Next meeting is March 1st. Speaker is Paul Kilbride [on behalf of RL Benevolent Fund]. [i[Change of speaker due to David Howes having to work dahn Sarf.][/i

Wednesday March 16th – Heritage Centre [George Hotel] – meet 7 will keep you informed.

Please remember that members have until the end of February to ensure their place when Ken visits us on Wednesday 20th April; tickets will then be available to one and all [still free to members but £2 to non-members.] Book your place by e-mailing me or telling a committee person when you see them.

Finally, what do YOU want from the Supporters Association? PLEASE let us know. We want to be as successful off the field as the team will be on it.

I know this is long, but PLEASE read it.

What a night!

A packed Turnbridge listened in awe to 3 great, unsung heroes of Rugby League. Paul Kilbride and Stewart Walker gave their accounts of their life-changing spinal injuries.

At the age of 17, Paul got up and had an unexceptional day - until half-way through his rugby match. He woke up the next day in hospital with a totally paralysed lower body. That was in the days before the Rugby League Development Fund had been formed.

Thankfully his club raised a substantial amount of money to help Paul start to put his new life in order - a wheelchair, changes to his house, care, etc.

Around 2005, whilst playing for London Broncos, Matt King also broke his neck. Matt can now only move his head. This resulted in the Rugby League setting up the Rugby League Development Fund with the aim of helping players through times of adversity.

Each year Paul and other wheelchair-bound ex-players attend the Cup Final where they are wined and dined in style. The Grand Final and Huddersfield Giants have also taken this idea on board, giving Paul and his friends a chance to remain in touch and fraternise with the world of Rugby League.

Stewart decided early on that he did not want to give up his beloved game. He became a RL wheelchair player, being a crucial member of the extremely successful Halifax side. He adapted so well that his efforts were recognised by the fact that he was selected for the England team to play in the RL Wheelchair World Cup held in Australia.

England reached the final where they beat the much fancied Australians. Stewart's World Cup medal is proudly on display in the Heritage Centre at the George Hotel in Huddersfield.

Craig is the odd one out in this trio.

He was a local amateur player whose fledgling professional career ended with a cruciate ligament injury whilst at Batley Bulldogs.

Since then Craig has pushed himself to the limits of fitness.

Thanks for that info Ivor - got so much admiration for these chaps.

What are your numbers like at the meetings Ivor?

Getting on for 40 at the last one.

40+ members at the moment and still growing.

We're having a promotion for the Association at the Bulls match [complete with total backing and support from the club, thank you]. If anyone wants to help please join us anytime after 2 o'clock near the ticket office. Only downside is that I shall have to be in T WMC at noon!!

Ken's night in April is nearing the limit so if you haven't got your seat reserved GET A MOVE ON! [April 20th, members free, guests £2. Membership is £5 - apply rlhererl.]

Put me down for a ticket for Ken Davy night please sir.

Tomorrow [Wednesday]: visit to Heritage Centre, George Hotel. Meet Players Bar at 7:30.

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Change of speaker for next week [5th April].

Billy Thompson is substituting for Richard Silverwood [RS is the ref for the Warrington game and Mr RS won't let him attend].

Heritage photos & the Billy Thompson report are rlonlinerl.

Very limited accommodation for Ken’s night on Wednesday 20th April. [Meet 7

rlFezrl sales going so well that a 2nd batch is being ordered.

The latest addition to our merchandise is a selection of hand-crafted rlcardsrl.

rlMe & Durham Giant [+ Big G]rl.

Jesus that nose looks huge side on. More looking straight at the camera for me.

The run of outstanding guests continued with the club Chairman Ken Davy talking and answering questions at the Supporters Association's meeting on Wednesday 20th April at Turnbridge WMC.

The evening opened with Ken being presented with a certificate in recognition of his, and Jennifer's, acceptance of being Honorary Presidents of the Association. Oliver and Georgia made the presentation.

Oliver then asked Ken what the best match was that he had seen. Ken's reply was that it was the semi-final against Leeds at Headingley in 2007. He also explained how he was the victim of a friendly hoax after he had joined in the Giants' fans celebrations at the sight of the Leeds fans leaving early!

Continued & photos at.

Coming Soon.

This Thursday [19th May] - tour round Galpharm Stadium - 6 o'clock at stadium - £4.50 - ALL WELCOME.