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 .