Dunford Cup 2024
Posted by Emma Bembridge on 22 July 2024
This July, Leadenham Hockey Club hosted its annual Dunford Cup tournament, at RAF Cranwell.
The Dunford Cup is named after former club president and founding member, Nigel Dunford. Nigel, a much loved local man, husband, and father of two, passed away in 2015, following his fight with cancer.
This years’ tournament saw eight teams battle it out across the day, playing each other in short, exciting and very warm 20 minute games! First place honours were taken by the ‘Wet Wipes’ team from Newark, with Leadenham’s own ‘White Woes’ taking second. A warm welcome was given to Sandy, Nigel’s widow, who joined us to present the trophy to the winning team.
The day not only gave everyone a wonderful opportunity to play some hockey and spend a day in the sun with friends; it also raised over £800 for the Lincolnshire Air Ambulance – Leadenham Hockey Club’s chosen charity.
Thanks to Dean Newell for organising another successful event, and to those who not only played, but stepped up to umpire, too.
