VIDEO: Smiles all round as rugby legend pays visit to Morecambe school

Former England rugby ?captain Sir Bill Beaumont made a special visit to a Morecambe school on Monday.
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The recently-knighted sporting hero is Honorary President of the Wooden Spoon Charity, which donated money to Morecambe Road School 
for the build of its Garden Rooms.

And he made a private visit to the school, where he was taken on a tour by the headteacher following a special assembly.

Photo Neil Cross
Ex-rugby player Bill Beaumont and Honorary President of the Wooden Spoon Charity visiting Morecambe Road School to officially open the Garden RoomsPhoto Neil Cross
Ex-rugby player Bill Beaumont and Honorary President of the Wooden Spoon Charity visiting Morecambe Road School to officially open the Garden Rooms
Photo Neil Cross Ex-rugby player Bill Beaumont and Honorary President of the Wooden Spoon Charity visiting Morecambe Road School to officially open the Garden Rooms
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Sir Bill later enjoyed refreshments in the Garden Rooms with a group of pupils.

He was captain of the England rugby union team, earning 34 caps.

His greatest moment as captain was the unexpected 1980 Grand Slam.