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