Tip Top Function

Once again, the Sportsmen's Dinner, organised to raise funds for the Crippled Children Society, proved to be a sparkling occasion.

Richard Clarke, top croquet player of the country, was announced the winner of the Sportsman's Trophy, from two other candidates.

Richard's father, Mr Rua Clarke (left), accepts the trophy from Mr Paul Sceats of Leopard Breweries, sponsors of the trophy. Richard is now a trainee teacher at Ardmore College.

Sports Administrator of the Year, a trophy sponsored by Round Table was won by John McFarlane (left) who is seen accepting the trophy from Round Table president Bob Heikell.

Candidates for the sportsman's trophy this year were Richard Clarke, croquet

Robbie Booth, motoring

and Mike Parkinson, rugby

Pictured with Crippled Children Society president John Hawkesworth (second from left) are the guest speakers. From left Don Rowlands (Empire Games gold medallist, as a sculler), Jeff Robson (tennis and badminton player) and Peter Mulgrew (mountaineer)