A centenarian took to the hockey pitch in full kit at the weekend as part of an inter-generational event.
Lorna Webb, who turned 100 earlier this year, took part in an event organised by Spalding Hockey Club, which brought the generations of players together for a set of triangular games at Glen Park, Surfleet on Saturday.
The club’s Walking Hockey Group entered two teams against the club’s Ladies’ 3rds and the Men’s 5th development teams.
It proved to be an excellent introduction to the new season for the club that prides itself on developing players in this modern, disciplined and family orientated sport.
The ladies went down in their opening game to the Walkers A team but changed tactics to set up a close encounter against the Walkers B team in their second match.
Spalding Walking Hockey
In the closing stages and with the scores level, the Walkers introduced their new signing, hockey legend Webb, who took to the pitch took to the pitch fully kitted out in her Gosberton Clough Poachers kit that she last wore in her playing days several decades ago.
- Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem
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Webb was instrumental in forming the Gosberton Ladies’ Hockey Club (later to become the Gosberton Clough Poachers) in 1947 and captained the team for well over 20 years.
Following her retirement from playing, Webb played an influential part in hockey development and administration in Lincolnshire and England Hockey.
The Walking Hockey Group has increased steadily in numbers over the summer months and the group meets at Glen Park on Wednesdays from 10am to 11am.
There are players of all ages and abilities and new players are welcome.
Please contact Fred Morris email fredricmorris@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
Source: https://spaldingvoice.co.uk/gallery-centenarian-lorna-takes-to-the-hockey-pitch-at-surfleet/
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