Clifton Rugby Club’s community gathered at the Club’s cenotaph today, Sunday 8 November, for a Remembrance service honouring those who gave their lives in war.

The service was hosted by Club President Richard Clifton, former Chairman Wyn Tingley and Vice President Katy Tingley, bringing together members of the Club and visitors for a shared act of remembrance.

Richard laid a wreath on behalf of Clifton Rugby Club, paying tribute to the Club’s members who lost their lives in conflict. Local councillor Sanjay Shambhu laid a wreath on behalf of South Gloucestershire Council.

Clifton’s youth players, coaches and parents attended alongside their counterparts from visiting Bridgend Sports, whose Under-13s were at Clifton for a friendly fixture. Their presence brought the two rugby communities together to pay their respects.

The cenotaph, bearing the names of Clifton members who fell in the First and Second World Wars, remains a lasting link between the Club’s past and present. Today’s gathering offered the next generation of players an opportunity to reflect on that history and the sacrifices remembered there.

Our thanks go to everyone who attended, to our hosts and wreath layers, and to our visitors from Bridgend Sports for joining us on this occasion.

We will remember them.

Photo caption: Club President Richard Clifton, former Chairman Wyn Tingley and Councillor Sanjay Shambhu at Clifton Rugby Club’s cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

Photo credit: Katy Tingley, Vice President