Chris Forsdike Young Referee of the Year 2007

Congratulations to Deborah Hartley on receiving the 2007 Chris Forsdike Award for Harrow Referees' Society
Young Referee of the Year at the AGM on 21 May.  A special mention too to Hannah Cooper who was in close
contention, just being edged out by Deborah.

The award was established by a donation from the late Chris Forsdike who encouraged the committee
to recognise the referees of the future.  Chris was a founder member of Harrow Society back in 1935 and held
a variety of officer posts before his retirement and subsequent move to Lymington in Hampshire.  He did,
however, remain in touch with Harrow, during which time he made the donation.  Since its inception Keith Sloggett
had been responsible for recommending the winner to the committee.  Stuart Kenworthy now has that role.

Ted Gale Award 2007

Congratulations to Andy Taylor who is this year's winner of the Ted Gale award given for outstanding contribution
to Harrow Society.  Andy is a real referees' man, absolutely committed to Harrow, to training and most recently to
the development of young referees both with Harrow and in his role with MCFA.  Over many years Andy has worked
tirelessly to promote refereeing, has helped many members develop their game and is widely acknowledged as a true
guru of the LOAF.  Just check out the Match Incidents page to see why.

The award, in the form of a silver salver, was established after Ted Gale left a legacy to the society.  It is not
awarded every year but only when it is felt there is a worthy winner.  The president and chairman are solely
responsible for deciding the recipient.