Apologies from all those not here, especially Marcus who actually apologised.

Present: – PL, DGM, JG (3), PB, JG (1), PF, MS, GW, BR, DF, CM, MD

Twelve players contested the much-delayed Christmas Plate, 3 clubs and a putter made it easier for the carry only rule.

Two Beers assumed the Chair.

The scribe had acquired a new notebook, courtesy of Gateshead Public Works Department where he worked 20 years ago!

Competition Results.

No two today £2.40 goes to the Treasurers tin.

Duffer of the Day was Matador with 24 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Silver Fox with 25 points.

Runner up and getting £4 was the long-time clubhouse leader with a terrific score of 34 points was Two Beers.

However, the undoubted winner of the Christmas Plate with an amazing 36 points was Brains, he pockets £8 and takes home the much sought after trophy.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

Davo presented the trophy as last year’s winner.

Levy raised £6.00.

Geezer cards raised £2.40.

Apparently no swears unless the scribe has missed something!

Toasts

Brains for winning the Christmas Plate on three occasions, does this mean he gets to keep the trophy??

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Herbie asked if the Competition Secretary had made a ruling on the fate of MOHGS who play off the wrong handicap. The Hon. Comp. Sec. is still sleeping on it!

AOB

Two Beers announced that all monies had been paid and transferred to Slayley Hall.

Anyone requiring a Buggy please let him know asap.

He will contact Slayley on Friday before to ascertain if buggies, trolleys are allowed.

And with that excursion into local history, the meeting closed at 11.10am

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – PL, PB, MC (golf only), JG (1), PF, MS, TM, GW, BR, DF, JG (2), DGM, LW, CM (meeting only)

Thirteen players this blustery morning, the newly returned Competition Secretary suggested singles on a curtailed course of holes 1-7, 12, 16-18.

Two Beers assumed the Chair. It was the first meeting for many weeks due to the inclement weather.

The Chair welcomed back the well-travelled Competition Secretary, and thanked Brains and Crocs for their sterling efforts in deputising for the absent Competition Secretary.

Competition Results.

Before commencing with the results, the Competition Secretary also wished to thank Brains and Crocs for standing into the breach. Although he noted that they had not had many Mondays to officiate because of the wet weather conditions.

No two today £2.60 goes to the Treasurers tin.

Duffer of the Day was Cardinal with 14 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Brains with 18 points.

Runners up and getting £3 were The Emperor and The Laird (our Scottish Duo) with 26 points.

However, the undoubted winner this week was Kwok with a terrific 28 points. He pockets £7.

Handicaps will be adjusted in the time-honoured manner.

The Competition Secretary speculated on MOHGS members playing off the wrong handicap and wondered if they should be disqualified from the competition. Some members present felt that to be the right course, however the Competition Secretary decided to give it more thought and would offer his decision next week! He implored members to check their correct handicaps.

Swears raised £2.70.

Levy raised £6.50.

Geezer cards raised £5.50.

Toasts

Barry John RIP

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

No Matters Arising surprisingly!

AOB

Two Beers asked for payment for those going to Slaley Hall on 24/25 March. He will e-mail those going for payment, required by the end of the week.

Two Beers has difficulty with his computer, not helped by a trip on the 777 to the airport. Suffice to say his computer is still not operational even though the bus is!

Brains advised that balls in the hat at 8.15am next Monday.

He also observed that the Christmas Plate was still outstanding, the Competition Secretary nimbly thought that next Monday would be an ideal opportunity to play for the outstanding trophy, particularly for carrying 3 clubs and a putter.

Davo has the trophy, Herbie volunteered to contact Davo for the return of said plate.

The Treasurer is to undergo surgery to replace a dodgy knee early in March. He volunteered the secretary to collect outstanding monies while he is absent on Monday mornings. The scribe reluctantly agreed especially when the Competition Secretary offered to assist.

Herbie’s observation from the course likened the lost city of Petra to the Hidden Arch of Morpeth Golf Club, evident walking up the 3^rd fairway. He was informed that it was in fact a structure built to accommodate the old Wannie line to Rothbury.

And with that excursion into local history, the meeting closed at 11.20am