A bronze statue of former Welsh international footballer and University of Bath football coach Ivor Powell MBE was unveiled at the University today (Tuesday). The 94-year-old retired a year ago after 37 years working as a football coach at the University. It followed a remarkable career that saw him play for Wales, Blackpool, Aston Villa and Queen’s Park Rangers. The 18-inch tall statue is cast in bronze and was paid for by the University of...
Mayor of Bath Councillor Shaun McGall has paid tribute to Bath-based athletes who competed at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. The Mayor hosted a civic reception for athletes in the historic surroundings of the Mayor’s Parlour in the Guildhall. Athletes who train at the University of Bath and represented England, Scotland and Wales in Delhi attended the reception. They brought a fine collection of Commonwealth Games medals along with them. The Mayor said: “I wanted...
