RWBro Peter Palmer OBE TD DL is the oldest surviving former Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club player. It was therefore fitting that and he celebrated his 97th birthday by watching the Saints v Sale match on 14th March 2009 at Franklins Gardens, Northampton.
This was organized by the Almoner of the Webb Ellis Lodge No 9740 with the help of the President of the Northampton Rugby Football Club.
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RWBro Peter Palmer enjoys his birthday celebration at Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club |
RWBro Peter enjoyed the hospitality of the directors in their dining room, whilst a number of old friends stopped by to congratulate him.
It was the first time in many years that RWBro Peter had seen a game at the ground where he first played for the 'Saints' in 1930 as a fly half. He became the club’s President in 1966/67 before becoming PGM in 1971.