Northwich
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Homes, iAgent, Royal Fox and Coleman Canal Boats,
who have been attracted to and joined in partnership
with the programme. Join us every Sunday 10.30 am,
at Moss Farm Firdale Road Northwich CW8 4BH.
Alternatively, visit our stand at the Northwich Festival
on 26th August at Moss Farm.
My grandson has recently joined the Northwich rugby
SuperStars and we know children’s health has its own
issues both mental and fitness related. I’ve been asked
how I feel about him playing a sport which affected my
life. “The senior game is a lot safer than when I played,
especially regards the formation of the scrum, the Laws
(rules of the game) are continually adapted to suit the
ever evolving styles adopted by Nations worldwide and
in respect of junior rugby the RFU continuum is more
player centred and development driven endorsed by the
Kids First initiative. If I ever felt it was too dangerous
then he wouldn’t be playing.”
“The Northwich rugby SuperStars programme gives
the children fun and the kind of respect and moral values
that will last for life. I was brought up in a football family
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and I know “first hand” the difference rugby values
make from the support I’ve received since my injury
from the whole rugby community.”
Has life changed, from the physical activity yes but
you quickly learn to adapt mentally, friends still say
“I’m bloody stupid”.
Keeping active is key, during rehabilitation at
Southport a nurse said to me “find something to do to
challenge you” that was easy “stay connected to Rugby”
was my reply.
For anyone reading I fully endorse from my own
experience that the benefits of a volunteer role are
enormous to you, your family, and your community.
Whatever your age or life situation, volunteering can
help take your mind off your own worries, keep you
mentally stimulated and also give you a sense of pride
and identity.
And once rugby gets in the blood, it’s there for life.
Article provided by John Blower