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BBC News
30-05-2025
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- BBC News
Hereford hospice rugby team tackles Barbarians logo row
A charity rugby team raising funds for the hospice that provides palliative care to their organiser has ended up in a row with an official rugby union club over its Barbarians have raised nearly £55,000 for St Michael's Hospice in Bartestree, in Hereford, since they were founded in Nick Nenadich, who has stage four cancer, said the official club, Barbarians Rugby FC, asked them to stop using the name before it later asked them to "tone down" their logo.A statement issued by Barbarians FC said talks had been ongoing for a while with the charity team to ensure the trademarked name was used in the right way. Mr Nenadich said: "We are, with the greatest respect, a group of four or five people who thought it would be a good idea to organise a game of rugby."It's a million miles away from a commercial enterprise, and all we're trying to do is support our local hospice. It's as simple as that."Mr Nenadich said the last thing he wanted to do was to bring any difficulty or challenges to St Michael's."I've been a palliative user. I go there for pain management, and they're absolutely incredible," he said."It's truly a remarkable service, and I can't really speak highly enough of them." He said he spoke to a director of Barbarians FC who asked them to "tone down" the charity team's admitted he had gone to the hospice art department and given them a Barbarians logo and asked them to adapt it, adding: "That was down to me."But he said: "It's just got a bit silly. It's so distant from reality and what's important in life. We're not trying to be the Barbarians or take any of their esteemed glory."We're just a group of guys who have embraced the notion of supporting their hospice."What more of a community gesture could you ask for?" The official team's statement said the club had "a long and proud sporting and charity history".It said: "The on-field popularity of the club enables extensive charity work through our charitable trust."With the proud history, it is important the club's name and logo are protected." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Fernando hits century as Bartestree & Lugwardine win again
OPENER Saminda Fernando hit a century as Bartestree & Lugwardine recorded a 37-run away win against Himley seconds. After beating Bromyard the previous weekend Bartestree started with a bang as wicket keeper Fernando led the way, blazing a fast, hard-hitting 109 from 91 balls – including 14 4s and three 6s. A determined half-century from skipper Ryan Trattell contributed to a total of 256-9 - the wickets down not giving a true picture as four batsmen fell in a mad dash to pile on a few more runs in the last two overs. Flurries of rain and consultation of Duckworth-Lewis led to Himley chasing a reduced target, but tight bowling and good fielding meant that the visitors were never anywhere near the run rate. With the ball Owen Beynon took 2-38, while there were also wickets for Thomas O'Connor, Trattell and Edward Webb. The Bartestree firsts go up a notch to sixth spot in Division 1 and host local rivals Colwall this weekend. Bartestree & Lugwardine seconds hosted Builth Wells in the Worcestershire County League Division Seven (South) - this division now contains a lot of ex-Marches firsts, which makes it a tough one. Despite wickets for the home side's young bowlers, the experienced Builth batting built a massive 280. Wicket keeper Sam Pratley was a crucial cog in the seconds' fielding performance taking five catches of the eight wickets gained. With the ball Ethan Bartlett took 4-60 and Noah Pratley also struck 3-50 in their attack. Undaunted, the Bartestree response got stuck in, with Chris Tulacz stroking an excellent 68. The final total of 218 would have won most matches, but not today. The Bartestree seconds' league position does not do justice to their performances so far - small margins could have meant wins several times. Bartestree bid farewell to Owen Robinson, his jaunty flair and fine cricketing skills will be missed. Meanwhile, Bartestree thirds completed a 37-run win away at Malvern thirds after posting an impressive target of 266-8, to extended their position at the top of Division Nine Worcestershire South. Mark Chapman led the way with another big innings of 71, with strong support from Nick Freeman on 49, and notably young Miles Anderson in his first match for the thirds, with 22. A total of 266 looked like a winning total, but Malvern had a good crack at it, reaching 229. Three wickets to the spin of young Elliot Gale – the young talent is coming on so well and will soon be knocking on the door of the firsts. There was jubilation for Bartestree & Lugwardine fourths as they beat Fownhope Strollers by two wickets. With a credit to the very young players making their start in senior cricket, after learning their craft in our junior teams with our excellent coaches. The bowling of Avi Singh contributed with 3-9 off 5 overs and 15 runs. There was also strong support from the more experienced players making it a formidable team.
