Apologies and sick notes from Laird,Jonnie and Crocs plus all the rest who were shopping.

Present .  TH DGM MD JG(1) MS BR OL GW MC golf only.

Results.  No twos although Emperor came close.

                 Duffers Matador,Emperor,Herbie  91pts

                 RU Brains,Bumpers,Rabbi  92pts

                 Winners  Davo,2Beers,Scuttler  97pts. (wow)

Toasts.  John Parry Harrogate GC winner of the Mauritius open. Last win on tour   14 years ago.

Minutes. Accepted as a true record

Matters Arising None.

AOB  Reminder only two tee times next week.

Cash  Geezer £3.50  ??  Levy £4.50  Twos £1.80

The Chairman wished a Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year to all the MOHGS present ,absent and far away. (that’s you Dewy)

Apologies from all those not here.

Sick notes provided by The Laird, Johnnie and Crocs. Although Crocs made a valiant attempt to partake, however illness got the better of him!

Present: – GW, PL, PF, MC, BR, CC, MD, JG (1), TH, MF, MS, DGM, AW, PB, FB, MM, JG (3).  Last three festivities only!

Fourteen contested the Christmas Plate over the first 12 holes of the course. A pleasant day for the 16^{th of} December, only a gale force wind to spoil the golf!

Full handicap allowance, clearly.

Despite our esteemed Chairman being present, he requested the stand-in to take the meeting. Two Beers did so with Christmas Spirit and bonhomie.

He immediately welcomed, The Chair, Shagpile and Silverfox to the gathering.

Competition Results.

Announced to the manor born by Brains.

Only one two today by The Matador at the par four first!!! He collects £2.80.

Duffer of the Day was Ming with a surprisingly low score of 14 points.

Deputy Duffer of the Day was Sparky with 20 points, clearly the warm weather training in Florida has yet to rear any reward.

Runners Up were Brains, Two Beers and The Rabbi with 29 points, they receive £2 each.

However, today’s winner and recipient of the Christmas Plate was The Matador with an outstanding 32 points, he gets £8 and the Plate to be presented when Crocs is feeling better!!

Handicaps adjusted as normal.

Levy raised £7.00.

Toasts

The Matador for runner up spot last Wednesday.

The Emperor for being part of the Texas Scramble Team to win the Club Competition last Saturday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

Brains took a show of hands for those playing next Monday and the following Monday. Sufficient to retain our tee times.

In absentia, The Laird asked if any MOHG was willing to attend the Clubs First Aid Course. The Matador has already signed up to do it.

The Cardinal expressed his disappointment at the array of Christmas Sweaters. By his assessment only three and a half out of seventeen. A poor show!

Everyone offered thanks to Emperor for organising the food and drink today. Curry, rice, chips and poppadoms were just the ticket.

The meeting closed at 1.30. Followed quickly by a general knowledge quiz courtesy of Kwok! Won by The Rabbi and Shagpile who scoped the pot.

Thanks to Kwok for the quiz and again to Emperor for excellent organisation. Already looking forward to next year!

Apologies from all those not here. Also, specific apologies from Bumpers, Two Beers and Scuttler.

Present: – PB, DF, PL, JG (1), BR, PF, MD, JG (2), CC, MS

Ten players this cold and blustery (almost gale-force) morning. The Competition Secretary brought in a blind pairs’ competition!! It worked extremely well I thought!

Full handicap allowance.

Unfortunately, a medical emergency on the 9^th involving the groups ahead meant that we were diverted from the 7^th to the 12^th. Fortunately, all completed the shortened course.

Herbie assumed the Chair. (Although he seemed to have a cavalier attitude to the standard agenda)

Competition Results.

Only one two today, Bert Kwok at the 17^th??? He pouched £2.

He didn’t acknowledge his role in the foul weather of late. (Named Storm Bert for those who don’t register these things)

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi and Davo with 54 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Emperor and Kwok with 56 points.

In third place were Ming and Herbie with 57 points.

Runners Up were Brains and The Laird with 58 points.

Today’s winners were Cardinal and Monty with 61 points. They receive £5 each.

Handicaps adjusted as normal.

Levy raised £5.00.

Swears raised £2.20.

Geezer Cards raised £4.00, as a 40p levy on everyone.

Toasts

Ming proposed a toast to the Scotland Mixed Doubles Badminton Team (Pearson and Dunn) who yesterday won the Scottish Open.

The Laird proposed a toast to all the Home Nations Rugby Teams who won at the weekend.

Latterly, Herbie proposed a toast to all MOHGS who collected awards at the seniors Presentation Luncheon.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

A general reminder of the Christmas Do on 16^th December. After much discussion and a vote, it was agreed to play the competition over 12 holes. Another reminder that it is a three clubs and putter competition.

The meeting closed at 12.17.

Apologies from all those not here. Also, specific apologies from Bumpers and Herbie.

Present: – PB, DF, LW, PL, JG (1), TH, BR, DGM, PF, MD, AW, JG (2)

Twelve players this morning, even though it was the first frost of the winter. The Competition Secretary excelled himself by suggesting a three-man Texas Scramble. Full handicap with 10% of the combined handicap to be taken into account.

Two Beers assumed the Chair.

Competition Results.

Only one team tow today, so the two’s pot of £2.40 to go into the Emperor’s Tin.

Duffers of the Day were Brains, Scuttler and Emperor with 67.9 strokes. They will all get a one-shot lift.

In third place and Deputy Duffers were Johnnie, Davo and Winker with 66.7 strokes.

Runners Up were Cardinal, Rabbi and Kwok with 65.7 shots.

Today’s winners were Laird, Two Beers and Monty with 64.8 shots. They get to share £12 and get a cut of one shot.

Levy raised £6.00 eventually.

Swears raised £2.60.

Geezer Cards raised £2.40, as a 20p levy on everyone.

Toasts

Rory McIlroy for winning his sixth Race to Dubai Title and the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

England football team for winning their group in the Nations League.

Scotland football team for winning their game.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

None

AOB

None!

The meeting closed at 12.41.

Apologies from all those not here.

Present: – PB, DF, LW, PL (golf only), JG (1), TH, MC, BR, DGM, CM, MS, PF, GW, CC, MD.

Fifteen players again this fine Armistice morning. Five three balls, one scores to count off full MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird admitted that the result was very close.

No two’s today so the tin gets £3.00.

Duffers of the Day were Rabbi, Kwok, & Scuttler, together with Two Beers, Emperor, & Laird.

Both teams had 42points. They will all get a one-shot lift.

In third place were Johnnie, Brains & Cardinal who had 44 points. They get nothing, zilch.

Today’s winners were Davo, Bumpers & Herbie together with Matador, Ming & Crocs with 45 points. They get to share £15 and get a cut of one shot.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £5.40.

Geezer Cards raised £4.70.

Toasts

Toast for Armistice Day

Sir Mark Cavandish for retirement and winning his final race.

Paul Waring for winning the Abu Dhabi HSB Championship yesterday.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Those going to Slayley Hall have been notified and deposit paid bar one!!!

AOB

None!

The meeting closed at 12.38.

Apologies from all those not here.

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

Fifteen players this fine morning which allowed the competition secretary some leeway! Five three balls, two scores to count off 90% of MOHGS handicap.

Two Beers assumed the role Chairman.

Competition Results.

The Laird was very complimentary to those who marked the score cards. Only a small reprimand for Ming who had omitted the points score from the box on the score card.

One two today at the 17^th by the Rabbi, he pockets £3.00. Although it was a holed bunker shot not a proper two!

Duffers of the Day were Johnnie, Winker and Cardinal with 67 points.

Deputy Duffers of the Day were Geezer, Emperor and Ming with 73 points.

Today’s winners were Scuttler (again), Brains and Two Beers with 78 points, they get £5 each.

Levy raised £7.50.

Swears raised £4.20.

Geezer Cards raised £3.50.

Toasts

The Laird proposed a toast to all the home nations rugby union winners over the weekend.

He also proposed a toast to The Toon for beating Arsenal.

Last meeting’s minutes were accepted.

Matters Arising

Two Beers had arranged a night away at Slayley Hall for the last Sunday in March. He had eight names put forward, an additional two were added (Cardinal and Johnnie). He would book rooms for 10 and three tee times.

Herbie congratulated Two Beers for his perseverance in arranging these away nights.

AOB

Card had been received from Margaret thanking the MOHGS for her retirement present.

Observations from the course.

Herbie complemented the Laird for the selection of competition, and also the players for alacrity of play.

Brains was then persuaded to demonstrate his cardio-vascular exercises, at some stage his trousers appeared to be round his knees. (metaphorically speaking)

Ming hoped that the American voters do the right thing in electing the next (47^th) President. The Chair felt that we were in no position to pontificate after our attempts to elect a government!

Christmas arrangements well in hand. Emperor has discussed food with the club, numbers will be taken nearer the date of 16^th December. We hope to tee off at 10am for 11 holes before festive food and games.

The meeting closed at 12.40.

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}