John Jezzard – A Modest and Thoroughly Nice Man. Apart from Terry Higgins who dates from the same time as John I suppose that I am one of a slowly reducing number of people that have known him for getting on for 60 years. My association with the Old Anchorians began in 1961 when likeContinue reading “60 years of Memories of John Jezzard ( by Dennis Howard)”
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Remembering John Jezzard
We have today received the very sad news that John Jezzard passed away peacefully this morning. John was a true gentleman who graduated from Gillingham Grammar School and has been a major feature of the club ever since, as a player and in a number of roles for both the Club and the Anchorians Association.Continue reading “Remembering John Jezzard”
GARFC AGM Chairmans report 8th July
After what has been a very different year for all of us First and foremost we remember those past players and members that have died over the past year. We haven’t been able to celebrate their lives in ways that we normally would through commemorative matches, or raising a glass at a president or vetsContinue reading “GARFC AGM Chairmans report 8th July”
Wooden Spoon Charity Ride this Sunday (4th) …Sponsorship needed!
Only a few days to go before a number of players past and present and other supporters ride to raise money for our club and for the very worthy Wooden Spoon. Do please raise some sponsorship for the lads riding for the benefit of the club to help us set up on a good footingContinue reading “Wooden Spoon Charity Ride this Sunday (4th) …Sponsorship needed!”
Sponsor our riders! Support the Wooden Spoon Charity and the Club
Absolutely delighted to confirm that Anchs Senior Rugby section has a team of riders for the Wooden Spoon charity ride on the 4th July 2021. Our team is Andy Pritchard Kenton Parbutt Taylor Parbutt Mark Barfoot (Asbo!) Craig Stevens Trevor Stevens The ride itself now has over 164 fund raising riders across West Kent and isContinue reading “Sponsor our riders! Support the Wooden Spoon Charity and the Club”
Remembering Andy Hoskens
Andy was a big character at Sheppey, his home club, but also an ex-Anchorians 1st Team Player. Fondly remembered by all the old boys and he always extended a warm welcome to us at Sheppey and at home. Gone far too soon. Thanks to New Ash Green for joining us for a minutes silence beforeContinue reading “Remembering Andy Hoskens”
Anchorians V New Ash Green 14th May
Was lovely to welcome New Ash Green to the Anchorians on Friday under floodlights. Pitch was fantastic, crowd superb, and 30 players on each side allowing lots of rotation in the first contact game this year. Great event, score unimportant, just lovely to be back. Next Match Fri 28th May at Anchs, TBC on hereContinue reading “Anchorians V New Ash Green 14th May”
April Training (photos)
Great to see 25-30 lads up at training for the last few weeks. Really good energy, great sessions from our Coach Rob and lovely to get the allowed 15 minute contact rugby time. Game time soon!
Remembering Lost Players
One of the difficult things for all clubs this year is the loss of past players / members without being able to properly commemorate them as a club. We’ve seen four people leave us this last year during lockdowns: older members and club loyals Ken Fisher, John Hancock, and Arthur Scudder. We also keenly rememberContinue reading “Remembering Lost Players”
Wooden Spoon Charity Event
Wooden Spoon is coordinating 2 events in the coming months aimed 1) specifically at the Rugby family 2) to not only support the charity but also to significantly assist rugby clubs financially, following the difficult period of lockdown 3) to be fun or challenging whatever suits you and your fellow members/friends best Wooden Spoon have, for this yearContinue reading “Wooden Spoon Charity Event”
