Marcus and Russ drinking Piton in St Lucia
Welcome to Russell’s site
Russ once said he wanted people to celebrate his life, and wear Hawaiian shirts. We’ve all got different memories of him, and this site is about them. Please keep visiting, and with your help I hope we can raise a few smiles.
Latest news
Newdigate Cricket Club annual golf tournament
- Sat, 19 Nov 2005In memory of Russ. Join in the 9 hole tournament, 19 November, 12pm start at Rusper golf club. Prizes for the longest drive and closest to the pin. For more details or to enter contact Simon Capel or Jim Penfold (before 5 November).
Chelsea’s tribute
- Sat, 04 Dec 2004Russ appeared in his beloved Superchels's official matchday magazine of 4 December. Chelsea beat Newcastle that day 4-0, which was a nice touch.
Pub crawl in memory of Russ
- Sat, 27 Nov 2004Simon's memorial pub crawl around Dorking went fabulously, thanks to everyone who turned up to toast our boy and play the drinking games. Some great value entertainment was provided by everyone who were caught out by the ever more difficult and random rules - you know who you are!
Tony’s cricket bat memorial
- Sat, 20 Nov 2004Thanks to Tony Ivey, who went all the way to Menorca to get Russ a signed cricket bat. It will be displayed alongside Russell's personal bat in the cricket club house, with a plaque in his memory.
NCC’s inaugural Russell Haigh Golf Tournament
- Sat, 20 Nov 2004Newdigate Cricket club presented awards after holding their inaugural annual golf tournament in memory of Russell. Read on to find out who the winners were and how to take part next year..
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