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added 8th April 2009

When he became a pastor, David Chawner - SCORE's Rugby Union Chaplaincy Coordinator & London Wasps Chaplain - never thought caring for the flock would involve shepherding supporters in & out of a sports stadium. But that's exactly what he was doing last Sunday when he became a steward for the day at the London Wasps v Newcastle game.

"I've got to know many of the stewards through my links with them on match days," said David. "When one of them suggested I spent a day working with them, I jumped at the chance. It was an opportunity to gain a better understanding of them & their work."

And he was working with experts as the stewarding team at Wasps home ground, Adams Park, won several prestigious awards last year for their work; essential to the running of any sporting event, yet so often unnoticed.

So how did it go & what did he learn?

"Thankfully I didn't have to eject anyone! Apart from getting to know individuals better, it showed me that stewarding is a mixture of customer service, security & crowd safety. The operation to get 9,000 people & 1,000 cars along a single road without mishap in well under an hour was especially impressive. Being part of it brings the satisfaction of a job well done."

Additionally David used the day as a sponsored event to raise over £1,500 towards funding for his role in SCORE. Though if the funding fails, could a new career in stewarding be on the horizon?

If you'd like to contribute to the sponsorship, go to www.justgiving.com/davidchawner1.

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Crowd Control added 8th April 2009 When he became a pastor, David Chawner - SCORE's Rugby Union Chaplaincy Coordinator & London Wasps Chaplain - never thought caring for the flock would involve shepherding supporters in & out of a sports stadium. But that's exactly what he was doing last Sunday when he became a steward for the day at the London Wasps v Newcastle game. "I've got to know many of the stewards through my links with them on match days," said David. "When one of them suggested I spent a day working with them, I jumped at the chance. It was an opportunity to gain a better understanding of them & their work." And he was working with experts as the stewarding team at Wasps home ground, Adams Park, won several prestigious awards last year for their work; essential to the running of any sporting event, yet so often unnoticed. So how did it go & what did he learn? "Thankfully I didn't have to eject anyone! Apart from getting to know individuals better, it showed me that stewarding is a mixture of customer service, security & crowd safety. The operation to get 9,000 people & 1,000 cars along a single road without mishap in well under an hour was especially impressive. Being part of it brings the satisfaction of a job well done." Additionally David used the day as a sponsored event to raise over £1,500 towards funding for his role in SCORE. Though if the funding fails, could a new career in stewarding be on the horizon? If you'd like to contribute to the sponsorship, go to www.justgiving.com/davidchawner1. View more news click on your headline of choice. News Archive >>		Ideal Christmas present? posted on 15/12/2010 To help with our current funding crisis we have managed to get hold of a suppl..... Sheffield Wednesday: Peter Allen Video posted on 03/11/2010 Christian Vision for Men have made a short video of Peter Allen's&nb..... Interview with John Boyers during his recent trip to Australia posted on 19/10/2010 As chaplain to Manchester United Football Club, Rev John Boyers provides frien..... Swansea City chaplain appointed MBE posted on 16/06/2010 Kevin Johns, chaplain at Swansea City, has been made an MBE in the Queen's bir..... SCORE ANNOUNCEMENT - CHANGE OF CHAIR posted on 03/06/2010 At the Management Committee Meeting on Wednesday 26th May Gwyn Lewis announced.....
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