Rugby 7's - a seven-a-side rugby tournament that traditionally was a wind down to the season. Now it is a serious sport in it's own right. Shorter matches, faster play, and lots of action for each individual player, it is a great spectator sport and easier to understand for novices. The Olney 7's has been running since 2007, and the seventh annual tournament, held on July 6th, proved to be every bit as good as the last. The weather was very hot - great for those watching, but tough on the competitors. Four contests were up for grabs: The Lady Roheshia Boat Club won the Data-Re Trophy andthe£500prizemoney,beatingTheQube. The Data-Re plate was won by Bletchley (H of E) beating Olney AFC. The Hopping Mad Shield saw The Engineers win from NHBC Marauders a n d the President's Bowl was won by Sheffield Bears with The Weston Turks as runners-up. Duncan Taylor (Olney, Saracens and Scotland) took part in the event and made the presentations. The tournament takes a lot of organising from members and volunteers: ball boys, pitch marshals, referees, pitch markers, BBQ and bar helpers, organisers and clearer ups. Thankstoeveryonewhogetsstuckinenabling a great local event to take place. Thanks also go to sponsors Data-Re, Hopping Mad, Joules of Olney, Dread and Waste Collection. Next year's tournament will be held on Saturday 5th July. Clearly a good time was had by all. By all accounts the bar takings were up 60% on last year - perhaps due to the outstanding weather. Reportedly not only was the bar drunk dry, but the reinforcements brought in from nearby hostelries also quickly disappeared. Thirsty work this Rugby 7's! PEST CONTROL "Ants to Elephants" RENTAKEEPER 01908 510189 .killem.co.uk Local, Reliable Fully Insured Accountancy Se ices For self employed and small businesses. Friendly service at competitive rates. For FREE initial consultation including evenings and weekendscall Chris Nashon 01604 696977 Accounts, Payroll, Book-keeping, Self Assessment, Year ends etc. SUSANNE STIMSON Traditional Upholsterer • Antiquerestorationand modern upholstery • Restoration and repair of leather upholstery • Replacementcushions • Fabrics and trimmings CERTIFIED P CTISING ACCOUNTANT 20 Bedford Road East, Yardley Hastings, Northampton NN7 1 HJ For advice and estimate please call 01 604 675488 07837 565029 email: susannestimson@hotmail com MEMBER OF THE GUILD OF TRADITIONAL UPHOLSTERERS Phonebox Magazine 37