RUGBY: More than 450 members spanning four generations let their hair down in spectacular style at Braintree Rugby Club's 50th Anniversary Ball on Saturday evening.
Philip Fouche won the Outstanding Achievement award for his role in the Field of Dreams festivals and the club's hosting of a group of youngsters from Lesotho earlier this year.
The Clubman of the Year award went to Corinne Winwood for her unstinting efforts with the youth and mini section as well as co-ordinating the 50th anniversary celebrations.
First Team Player of the Year award was won by John Smillie, who arranged the Bruges tour as well as a string of sterling displays in virtually every forward position available.
Other award winners were: Mean Machine (Vets) Player of the Year: Ian Regan; Rookie of the Year - James Moore; Fourth XV Player of the Year: Sam Hayden; Third XV Player of the Year: Scott Wells; Second XV Player of the Year James (Elvis) Jones; Most Improved Player: Max Turner
Club chairman, Barrie Winwood said: "It was a very special evening. Everything went according to plan and it was fantastic to see so many old and new faces."