Clifton member Norman "Sandy" Mitchell is the President of the Bristol and District Rugby Football Combination, and Chair of Trustees of the Lockleaze Sports Centre, where he has played a significant role in the development and running of these great facilities.

The rugby community across Bristol and Gloucestershire will recognise and celebrate that this award has been made after decades of Sandy’s industry, initiative and leadership.

A longstanding member of Clifton Rugby, a former President of the Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union, and regular attender at matches, John Raine, Club President, recognised the BEM award in commenting, “Sandy has been a Club member for many years and was appointed as a Trustee of the Club’s debenture scheme. On its successful conclusion, he was given the honour of becoming a Vice President as recognition of his diligence and work".

Roger Opie