PRESENT:  D.F, E.E, R.H, F.B, C.M, P.L ,N.B, H.C, K.S.

APOLOGIES : G.W & J.G. Both had to leave before the discussions

RESULTS :

Duffer : Brains [J.G.]  points 24 rev. H’cp. 32.

Deputy Duffers The Straggler [F.B.] and The Falcon [H.C.] with 27 points. Rev. H’cps 10 and 20

No 2s posted therefore £2.20 carried forward.

Runner up – Soapy [K.S.] with a creditable 38 points. Rev. H’cp. 23

Winner with an excellent 40 points was Noel from the Southern Branch [N.B.] (n.n.n.y. – needs rectifying -suggestions at the Xmas party)  Rev. H’cp. 12 Congrats on this fine effort.

TOASTS: Toasts were offered to the late  Lynda Bellingham and the folorn supporters of Sunderland F.C.

BUSINESS :

Notes from Beamish accepted

Text from Del Boy confirming polo shirts are available . Chair to organise delivery.

Whitley Bay postponed once again until next year.

Soapy suggested alternative unplayed venues be considered. Parklands was mooted  with reports of good playing conditions. Also the Bridle Path which had a mixed response.

Joint Indoor bowls \ early Xmas Party event to accommodate the Comic to be held in November. The Comic will propose some dates – probably a Friday.

Crocs stated that the Kid had entered this year’s Movember charity event and was looking for further volunteers together with donations. It was agreed that all monies generated by the event on the last Monday in October would be donated. The comic noted that a photo of Jocks with a ‘tache had been spyed at Beamish Park. Jocks said he would attempt  a regrowth for the benefit of the charity.

The chair took charge of the £2.20 2s and £0.60 swears money to be handed over next week.

Rabbi confirmed the tee times had been booked for next Monday.

Jock St Rappe

Comp, Sec.