AFTER the busy Easter period it was good to recharge the batteries last week with a few days off spent with the family.
Our families have to put up with a lot during the season with us working every weekend, spending time away, being moody when we lose or depressed when we're injured so it is always good to spend some quality time with them when we can.
Back on the training ground, this week is all about working hard and making sure we prepare well for what is a massive game against a Widnes team that probably wouldn't have been most pundits choice for a top-six position at the start of the year.
However, they've won some tough games and are a very well-disciplined and well-coached team.
After a tough morning yesterday, we all headed to Sutton Park golf course for a team tournament.
I was partnered with young Steve Holker against Greame Horne and our physio Rob Parkinson. I've seen some bad golfers in my time but Steve takes some beating!
He went through the first nine holes in around 80 shots before packing in! As much as I tried to carry him, it was just too hard and we lost! But it was a good day out and we all enjoyed ourselves.
MY testimonial events will gather pace again in May as Rob Burrow is coming over to the National Pub to host an evening on May 13.
There is also a boxing event at our stadium on May 23 in conjunction with the Life For A Kid charity.
There is a limited number of tickets available for both events and anyone who is interested can contact Adge Cutler on 07877 329851 or Ashley Robinson on 07830 414464.
