On the 20th July I had my Senior Captain’s Away Day at Davenport Golf Club. 37 members joined me in an enjoyable days golf and excellent meal.

Our thanks have been emailed to their Secretary and to pass on to all their staff a big THANK YOU for looking after us in a most professional way. We were treated with the upmost respect from our arrival until our departure. I’m pleased to say a great day was had by all.

Prize Winners

1st Place Nick Wittich 39 Points

2nd Place Roger Sharratt 37 Points

3rd Place Jim Blairs 36 Points (Won on Back 9)

4th Place Dave Burgess 36 Points

Nearest the Pin on the 16th Dave Smith (Endon)

Nearest the Pin on the 10th Ken Ratcliffe (Senior Captain)

Over 70’s Prize Dave Smith (Endon)

My personal thanks must go to the following gents for their help in organising the event and in making it a most successful and memorable day; Trevor Smedley, Mick Wainwright, Dave Burgess (Senior Vice Captain), Dave Toft, Tony Brindley, Mick Hughes and Kevin Yeomans.

I gave apologies on the day from some of our most senior members, Bernard Whittaker, Roy Emery, Don Eardley, Mike Ottewell and Bernard Matthews. Gents, I sincerely hope that all is now well with you and your families. My thanks also to our Club President Mr Dave Allen for giving up his time to be with us on this special day.

Our Seniors Secretary Mick Wainwright is progressing quite well following his operation and looks forward to joining us very soon. He sends his best regards to you all. John Isaacs is doing well following his operation and sends his regards too. He hopes to be back playing very soon.

I would like to finish this newsletter with again a very big THANK YOU for your continued support.

Thanks Gents,

Your Seniors Captain, Ken Ratcliffe