Girls do their bit for the team

Sunday 4th July saw the annual Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10k road race, drawing competitors from all over the country including a heavily pregnant Paula Radcliffe, Joe Swash, Gemma Atkinson and Emmerdale's very own ‘Eric Pollard’!

In it together

Jo and Sharon headed to Leeds to compete and raise money for their chosen beneficiaries – Jo has been running a series of races this summer to raise money for the rugby team, and having already completed her first off road race with the Sandall Beat 10k in Doncaster, it was time for race 2.

The girls met eagerly at 7:45am in the hotel, with their personal bag men (Mick and Mark) and headed for the start. Once the girls were safely delivered, the boys headed to McDonald's for a well deserved breakfast before beginning their zig-zag across the city to support the girls along the route.

Joined by Ian and his family, we all took up position by the finishing straight and waited for the girls – first we saw a heavily pregnant Paula Radcliffe, then a couple of smurfs, a clown, a couple of other celebrities, then through the crowd we saw Jo, she managed to give the cheering kids a wave as she passed us by. Then we saw a shark, big bird, a limping ‘Eric Pollard’ and over the hill came a ‘smiling’ Sharon – great news we were all in time for lunch !!

Thanks to the girls for their efforts – and don’t forget Jo is planning to do the Doncaster town centre 5k and a half marathon later in the year to continue raising money so its not too late to sponsor her.

Introducing Mark Howe - UK Sales Manager, Onedrywash

Mark Howe, UK Sales Manager, Onedrywash

My role is to look after our existing customers and further develop our relationships with them, whilst searching our new potential markets and growing the business in those areas. As this business develops, it is hoped I will be able to develop a sales team to support this.

Having qualified in IT at DeMontfort University in Leicester, I did the honourable thing and tried a career in IT at the British Library. It didn't take long for me to realise that I wasn't going to fit in with the IT crowd, so I headed for the sales world. Having cut my teeth as a door to door insurance salesman, I soon joined the world of Reg Vardy in car sales - not a bad job if you like 7 days a week, 12 plus hours a day and limited holidays. I went on to join Andrew Page selling parts to the motor industry before joining Pro-Align as a sales manager for garage equipment. 11 years ago I joined Autoglass as a business manager, I went on to spend time running branches - winning manager of the year, before becoming part of the
team that set up a specialist repair business within Autoglass. That's where I first met SJ, and some would say it was only a matter of time. None of my colleagues were really surprised when I announced that I would be joining Onedrywash.

Outside work, my family is very important to me. I have been married to Jo for almost 13 years and have 2 wonderful children - Lauren who is almost 12 and Ben who is 9. Any spare time not taken up running the kids to their various clubs and activities is taken up with rugby. I coach at Doncaster Knights and help out with the local school team as well as being a season ticket holder at Leeds Rhinos.

Mark Howe,
UK Sales Manager - Onedrywash

Pooleys - Official distributors of Onedrywash Aircraft Cleaning Kit

Onedrywash are proud to anounce Pooleys as official distributors for the aviation version of their waterless cleaning product.

Product details taken from the Pooleys website:

The unique, eco friendly way to drywash and polish your aircraft.

Onedrywash was created to wash aircraft in the desert and apply a polish which increases fuel efficiency. Now it enables you to fly around your aircraft and leave it spotless. It effortlessly cleans all surfaces - bodywork, alloys, plastic, chrome and glass.

You simply spray on, gently wipe in and allow to dry for a few seconds or minutes (depending on the temperature) then wipe off with a second clean cloth. While the spray is drying, it lifts the dirt and grime from the bodywork and suspends it in the drying liquid. When you wipe it off, the dirt and grime doesn't touch the bodywork so it leaves no scratches or marks. All you are left with is a layer of polish and a clean, shiny aircraft.

Onedrywash isn't just easy to use, it's easy on the environment too. Because it uses no water, you're not extracting 170 litres of drinking water out of your nearest reservoir every time you wash your aircraft. Nor are you washing harmful soaps and suds back into the river system.

Drywash for up to 4 planes.

AIRCRAFT CLEANING KIT CONTAINS:
1. 500ml Onedrywash
2. Microfibre cloths x 2
3. Latex gloves x 2

Onedrywash continues support for the youth Knights

SJ hands over the shirts

Onedrywash has announced this week that they will continue to support the soon-to-be-under 10's at Doncaster Knights. Team Manager Ian said, "The team finished the season really strongly back in April, and everyone is really excited about what we can go on to acheive over the coming years, and the support of Onedrywash will enable us to further enhance the rugby experience of all our players, for which we are really appreciative."

Tim Jones, Onedrywash Chairman, said, "We are, of course, thrilled to be able to continue our support of the team and look forward to seeing them grow over the coming seasons - good luck to all of them."

Latest from the Knights

BJ and Aaron

Congratulations to Aaron and BJ who have once again been chosen to represent their school team - despite being 3 years younger than most of the team!!

Last week, they took part in the South Yorkshire finals at Barnsley Rugby Club, where they finished in the top 3. A fantastic acheivement from the 570 teams that set out on the journey.

This week, they headed to the Yorkshire finals under the watchful eye of coach Mark, and aimed for a place in the National Finals. They worked really hard, and made it through to the final group stages only to miss out in the last round of games – well done boys !

The Caravan Club Magazine features Onedrywash

Onedrywash is featured in the June 2010 issue of the Caravan Club Magazine, in the 'Shop Front' section of the magazine, where a few useful products for caravanners are reviewed.

The article reads:

"It’s been a while since we were introduced to Miracle Drywash, a waterless vehicle cleaning product which much impressed. Now rebranded as Onedrywash, it is available in specially packaged car, caravan and motor caravan cleaning kits, each containing a 500ml bottle with trigger, two microfibre cloths and two latex gloves. It’s all you need to keep your vehicle pristine – simply spray on, wipe, let dry and wipe off with the clean cloth to reveal a scratch-free, polished shine – using no water.

Each kit costs £12.95 plus delivery. See onedrywash.com or call 0800 881 8062 for more information."

About The Caravan Club
The Caravan Club provides services for one million caravan, motor caravan and trailer tent owners, as well as offering a superb choice of quality caravan parks and caravan sites in the UK and Ireland. They also have the largest touring caravan insurance scheme in the UK.

Knights on Tour!

Ready Willing and Able

This weekend saw the Onedrywash and Autoglass^® sponsored Doncaster Knights under 9’s head to Scarborough for their annual tour. The boys and their families arrived Friday night having travelled from far and wide – Roger (Owains Dad) was stuck in Russia at the start of the week and had to make his way across Europe single handed to be with us – but he made it – well done!!

Once we had all arrived, we headed out for a pre match feast of pizza and burgers before dancing the night away (Ian and Dave led the way).

Pre-Match meal

Friday night fever!

The Haka!!

Sunday saw us head to Scarborough rugby club where the boys were treated to a pre tournament parachute display before getting on with the ‘serious’ stuff – some rugby !

Thomas picks his target!

As is often the theme, the Knights were a bit slow out of the blocks and lost their first game, but that would be their last defeat of the day. Having come from behind to draw with Sunderland , the boys finished the day against Northern, and what a finish it was. As coaches it felt like a whole seasons work had clicked into place. We made a couple of positional changes and the game opened up with some of the best passing and support our backs have shown this season, and some excellent work from the forwards to create a platform. The boys worked just as hard in defence and won the game comfortably, putting themselves right in the mix for the next day.

The fun was only just beginning, as we headed back to our caravan site, the ‘ladies’ on tour felt the urge to challenge the men to a game of touch rugby. Captain BJ offered to referee with the other boys acting as touch judges and support from the sides. The ‘ladies’ played rough from the start and it wasn’t long before BJ had the yellow card out! The game went both ways with the men believing they had won, and the ‘ladies’ looking close to tears, BJ nobly awarded a draw!

Oh no you dont!

Now children - play nicely

We finished the afternoon with our annual presentations, which saw Frazer win the player with the most endeavour, Conor win the most improved player with Oliver in second place and BJ beat Harry to win the players player of the season.

Sunday saw us all head back to the rugby club, with one eye on what looked like a tropical storm brewing overhead, we started the day as we left off with a well earned win against Harrogate which Saw Frazer back up his award with a great supporting try. In our next game, we went from one injury to the next, and ended with our last 9 fit players on the field and a narrow defeat. It would all come down to the last game of the season, the last 10 minutes for the boys to make some memories, and boy did they. They picked themselves up, dusted themselves down and threw everything at Ilkley coming out as well deserved winners – mainly down to the strong tackling of Thomas, BJ and James.

Frazer takes on the world

The boys had taken on all comers and exceeded our expectations with a runners up spot in the end of weekend league table – Well done to all of you !

Tired, Bruised but still Smiling

This was the culmination of a great season, and I would like to thank the boys for their efforts, their families for the loudest support anywhere, the coaches for your help, Jo for organising tour (and putting up with me!) and also Onedrywash for their support of the team – you are helping to make dreams come true – Thank You.

High Expectations Dashed Again!

Coiled Springs

Sunday saw the Onedrywash and Autoglass^® sponsored Doncaster Knights under 9’s make the short trip up the A19 to take part in the Selby Festival. The sun was in the sky, and despite some players and supporters being stuck oversees, the team was confident that this was their chance to shine. The day got off to a great start with a hard earned draw against Moortown. Only a curious decision to disallow what looked like a great try from the skipper kept the team level.

Hands up and check for nits

There was no break before the boys were onto their next game and with a well earned win against the hosts it looked like the day was going to plan. The boys had a long break before their next game, and the refreshment break looked to takes its toll against a giant Dinnington side who looked to be able to destroy anything in its path. A defeat meant that the result of the last game between Moortown and Selby could make the difference between qualification and a trip home. After an even first half, Moortown stepped up a gear and their result meant they went through to the semi finals on points difference.

Spot the ball

Get the Ref!

Catch!

For the boys not going on tour, this was the last rugby of the season, but I am sure it is just the start of a long journey for the team.

Well done to everyone, and a massive thanks to our supporters!