Photo: Brian Burke presents caps to both Max B and John Walters
For the start of the Letchworth Rugby Club's centenary celebrations (1924/2024), President Brian Burke asked his good friend Welsh Singer and Comedian Max Boyce whether he could come and host an evening at the club, and the mighty man did not disappoint!
For the capacity crowd that attended, there was little doubt in their minds that this was one of the greatest nights held at Legends Lane, not only in recent years but in the entire history of North Herts senior club! The ages ranged from nonagenarians to current players, as well as a healthy sprinkling of Welsh exiles who voiced their approval of the great man’s jokes and rugby experiences. It was even more of an honour for Letchworth as this was his only engagement outside of the principality in what was his farewell tour.
Also in attendance was John Wally Walters ex-Letchworth skipper, now living back in Wales and ex-chairman of Glynneath RFC Peter Richards where Max is both President and head Groundsman much to the delight of Letchworth's own ground keeper, Digger Gardiner.
For nearly an hour the legendary raconteur held the crowd enthralled with his passion and humour and then generously spent a good bit of time signing memorabilia and autographs for the assembled fans. At the end of the evening, President Brian Burke presented both Max and John with special centenary caps as a reminder of their visit to Legends Lane and their guest said how impressed he was with the warm welcome he had received. As good as the welcomes from the Welsh hillsides and valleys! And the verdict from the Letchworth faithful... do come back again soon!
The evening also saw Max Boyce draw the winner of our Golden Brickie Draw! Well done to Peter Bracey who was the lucky winner of the 2 tickets for a England Six Nations game at Twickenham.
Max Boyce joined Letchworth's Club President, Chairman and others enjoying a glass or two with breakfast at Cafe Luna before the 1st XV Huel Tring game on Saturday.
