HRFC Life Members, Patrons & Presidents

Hornby Rugby Football Club Life Members

This award recognises eminent members of the club whose overall contribution to the development of the club has been exemplary over their entire career. This is the highest honour that the HRFC can bestow on one of its members.

Mr Glen Whyte
​Mr. Kevin Dorgan
Mr. Howard Wilson
Mr. Neville Wilson
Mr. John Catchpole
Mr. Doug Frampton
Mr. Kevin Smith
Mr. Don Brown
Mr. Ces Bromley
Mr. George Stupples
Mr. Ian Purdon
Mr. Ron Glasson
Mr. Ian Dickie
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Hornby Rugby Football Club Past & Present Patrons

"Patron" definition - 
One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor. 

2011 - Present Mr. Kevin Dorgan
2009 - 2010 Mr. Doug Frampton
2001 - 2008 Mr. Kevin Smith
1990 - 2001 Mr. Ces Bromley
1969 - 1989 Mr. Bill Vessey
1965 - 1968 Mr. D Lukie
1964 - Mr. L Neale
1963 - Mr. B Stille
1960 - 1962 Mr. W Butt
1956 - 1959 Mr. M Royd

Hornby Rugby Football Club Past & Present Presidents

To date, our longest serving President is Mr. Dave Forrester with 9 years service - this year 2014  Mr John Catchpole becomes our longest standing President.

2005 -  Present Mr. John Catchpole
1997 - 2004 Mr. Grant Boyce
1987 - 1996 Mr. Dave Forrester
1983 - 1986 Mr. Barry Anderson
1980 - 1982 Mr. Robin Riddon
1979 - Mr. Kevin Smith
1976 - 1978 Mr. Ces Bromley
1974 - 1975Mr. Ron Papps
1973 - Mr. C Grant
1971 - 1972 Mr. Tom Webster
1966 - 1970 Mr. Ron Glasson
1964 - 1965 Mr. Ian Purdon
1959 - 1963 Mr. Bill Vessey
1956 - 1958 Mr. A Poynter