The following information was published in the Daily Telegraph on Wednesday, 16^th June 2010

 

Prof. Vic (V.R.) Tindall, C.B.E. died 11^th June 2010 after a long illness.

 

Dearly loved husband of Brenda, much loved father of Simon and Sally, brother of Pam, son-in-law Malcolm and brother-in-law Colin, proud grandfather to Simon, Christopher, Peter, Alistair, ben, Harry and Jack.

 

Funeral at Altrincham Crematorium, Dunham, Monday 21^st June, 12 noon.  No flowers, donations if wished to The Parkinson’s Society.  Please wear light coloured clothing.

 

 Vic Tindall CBE - An Appreciation

 

Our oldest international, Vic was educated at Wallasey Grammar School mainly under the tutelage of Maurice Eggleshaw, who was an excellent teacher and disciplinarian – you were beaten if you were seen kicking a round ball!

 

Vic was a superb rugby player (he was the only three-quarter to hold his place in the 1951 England team). Injury finished his rugby career prematurely but not before he played for New Brighton, Cheshire (when it really meant something), the Barbarians and of course his country.

 

What we tend to forget is that he was also a outstanding athlete and was Victor Ludorum at both school and Liverpool University.

 

A non smoker and drinker Vic has led the perfect life, devoted to his profession he is the author of over a dozen books on his speciality and richly deserves the CBE awarded in 1992.

 

Vic has been happily married for over 50 years to Brenda and they have two children, Simon and Sally as well as seven grandchildren (all boys).

 

On behalf of everyone at New Brighton Rugby Club we convey our condolences to his family.

 

On Saturday, 31st January 2009 prior to our league match v Altrincham Kersal, there will be a short ceremony (at 2.15 p.m.) to name our grandstand “The Harry Leyland Stand”.   Harry joined the Club, to play squash, after retiring as a professional football player, from Blackburn Rovers, Everton and Tranmere Rovers. He was also a popular member of Wallasey Golf Club.   With his administrative ability, he soon became Chairman of Squash and later, a keen rugby fan.  He started our Annual Sportsman’s Dinner and became President and Chairman of the Club.  Harry toured with the First XV to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Cyprus.  We are still unbeaten, in Europe!   We hope that as many members and friends of Harry’s, as possible, will be present and we extend a warm welcome to Harry’s widow, Margaret and daughters, Jane, Sheila, Barbara and son-in-law, Roger.

Dear Colleague, for those that haven’t already done so, can I encourage you and as many club members friends etc. to register your support for Brian Moore’s campaign against huge water rate increases to community sports clubs (all sports clubs and churches with car parks will be affected with some up to 1000% increases!!!, so spread the word far and wide).

 

If we don’t stand up and be counted now, this could have a crippling effect on many sports clubs.

Please follow this link to read Brian’s article and register your support:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/brianmoore/4077481/Join-Brian-Moores-petition.html

As we approach the start of our 134^th  season I believe we look forward from a position of strength of talent to improving on our position of 4^th in last year’s league table.

 

The success of teams at our current level, and above, on very limited budgets, is inevitably cyclical. Only a few seasons ago we were aspiring for promotion to National League Two but fate played its hand and we subsequently suffered two relegations however, I firmly believe we have now turned the corner and we are on our way back. Around the Club there is a noticeably resurgent atmosphere both in the clubhouse and on the rugby pitch.

 

We have a long way to go but with the dedication, commitment and enthusiasm of too many people to mention here by name I am sure we can and will enjoy the sweet aroma of success in the not too distant future. I ask everyone reading this to play their part, however small, in ensuring that success, please use the Club’s facilities and bring your friends, support the teams by attending the matches, take a table or come on your own to the pre match lunches you will always be made most welcome.

 

I look forward very much to seeing lots of old and new faces enjoying the rugby at our Club.

 

Ben Basterfield

President

2008/2010