Wellington Rugby Club recognises key workers in time of coronavirus pandemic

Below are the club members, players and supporters who are NHS staff on the front line, essential workers or those providing a service to benefit the community.

• Trish Acton - senior club physio and senior physiotherapist at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH)
• Nick Monteriro - Under-18 medical support and senior nurse at MPH
• Kristy Adams - mother of one of Wellington’s Under-13 players and a nurse in the ITC at MPH
• Matt Mason - coach of the Under-9s and consultant surgeon at MPH
• Liz Ladd - radiographer at MPH
• Nick Gilding - Under-16s coach and headmaster at Cotford St Luke School (open for key workers’ children)
• Sarah Farrow - Under-12s secretary and teacher
• Ben Orszag-Land - father of senior player Isaac and a social worker for Devon Children’s Services
• Danny Lee - senior player and, as a farmer, working long hours to maintain food supply
• Tom Crosby - senior player and local vet, providing an essential service to farmers
• Josh Hancock - senior player and someone who works in childcare in homes, ensuring vulnerable children get the care they need
• Amanda Bucknall - mother of senior player Issac Orszag-Land and mental health lead for Somerset Partnership
• Kate Fishlocke - partner of senior player Tim Jenkinson and director at Wellesley Hospital, Wellington
• Lisa Jenkinson - mother of Under-15s player Lucas and carer at Nynehead Court
• Anita Chetland - wife of senior coach Allyn, keeping the shelves stocked at Asda in Wellington
• Matt Parsons - ex-player and coach who is providing the Wellington community with free of charge family lockdown photos, with all proceeds/donations going to the NHS or a local charity

Does your club have a hero, or heroes, who have gone above and beyond in this tough time? Or someone who has dedicated years to the club, and is due some well-deserved recognition? Let us know via sport@countygazette.co.uk