At the AGM yesterday discussions took place about the forthcoming season, during which, views expressed previously from representatives of Triple F Diesel Power and LCS concluded that it is hoped Triple F will be able to run an event in the South and Diesel Power in the North, any and all teams will be welcome to attend but both venues and dates are to be confirmed.

All were agreed that the Inter Counties event will go ahead as planned at Heckington Show on Sunday 28th July. Teams will Need to contact Dave Ling in advance to request entry tickets as per usual.

2005 – Leek – Holland – Triple F – Two Dales

If you are attending the AGM would you please give Shaun Jose a heads up, so we know if we have enough coffee and biscuits laid on…Sunday 31st March 11am at Burntwood Rugby Club…..

2019 AGM – Sunday 31st March at 11am

Venue: Burntwood Rugby Club, The Sportsway, Burntwood, Staffordshire WS73PH

Any items of business should be forwarded to Shaun Jose in writing before the day

At the meeting the nature of the fixture list and Championships will be discussed and then afterwards announced!

The 2019 Fixtures will be announced soon following the AGM

Just a note to remind anyone who is not aware:

The 2018 Federation season has now concluded, and some dates had to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond their control.

This includes the Championships event set of Sunday 26th August – it too is cancelled!

The Fixture list for the 2019 season will be announced later in the year!

The 2018 Federation Inter Counties Championships at Heckington Show, Lincolnshire- Sunday 29th July

This event turned out to be a very lively affair with all weights hotly contested…..Well done to David Ling for organising the event!

Eight teams took part in this years Inter. I unties: LCS – West Midlands, Wymondham A and B – Norfolk, Royal Marines and the Royal Navy – Devon, Hadleigh – Essex, Harmston – Lincs, Diesel Power – Shropshire with Six Counties represented!

Results from Diesel Powers Competition – Sunday 15th July at Market Drayton

Thanks to John Lennon and Kevin Wilson for Judging and Sophie Cornish and Caroline Newbury for recording!

450 kilos: Winners Diesel Power – Halkin – LCS
480 kilos: Winners Diesel Power – Halkin – LCS
525 kilos: Winners Halkin – LCS – Diesel Power
C/W : Winners Halkin – LCS – Diesel Power

A great afternoons pulling at Triple F on Sunday 1st July 2018 saw the following results achieved:

450k    1st LCS   2nd Diesel Power  3rd Triple F

480k   1st Deisel Power  2nd LCS  3rd Triple F

525k    1st  LCS  2nd Deisel Power  3rd Triple F

420 3+3   1st Triple F  2nd Deisel Power

C/W  1st  LCS  2nd Deisel Power  3rd  Triple F

Points: LCS 11  Deisel Power 10  Triple F 6

The Overall Winners on the day were LCS

Thanks to Judges: Kevin Wilson, Steve Goss, Gavin Eades and John Meakin, and to Gail Eades for Recording!

Cancellation of SOME FIXTURES:

Due to work commitments, a shortage of pullers with some teams, and others otherwise engaged, it has been decided that the next three fixtures (taking us up to the end of June) will have to be cancelled. It is a sad situation, but these difficulties leave the event organiser’s with no other choice……. HOWEVER ………the fixtures will continue as normal as from the very beginning of July!

July 1st at Triple F at Newport Pagnall, Bucks
July 15th at Diesel Power at Market Drayton, Shrops.
July 29th at Heckington Show (Inter Counties) Lincs.