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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT PREVAILS AS TREE TAKES A TUMBLE A Junior Football Club's festive celebrations took an unexpected turn on Saturday night as a powerful combination of wind and rain led to a tree falling across the only access road to the venue.
The incident, which occurred during the Oughtibridge WM junior club's Christmas party in their clubhouse at the War Memorial Ground, created a unique and memorable night for players and their families. The relentless weather conditions had caused the River Don to swell, pushing the tree to its limits. As it toppled, it brought down an electricity wire, plunging most of the clubhouse into darkness. With the fallen tree blocking the only access point, attendees found themselves stranded, unable to retrieve their cars or pass through on foot due to the added danger of live electricity wires.
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In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Christmas cheer prevailed as partygoers, faced with an unexpected obstacle, found refuge at the Cock Inn nearby. Neighbours pitched in to assist, offering alternative routes through back gardens back to ’civilisation’ until the arrival of emergency services.
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Adding to the joy of the season, amidst the chaos, the club welcomed its newest member, Wren, the younger sister of two players, who was born during the event.
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Rob Hutchison, Oughtibridge Chairman, and Junior Club Manager, shared his thoughts on the memorable night, stating, "A great night of family festive fun will always be remembered thanks to that fallen tree. We talk as a club about creating good memories for players and their families, and this one will definitely be talked about fondly for years to come! A big thanks to the fire service who responded quickly to secure the electricity danger and the local resident who opened his back gate late at night in the strong wind and rain to provide everyone with a way to get safely home."
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