The first match saw the Club put up a spirited performance, before going down 9-14 and after a narrow defeat (13-15) by Devonport Services A, moved onto a run of 5 wins and a draw – this 6-6 home to Newquay Hornets – with 122pts to 22. One of these games, at Salcombe, “where on their first visit for many years encountered some spirited opposition … from a section of the crowd …”. This did not seem to perturb the Argaum side, who won by 31-0, of which winger Nick Hall (which started him on a purple patch) contributed 11 points. He next scored 16 of the 26 against South Molton and 17 out of the 33 against the College of St Mark and St John.

Thereafter followed a mixed bag of results, including a 4-0 defeat in the Devon Cup at the hands of Ivybridge, the latter intelligently playing 10-man rugby in windy conditions, whilst Salcombe very comfortably disposed of any Havill Plate ambitions.

Touring sides Kidderminster and Old Brockleians both won their closely contested games and the Club ended the season W16, L18, D1, 439-474, somewhat disappointing after a bright start. The Wanderers W14, D1, L15. Of the Colts side, Roger Bailey played for Devon Colts and Devon U21 and in conjunction with Andy Davey, appeared for the 1st XV.

Additional Notes (R.Belli): Ceri Critten was the skipper for the 1979-80 season, although the recurrence of an elbow injury midway through the season meant that on-field duties were handed to Dave Sharp, Ceri taking up the role of 1st XV Manager. The Wanderers’ elected captain Mike Worth found himself promoted to the 1st XV, so Ian Hassall and Mike Pearce deputised. Both senior sides had even returns on their 30 plus fixtures. The Chiefs’ county cup ambitions were extinguished early at the hands of Ivybridge (denying them another crack at Exeter University) and then Salcombe in The Havill Plate. Aside from that there were some excellent displays against Devonport Services A, Plymouth Albion Extras, Newquay Hornets and, new on the fixture list, Honiton. Nick Hall and Brian Willcocks featured heavily in the scoring. Several players became fathers during the season including Ceri Critten, Howell Phillips, Steve Body and Iam Ramsay, affecting availability on occasions. The Colts, under skipper Andy Davey, had another good season but couldn’t repeat the cup exploits of the previous term. They were knocked out at the quarter final stage by Albion Juniors after beating Paignton away in an earlier round. ‘Colt of The Year’ Roger Bailey represented Devon Colts and Devon U21 as well as getting a call up to the 1st XV along with Davey towards the end of the season. The club entered 2 senior teams and 1 colts team into The Combination Sevens, all performed well with one senior side reaching The Plate Final. An over and under 30 match was instigated before the players supper with the youngsters winning. The season was tinged with sadness. Prior to the season the club learned that former colt Stephen Marshall had been killed in a motorbike accident. Tragedy struck again early in the season when another young Argaum player, Kevin Glover, was killed in a car crash. The committee were also occupied with more mundane matters with the perennial issues of the boiler, clubhouse roof and training lights. Additional work was required when the apparently over-exuberant Roborough Young Farmers broke the bar grill at one of their functions. Obtaining recompense proved to be a long-running issue. At the AGM, Tom Hitchins was voted President, taking over from George Cross whilst annual subs were raised to £7-50. Mike Worth received the Captain’s Trophy, Ian Ramsay the Effort Award and Pete Gamblen The Bob Stone Memorial Trophy. A 2nd XV Special award was presented to Steve Neville.

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South Molton were narrowly beaten 6-3 in the opening round of the Devon cup, the Argaum team: Borrowdale, Willcocks, Sharpe, Gamblen, Skerton, Worth, Hunt, Mannell B, Phillips, Crowther, Walker, Rogers, Pascoe and Lavis. Unfortunately, Howell Phillips was injured in this match which side-lined him for some weeks, Peter Gamblen taking over the captaincy. Dartmouth were comfortably disposed of 30-4 in the next round tries by Dave Sharpe, Terry Pascoe, Fred Rogers (2) and Kevin Skerton, with 2 Geoff Baskerville penalties and 2 conversions by full back Geoff Geary.

St Austell inflicted a crushing 0-53 defeat in October, reversed early in December at Bickleigh Down, 16-7, the press remarking that since their defeat by Argaum, St Austell had lost their last four games – thereafter increased to five! The next round saw the defeat of the College of St Mark and St John; scorers Brian Willcocks, Fred Rogers and John Hunt, plus a Geoff Baskerville penalty and a conversion. The report speaks of “the steadying influence of a very experienced back row”. This left the field open for Exeter University in the next round, but unhappily, there is neither a report nor result available, but as there is no further mention of cup rugby for the Club, the conclusion is inevitable!

Defeats at the hands of OPMs, Truro, Launceston (twice), Exmouth (twice) and Newquay Hornets (twice), however, Plymouth Albion Extras were contained 12-10 due largely to John Hunt’s brilliant line kicking, coupled by a Kim Jarvis try, plus 8 points from Geoff Baskerville’s boot to a try and two penalties. The season ended on a saddish note, Newquay Hornets and Launceston between them scoring 85 points.

The colts, under the tutelage of former captain Tony Blonden, excelled themselves, by reaching the final of the Devon Colts Cup, disposing of Plymouth Albion Juniors en route, to face a very experienced Barnstaple Colts side, in their first ever final. In the event, they went down 0-10. “Before probably the largest crowd ever seen at Bickleigh Down, the Plymouth side was subjected to tremendous pressure most of the game, but defended valiantly, particularly through the captain Jerry Woolerton and flanker Mark Hopper. The final quarter saw the home backs come into the game, when at last the pack was able to provide them with some possession, but they were unable to break through.

Additional Notes (R.Belli): Howell Phillips was The Chiefs skipper during 1978-79 which proved to be an eventful season for the club. Peter Green had volunteered to become the club’s coach. Another decent run in The Devon Cup with wins over South Molton, Dartmouth and Marjons before a quarter final defeat at the hands of Exeter University. Aside frm the cup there were many notable victories, particularly at home against the likes of Barnstaple and Torquay’s second strings. The Wanderers, under the leadership of Kim Jarvis were eliminated from the Lockie Cup by Prince Rock. The seniors did claim some silverware however when they won the Alex Dow Plate for Combination Sevens first round losers beating Old Techs in the semi final and Plymouth Polytechnic in the final. There were a number of touring teams at Bickleigh Down during the Easter period, including Betws, Horfield (Bristol), Droitwich and Machen. Pride of place must go the Colts team which reached the final of Howell Phillips was The Chiefs skipper during 1978-79 which proved to be an eventful season for the club. Peter Green had volunteered to become the club’s coach. Another decent run in The Devon Cup with wins over South Molton, Dartmouth and Marjons before a quarter final defeat at the hands of Exeter University. Aside from the cup there were many notable victories, particularly at home against the likes of Barnstaple and Torquay’s second strings. The Wanderers, under the leadership of Kim Jarvis were eliminated from the Lockie Cup by Prince Rock. The seniors did claim some silverware however when they won the Alex Dow Plate for Combination Sevens first round losers beating Old Techs in the semi final and Plymouth Polytechnic in the final. There were a number of touring teams at Bickleigh Down during the Easter period, including Betws, Horfield (Bristol), Droitwich and Machen. Pride of place must go the Colts team, coached by Tony Blonden, which reached the final of The Devon Cup after beating Newton Abbot, Plymouth Albion and Crediton along the way. It set up a final against Barnstaple in front of a large crowd at Bickleigh Down. Skippered by Jerry Woolerton and With the talented Leonard brothers at half back, Argaum’s strength lay in playing an expansive game, but they were unable to break down the physically stronger visting side who hadnt conceded a point all tournament. The final score 0-10. Off the field improvements and repairs were made to the clubhouse and pitchside lighting and Sperry Gyroscope were once again match sponsors. A football team were sharing the facilities and the clubhouse was being utilised on Sunday evenings to bring in additional revenue (most of the cup matches, seniors and colts, were played on a Sunday). An Argaum blazer was recieved from the widow of Reg Gurling who had done much work with the building of the clubhouse. A plan for a Devon Merit Table along the lines of Cornwall’s was proposed by Brixham, and the club were considering. Thanks to the Hon Secretary, Mrs Joyce Thomas, there is a full set of typed committee meeting minutes for the whole season, but curiously there are no final playing records for individual teams. At the AGM Mrs Thomas was elected to become the clubs first lady Chairman, taking over from T.Mabon. The inaugural winner of the Bob Stone Memorial Trophy – Clubman of The Year – was Peter Green.

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There was a modest run in the Devon Cup 19-6 v South Molton and 9-6 v Plymouth Civil Service, until almost inevitably Devonport Services, only this time 0-34 after a half time score of 0-3. Against the Cornish quartet of Truro, Newquay Hornets, St Austell and Launceston the 1st XV went down once again, although not by catastrophic margins. There was an encouraging 16-9 win over Plymouth Albion Extras (tries Lavis, Rothey and Baskerville plus 2 conversions from his boot), unfortunately the following week the result was reversed 6-24, largely due to the boot of one Paul Zynda’s 18 points, who in the past had worn the Argaum shirt.

Easter tourists Blaina (S Wales) proved 48-0 victims, but Cwmgrach, also from the Principality, were sterner opposition, tries from Mike Borrowdale and Peter Campion to nil providing the difference. Alex Martin of the Colts played for Devon Colts and also scored for the 1st XV in a narrow win over Tavistock. Early in the season injuries side lined Fred Rogers, Ceri Critten, Howell Phillips, Chris Gray, Kim Jarvis and Steve Leeson for several weeks, Peter Green always prepared to put on the shirt for any team that required his services, although he was barred by the Colts – made himself responsible, doubtless in his spare time, if any, for preparing and serving no less than 680 meals to visiting sides.

Additional Notes (R.Belli): With Geoff Baskerville in for his second stint as skipper, The Chiefs performed well and had a fairly even return in the 1977-78 season. A mini Devon Cup run saw wins over South Molton and Civil Service before Devonport Services (once again) finished it at the quarter final stage. The Wanderers under Phil Sprague, occasionally struggled for numbers but progressed in the Lockie Cup first round against St Columba only for Civil Service to avenge the county cup reverse. There were a number of Easter tourists; Blaenau, Cwmgrach, Met Police C Divison and Farnham with all being beaten by the hosts. Mike Borrowdale, in his final season for the club, scored a hat trick against the police team. The seniors won the Plymouth Combination Sevens Preliminary tournament at Beacon Down with wins over Rank radio, Prince Rock, Civil Service, Old Techs and DHSOB. The colts, under captain Clive Collier, were once again called upon to supplement the injury-ravaged senior ranks but still returned a decent set of results. Winger Alex Martin represented the county colts and also scored a try on his 1st XV debut against Tavistock. With club finances stretched in recent seasons, welcome income came from two sponsored matches (Sperry Gyroscope and Ranco Controls). At the AGM, tributes were paid to ex-chairman Bob Stone who had died in a recent motoring accident and The Ladies Committee was wound up having provided sterling service to the club for many years. (Unfortunately no fixture card for this season is available)

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In the Devon Cup Old Technicians knocked out the Club in the first round at Bickleigh Down 11-11, the visitors going through as the away side, the Old Technicians equalising try coming in the closing moments, Argaum scorers, tries Baskerville and Willcocks plus a Geoff Geary penalty. A 62-0 win over Old Heleans indicated the old boys were but shadows of their former selves, of 14 tries scored but 3 were converted – possibly as well in view of the score.

Predictable defeats by St Austell and Newquay Hornets and then Tavistock administered the “chop” in the Havill Plate, a Tavistock try to Argaum’s penalty. Draws with Kingsbridge 9-9 – coming back from a 0-9 deficit and a high scoring draw with Totnes 20-20, tries Borrowdale (2) and Gamblen plus 2 penalties and a Baskerville conversion. Launceston were given a shock at Bickleigh Down just before Christmas 3-4 and St Austell were beaten in the return 12-6 whilst Newquay Hornets were (almost) held 6-8, but just when results were less depressing, disaster at Launceston ended the season 10-16. Argaum scores; tries Lavis and Willcocks, Eastley a conversion.

The 1st XV record W8, D6, L17, 345-444, and whilst the Wanderers won more than 8 games, their points record was a deplorable 180-501. In the meantime, the Drifters had ceased to operate which threw a great strain on the Wanderers. The season’s press review suggested the Club’s lack of success was due – in part at any rate – to the pressure put on some of the senior players in having to undertake so many administrative duties. Indeed, it was a fact that the three musketeers of the back row, Fred Rogers, Geoff Baskerville and Frank Lavis, held more official posts between them than even Pooh Bah of the Mikado!!

Additional Notes (R.Belli): Steve Body, ex St Lukes, was 1st XV Captain in a challenging season for the club in terms of availability and with several key players occupying committee roles. This meant that the 3rd XV ceased to operate for the first time in over 25 years. To illustrate changing fortunes of local clubs, Old Techs secured a last-minute draw at Bickleigh Down in the Devon Cup and went through as the away team, whilst ever-improving Tavistock knocked The Chiefs out of The Havill Plate. Despite this there were good home performances against the likes of St Austell, Newquay and Launceston. OPMs prevailed against The Wanderers, skippered by Chris Millar. in their Lockie Cup tie. Visiting tourists included Welsh side IPC Plastics and Bath based Oldfield Old Boys. Tony Blonden was now running the Colts, who were occasionally called upon to supplement The Wanderers. After the previous dalliance with purchasing the ground, the AGM notes record that a ‘Peppercorn rent’ had been arranged for 99 years. Tom Hitchins was now Chairman and Bill Farren, player and prominent club member for many years was made Life Member.

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The season opened with a good 6-0 win at Truro the team G Gray, B Willcocks, R Dougall, A Blonden, S Leeson, C Muir, C Critten, C Gray, L Marshall, S Body, J Morgan, S Eslick, F Rogers, G Baskerville, C Lewis, followed a pointless draw with Okehampton and wins over Plymouth Combination 12-4, despite losing Ceri Critten in the first half, and Okehampton in the return – 18-4.

South Molton were disposed of in the first round of the Devon Cup and by mid December the club was unbeaten in its last ten games. However, on December 13th they came up against a much improved – and improving – Launceston side, to crash 6-33, after keeping the half time score to 6-11. Crediton – for a change – snuffed out further cup interest to the tune of 0-12, largely due to their ability to kick goals, other results 12-22 against a strong Brixham side and 6-19 (0-0) half time against that other rising Cornish side, Newquay Hornets. Nevertheless the 1st XV record was an encouraging W22, L9, D2, 472-340, but the record of the other sides makes dismal reading.

Additional Notes (R.Belli): Club stalwart Barry Rees left the area due to work and therefore the Seniors were without a recognised coach for much of the 1975-76 season. Despite this, and under the leadership of Geoff Baskerville, the Chiefs had a creditable season with only 9 defeats from their 33 matches. In the Devon Cup, victory over South Molton was followed by a 3rd round exit at the hands of Crediton. Launceston once again prevented The Wanderers from progressing in the Lockie Cup. Colts Steve Barnes, Stephen Canby and Paul Northmore were selected for an England ATC trial in Shrewsbury, with Canby making the full side, the other two travelling reserves. Following on from the succesful tours in the preceding two years, an itinerary was put together for a tour to France, once again taking in a Five Nations match. It appears however that this didn’t come to pass and it was a few years later when a tour to France eventually took place. After a couple of seasons as club secretary, Norman Joyce stood down to pass the role on to Fred Rogers.

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New ground was explored in fixtures against Yeovil and indeed, a new approach in that the side travelled to Yeovil the night before. They must have found the local hostelries to their liking, as they crossed over 13-0 in the lead with tries by Fred Rogers and Ceri Critten. The report reads “Critten weaved through his opponents almost the length of the field”.

In the Devon Cup, Withycombe were beaten 10-6 in the first round and there are no prizes for guessing who put an end to the Club’s further progress, you’ve guessed it – Devonport Services 7-13.

Both the Wanderers and Drifters had poorish seasons and the Floaters disappeared from the map. The Colts had “middling” results W8, D2, L11, but included a 6-4 win over the Royal Navy Colts. During the season, the Club came close to purchasing its own ground – an ambition yet to be achieved – in that a price was agreed and a mortgage from the RFU arranged but before the signing of contracts the Vendors suffered a change of heart.

Additional Notes (R.Belli): Fred Rogers was skipper for the 1974-75 season which was one of consolidation. After beating Withycombe in the second round of the Devon Cup it was old foes Devonport Services who proved the stumbling block with a 13-7 win albeit this time at Bickleigh Down. There was a fixture at Yeovil, which involved an overnight stay on the Friday, Ceri Critten scoring a try on the way to a 13-0 victory. The Wanderers, were knocked out of the Lockie Cup by ‘Plymouth’ Combination side Launceston! It was noticeable that Tavistock, established a few seasons now, comfortably beat the Drifters in one fixture. The colts pulled off the best result of the season beating Royal Navy Colts 6-4 at Bickleigh Down. Ex-Argaum player and millionaire Peter Blackburn was killed in a car crash; the son of former President Tom, whose widow had opened the clubhouse extension the previous season. Once again a tour was arranged to London to coincide with a Five Nations match, this time England v France in late January. Fixtures were against Old Emmanuel and Met Police Special Branch, Argaum presented their hosts with giant oggies, prepared by former club member Ron Dewdney. On the subject of tourists, Bristol-based Old Elizabethians brought two sides down to play The Chiefs and Wanderers on a Saturday with a scheduled fixture of a combined side at 11:30 the following day! Off the field developments were prominent once again when the club came close to purchasing land for pitches at Bickleigh Down, however with loans and funding in place the deal fell through.

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In the circumstances his mother Maud Blackburn – widow of the former president Tom Blackburn – stepped graciously into the breach and performed the opening ceremony, thereafter, receiving quite unpurturbed – the beer tankard intended for Peter. Records do not reveal the quantity of liquid contained in the tankard!

Peter Green, a long serving prop forward was captain, Norman Joyce in charge of the Wanderers and Chris Gray the Drifters. The 1st XV W17, L13, D3, 460-409. It was noticeable that some of the stronger opposition and particularly Newquay Hornets – encouraged doubtless by the support of their County Union in their senior status – inflicted heavy defeats, whilst 1974 produced but two wins and a draw in thirteen games.

The Wanderers managed 16 wins, a draw and 18 defeats, 557-498. The Drifters had little success W7, D1, L15, 163-489. In the Devon Cup the club disposed of Paignton at Paignton 17-11, but went out at Barnstaple in the next round 9-25. The Floaters barely operated, playing but one game and the Colts W12, D1, L10, 300-296.

Mrs Maude Blackburn & Mr Paddy Mahoney receive tankard presentations from President George Cross, 1973.

Additional Notes (R.Belli): 1973-74 saw significant developments off the field with an extension to the clubhouse (featuring five changing rooms, a kitchen, dining hall and refs room) officially opened in September. In a bid to increase club funds, a 200 club was established by Norman Joyce. He was also the organiser of a tour to London to coincide with the England v Wales Five Nations Match at Twickenham, tour opponents were Old Emmanuelians and old friends the Met Police C Division. On the playing front The Chiefs, with skipper Peter Green and The Wanderers led by Joyce had fairly even playing records; In the Devon Cup the Chiefs beat Paignton in their centenary season before succumbing to Barnstaple in the next round. The club also reached the semi-finals of The Combination Sevens being knocked out by OPMs. The Drifters were a little down on previous seasons and The Floaters only fulfilled one fixture. Tom Hitchins ran the colts for whom Peter Broome (for the second season) and Paul Babbage represented the County.

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A season of mixed fortunes for the senior side largely of their own making by their insistence on running and passing irrespective of weather conditions or if in their own 25 or their opponents, the result exciting but frustrating, as witness Tiverton 10-34. The full season’s figures W20, L16, D2, 660-446.

In the Devon Cup they romped home in the first round at Honiton by a margin of 57-3, in the next round at home they avenged the previous years Havill Plate final, by defeating Ilfracombe 18-10 (tries by Gray 2, Critten, Baskerville plus a Marshall conversion) to be drawn away in the next round to Devonport Services where, at the Rectory, the navy side once again put paid to further progress by a Glyn Jones try – the only score – 11 minutes from the end.

In other results, a surprisingly decisive win over Truro 39-9 and a rare double over Exeter Saracens – regarded as a bogey team. On the other side of the coin, Tiverton won the return comfortably and Falmouth and Launceston also gained the double, although the latter won the return by the narrowest of margins 3-4, whilst Welsh touring side Ammanford gained a comfortable win at Bickleigh over Easter.

Once again the Wanderers results showed the benefit of having an experienced player as captain, John Price stamped his own brand of rugby on the side who responded with figures of W29, L4, 927-263, the one surprise, defeat and deservedly so by DHSOB in the Lockie Cup, with a score line of 9-19. The Drifters broke even W13, L13, D1, 473-299, whilst the Floaters who did not fulfil fixtures from March onwards W9, L8, 246-227, and the Colts W15, L14, D1, 559-263. The year saw the announcement of the death of E H (Birdie) Partridge, President for many years after the first world war who almost to his death kept himself informed of the Club’s progress.

Additional Notes (Rich Belli): In 1972-73 The Chiefs, led by Dave Sharp, had a storming start to the season but tailed off in the second half, their expansive style costing them on occasions. Good wins in the first two rounds of the Devon Cup, including revenge over Ilfracombe, saw another meeting with Devonport Services A at The Rectory. The result was even closer than 1969-70 with the home side prevailing by a single try, now worth 4 points. The Wanderers, under John Price, played a similarly adventurous game and it paid off. Only 4 defeats all season for a side that was close to topping 1000 points. The other 3 sides all had even seasons. Peter Broome was selected for Devon Colts against Royal Navy Under 19s at Yoevilton. Chairman David Dobell, ahead of his time, was calling for organised leagues to be established and even produced an unofficial Merit Table of his own. Sadly, Mr WIlliam ‘Monty’ Tregenza, responsible for much of Argaum’s press under the pseudonym ‘Tiger’ over man years, passed away at the end of the season.

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The Devon Cup did not interest the Club for long this season, Kingsbridge being its downfall, at Kingsbridge, by a margin of 7-10; trailing 0-10 at half time. This defeat, however, gave the Club automatic entry to the Havill Plate which was for clubs knocked out in the first round of the Devon Cup. In this competition Salcombe were convincingly disposed of at Salcombe 38-15 Peter Marshall at full back contributing 14 points; in the next round at Cullompton further success 17-3; on to the semi final against Paignton at Paignton success again 16-9 bringing the club to the final against Ilfracombe where they failed by a margin of 6-12 Guy Pessell kicking two penalties to a goal, a drop goal and a penalty. It is perhaps worthy of note that in all their Plate games, the Club was drawn away and received no monetary reward whatsoever for their travels. The season’s results were, once again, a matter for satisfaction W29, L8, 739-319, including the double over Okehampton, South Molton, Services A and Old Heleans, a very tight 7-6 victory over Exeter A and 2 wins and a defeat against Brixham 1st XV and a touch and go 19-21 v Truro 1st XV.

The Wanderers, restored to the bosom of the Plymouth and District Rugby Combination, reached the final of the Lockie Cup 16-6 v OPOs and 16-10 v Launceston A, to crash in the final against Plymouth Albion United in late April 0-27. In most of their matches, they indulged in some heavy scoring on their own account, as witness their final figures W26, L6, D2, 791-252. The Drifters, with John Ellis still enjoying his Indian summer, ran in 538-265 winning 19, losing 10, whilst the Floaters enjoyed an upsurge W17, L10, 521-305. The Colts, a shade disappointing, but still achieving a points surplus W12, L14, D3, 374-291.

In the meantime, Tom Hitchins had proclaimed there should be an extension to the changing accommodation and under his inspiration and drive, work proceeded steadily.

Additional Notes (R.Belli): The 1971-72 was another very successful season but the club missed out on chances to pick up silverware. With Barry Rees now in a coaching role and Frank Lavis back at skipper, The Chiefs beat Salcombe, Cullompton and Paignton on the road before narrowly succumbing to Ilfracombe in The Havill Plate Final in North Devon. The Wanderers lost only 6 of their 34 matches and after re-entering The Plymouth combination fold were pipped by Plymouth Albion United in The Lockie Cup final. On the sevens front, Argaum got to the semi-final stage of the Devon tournament whilst also hosting their own 11-team tournament at the end of the season. Geoff Geary played for the Devon Youth and Colts sides whilst D.Bickham also made the county squad.

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In the opening round of the Devon Cup Crediton were beaten 15-6, but Bideford put an end to further ambitions in this direction 0-21. There were good wins over Tiverton and Newquay Hornets and points shared with Launceston. In further Cornish ventures there were defeats at Falmouth and St Ives, coupled with a draw with Hayle and in a season of enhanced opposition, Barnstaple and St Lukes Extra 1st inflicted heavy defeats. At Easter, previous season’s visitors Newport Saracens were this time comfortably disposed of.

The Wanderers, Angus Colville captain, had a very good season W28, L6, 701-167 whilst John Ellis, apparently enjoying a new lease of life in the Drifters, led them to final figures W22, L4, D3, 437-157 and the Floaters, Alan Weller in charge, W8, L11, D3, 288-298. The Colts, after two seasons of trying to raise full sides with regularity, slowly flourished again in number, to end W12, L15, D2, 351-446.

Additional Notes (Richard Belli): The Chiefs had an even return on a strong set of fixtures whilst both The Wanderers and Drifters had outstanding seasons with over 80% success rate each. It is noticeable that Tavistock are now running two sides with their 1st XV and 2nd XV playing The Drifters and Floaters respectively. The Boxing Day match v OPMs, due to take place at Efford for the first time is cancelled due to snow and frost. At the AGM a vote is carried to raise annual subs to £1-50, rising to £2 if not paid before the 30th September.

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