Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2011 | Page 48

SOCIAL SCENE

Hurricanes

50th
Anniversary

Wales Rugby legend Cliff Morgan was guest of
honour when the Sandown and Shanklin RFC
began their 50th Anniversary celebrations in
style with a gala ball.
Cliff, who has a home in Bembridge, was
an iconic figure in the world of Rugby even
before Sandown and Shanklin RFC was formed,
playing for Cardiff and earning 29 caps for
Wales between 1951 and 1958.
After his retirement from the game, he turned
to broadcasting, and it was fitting he should
attend the celebrations at a time when Wales
were just beginning their quest for glory at the
World Cup finals in New Zealand.
Sandown and Shanklin RFC, known as the
Hurricanes, have recently kicked off the new
campaign, and are hoping to secure promotion
from the London South West Three division
to coincide with their golden anniversary after
finishing third in the table last season.
Around 230 members and guests attended
the ball in a marquee at the club’s headquarters
at the Fairway Ground, Sandown. Life
memberships were awarded to John Buckingham
and Terry Connelly during the evening’s
festivities.

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