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RATCLIFFIAN
ASSOCIATION SPORTS EVENTS 37

THE TAYLOR MIXED HOCKEY CUP

SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2016

The Old Ratcliffians & the School team before the match

Old Ratcliffians: 5 Ratcliffe College: 3

Glorious sunshine and a bright blue, brand new pitch greeted a
very young Old Ratcliffian side, with the added experience and
return to the hockey pitch of some ORs who hadn’t picked a stick
up for between four and fifteen years!

The brightness continued as the game got underway, and the
ORs made the most of their dominance in the early stages. After
a couple of glaring misses, Oliver Wright (07) opened the scoring
with a deceptively underhit reverse stick shot, before Jack
Watson (16) doubled the lead. Liv Back and Harry Antill drove The Star Inn, Thrussington is located close to Ratcliffe College and
the School forward, and by half time, they had levelled the score. has recently been awarded a ‘Four Star Inn Silver Award’ by Visit
England for its service and well-appointed, comfortable rooms.
After half time, the ORs tried to keep the ball moving, making Set in the pleasant surroundings of the old village green at the
the School team chase it, knowing that they would eventually heart of Thrussington, it’s ideal for those looking for a countryside
tire. However, the School came out from half time with plenty of getaway for business or pleasure.
energy and took the lead. Nevertheless, Jack Watson soon got
the ORs back into the game, before their captain, James Taylor There are nine modern, en suite bedrooms (some recently fitted
with air conditioning), including a new and more accessible
(04), continued his run of scoring in all of the OR matches that ground floor superior room. All of the rooms are designed and
he has played in; his two goals put a fine gloss on the score line furnished to a high standard, providing a feeling of modern
and meant that the Old Ratcliffians brought the trophy home for luxury, which works well in contrast to the traditional, old beamed
the first time in a couple of years. bar and restaurant.

Pop into The Star Inn for a drink or a bite to eat - you will be
A big thank you must go to all those who came back to play, with assured of a warm welcome. Don’t forget quiz night every Sunday.
particular mention to Hayley Marvin (12), Gemma Southwell (née
Taylor) (01) and Alex Slack (née Gamble) (03) for playing hockey
after a break from the game.
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