Meaningful Morley

 Wednesday 5th July 2023.                 Meaningful  Morley

It would be for more reasons than one that the Lads would visit the West Yorkshire town of Morley today



Firstly a prearranged meeting at the Lime Tree Restaurant as a means of a belated birthday celebration ,for one of our dear friends Keith Bland had been organised . A meeting time of midday was scheduled and it would be a group of seven that would partake in a lunchtime meal.

The group consisted of John, Colin, Glenn, Derek, Dave, Russ and of course Keith. We soon found ourselves sat at an appropriate table with drinks on order the various conversations began between each other. One of the main topics being discussed was that of the recent loss of an old work colleague and prominent figure in the rugby league fraternity. His name was Trevor Leathley, it soon became apparent that he had been a somewhat larger than life character who had made the most of what life had to offer him in more ways than one.



 For me personally I never had the opportunity of meeting him , but for the rest of the Lads ,according to their various memories and stories they told, he had left a long and lasting impression to say the least.

A good hour or so was spent talking about his various antics and escapades has the lads consumed their lunches here in the Lime Tree Cafe. Other topics were also mentioned ,that of future outings and adventures with a suggested visit to the city of Chester upcoming.

As the time approached 2:15 and a smile on all our faces with what had been discussed it was farewell to the town of Morley has we began our homeward journeys.

Cheers Everyone 

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