Seven-a-side player search

The National Advertising Benevolent Society is holding a celebration dinner for its annual seven-a-side rugby tournament on Monday 23 April at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, and the organisers are keen to trace players from previous years, especially those who have moved from the agency to the client side.

For further details please contact l.morris@nabs.org.uk or tim.clifton@btinternet.com.

Tim Clifton Barrowden, Rutland

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