THE president of Stroud Rugby Club met the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street earlier this month at a reception to celebrate community champions.

Russ Hillier was invited by Stroud MP Neil Carmichael in recognition of his longstanding work in the community promoting sport in the Stroud Valleys and the Vale.

Mr Carmichael, who also attended the event hosted by Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday, January 5, said: “Russ has been a lynchpin of Stroud Rugby Club over many years, and this was an opportunity to salute his years of service – in particular the work he has done to get young people involved in the sport.”

Mr Hillier also invited other club representatives to attend the evening.

For further information about Stroud Rugby Club, visit stroudrugby.co.uk.