EX-BOXERS ASSOCIATIONS
Ex-Boxers Associations exist, primarily, to enable ex-boxers to get together and reminisce about their careers. But there’s much more to it than that.
It’s not necessary to have boxed to belong to an Ex-Boxers Association. Anyone who loves the game is welcome. The atmosphere at an EBA meeting really is something special. As is the joy when two former opponents meet – sometimes decades after their bout. Outsiders find it hard to understand how two people can share a ring, do their utmost to knock each other out, and become the best of friends afterwards. But it happens, time and again.
And EBAs are not just about reliving the past. Most of them support today’s boxers, pro and amateur – and several have instigated trophies, awarded annually to the best boxers in their area. And boxing people are renowned for their generosity. If an ex-boxer has fallen on hard times, his local EBA will do everything they can to help. And many raise money for local charities, or local people in need.
EBAs also support one another. In addition to their monthly meetings, several hold social events – meals and the like – and these are enhanced when parties from other Associations make the effort to attend.
Every Association needs two things – a hard-working committee, to take care of the organisation side, and a solid membership, to attend meetings, buy raffle tickets, and generally give support. Anyone who loves boxing – whether they’ve taken part or not – is encouraged to join their local EBA, or at any rate come to a meeting and see what goes on. You’ll be made most welcome.
Should you be interested in attending or joining an EBA in your area, please see the following contacts and contact direct for dates and venues for meetings:-
BOURNEMOUTH
Wendy Dickinson
6 St Albans Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 9EE
01202 511219
Dickinson.j3@sky.com
BRIGHTON
Jane Davison
16 Barnet Way, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8BJ
07833 604950
jaadavison@hotmail.com
CROYDON
Simon Euan Smith
151 Upper Selsdon Rd, Sanderstead, CR2 0DU
0208 4070785
simonoldtimers@googlemail.com
ESSEX
Ray Lee
5 Broadhurst Walk, Rainham 5, Hornchurch, Essex, RM13 7HD
07807 739560
raymond.lee9@btinternet.com
HASTINGS
Rose Harris
Willow Stream, 14 Acre Lane, Three Oaks, Hastings, TN35 4NB
01424 539921 / 07733 220027
tedandlils@hotmail.co.uk
HOME COUNTIES
Kieran McCann
5 Apollo Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 1AP
07718 150456
kiers20@hotmail.com
IPSWICH
Eric Roper
21 Millhouse Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8AP
01473 670366 / 07795 346890
erikroper1@sky.com
LEEDS
Paul Abraham
29 Lincroft Cresent , Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2JL
01132 166945
paul_abraham@ntlworld.com
LEICESTER
Alan Parr
22 Hewes Close, Glen Parva, Leicester, LE2 9NU
01162 779327
alan.parr3@btinternet.com
LONDON
Ray Caulfield
C/o The Globe, 20 Morning Lane, London, E9 6NA
02089 062047
ray.caulfield@btopenworld.com
MANCHESTER
Eddie Copeland
9 Lakeside, Hadfield, Glossop, Derby, SK13 1HW
01457 868142 / 07912 773779
edwincopeland79@gmail.com
MERSEYSIDE
Jim Jenkinson
13 Brooklands Ave, Waterloo, Liverpool 2, Merseyside
MIDLANDS
Paul Nutting, Bizspace Centre, Planetary Rd, Wolverhampton, WV13 3SW
01902 738000 / 07903 274057
pbn1956@hotmail.com
NORTHERN FED.
Eddie Copeland
9 Lakeside, Hadfield, Glossop, Derby, SK12 1HW
01457 868142 / 07912 773779
edwincopeland79@gmail.com
NORTH STAFFS.
Chris Dolman
Rylance Farm
Walton Lane
Barton under Needwood
Staffs
DE13 8EJ
07860 314060
Chris.dolman@aol.co.uk
PLYMOUTH
Ron Courtis
10 Beresford Street, Stoke, Plymouth, PL2 3AJ
01752 312956
SCOTLAND
Janice Craig
6a, 8 Silverfir Court, Glasgow, G5 0LA
0141 4293301
janicecraig50@outlook.com
SUNDERLAND
Geoff Rushworth
19 Elizabeth Street, Castletown, Sunderland, SR5 3BT
0191 548925 / 07948 643995
geoff81260@googlemail.com
WALES
(To Be Appointed)
WIRRAL
Brian Woods
46 Quarry Road, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 9LJ
0151 9330146
Thank you and the British Boxing Board of Control hope you can join and enjoy the meetings.