It is with heavy heart, that we inform you for the passing of Tony Ambler, former player, long standing member, volunteer and supporter of Cambridge RUFC.
Tony’s association with the Club started in the late 60’s as a player, in 1975 he became a Mini and Youth parent and throughout his time at the Club he helped support the various sections as a volunteer and sponsor. He was an integral member of the Mini and Youth management team who John Ashley described as a ‘mover and shaker’ who got ‘trains into stations.’ He organised his age group, numerous Mini Tours to Blackpool and the North East of England and when the demand for playing areas increased he is to be credited with negotiating the purchase of a neighbouring farmer’s field, thereby increasing our playing area by a further three pitches. Tony continued his involvement with the Club up until he retired and moved to the Lake District. From there he followed our progress and very often made the long journey to Volac Park to attend a pre-match lunch and meet up with many of his cohort.
We offer our sincere condolences to his Jan, Kate, Richard and Juliet, and everyone who knew him. He was a true gent and will be sadly missed by all.
Tony is pictured above on the left with Trevor Littlechild and Pat O’Farrell, on a Sunday morning after rugby when the clubhouse was packed with boys and families enjoying a few beers and cokes after an exhausting Sunday morning training.
