PRESENT: P.F, H.C, F.B, R.H, C.M, P.L, GW, K.S.

APOLS: Biggles, D.F, P.B, J.G.

RESULTS: Today’s competition was a four ball better ball. The joint DoD’s were Crocs and the Matador and the Falcon and St. Rappe on 35 points. The Rabbi and Soapy were runner’s up with 36 points. The winners with a creditable 39 points were the Straggler and Kwok. There were no 2’s. The chair pouched £1.60 in 2’s cash and £1 in swears, to be carried forward.

TOASTS: To N.U.F.C for their fine win against Spurs and to Sami Ameobi for a terrific goal.

To Andy Murray for a gutsy win at the Valencia Open.

To Gateshead for winning through to the first round proper of the F. A Cup.

To the Comp. Sec who took the barbs and slings with his customary dignity in the Movember massacre.

To the two old rockers who parted company with the world last week, namely, Alvin Stardust and Jack Bruce.

BUSINESS: The Chair, with a tear very close to the corner of his eye and a noticeable catch in his voice announced that he had no alternative other than to resign his post, although he did wish to remain as part of the executive in the light of his previous unblemished record and unselfish devotion to duty. The meeting came quickly to order and enquiries came from every quarter to discover the source of the Chair’s chagrin. Apparently, Mrs. B. Had been surfing the airways and had discovered an email from Crocs to the Comp. Sec. which she perceived, impugned the integrity of her husband and erstwhile hero. She imparted the news to the shaken Chair and implored him to a) kick ass, b) seek retribution, and c) spend more time with her in the garden.

Crocs explained that the whole affair had been blown out of proportion and with respect to Mrs. B. he further explained that the message was totally innocent and in no way denigrated the Chair. The President attempted to alleviate the strained atmosphere by declaring that the Straggler was the best Chair we ever had and the Comp Sec. was ditto. The Chair reluctantly withdrew his resignation but warned that he was tiring of constant criticism and his patience was running thin.

BOWLS: The bowling day is intended as a pre Christmas party, party. The favoured date is Friday 7th. Nov., at the indoor bowling facility at West Denton, near the Fire Station. It was decided that the bowls would be followed by drinks and an injun. Vince had been contacted by Crocs and intimated that he would like to go if family circumstances permitted. Those who wished to attend were: C.M, P.F, F.B, R.H, V.P, P.L, D.F and G.W.

POLO SHIRTS: The shirts will be officially and personally handed over to the Chair next Monday.

The Bridal Path at Gosforth was mooted as a venue for the next away day. Crocs will make enquiries since he lives close by.

The Movember charity is for prostate cancer and the MOHGS have two candidates in the form of Jocks and the Kid. Biggles and Noel B are other possible candidates. All upper lips must be bristle free until Nov. 1st.

THE CHRISTMAS PARTY DATE IS 15 DECEMBER N.B. N.B. N.B.

The Chair was confident that the Cardinal would negotiate a good deal with the caterers.

Changes of nicknames and new nicknames will only be contemplated at the AGM.

Tees are booked for next week.

There being no other business, the meeting closed at 1.35pm.

BURT KWOK( Hon. Sec.)