The immense value of loyal volunteer support was fully recognised at Trungle Parc on Saturday as nine members of Mousehole AFC, with a combined total of 300 years’ involvement, were each presented with a long-service award by Western League representative Martin Painter.

Mousehole Chairman Deryk Heywood, announcing the awards before the match against Cadbury Heath, gave praise to a special group of people who were still serving the club in one form or another having been involved continuously for several decades.  Many had performed a variety of roles including player, team captain, manager, coach, club official, Committee member, match official and supporter.  He went on to say that without such selfless volunteers, there would be no club, and added that there were more people who would in due course be recognised for their long service to the club.

Saturday’s awards were presented to these members (with their years of service shown):

• Brian Stephens (46 years)
• Peter Robinson (45 years)
• Mark Trevail (34 years)
• James Prisk (34 years)
• Jeff Richardson (33 years)
• Darren Woodard (30 years)
• Tim Richardson (25 years)
• Jackie Robinson (25 years)
• Jamie Liston (21 years)