The sun shone for the first time in CHFT memory for this year’s staff 5-a-side footie competition.

Held at Brooksbank School, Elland, as part of Men’s Health Week promotion,  the event is traditionally memorable for atrocious conditions – mainly driving rain –yet this year the weather took a turn for the better.  CHFT Occupational health teams were on hand to offer health advice on blood pressure and smoking cessation advice.

The Nomads  - made up of players from different work areas – were the winners for the 2nd year running with a 1-0 score. They were   Mark Butterfield -THIS / FSS. He was also man of the tournament and top goal scorer; Calum MacIver – THIS; Ross Charlesworth -eye clinic; Stuart Baron- finance; Ieuan Jones –cardiology; Ian Harrison- pharmacy.

Mark, a Wolves supporter names Steve Bull as his all-time footie hero. He said: “ It was hot which made it tough but I scored a lot of goals, which was a fluke. It is also important that men do look after their own health and occupational health did a great job.”

The runners-up  were Hudds Pharmacy Specials (PMU)

Christine Bouckley from Occupational Health, said: “Our thanks go to Matthew Bleach for organising the matches and referees and to WOD for sponsorship of the venue. There was also plenty of cold water, fruit and ice.”