PRESENT: M.S, C.M, D.F, P.B, P.F, F.B, T.M, A.W, P.L, J.G(1), J.G(2), B.R, T.H, D.G-M, G.W. B.Y(l/e).

RESULTS: Only one 2 this week from Winker on 17th who scoops £3.20. Today’s game was 4 ball better ball. D’soD were the unfortunate Crocs and Laird with 36 points. DD’s were the Geezer and Straggler with 37 points. Herbie and the Emperor were runners up with 42 points and £2 each in prize money. This week’s champines with a massive 45 points were the Prof and Monty who each earned £6. The duffers will gain a shot and the champs will be pulled a shot each.

TOASTS: The Geezer was informed during the course of today’s round that he was the grandfather to newborn baby Joshua(8lb 6oz). Mum, baby and G/dad were all well and toasted by the MOHGS.

To Mark Cavendish who won 3 stages of the Tour De France and now shares the honour of most wins with the great Eddy Merckx.

To John Delboy Beaton to wish him a long and happy retirement and in thanks for all his efforts in procuring MOHGS mufti.

To the Laird, Crocs, Prof and Scuttler who have been awarded the George Cross for their past work for the NHS.

To the Cardinal, who announced that he first became acquainted with the Chair this very week 49 years ago.

BIGGLES: The Rabbi gave a very detailed update on the progress of Biggles. He has been taken off all forms of ventilation and is now ensconced in his own private room with television and entertainment accessories. Speech therapists are helping with his recovery. He is expected to be moved, in the near future, to an RAF recuperation centre in   Loughborough.

BUSINESS: In light of the fact that the MOHGS have been granted permission to continue to have a block booking on Monday’s and that the new Covid rules are set to be relaxed from next Monday, is now the time to revert to the old system of putting all the balls in the bag to decide groupings for the day’s play???

2Beers urged caution. The general feeling was that we should return to the old system asap but it might be prudent to wait for one more week until we are sure the new rules allow us to operate with impunity.

The Laird will continue to organise the game for next week but appealed to all members to inform him before midday on Friday if they intend to play.

MOHGS MUFTI: The Chair requested that any member who wishes to order mufti should inform him by Wednesday at the latest.

Crocs volunteered to check if it was possible that one of his contacts could embroider the MOHGS logo. He will make enquiries and report back.

There being no further business, the meeting closed amicably at 1pm.

Burt K.