After returning home from playing Plymouth on Saturday, both lads arrived home in the early hours of Sunday morning. Sam and his partner were woken up by the police breaking into his flat asking everyone to immediately evacuate the building. A fire had started in their neighbours flat next door and unfortunately spread to the flats where Sam and Josh live. Within hours the whole building was up in flames and everything inside unsalvageable. It's with great sadness we understand that Sam and Josh's neighbour lost his life in the fire. Thankfully both Sam and Josh were out of harms way and have come away from the fire healthy.

It has been a very difficult month especially for Sam having lost his father Adrian in November. On Thursday 5th December (2 days before the fire) was Adrian's funeral, where we celebrated his amazing life. Sam has been so strong dealing with the loss of his father and as a rugby club we are very proud of how he has dealt with it and continued to play rugby since he lost his dad, to lose your home in the same month is an absolute travesty.

Sam and Josh have both said that any funds raised will be shared between everyone involved in the Kirkby Lonsdale Street Fire, residents who lost their homes, and family members who have lost loved ones.

Every donation will be greatly received, and if you are not in a position to donate then please share the link on your social media. You can donate online here.

We will also be holding a collection in the CrossBar during Saturday's home game against Sedgley Park.

Thank you so much for your help, it is massively appreciated.