ST GEORGES DAY CELEBRATIONS
Often in the past, there have been celebrations for St Patrick’s Day, but our Patron Saint seems to be overlooked but this year, Captain Ashley Gregory was determined that this would not be the case, as the day, not only fell on Easter Saturday, but the weather was an unseasonably warm, 27 C.
A Texas Scramble was the chosen competition, when 99 members, registered early for a shotgun start at 9 o’clock.
Coffee and a pastry greeted the players to fortify them for the “ battle” ahead, as they made their way to their nominated start places, and, then, as the clock struck nine, the cry went out “God for Harry, England and St George”. Actually, a fog horn sounded and the game commenced.
As the game finished, the players red faced and thirsty returned to the club house to eat sandwiches and chips, with a barrel of real ale on the bar to quench their thirsts.
In superb conditions, high scores were submitted and the winning team was :- Chris Jenkins, John Cox, Steve Tonks and Dave Osgood, who scored 53 points.
The celebrations continued in the evening, as members returned to dance the night away, to the music by the “Soul Proposal”, which is a young group, in which Laurence’s son, Alex, is the drummer. Their music and the singer, Jodie, were greeted with much delight, and, the band , if successful in the semi final of a band competition for aspiring and up and coming musicians, will go on to perform at the O2. We wish them well and hope that they will perform for us again in the not too distant future.
Laurence took advantage of the karaoke with a few Elvis numbers,. Some lady members sang to Dolly Parton, and our GM Martin stood up (just), supported by the mike and “ sang a tune “ – Don’t give up your day job, Martin !!! .
Our Chief Raffle Vendor, Dutch, was on hand sell tickets and raised £100 towards the Captain’s charity.
All in all, a great day.
