I was brought up at 102 Winstanley Road Orrell, opposite the YMCA ground where ORUFC played their games after the war and in the early 1950s (the age giveaway). My dad was Chairman at ORUFC for 19 years, 1939/40 and 1945 to 1962 so I have been a supporter since 5 years old, - or at whatever age I was first perched on the touchline out of the pram!

I’ve carried on that tradition and can still be found at all home games for 1st XV or 2nd XV’s (if in the country). - my actual rugby playing career being very limited to a very few games on the famous Meadow at Edge Hall Rd but you never forget experiences like that!

My affiliation with Winstanley Park CC has been since around the age of 18, with roles as Chairman for 6 years and Secretary for 19 years with a playing career from 18 to 62yrs old - peaking in 1979 by winning the 1st X1 batting averages!

I’m still involved on the cricket section Committee, as Assistant Secretary, plus helping the Groundsman Bill and preparing the junior team pitches as my legacy to ensuring a solid future foundation for the cricket section.

My educational background has been via Up Holland Grammar School, Leeds University Mechanical Engineering Dept, followed by a career in the railway industry latterly as part of the bid management team at Alstom, Preston.

I have been O&WCSC President for the last 18 months and I also serve as one of the Trustees of the club. I see the Presidents role in these formative years as bringing my extensive sporting and commercial knowledge to help the Chairman and Board team face the multiple challenges such a major project brings, - you have good people here with varied multiple skills who give a massive amount of their personal time and effort on all our behalves.

The cricket club was founded in 1878 and rugby in 1927 so both have a long proud history that is our collective duty to continue and uphold. So please join with me in a joint ‘team’ effort going forward to ensure this fabulous project reaches a successful conclusion, - I ask all members to give the Board your full support whenever it’s requested.

Tony Havlin
Chair, Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club | Chair Orrell RUFC

I have a keen interest in most sports and believe that team sports in particular can help prepare youngsters for life. In my case I chose rugby I have been an Orrell member for over 50 years and chairman of the club for the past 13 years.

I am old enough to remember when Orrell RUFC was at the centre of the local community and recognise the contribution that previous generations have made to their rich history. I have been working with WPCC for the past 4 years to establish the O&WCSC. I see this as a venture to establish a sports facility at the heart of our community that can benefit all and at the same time secure the futures of two great clubs.

Francis Peter Crompton
Board Member Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club | Chairman Winstanley Park Cricket Club

My name is Francis Peter Crompton, but I am known as Peter.

I joined Winstanley Park in 1968 as a 15-year-old junior and played in the juniors for three seasons before progressing to senior level and after 50 years I am still actively playing. I have been 2nd team captain and 1st team captain and I am the current 1st team vice-captain. I have been on the committee on and off over the years and returned as vice chairman 5 years ago and this year I have stepped up to the position as chairman.

I was married to Denise whom unfortunately passed away in 2004. I have four children. In 2005 I met my partner Carol who I am with at this present time. Carol has two children. We have nine grandchildren between us.

I worked for Milliken industrials as a Tufting Technician before retiring in 2017.

David Robinson
Chairman of Trustees | Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club

Director The Float Glass Consortium Ltd
Director CVD Float Consultants Ltd

Reverend Francis, known as Stephen, Fairbairn
Trustee | Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club

Educated at Sedbergh and emigrated to Rhodesia in 1959 after leaving school. Entered insurance industry 1959 and after returning to England opened own practice and qualified as a Chartered Insurance Practitioner.

Having lived in Billinge since 1970, I am married to Margaret, with four adult children and five grandchildren

Councillor on Wigan Metro from 1974 to 1984 and for many years as president of Wigan and Leigh Chamber of Commerce.

I was Ordained into the Church of England in 1998, having retired from the family business in 1972. I was also appointed as founder chairman of Wigan and Leigh Hospital Trust.

James Lionel Lloyd.
Trustee Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club | Chair Orrell RUFC Mini and Junior Section

Known as Jim, I my hobbies include crown green bowling, watching and being involved with Orrell RUFC, DIY and my family. I have 3 grown up children and 7 grandchildren. I have been involved with Orrell Rugby Club since joining in 1956; having played rugby and later, from 1971, was involved with Colts and Junior rugby being Chairman of the Colts and Juniors for 25 years. Also; a past President of the “old” Club.

Now retired; but in working life was a Company Director, worldly travelled a Consultant Design Engineer on many varied Engineering projects.

Peter William Phillips
Trustee | Orrell & Winstanley Community Sports Club

Secondary Headteacher for 21 years, retired in 2014. Former rugby player, captained Orrell RUFC from 1975 until 1981, represented Lancashire, North West Counties and North of England. School governor at a VI Form College, a Secondary School and a Primary School.