river last night, here's hoping Pete Burrows' drainage system can cope!

I had a call from the council for the first time in ages to say they can't mark the lines, so can we call it off?

I said we'd already come to that conclusion. He did also take the opportunity to tell me off as well.

We've had a couple of incidents where cars have been driving down to the club and getting stuck and leaving tyre marks everyewhere. He's given me the final warning to say if it persists he'll lock the gate! Don't do it or you will get stuck as well!

So, sorry all, there is now no actual game this weekend and this fixture has been moved forward to January 25 and Jonathan Willis and his chums at Blamphayne have agree to move their sponsors lunch to that day as well.

Clare 'I'm behind the bar' Ashby, has agreed to open up from 2.45pm so you can all come on down and watch the Chiefs play Leicester which kicks off at 3pm. If you're in need of escaping Christmas or just want to 'chillax' why not come on down.

Last Saturday I went and watched the ones down at Saltash and OMG (as the youff say)! What a frustrating game. It was very heavy under foot so it was tricky conditions.

We let in a couple of soft tries and then how we didn't score in the last 10 minutes I'll never know. Should have, could have!

We're just not getting the rub of the green at the moment. We got a losing bonus point though and this all means were half way through all the league games and sit 4th from the bottom, so all to do in the next half of the season.

The only other game played was our 14's who also went down to Cully in their cup which was also disappointing.

Playing wise I seem to be reporting on difficult scores rather a lot. Here's hoping for a better second half of the year for all our teams, weather permitting.

Now to Woz On. If you want to pay your respects I've had confirmation of Carole Pidgeon's funeral which will be on January 3 at 11.30am up at St Paul's Church.

I mentioned last week the Boxing Day game at the club, so if you fancy playing let's meet at 11.30am with kick-off at midday.

Would love to see you all for a sharpener at least. I think the President is playing and I'm sure I heard him say he'd buy everyone a drink afterwards!

Nuttall and Pugh are rustling up a Turkey curry as well. Everyone is welcome and the more the merrier, is that a pun! I keep mentioning Eggnog does anyone know what it is?

Finally, on the notice front. Churchie is organising a New Year's eve party at the club, not sure of the date but again all welcome. Text or ring him for all the details, 07917730687.

So, the end of an eventful year in the Ton's history, who can forget the high of Twickers in late spring? However as we all know, time waits for no one and life and rugby moves on.

I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year and if you can raise a cheeky toast to the Ton on your own, please do. Enjoy your selves and then let's rally round and all work hard to keep the old girl afloat for another year.

Next proper game is on the January 4 away at Tivy. I have heard their pitch is a real mess at the moment so watch this space on that one.

#UTT

Jez