Recollections of Blaisdon Hall
National Newsletter
DON BOSCO CUP - 2007
We had an excellent day at Ewell yesterday. The Rector of Battersea, Fr Des
O'Riordan, started the day with Mass in the Social Club. Then four Salesian
teams - Battersea Old Boys and School, Chertsey and Farnborough - competed
in a physically demanding football tournament over 4 hours. There was plenty
of food and drink including a barbecue, and a good number of spectators
(including John Ward and John Clenshaw).
Battersea Old Boys eventually beat Chertsey in the Final 2-0 to win the
National Don Bosco Cup for the second year. (Attached photo of James Ayres,
captain of the winning team with the Cup - photo by John Ward.)
The Battersea School team, managed by the School Chaplain Michael Georgiou,
acquitted themselves very well, on and off the field.
The only regret is that Bootle and Thornleigh were not able to enter teams.
They are really missing out on a wonderful day.
We ran a raffle to help cover expenses, and the kindly waived their
fees, so there should not be too much of a hit on the National Finances.
Best wishes
Patrick
Below are a few photographs, including the one referred to above, of this wonderful day taken by John Ward:
Father Des preparing to celebrate Holy Mass to get the day off to a typical Salesian celebration. The Club House was full with many standing at the back.
Day started with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Des O'Riordan SDB, Rector of Battersea
Patrick Morrissey, National President, the architect of the whole project and organiser on the day.
The Battersea Club sports field in Ewell Surrey beautifully prepared for the day's events
Chertsey v Battersea
Battersea v Chertsey in Final playoff
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