Ilkley’s annual dinner has fallen victim to the unavailability of suitable dates. The annual awards will therefore be presented at a special awards luncheon to be held on Saturday May 31st.

It will be an informal lunch with Pauline and Elaine’s famous summer buffet on offer.

The bar will open throughout and charge “happy hour” prices.

The function will start at 12.30 a.m. for a 1.30 p.m. lunch, followed by the awards presentation. The ticket price for the event will be £5 per person.

Anyone wanting to attend should contact either Ken Bernard (01943 602945) or John Hope (01943 600787) or email webmaster@ilkleyrugby.co.uk .

As it essentially a players’ event they will enjoy priority bookings.

It should be a great day and one in which the achievements of this memorable season can be celebrated and savoured to the full.

Note: the date has been changed from Sunday to Saturday.