Boxing Day Rugby 2023

OLD BOYS’ BOXING DAY FIXTURE OLD ARNOLDIANS Vs OLD LIDUNIANS

26th DECEMBER 2023 KO: 3.00pm

FYLDE RFC, WOODLANDS MEMORIAL GROUND BLACKPOOL ROAD, LYTHAM ST ANNES FY8 4EL

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Welcome

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“It is important that this tradition continues for the generations of OAKS to follow, as we take great joy in catching up with old friends and recounting the memories of yesteryear, battles, bumps and bruises, the tackles and tries, the losses and victories that mould the men and women stood around you today.

Cheers and Merry Christmas.”

Alan Holmes, Director of Rugby, AKS Lytham

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Greetings and a warm welcome to the Woodlands this afternoon, where I am honoured to wear three distinct hats!

This occasion stands as a testament to the unwavering support for Fylde RFC, transforming what would typically be a tranquil Boxing Day into a vibrant celebration hosted by our esteemed Club. For those with a historical perspective, Boxing Day was once marked by the spirited clashes between Fylde and Preston Grasshoppers, a tradition lost in the wake of rugby union turning professional and the advent of leagues.

A debt of gratitude is owed to the founders, Mark Worsley (Old Arnoldians) and the late Michael Pemberton (Old Lidunians), whose inspiration united these two teams. Over the years, former pupils from both schools, some as seasoned as 52 years, have continued to grace the pitch, rekindling memories and honouring coaches Phill Rudd and Robbie Jones.

In recognizing the passionate commitment of volunteers, from team coordination to liaising with Fylde, gate management and organizing the raffle, we acknowledge their tireless efforts in making this event a reality. All proceeds from today’s festivities contribute to the former pupils’ associations, supporting the AKS Lytham Foundation

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A special acknowledgment is extended to the players whose presence today helps keep this event alive.

This unique event during the festive season sets us apart, and I believe there’s no other school in the United Kingdom boasting such a tradition. Here’s to the continuation of this remarkable legacy.

Wishing everyone the very best for the New Year.

Anthony Hoskisson President of Fylde Rugby Club, Chairman of the Old Arnoldians and The OAKS (former pupils of Arnold)

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with your OAKS alumni through our alumni engagement website, oaks connect.com OAKS is the AKS alumni for our legacy schools Arnold, Kind Edward VII, Queen Mary, KEQMS and graduates from AKS today, plus past and present teachers as we move into the future as a combined alumni encapsulating each school under the OAKS association.

This website serves as a great networking platform enabling users to: • connect – Find and reminisce with fellow former students, see what they have been up to and stay in touch.

• support AKS students today with careers education and mentoring.

Regardless of age, city or occupation, all will be invited to introduce, mentor, employ or offer work experience to AKS students to provide them with real world insight for life after school and higher education.

• expand their professional network to get introduced to people they should know through the AKS OAKS trusted platform.

• keep updated with alumni news and events.

• keep updated with what is going on at AKS Lytham today.

• support the AKS Lytham Foundation.

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In the world of sports, rivalries hold a special place, carrying the weight of tradition and history of what has gone before.

For AKS Lytham, a school borne out of the merger between Arnold School and King Edward VII School, the upcoming Old Boys’ Rugby Match is not just about a game, it is a celebration of a shared heritage and a chance to revive the spirited competition that once thrived between our two heritage schools.

With the match scheduled to take place at Fylde Rugby Club, the very heart of this rugby community, it brings together former students and players from both Arnold School and King Edward VII School. The merger that birthed AKS Lytham was a momentous occasion, combining the legacies of two prestigious institutions, and this event serves as a poignant reminder of the rich sporting history that laid the foundation for the current school.

I hope that people share my excitement, as our alumni dust off their old jerseys, reminisce about past victories and defeats, and rekindle the camaraderie that comes from shared experiences on the rugby field. For many, it’s a chance to reconnect with former teammates, coaches and classmates, fostering and maintaining that sense of unity.

The significance of rugby in the histories of Arnold School and King Edward VII School cannot be overstated. Both institutions have boasted many outstanding rugby teams and this upcoming match serves as a tribute to those teams, preserving the legacy of a sporting tradition that I hope will continue to resonate with generations of AKS alumni.

This game has always extended beyond the field, and it is the unity of families, friends and current students that come to watch that has always been its most significant feature. It is a chance for current and future AKS students to witness the passion and sportsmanship on show, fostering a sense of pride in the school’s heritage and, hopefully, inspiring them to uphold the same values of its predecessors.

The significance of this Old Boys’ Rugby Match extends far beyond the final score. It symbolizes the enduring spirit of sportsmanship, the friendships created through competition and the legacy of two schools now represented under the banner of AKS Lytham. I am incredibly proud as I see such recent students from AKS Lytham take to the field in this game and I truly hope that you enjoy this celebration of heritage, one that should yet again serve as a reminder that some rivalries never truly fade – they only evolve into cherished traditions.

Mark Walmsley Director of Sport, AKS Lytham

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