Yeovil Rugby Club

Long standing supporters of community rugby in Yeovil, the Davidge family have kindly donated a defibrillator to Yeovil Rugby Club. This amazing donation was made in memory of Darren ‘Doc’ Davidge. Doc played for Yeovil, Westland’s and Ivel Barbarians (the fore-runners of Yeovil Rugby Club).

Three generations of the Davidge’s are in the photo with Rugby Club Chairman Paul McHugh. They are John, Mark and Harry Davidge. The photograph shows the family presenting the equipment to Paul McHugh who was accepting it on the Club’s behalf. Paul thanked the family for donating such a valuable and lifesaving asset that will be available for use should any emergencies occur. Having this lifesaving equipment available is another enhancement to our prestigious facility, the envy of many and a major asset to the town.

Thanks should be extended to members of the YDH cardiac rehab team who have offered to donate their time to train members in the used of this equipment.

It is wonderful that Doc, who is still fondly missed by his family, friends, ex-work colleagues and Rugby Club members, can be remembered in this way. Doc sadly passed away on the 14th March 1997 at the age of just 30 after a long illness. The donation of this defibrillator will help to keep Doc’s memory alive at the Club. It is also a way for the Davidge’s to thank the Rugby Club for keeping Doc’s memory alive and they send everyone at the Club their best wishes. And the Rugby Club sends the family their best wishes in return.