On Saturday 4th April Totnes RFC were able to present Kevin and Linda Marsden with a cheque for the sum of £3335.00, which had been raised at a charity match the previous week in aid of the charity CRY following the untimely death of their son Oliver.  During the presentation Club President Colin Taylor expressed his thanks to all the Totnes Traders and supporters who contributed so geneourously on the day. After the presentation, Kevin Marsden presented the President Colin Taylor with a 2007 England World Cup rugby shirt, signed by all the England players.

The peope who organied charity day with the Marsdens, L-R, Bunny Williams, Karen Smith, Linda Marsden, Colin Taylor, Kevin Marsden,Barrie Snell and Alan Tate.

Kevin Marsden presenting signed Endgland shirt to Club President Colin Taylor.

Kevin and Linda Marsden with the 'Cheque'

Sunday 29th March saw the inaugral Ollie Marsden Memorial Shield contested on Borough Park between Totnes and Withycombe. Fine weather saw record crowds turn out to see some wonderful expansive rugby from both sides, providing a feast of tries and bags of entertainment for all those present. The final outcome was a win for the visitors with a score line of 27 points to 35.

The event which was organised to raise funds for C-R-Y, had supporters diiging deep into their pockets for both the charity buckets and a Grand Draw. Karen Smith from Totnes RFC went to the local shopkeepers for donations, and was amazed with the response, with over 50 donations forthcoming.

Master of ceremonies on the day John Massey, also held an impromtu auction for 5 major donations which alsomoved the total onwards. Following the match the bar was opened and again spectators and players alike from both Totnes and Withycombe enjoyed some fantastic hospitality, with 10% of the bar takings being added to the final total.

Some final counting is still to be done, but Totnes RFC Chairman Barrie Snell is confident that over £3000 was raised during the day towards the appeal.

Kevin and Linda Marsden with Totnes Captain of the day Reece Smith

Totnes Club XV with Kevin and Linda Marsden

The two Captains with Match Referee Nigel Boyd

Spectators enjoying the weather

Andy Rive makes a break for Totnes

Andy Rive lays ball off to fellow centre Mike Bishop

Andy Rive shows a clean pair of heels

Totnes Captain Reece Smith presents Match Ball to Kevin Marsden

Kevin Marsden presenting Memorial Shield to Withycombe Captain