Following the successful application for funding earlier in the year from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for ‘The History of Halifax & District Amateur Rugby League’, the Calderdale Community Coaching Trust are pleased to announce the appointments of Paul Field and Andrew Hardcastle as Heritage Officers to develop and deliver the project.
Andrew Harcastle, a retired schoolteacher and one-time Greetland All Rounders player, has been the official historian of Halifax RLFC for fifty years, and has amassed considerable information on the amateur game as well during that period.….
Paul Field has been part of amateur Rugby League in Halifax for over 30 years as a player, coach and administrator with the former Calder Valley club. Since retiring from open age Rugby League at the age of 50, Paul took up playing Masters RL with Siddal Masters and has played international Masters in eight countries. Until January 2023, Paul was a Treasurer and Referee Lead for Masters RL. Paul, who is retired from his career as an International Sales Manager, is keen to start the project.
“I am thrilled to be appointed to the role and in the coming months I am looking forward to many fascinating conversations about amateur Rugby League clubs, past and present. The project with its online museum will be a lasting example of the positive work the Calderdale Community Coaching Trust does in the community”.
Plans are being made for a project launch event. Look out for announcements on the CCCT website, http://www.calderdalecommuntycoachingtrust.co.uk and on our social media platforms.
If you have interesting stories to share about amateur Rugby League in the Halifax area you will be most welcome.
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