Happy 100th Birthday Nondescripts Rugby Club

The Nondies have been part of my life for half a century. Also now part of my children’s and grandchildren’s lives.

As they reach their own Century milestone, while I’m still working on mine! they celebrated in style.

A very special thank you to Crista Cullen and Simon Shaw, both like me a blend of Brit and Kenyan. Both international sporting superstars who are humble, generous and as we found out, funny!!

It was fantastic to see young talent recognised for their achievements and enjoying themselves so much. Its great to see Nondies players gain national and international honours, but maybe more impressive is the supportive culture that has created heroes and heroines across the sport and in our community.

The Nondies have embraced youth rugby, charitable projects and now women. I was proud to host family, guests and sporting legends of both genders on Saturday, and to see women’s achievements fêted alongside my male counterparts.

I have to say thank you again for the honour Nondies gave me with the Dicky Evans Museum, and I was moved beyond words by your ovation at the dinner. I’m hidden in the following pic by you all on your feet, good thing too because I was rather emotional!