Welwyn RFC Wales Tour 2005.

A squad of 23 players attended a mini tour of Wales over the Bank weekend in August. After a very successful fundraising effort by players and a hard 24 hour bike marathon filled with unusual sights and laughs thanks to 'The big Hole' William Freeston and Luke 'Skywalker' Williams, we departed on the Thursday to Morfa Bay for a 4 night stay.

The first 2 days we focused on activities and team building and I am very proud to say the Welwyn boys did brilliantly and approached each task with enthusiasm and commitment.

We played a pre season match against a strong Laurghne side and unfortunately went down to the Welsh. The fun and interesting tales in the local pub made up for the loss and set the Mood for our night out in Tenby. Austen Cox singing do you wanna be in my Gang made the trip a memorable one, especially for the 4 girls we offerd a ride to....  ( ha ha ha).

We all made it back for 11 and the team must be congratulated on that!!!!!( well done lads).
Gorge walking, absailing, a classic road race and no water made for a Long day. We spent the last evening down at the local and it must go down as one of the best nights ever, noses and grass, 5's alive, spoons, Swarve and his protests followed by some naked dances(?!) and a huge BBQ.

The lads had a Fantastic tour, their behaviour was exemplary and the interaction with the younger kids and fun they had with them was welcomed by all parents and staff. We left the Bay knowing that the walls around the fortress had been strengthend for the season ahead and we kept the Welwyn name flying high.

To all the players we will remember the days and nights, what we achieved together and the special bond that was formed, table tennis, Merve, High Ropes, assault Course, Tug of War, shouts of joy in the early morning and Tenby will always be 'Tidy Like'. See the pictures here..... (if you dare)

by Peter Engledow