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Longlevens’ Elliot Fortey wins top award at Twickenham

Author: Roger Jackson, Posted: Monday, 17th September 2018, 10:20

Elliot Fortey, centre, with Rob Lindley, MD Mitsubishi Motors UK and, right, RFU president Chris Kelly

Elliot Fortey of Longlevens Rugby Club has been named as one of three Mitsubishi Motors Volunteers of the Year.

Volunteers from across the country, all nominated by their local rugby communities, were invited to Twickenham where England head coach Eddie Jones took part in a Q&A.

That was followed by an awards ceremony with every volunteer recognised and celebrated for their contribution to the growth of the game.

Fortey was one of three winners alongside Alex Breading from Canvey Island Rugby Club and Claire Maccarron from Warminister Rugby Club and his award is fully deserved.

“Without Fortey’s efforts, there would be no provision of rugby to disabled adults and children in Gloucestershire.

He has worked tirelessly to develop mixed ability rugby sessions for adults and children with disabilities.”

Rob Lindley, managing director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, praised the work of the winners as well as all the volunteers around the country who are the foundation of the sport.

“Their dedication and passion for sport is not only vital to running the game at a local level, it is fundamental in the development of the sport as a whole."

Each of the winners won a Mitsubishi vehicle of their choice for a year, presented by Lindley and RFU president Chris Kelly.

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