International Rugby, 37 times for England, 2 World Cups, 2 Grand Slams, the Lions, the Northern Hemisphere and a World XV, not to mention the Old Albanians, 300 times for the Wasps, and several other teams, Jeff has proved his skill in the front row arts in every situation.

This experience, plus various coaching and management assignments has given rise to a wealth of great stories, and Jeff has a wide experience of speaking, from the Houses of Parliament, via hundreds of Rugby Clubs, to the ex-pats in Quatar!

Secondly we are equally delighted to announce that accompanying Jeff at the top table will be KARL KIRKPATRICK the former top Super League and International Referee who famously switched codes and is now a top referee for Rugby Union.

This is what the BBC Sport reported at the time ;

"Former Super League official Karl Kirkpatrick has become the first referee to switch codes and join union.
The 42-year-old quit rugby league after he was left off the Super League list following his decision to keep his banking job rather than go full-time.

"It's something that's never been done before and it's got my adrenalin going," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"Just like Jason Robinson, Andy Farrell and coaches crossing over, it's a question of taking a structured path."

Kirkpatrick, who has 14 years' experience at the top level, has been restricted to National League team games this year after refusing to accept the Rugby Football League's offer to go full-time.

And he was the notable omission when the League unveiled their panel of six full-time referees earlier this year.

He was sounded out by the Rugby Football Union before he took charge of the 2006 Grand Final and has begun work on the 15-a-side game at the West Park club in St Helens.

Kirkpatrick, who also controlled the 2004 Challenge Cup final, is being advised by former Great Britain forward Denis Betts, who is now on the coaching staff at Gloucester.

"Karl has enjoyed a very successful career as a grade-one match official and we would like to take this opportunity to thank him as well as wishing him all the very best for the future," said RFL match officials director Stuart Cummings."

Both are experienced and highly regarded after dinner speakers who come well recommended.

The details are as follows ;

Venue : Prince of Wales
Time : 7.30pm for 8.00pm
Dress Code : Lounge Suits
Tickets : £30 or £20 if you are a Colt.
Tables : 10 per table

This will be a popular event so you are asked to BOOK EARLY by making contact with Sue Astwood at the Club whereby you will be required to pay a deposit to secure and commit to the booking.

This should be a great evening !

Best Regards

Andrew Carney
Chairman