SPORTS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
what to expect, but to get on it simply contact the Hon Sec Anthony Webb (School 1955-1959)
The Old Bromsgrovians Golf Society
Old Quarry Cottage, Brockton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6JR Tel: 01746 785596, Mob: 07831 506746, E-mail: anthonywebb. oldquarrycottage@virgin.net
OB Netball Team
Please do not hesitate to contact Helen Lambert (Thomas Cookes 1997-2002) at helenlouise83@live.co.uk or Harriet Eales (Hazeldene 2000-2008) on hcveales@ hotmail.com; the OBs need YOU! The team also said a fond farewell to their coach, Jenny Green (Hazeldene 2005), who is moving to London. She has been a great asset to the club, both as a coach and a player, showing fantastic commitment and enthusiasm over the past 3 years. The OBs wish her all the best for the future. Futura Bromsgrovians Rugby Team Mark Abel (Lupton 2000-2004) has formed, with the help of many other Old Bromsgrovians from 2004, the Futura Bromsgrovians Rugby team.
1st Tee at Blackwell - L to R: Andrew Parffrey, Ian Mellor, Adrian Powell, Bill Jordan
Many of the current team from Bromsgrove School have kept in constant contact as friends since leaving in 2004. A common interest in Rugby has been a major contributor to their strong friendship group.
The team said farewell to their coach, OB Jenny Green this summer
OB and School teams before match, October 2010 The Old Bromsgrovians Golf Society continues to thrive having celebrated its 40th Anniversary back in 2006, but they are always very happy to welcome new faces, young or old. You don’t have to be particularly good at golf to join them on their OB days at Edgbaston Golf Club in May and Blackwell Golf Club in October. They are both excellent and prestigious courses and the Society always manages to have a very good day finishing with a dinner in the evening. Matches are also played against the School golf team which is always very well received. The Society enters competitions in the Midland Public Schools Old Boys at Little Aston and the big national Public Schools championship, the Grafton Morrish. The team narrowly missed qualifying again this year for the finals at Royal West Norfolk and Hunstanton, and they really need just a couple more very low handicap golfers to have a real chance. You must be out there somewhere, just a quick call will do! In addition, the Bromsgrovian Club have for the last few years generously agreed to fund young golfers who have recently left Bromsgrove to enable them to fully participate in the Society. This means that they have their golf and days out for free! If you are already “on the list” you know
The OB Netball team The OB netball team is a fun, friendly netball club that encompasses a range of netballing ability. The summer season has seen a record number of participants in the Redditch League, as well as entering a new team, the OB Cannons, into the Worcester League. The OB Arrows won the Second Division in Redditch over the summer and look forward to returning to Division One next year. League matches have been nicely complemented by the Millbrook and Versatility tournaments, not to mention numerous socials, including Bowling, BBQs, a Thai meal and nights out in Birmingham. The enthusiasm to play for the OBs has led to the decision to enter 3 teams into the Redditch League this season, welcoming the new team of OB Blaze. This is in addition to the continuation of OB Cannons in the Worcester League over the winter season. As a consequence, the team are always on the lookout for new players, especially OBs you will be very welcome, whether you have been playing regularly elsewhere or want to start playing again!
Prior to the Summer, Mark and the team discussed ways in which they could organise social gatherings. Following those discussions it was decided to enter a Rugby Team into the Newquay Surf 7’s rugby tournament. Mark kindly agreed to organise the event and donate a rugby kit which was supplied by his company FUTURA DESIGN. On Friday 1st July this year, the tournament commenced over 3 days, entering into the Presidents Cup. Their group consisted of 3 teams where Futura Bromsgrovians finished 2nd having won 1 and lost 1. Unfortunately they did not qualify to go through to the finals. However, the weekend was a huge success for the team, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Attendees were: Mark Abel (Lupton 2000-2004), Jack Edwards (Walters 1993-2004), Adam Parr (Elmshurst 2002-2004), Sam Robinson (Lupton 1993-2004), William Hawes (Elmshurst 1998-2004), Greg Jordan (Wendron-Gordon 1993-2004), Alan Keylock (Walters 2002-2004), Mike Jones (School 2000-2004), James Lammas (Walters 2002-2004) and Oliver Woodyatt (School 1999-2004). On the final evening of the tournament the team decided that it should be an annual trip, but would look to organise a Golf Tournament for 2012 to enable more Old Bromsgrovian friends who do not play Rugby to attend. Mark’s company will again be sponsoring the trip providing golfing polo shirts as the FUTURA BROMSGROVIANS look to hit the Algarve. If you would like to find out more about the Futura Bromsgrovians team and their plans please contact Mark Abel: mark@futuradesignltd.co.uk