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Charvis honoured with anti-racism award
A GWENT Dragons player is going to be inducted into the Show Racism the Red Card Hall of Fame.
Wales international Colin Charvis will be honoured at a awards ceremony at 10 Downing Street on Monday.
The awards were designed to recognise the contribution of time and commitment UK role models such as the Dragons flanker have given to the fight against racism.
This is the latest honour for the 17stone 9lb 35-year-old who already holds 94 Welsh caps as well as two British and Irish Lions caps.
Show Racism the Red Card is now in it's 12th year, with the Hall of Fame awards set up in 2004 to honour their longest standing patrons.
Mr Charvis will be among a host of celebrities at the ceremony, being hosted by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Sir Bobby Robson, Ian Wright, John Barnes and Gary Lineker will also be their receiving individual awards for help in combatting racism.
12:22pm Saturday 10th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Owain Vaughan, Newport Monmouthshire on 12:26pm Sat 10 May 08
What is "Gwent Dragons"?
Posted by: oatley on 3:24pm Sat 10 May 08
[quote][bold]Owain Vaughan[/bold] wrote:
What is "Gwent Dragons"?[/quote] You know it's the name of the Rugby Team. For everyone's sake get off your blinking soap box.
I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same. If you don't like it you know what to do, get a life. And regarding the story my comment is congratulations Colin.
Owain Vaughan wrote:
What is "Gwent Dragons"?
You know it's the name of the Rugby Team. For everyone's sake get off your blinking soap box.
I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same. If you don't like it you know what to do, get a life. And regarding the story my comment is congratulations Colin.
Posted by: Curtis, Newport on 3:31pm Sat 10 May 08
(are): Mythical beasts from a non-existent Welsh area, maybe. Or, (is): A collective noun for a local organisation, possibly.
(are): Mythical beasts from a non-existent Welsh area, maybe. Or, (is): A collective noun for a local organisation, possibly.
Posted by: Owain Vaughan, Newport Monmouthshire on 6:07pm Sat 10 May 08
[quote]You know it's the name of the Rugby Team.
[/quote]
Er, no it isn't.
[quote]
I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same.[/quote]
Really? Why?
You know it's the name of the Rugby Team.
Er, no it isn't.
I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same.
Really? Why?
Posted by: Paul Williams on 6:11pm Sat 10 May 08
[quote][bold]Owain Vaughan[/bold] wrote:
[quote]You know it's the name of the Rugby Team.
[/quote]
Er, no it isn't.
[quote]
I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same.[/quote]
Really? Why?[/quote] I have no problem with Gwent but for once I agree with Owain. Either the Dragons if you really must ( dreadful name) or Newport Gwent Dragons. By the way, where did that apostrophe come from? It certainly doesn't belong in "others".
Owain Vaughan wrote:
You know it's the name of the Rugby Team.
Er, no it isn't.
I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same.
Really? Why?
I have no problem with Gwent but for once I agree with Owain. Either the Dragons if you really must ( dreadful name) or Newport Gwent Dragons. By the way, where did that apostrophe come from? It certainly doesn't belong in "others".
Posted by: Exiled In Dorset, Poole Dorset on 7:54pm Sat 10 May 08
Instead of your petty squabbling, shouldn't we be standing up and saying big congratulations to Colin. Well done, a worthy award to a fine rugby player
Instead of your petty squabbling, shouldn't we be standing up and saying big congratulations to Colin. Well done, a worthy award to a fine rugby player
Posted by: Mike, Newport on 8:33pm Sat 10 May 08
[quote][bold]Exiled In Dorset[/bold] wrote:
Instead of your petty squabbling, shouldn't we be standing up and saying big congratulations to Colin. Well done, a worthy award to a fine rugby player[/quote] totally agree with you exiled in dorset. Well done colin charvis. He's a great player, great advocate and a nice bloke.
Exiled In Dorset wrote:
Instead of your petty squabbling, shouldn't we be standing up and saying big congratulations to Colin. Well done, a worthy award to a fine rugby player
totally agree with you exiled in dorset. Well done colin charvis. He's a great player, great advocate and a nice bloke.
Posted by: Crooky, Newport on 10:17pm Sat 10 May 08
WELL DONE COLIN. DA IAWN
Posted by: oatley on 1:18am Sun 11 May 08
[quote][bold]Paul Williams[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Owain Vaughan[/bold] wrote: [quote]You know it's the name of the Rugby Team. [/quote] Er, no it isn't. [quote] I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same.[/quote] Really? Why?[/quote] I have no problem with Gwent but for once I agree with Owain. Either the Dragons if you really must ( dreadful name) or Newport Gwent Dragons. By the way, where did that apostrophe come from? It certainly doesn't belong in "others".[/quote] PAUL WILLIAMS...
You should read the Guardian, Times,plus read the BBC information, they use the apostrophe all the time.My husband laughed at your comment and said you were a pedant which I fully agree with. And by the way the Dragon is on the Welsh Flag,and no doubt this was where the Gwent Dragon name came from.
Paul Williams wrote:
Owain Vaughan wrote: You know it's the name of the Rugby Team.
Er, no it isn't. I use Gwent all the time in my postal dealings and most of the Health Boards and other's do same.
Really? Why?
I have no problem with Gwent but for once I agree with Owain. Either the Dragons if you really must ( dreadful name) or Newport Gwent Dragons. By the way, where did that apostrophe come from? It certainly doesn't belong in "others".
PAUL WILLIAMS...
You should read the Guardian, Times,plus read the BBC information, they use the apostrophe all the time.My husband laughed at your comment and said you were a pedant which I fully agree with. And by the way the Dragon is on the Welsh Flag,and no doubt this was where the Gwent Dragon name came from.
Posted by: Grumpy Old Man, The Gaer on 1:27am Sun 11 May 08
Colin you have been a star - not bad for an old man and I am 60!
Thank you for a lot of hard work!
Colin you have been a star - not bad for an old man and I am 60!
Thank you for a lot of hard work!
Posted by: Owain Vaughan, Newport Monmouthshire on 9:10am Sun 11 May 08
[quote]And by the way the Dragon is on the Welsh Flag,and no doubt this was where the Gwent Dragon name came from.[/quote]
Really? Gosh! I'd never thought of that! (sarcasm). That is part of the problem - the name is overused and clichéd and isn't specific to this part of the world. Ditto the other word.
And by the way the Dragon is on the Welsh Flag,and no doubt this was where the Gwent Dragon name came from.
Really? Gosh! I'd never thought of that! (sarcasm). That is part of the problem - the name is overused and clichéd and isn't specific to this part of the world. Ditto the other word.
Posted by: Alan Deaves, Cwmbran on 11:49am Sun 11 May 08
Did you know that 'Owain Vaughan' is an anagram for 'A Vagina Uh Own'?
How apt!
Did you know that 'Owain Vaughan' is an anagram for 'A Vagina Uh Own'?
How apt!
Posted by: mike, cwmbran on 1:01pm Sun 11 May 08
I never knew there was so many petty people using this site!Any chance of commenting on the story instead of checking for spelling and grammer mistakes?!Well done Colin,and if there is ever an award for being perfect I know where to look for candidates....SWA web pages!
I never knew there was so many petty people using this site!Any chance of commenting on the story instead of checking for spelling and grammer mistakes?!Well done Colin,and if there is ever an award for being perfect I know where to look for candidates....SWA web pages!
Posted by: Paul Williams on 9:47am Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]mike[/bold] wrote:
I never knew there was so many petty people using this site!Any chance of commenting on the story instead of checking for spelling and grammer mistakes?!Well done Colin,and if there is ever an award for being perfect I know where to look for candidates....SWA web pages![/quote] grammar :-) Maybe it is sad that grammar is important but it is the basis of the way we communicate.
mike wrote:
I never knew there was so many petty people using this site!Any chance of commenting on the story instead of checking for spelling and grammer mistakes?!Well done Colin,and if there is ever an award for being perfect I know where to look for candidates....SWA web pages!
grammar :-) Maybe it is sad that grammar is important but it is the basis of the way we communicate.
Posted by: red army, Newport on 2:43pm Mon 12 May 08
[quote][bold]Alan Deaves[/bold] wrote:
Did you know that 'Owain Vaughan' is an anagram for 'A Vagina Uh Own'? How apt![/quote] now thats funny!
Alan Deaves wrote:
Did you know that 'Owain Vaughan' is an anagram for 'A Vagina Uh Own'? How apt!
now thats funny!
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