Simon Euan-Smith simonoldtimers
@googlemail.com EBA correspondent
MAY I wish a very happy New Year to everyone connected with boxing, including, of course, all EBA members. I hope all EBAs continue to thrive in 2020. Many had highly successful Christmas ‘dos’. For instance, I was delighted to receive the following from regular correspondent Richard Vaughan: “Bournemouth EBA enjoyed their Christmas Dinner at the Bates Restaurant, Charminster, on Wednesday December 11, and with very few exceptions, owing to illness, there was a full complement of members in attendance. In particular it was very pleasing to welcome our Honorary Vice-President, Sparrow Harrison MBE, and his partner, Gemma, who had travelled all the way from Denbigh in North Wales. The food was of the highest quality, with excellent service provided by the staff of the Bates Restaurant – and in respect of service the Association would like to thank Sheila at The Cricketers on Windham Road for hosting us throughout 2019.”
That’s all good to hear, and I’m very pleased there was such a good turnout from Bournemouth. I’m constantly stressing the importance of EBAs supporting one another – but it’s also vital to support one’s own Association.