PERCY PARK 48 – 24 KENDAL

Michael Langlands on his way to the try line Going into this game the stats showed that Park had not lost at home in the league, and Kendal had not won on the road. The script said an easy home win and the visitors would return to Cumbria empty handed. At the final whistle that was the case, but with Kendal winning 24 – 21 with less than 10 minutes of normal time remaining, you could be forgiven for predicting an upset and a banana skin for the black and whites. How the fortunes of the two clubs have changed in such a short period of time. Last season Park were in North 1 East (level 6) whereas Kendal were plying their trade in National League 2 (level 4).

Park made a couple of changes going into the game with Joe Wafer unavailable due to work commitments. Alan Blakey resumed 1^st XV duties after a spell in the Lions, and James Ponton moved into lock with Jack Davidson stating at openside. At selection Michael Stephenson was picked at outside centre, with Ali Blair moving to wing and James Bird at full back. Kendal too had a few changes to accommodate their new South African signings.

Bookings are now being taken for Christmas lunch on Saturday 1st December 2012. There is no 1st XV game that day but the Lions will be in action against Middlesbrough Wasps. As last year, the cost will be £15 per head and tables of 10/12 or more if necessary can be catered for.

This event has been over-subscribed in the last two years so tables will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To book your table please contact Barry Smith or Albi Duhrin.

So there is no confusion, this is in addition to the event being held on the evening of 22nd December 2012