Kings enjoy end-of-season awards

THAMES VALLEY KINGS held their annual awards evening on Friday to celebrate a successful season for the club.

Held at Thatcham Rugby Club, vice chairman of West Berkshire Council Peter Argyle and deputy Thatcham mayor Richard Crumly gave out the awards.

Among the winners were Reece Barker as both the junior and Division Three top scorer, while he also shared the coaches player award with brother Liam.

“It was a lovely evening celebrating not just the players of Kings but also the hard work and commitment shown by parents, friends and associates for Kings,” said Lou Barker.

Roll of honour: Faith Barker (junior volunteer), Peter Rapley (volunteer), Vicki Thomas (fundraiser), Kennet Radio (supporter - organisation), Steph Trotter (supporter - individual), Owen Pither (junior most improved), Joe Humphreys (adult most improved), Reece Barker (junior top scorer - 120 points), Denise Drammis (Division Four top scorer), Reece Barker (Division Three top scorer), Dan Smith (Junior Dirty Duck), Nick Gorst (Division Four Dirty Duck), Reece Barker (Division Three Dirty Duck), Josh Trotter (awesome attitude - junior), Nick Gorst (awesome attitude - adult), Alice Minchin (Division Four coaches player), Reece/Liam Barker (Division Three coaches player), Nick Gorst (Division Four players’ player), Chris Nash (Division Three players’ player).