Desmond
JamesA player from our early era, Desmond set the perfect example as to
how a player could serve the game after his playing days had ended. Desmond
took charge of the Colts in the fifties (being at different times Coach, Secretary
and Treasurer), he was a member of the Cornwall Rugby Referees’ Society (CRRS) He
especially liked being involved with organising various social events over the
years (Dance Band evenings, ‘Tramps’ Balls, Donkey Derby & Fetes
etc) alongside other stalwarts such as Bill Crotty, ‘Jimmer’ Collins,
Dick Tonkin, ‘Bijou’ Harvey and Ray Matthews. He was often ‘MC’
on these occasions, a role he also performed for other town bodies such as the
Round Table. A most able speaker and smartly presented he was the ideal
front man whose efforts attracted numerous ‘Patrons’ to support the
club financially. Desmond held the office of Chairman (1969-71), President
(1971-75), and he was made a Life Member in 1981. His contribution to the
well-being of the club and town was truly magnificent and throughout he was supported
by his wife Eve, herself a Vice President of the Penzance & Newlyn RFC. | 
