Welwyn Rugby Club have honoured one of their most influential members by planting two cherry trees in his honour.

Tony Wesley died earlier this year, leaving behind an incredible legacy at the Hobbs Way club.

He was a former first-team player and captain in the 60s, club president and one of the founders and driving forces behind the now thriving mini and junior section.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Two cherry trees have been planted to honour the memory of Tony Wesley. Picture: WELWYN RFCTwo cherry trees have been planted to honour the memory of Tony Wesley. Picture: WELWYN RFC (Image: Welwyn Rugby Club)

But his influence spread further than that.

He carried on playing after his first-team days were done, imparting his knowledge and experience on to younger players.

His work to establish the mini and juniors meant he was made the section's first chairman, along with Keith James.

It put Welwyn ahead of the curve in that regard and was worthy enough to bring the BBC cameras to the club for a Rugby Special episode in 1976.

In recognition of his achievements, Tony was made a life member of the club and his family, widow Julie and children Steve and Claire, wanted to leave a permanent reminder, hence the plating of the two trees.

They were present along with other friends and family, several senior members of the club and some players from the current mini section were also in attendance.

Current club president, Mark Elliott, said: "Tony will be much missed but very fondly remembered."