Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Liam's Swede dream

ENGLAND mascot Liam Brock had the time of his life at the World Cup 2006 in Germany and to top it all he walked out with one of his Liverpool heroes, Jamie Carragher.

The ten-year-old Derry Hill School pupil couldn't contain his excitement after three days of VIP treatment before escorting the England team on to the pitch before their match against Sweden.

He also appeared on the BBC Breakfast show on Tuesday with Sir Geoff Hurst, where he performed Peter Crouch's infamous Robot Dance.

Proud mum Sarah, who drew the short straw and had to stay at home in Springfield Drive, Calne, said: "Liam's become a bit of a local celebrity.

"Everybody's just gone crazy for him and said it couldn't have happened to a nicer boy."

Liam travelled to Cologne with dad Martin after winning a McDonald's competition.

Mrs Brock said: "He is a fanatical Liverpool fan so he was thrilled to walk out with Jamie Carragher.

"He's absolutely exhausted but it was an opportunity of a lifetime."


Report courtesy of the Gazette and Herald

Friday, June 16, 2006

Liam to be England mascot

Liam Brock, a member of the Derry Hill Sparks, will be a team mascot and escort one of the England players out of the tunnel for the match against Sweden on Tuesday.

More details about how he got there can be found on our website at;-


Look out for Liam on Tuesday, I doubt whether he'll be wearing his Orange kit though!

Sunday, June 11, 2006

End Of Season 2005-06

First I would like to say thank you to everyone that made yesterday's End Of Season so successful. Special mention should go to all those folks that turned up to put up the marquess, gazebos, build BBQs etc. Your work was invaluable to us being ready for the evening, I'm just sorry the wind took it's toll on some of your work during the afternoon, leaving tents upside down, with buckled poles and bent frames!

Thanks must also go to all those that prepared and served the food on the day, salad preparation for 400 odd people sounds quite a challenge, one which was addressed admirably.

A real special mention goes to Karen and Gary Venner, and Karen and Chris McCormack, our chefs 'flambe' for the evening. Hot work, at the best of times, but in 28 degrees of heat, over those coals, I'm sure it was good for a weight loss programme!

I must also highlight our resident "Games Meister" for the evening - Colin Bell. It's great to have someone arrange a few calm, subtle games! Thanks Colin, many people once again mentioned how much they enjoyed the games.

Finally Wendy and myself would like to take this opportunity to thank all those people who contributed to our gifts. It was a wonderful surprise and one which is very much appreciated by both Wendy and myself.

Have a great summer and look forward to seeing you when football returns to Derry Hill on Saturday 2nd September 2006.