Aberavon Rugby Club held a charity rugby match on Saturday 5th August to celebrate club chairman Andrew John’s 60th birthday and to raise money for Prostate Cymru. Past and present members of the premiership club known as ‘The Wizards’ faced each other in the match which kicked off at 4:00pm. Members of the past team included Ray Giles, Kevin Ellis, Mike Hook, Darren Griffiths, Richard Morris, Ian Moore and Sean Holley. At half-time, the present side led 70 – 5 but the past side fought back in the second half to gain points. The final score was 84 – 41 to the present team.
Prostate Cymru’s Head of Awareness Dai John spent the afternoon speaking to players and visitors about prostate health and the charity. Following the epic match, live entertainment was held at the club. A four piece Welsh band 7 Inch Vinyl performed a number of popular songs. The band consists of Ali Wines, Richard Wood, Grant Robinson and Kristian Baker.