IT WAS a busy day at the Carly Press Ground on Saturday, March 28, as Wellington hosted Saltash United in the premier division of the Jewson Western Football League.

The club welcomed more than 20 past players to their annual reunion with a fish and chips lunch in the clubhouse before the game which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Those present included four members of the side who won Wellington’s first promotion to the Western premier in 1980-81 – Graham Aspin, Bob Cummins, Wayne Windsor and Chris Winter.

Meanwhile, players from the Wanderers U11s acted as mascots for the day. They were also fundraising for Love Musgrove because their coach John Norman is cycling from London to Paris this summer in aid of the charity which supports Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

Along with friends Tom Thorpe and Jonathan Jorge, he is cycling from London to Paris in aid of Love Musgrove.

John, a PE teacher at Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe, is himself a former first team player. He said: “This is a cause very close to my heart, and I would love your support.

“There are three key reasons why I am doing this. Firstly, a completely selfish one—I want to get fitter and push myself physically and mentally.

“Secondly, I want to bring people together through fundraising events and by promoting the incredible work of this charity.

“Finally, and most importantly, I want to raise as much money as possible for this essential local organisation which, in one way or another, touches all of our lives.

“Many of us have our own stories connected to Musgrove Park Hospital.

“Over the years, my family has certainly had its share of experiences there. It is where my children were born, where my mother-in-law received cancer treatment, and where I have undergone surgery following a few accidents.”