Thank you to John Greenwood, Mark Smith, compere Adam and chef David Hall for a very well supported evening’s fun that was enjoyed by about 100 guests. The questions were challenging and final points total very close.
At the end of the evening John advised that £1,000 had been raised for Dowse’s playing budget.
A great evening and thank you to everyone special mention to Debbie and her team. John & Mark are now looking ahead to March when they hope to run a Race Night.
At a glittering awards ceremony to honour Woking’s sporting elite and outstanding service to sport, Josh Casey was crowned Woking’s Sports Personality of the Year!
The Sport Woking Awards are an annual
event which celebrate the borough’s sporting achievements over the past
12 months. The Woking Football Club captain and left back received
multiple public nominations for leading his side to victory in the
National League South play-offs, securing the club’s promotion to the
Vanarama National League.
Speaking about the award, Josh Casey, said: “I’m honoured and humbled to win Woking Sports Personality of the Year. It’s been an incredible year for me personally but more importantly for Woking FC. It’s been a pleasure to captain the club. I can safely say I’m collecting the award on behalf of the players and staff who do an unbelievable amount in the community. Hopefully 2020 will be just as successful.”
Josh Casey in action against Bromley. Photo:David Holmes
The Young Sports Personality of the Year award was handed to gymnast, Jasper Smith-Gordon, from Woking Gymnastics Club for representing Great Britain at a number of international competitions including the 2019 World Cup in Hungary where he picked up a bronze medal on the vault.
The Trotman Trophy,
another coveted award, went to Richard Grady, who earlier in the
proceedings also received the award for Outstanding Service to Sport.
Richard is one of the founding members of Woking Rugby Football Club,
and since things kicked-off in 1989, he has devoted every minute of his
spare time to the club’s development. Although serious illness has
forced his retirement from the pitch, he continues to be a highly
respected member of the team and ambassador for both the club and rugby
in general. In addition to the rapturous applause provided by the large
contingent from Woking Rugby Club in attendance, Richard received a
standing ovation as he lifted the Trotman Trophy, presented by Sport
Woking Chairman, Clive Moon.
The other category awards winners, nominated by the public, were as follows:
Active Surrey ‘Community Project of the Year’ – Combat Sports League, collected by founder Ali Waheed.
Activity Surrey ‘School Innovation of the Year’ – Barnsbury School, collected by teacher, Amber Hiller.
Active Surrey ‘Coach, Leader or Instructor of the Year Award’ – Richard Buckmaster from Mayford Athletic Football Club.
Freedom Leisure ‘Inclusive Sport Award’ – Michael Dey for his work with Surrey Wheels for All.
‘Outstanding Service to Sport’ – Richard Grady from Woking Rugby Football Club
‘Volunteer of the Year’ – Fezaan Azam for his work with Woking Tigers football academy, community fundraising and efforts to increase female participation in sport.
The Mayor of Woking, Cllr Beryl Hunwicks, said: “It was a great privilege to hand out this year’s awards and personally congratulate all our deserved winners. I’m amazed at just how much sport is happening across the borough, and even if you didn’t win an award, I want to congratulate and thank all our nominees for their efforts over the past year.
“Sport can open doors for people, create opportunities and is so important for health and wellbeing. I’d like to thank Woking Borough Council’s sports development team for putting on these awards and for doing all it can to promote sport in our borough. And thank you to everyone who works behind the scenes to help others to succeed. I hope you all had a fabulous night.”
About the 2019 Sport Woking Awards
The awards ceremony (Thursday 28 November),
was organised by Woking Borough Council with support from sponsors
Active Surrey, Specsavers, Freedom Leisure, #WeAreWoking, Sport Woking
and Woking News and Mail. Adding to the profile of the awards, Eagle
Radio presenter, Dave Wooldridge, compered the event and Signature
Events & Décor helped light up the stage with their illuminated
signs and in-kind support.
David Wooldridge, supported by Sport
Woking Chairman, Clive Moon, led a moving tribute to Adrian Hardy
(Surrey Wheels for All) and Arthur Barber (Sport Woking), who sadly
passed away in 2019 but leave their mark on the borough’s sporting
history.
Following on from the discussion at the AGM of the Trust, there will be a chance for Trust members and members of the public to meet the team and see the plans in Woking Shopping Centre (Outside Goldsmiths) (P5 and P6 in the layout below) on Friday from 9:30am to 830pm.
Saturday 30th November Away to Boreham Wood Coach leaves 12:00 please arrive by 11:45. Adult Trust Members £15.00 u16 £10.00. Adult non members £20.00 u16 £15.00
Dave Tarpey has been voted by fans at the Halifax game as their POM for October. Presentation will before the game with Bromley, Tuesday 26th November 2019.
Thanks to a generous donation by a supporter, the Adult trust member price for Ebbsfleet is just £10.00
Saturday 21st December Away to Ebbsfleet United. Coach leaves 12:00 please arrive by 11:45. Adult Trust Members £10.00 u16 £5.00 Adult non members £25.00 u16 £20.00.
Saturday 28th December Away to Torquay United. Coach would depart 9:00. Adult Trust Member £35.00 U16 £30.00 Adult non member £40.00 U16 £35.00 If you are interested in travelling please email asap Adam.Bowyer@cardstrust.co.uk or Alan Barnes a.barn1572@btinternet.com
Bookings must be made by the 7th December. 25 fans required to travel.
Goldrush on Saturday 16th November v Halifax Town number 70834 prize £417.50 was not collected. If you have the ticket please call at the Trust Office before a game.
The bucket collection at the Halifax game raised a total of £220.00 and a few foreign coins!! was donated to Boost the Budget and your support is greatly appreciated. On the 7th December, next home game we will be collecting on behalf of the players’ Christmas Hospital visits.
Volunteers as collectors are always welcomed – contact rupert.phillips@cardstrust.co.uk
