Exeter Chiefs can confirm lock James Hanks has been forced to retire from the game with immediate effect.
The long-serving forward, who sustained a serious neck injury late on in Exeter's LV= Cup semi-final win at Bath last month, has been told by medical experts to call time on his ten-year stint with the Chiefs.
It's a cruel blow for the popular 29-year-old, who since making his first team debut at the old County Ground against Cornish Pirates in September 2005, and has since gone on to represent the Chiefs in 192 appearances, scoring seven tries.
Eminent Comedy Club is returning to The Tobacco House on the 6th April, bringing another night of laughs and Pro UK stand-up talent, as seen on Russell Howard's good News, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live at The Electric!
The night will be featuring the Elis James, Mike Wosniak and Paul F Taylor who will all be sure to have you in stitches! To take you through this comedy adventure will be resident MC Luke Honorary.
The Tobacco House also serves food, so come an make and evening of it!
Buy your Tickets here: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/97157
Peacefully on 5th March 2014 at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Norman aged 81 years.
Beloved husband to Sylvia, loving dad to Linda, Paul, Julie, Dawn and Annette, much loved grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday 20 March at 12.15pm in St Peters Chapel.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Alzheimer’s Society and British Lung Foundation may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road, Exeter EX2 8HH.
The highly acclaimed and innovative Nightshade Theatre Company bring you the premiere of this ghost story starring James Pellow Jane Benett and Janette Froud.
