Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – AW, PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH, MD, MC, BR, DGM, JG (2), CM, MS, PF, GW, TM, (MM & FB meeting and festivities).

Seventeen players this fine morning which necessitated a singles competition.

Two Beers assumed the role of Stand-in Chairman even though our esteemed Chairman was in attendance.

He welcomed Shagpile and the Chairman to the meeting together with those returning from warm weather training.

Competition Results.

The Laird announced that allowing the 3 balls to precede four balls worked very well. He also felt that he could have been a little more generous in allowing preferred lie through the green! However, he hadn’t.

One two today at the 14^th by the Davo, he pockets £3.40.

Duffer of the Day was Johnnie with 24 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Brains with 26 points.

In third place were Rabbi and Monty with 37 points, they share £3.

Runner up was the Laird with 38 points, he gets £6.

However, today’s winner was Scuttler with 39 points, he gets £8.

Levy raised £8.50.

Swears raised £4.80.

Geezer Cards raised £5.

Toasts

Marcus proposed a toast to past Morpeth Captain, Bill Stoker who passed away last week.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted with the addition of the levy amount £5.50.

Matters Arising

None.

AOB

Johnnie suggested that MOGHS should be aware of the softer greens and the requirement to repair pitch marks on the greens.

Two Beers asked for a show of hands for an overnight at Linden Hall, playing there and Dunstanburgh.

The meeting closed at 12.40pm.

The MOGHS then presented Margaret with a retirement gift in recognition of all the help she has given over the years of playing on Monday mornings. Margaret was very gracious and thanked all the MOHGS for remembering her.

Present.  CM, MC, DF, TH, MS, BR, PL, LW, AW, DGM, GW (golf only).

Apologies.  Those not here.

Minutes of last meeting. The stand in minutes secretary apologised to the Scottish contingent for missing the d off Salmond. He hopes it will not stop him touring in Scotland in the future.

Results . With 11 players the Comp sec chose to have a singles tournament.

                    DOD Jonnie. 26pts

                    DDOD. Crocs. 27pts

                    Third.    Rabbi. 36pts

                    RU.        2 Beers. 38pts

                    Winner Winker 41 pts

There were no twos.

Toasts.  Sir Chris Hoy wishing him all the best for his health struggle.

                 Newcastle Falcons for their first win in ages.

                David Jenkins world conker champion. I have subsequently checked the result with the British Conker Association who acknowledged that a metal conker dad been discovered in the champions pocket but had not been used!!! This could have been a promotional ruse for the little known activity.

AOB.  A card for Margaret was produced by the Laird and duly signed by all in attendance. Laird reported he had a present in hand.

Some discussion took place on the merits of a threeball following on from fourballs and following a vote it was decided that the three all should go first or however the Comp Sec saw fit.

The Laird suggested mats should be used voluntarily to protect the course during winter which was accepted.

Reminder tee times fall back to 9.00 from Monday 18th November.

Geezer cards £2.40 Swears £4.20 (A few Newcastle supporters were upset with the performance) Twos £2.20

Meeting closed 12.57 .

Kwock and Herbie stood in as Chairman and scribe.

Present. MC, DF, BR, MD, PL, TH, LW, PF, MS.

Apologies. Lots on their jollies

Minutes of the last meeting. Accepted as shown.

Results. The Laird decided on a waltz today (more like Torvill and Dean with the frost about) and went to great lengths (for some of those not listening) to remind the nine attendees it was 1,2,3 as the sequence of scoring.

In second place Bumpers, Scuttler and Herbie with a creditable 63 points.

The winners were Rabbi, Davo and Jonnie as well as Emperor, Laird and Kwock with 69points.

In the absence of Brains (warm weather training, not sure what for) all MOHGS are expected to adjust their handicaps themselves. Up 1 shot for those in second place and down one for the winners.

Toasts.

Yorkshires Dan Bradbury winner of the French Open.

Wigan rugby league team who won every tournament in the calendar year. Some explanation was given on the game of rugby league to those who thought it was all still Union. It has only been going for 129 years!

Alex Salmon former first minister (whatever that is).

AOB.

Laird proposed a gift to Margret in the office on her retirement. An orchid and Proesecco were suggested.

Herbie reported on the clubs AGM where the Treasurer reported we needed to use the club or loose it. This being the result of a considerable loss last year. He also reported on the acceptance of the Geezer as the incoming club captain👏👏.

The levy produced £4.50 Abuse £3.10 Geezer cards £2.70 and twos £1.80.

Late news. Pleased to report that the Silver Fox is recovering well and hopes to beat the Emperors recovery period.

News from Sparky is that they survived the hurricane although a lot of damage in the area. His electrical skills came to the fore when he had to re wire the house to get the fridge (for his beer) working and internet for the Sunderland score.

Meeting closed at 12.59 or thereabouts.

Present.  PF,JG(1),BR, MS, MD, CC, Df, MC, PL, TM and CM golf only.

Results    One two Herbie on the 4^TH

                              ^{DOD  Laird  17pts}

                              ^{DDOD   Davo 29pts}

                              ^{RU     Brains 37pts}

                              ^{Winners Herbie & Emperor 39pts}

^Toasts.

^{To the chairman who is recovering from COVID in France.}

^{Joint winners of the MOHGS summer league Crocs and Brains.}

^{Tyrell Hatton Winner of the Alfred Dunhill golf.}

^{Last Minutes.}

 ^{Accepted and approved with no matters arising.}

^AOB 

 ^{Thursday 10th Club AGM come along to support next years Captain. Geezer.}

^{Best wishes were sent to the Silver Fox on the eve of his knee operation.}

^{Welcome back to the Geezer who took the chair.}

^{Thanks to Two Beers for his organizing the Kinross tour.}

^{Great to see Dewey again.}

^{Meeting closed 12.42}