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Press Release JASON LEONARD BECOMES PATRON OF CHARLTON RUGBY CLUB Tony Blair joins the campaign to help community sports clubs in London Charlton Park Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce that Jason Leonard, former England international and part of the 2003 World Cup winning team, has agreed to be the Club’s Patron. In April 2006, Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged, "I will become the patron of a London community sports club. I will work with the club over the years as the Olympics approaches in 2012 to support their development and raise their profile but only if 100 other public figures in London will join me in supporting other clubs." Jason Leonard agreed to join up and with the help of the RFU and Sport England has been linked with Charlton Park RFC. Jason, who started his rugby career at Barking before achieving international success with England and the British and Irish Lions, will receive a warm welcome from everyone at Charlton Park. To celebrate the success of his pledge, the Prime Minister hosted a reception at 10 Downing Street which was attended by Jason Leonard who was introduced to Nick Hollier, Chairman of Charlton Park RFC, Bert Duffus, who is part of the team that coaches junior players at the Club, and his son Stephen who is a promising young player. Other celebrities attending included Trevor Brooking, Clare Balding, Ken Livingstone and Tessa Jowell.
Jason has agreed to attend Charlton Park RFC on a regular basis to do some coaching, watch some games and support the club to develop its links with the local community and attract new players to the game. Club
President Dennis Attwood said, “We are delighted to have Jason’s
support and look forward to welcoming him to our Club. We have good
facilities and hope that with Jason’s help we can get as many people
as possible from all sections of the community playing rugby. It’s a
great game for everyone. As well as keeping active and fit, you make
great friends. Charlton Park RFC is home to 5 senior men’s teams as well as junior teams and is working with nearby John Roan School to develop young players. The Club also hosts training for Goldsmiths College rugby club (the Greyhounds), Blackheath Women’s Rugby Team, a Gaelic Football Club and local soccer teams. In addition, the club has a gym and squash court. Charlton Park RFC is in Broad Walk, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 8NB. For further details visit www.charltonpark.org.uk For further information please contact Nick Hollier on 020 8306 8034 or nick.hollier@bexley,gov.uk or nick.hollier@btinternet.com For a brief summary of Jason Leonard see: You can download this press release in pdf format
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