PRESENT: A.B-W, F.B, D.F, P.F, P.L, T.H, C.M, M.C, B.Y, P.B, B.H, J.G.

RESULTS: A staggering 5×2’s were posted. The winning couples decided en masse to donate the winnings into the box, or as it is now known as, —-the Hunley Hall fund. The DoD’s were the unfortunate team of Straglaird with a miserly 41 points. DDoD’s were team Scutcroc with 43 points. Runners up were team Cardstrap with 46 points. The joint winners were the ever popular Brainsprof and Shotbump with a magnificent 47 points apiece.

FINANCES: The Geezers cards realised a total of £2. Swears realised £2.50.

TOASTS: To the policeman and civilians who were killed and maimed in the recent terrorist attack in London.

LAST WEEKS MINUTES WERE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY.

* The Laird spoke about the Bamburgh trip in place of Shagpile who is on holiday. He reported that the following members are interested in playing on 22nd of May.————Prof, Brains, Crocs, Rabbi, Laird, Cardinal, Kwok, Strap and Shotgun. The Chair would make up the numbers if called upon. The cost per punter would be £10/head. Shagpile and 2 of his marrows will also be playing.

* Brains observed that the Geezers double bogie card, disadvantaged the high h/cappers. He did not receive much sympathy save for a nod from the Strap.

* There was a heated debate about putting and chipping and Geezers cards and anomalies and on green, off green shots, which amounted to a lot of sabre rattling and raised hackles but no immediate resolution. The status quo was established whereby if the first putt is off the green, it does not actually count as a putt in terms of the GC’s.

* Crocs announced that next week heralds the start of comprehensive work on the greens, which may delay or impede the games. He suggested that it may be wise to look for a game elsewhere. There was little enthusiasm from the membership so he just shrugged his manly shoulders (honed by many hours of intense labour on his allotment), and the meeting continued.

* The Jockster revealed that the Dirty Dozen, may not actually amount to a dozen and that some MOHGS may be conscripted onto their side to make up the numbers.

* The Cardinal apologised for his absence next week, since he will be playing with his other friends instead. Kwok will also be absent for several weeks at her Majesty’s pleasure whilst on Jury Service.

* The Rabbi has booked 4 tee times for next week at the usual times.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1.10pm.

Burt.