MEMORIES came flooding back for a group of rugby players who held a reunion in Gloucester recently.
Brian Wiggins, former chairman of the Tredworth Rugby Club, organised the event which saw more than 20 old players come together.
Tredworth Rugby Club was formed in 1904 but folded in November last year.
The club needed to raise £8,000 and submit a planning application to Gloucester City Council to build a new rugby community centre on the Lannett playing fields.
Brian's association with the team dates back more than 50 years and as well as playing he has a variety of roles within the club such as fixtures secretary and chairman.
He said: "Tredworth is not the only club struggling. Most clubs in the area are only running two sides and some only one.
"About 10 or 15 years ago all Gloucester clubs had three teams, some even had four.
"The rugby union should be addressing the reasons before another Gloucester side folds.
"The changing rooms that are on the Lannet fields and the lease which was granted in the 1950s for 100 years is still an asset."
The reunion was held at the Regal Pub in Gloucester on Friday.
Brian, from Corse, is holding another event on March 6 at the pub in St Aldate's Street. All former players and their partners are welcome to attend.
