Carolyn Tuthill reports:
We had been quite apprehensive about the weather with all the warnings of snow, and were concerned that we would not have a large enough turnout of members to allow the AGM to go ahead. However we need not have feared as we were lucky enough to drive to Kirdford in hazy sunshine, but bitter cold! 42 brave souls joined us for the AGM at Kirdford Village Hall. As has become the custom, members were greeted with a cup of coffee and biscuits kindly made by Melanie and Jill Myles, I'm sure this was most welcome in the cold weather.
Paul welcomed us all to the meeting, reading out a list of apologies of those who could not be there, including Lucienne and Geoffrey Cooper who we were hoping would join us for our Christmas lunch next week. However, unfortunately, Geoffrey had a fall on Thursday evening and ended up in the Royal Surrey with a broken hip. He was due to be operated on that day, which was also his 91st birthday. Cards were produced to wish him well, these were taken along to Lucienne by Joan Dyas for onward transmission to Geoff.
The meeting was a good one, Paul gave a report on his last year as Chairman outlining some of the highs and lows of his time in Office. He advised us that there would not now be a contest for his successor, as Ian Fox had stepped down in favour of Mike Kateley. Ian had made this decision as he felt that there could be a conflict of loyalties, and lead to a division in the Club. Paul commended Ian for his selflessness and hoped he would continue in his role as Club Captain which he does so well.
Paul then read the Treasurer's Report on behalf of David Lipman who was on holiday. The minor blip on the dates had been corrected!
Ian gave his report as Club Captain and hoped that we would have a more successful year next year.
After this respite, Paul then reported on the progress that had at last been made on the agreement with the Brewery - also telling us that our host pub - the Foresters Arms had been voted Pub of the Year by Hall & Woodhouse (The Brewery) We feel that our presence there must have given Karl & Linda a great boost!!
The Brewery Document is now in its final stages, almost ready to sign and Paul will continue to oversea this to its conclusion.
Paul then called upon Valerie Esplen to clarify what she meant by asking us to consider a change to the Club Strip. I think some members were rather disappointed at this stage as they had read Club Strip on the Agenda and expected something quite else!! - far too cold I'm afraid. In the event, Valerie said that many members did not think the yellow polo shirts were at all flattering - (some bright spark remarked that the colour seemed to suit Anne Widecombe all the more reason for a change!!).
A short discussion followed and it was agreed that a sub committee would be set up to investigate other possibilities.
We then came to the election of Officers and Committee for the next year. Paul of course,was stepping down as Chairman, this left a vacancy on the Committee and this would be filled by Bob Webster. The remaining members of the Committee would serve for a further year.
At this point Paul officially handed over the Chair to Mike Kateley who had been returned unopposed as Chairman. Mike then thanked everyone for their support and Ian for standing down in his favour, and said he looked forward to serving as Chairman for, hopefully, the next three years.
There being no other business, Mike closed the meeting at 11.05pm
During the proceedings, Ingrid had been accepting Subs, any members who have not yet paid are invited to do so at the first available opportunity.
Commitee for 2010/11
Committee Members:
Chairman - Mike Kateley
Secretary - Carolyn Tuthill
Treasurer - David Lipman
Club Captain - Ian Fox
Others:
Ingrid Richards
Sonia Lee
Bob Webster
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Sunday, 28 November 2010
Monday, 15 November 2010
2010 Competitors Lunch
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Remembrance Sunday 14th November, was indeed a day to remember for 28 of our members who met in the Band Room in Cranleigh for the annual end of season party. As always an array of delicious dishes was brought along by not just the ladies! We enjoyed an afternoon of good company, good food and a few glasses of something to help it on its way! Paul welcomed us all to the party and advised us to tuck in! Ian had a few words to say afterwards - the fewer the better I think! Unfortunately both David Lipman and Mike Kately were unable to attend - David & Hazel are in the USA visiting relatives and Mike & Christine were up in Liverpool for their daughter's wedding, so we were unable to have reports from them as team Captains! Ingrid, who Captained the Wasps this year, was there but thought the least said the better! Ian encouraged us to look forward and do better next year! To anyone reading this who was not invited; take part in the matches next year and an invitation will come your way - what better incentive to you need! Many thanks to all the cooks who, as usual, did a splendid meal for us all, to Sonia & Ingrid for helping me on the day, and to Ian for putting out the tables, and mostly to all who came along and made it a very happy day.
Remembrance Sunday 14th November, was indeed a day to remember for 28 of our members who met in the Band Room in Cranleigh for the annual end of season party. As always an array of delicious dishes was brought along by not just the ladies! We enjoyed an afternoon of good company, good food and a few glasses of something to help it on its way! Paul welcomed us all to the party and advised us to tuck in! Ian had a few words to say afterwards - the fewer the better I think! Unfortunately both David Lipman and Mike Kately were unable to attend - David & Hazel are in the USA visiting relatives and Mike & Christine were up in Liverpool for their daughter's wedding, so we were unable to have reports from them as team Captains! Ingrid, who Captained the Wasps this year, was there but thought the least said the better! Ian encouraged us to look forward and do better next year! To anyone reading this who was not invited; take part in the matches next year and an invitation will come your way - what better incentive to you need! Many thanks to all the cooks who, as usual, did a splendid meal for us all, to Sonia & Ingrid for helping me on the day, and to Ian for putting out the tables, and mostly to all who came along and made it a very happy day.
Monday, 1 November 2010
Halloween Boules Melee - Sun 31 October 2010
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Sunday 31st October 2010 dawned wet but, fortunately, not cold!
We were very pleased to welcome members of Cranleigh Petanque Club to Kirdford for a Halloween Melee and in all 36 brave souls turned up to play in the rather murky conditions!
I am pleased to report that all entered into the spirit of things and we had many weird and wonderful costumes on display. We had more than a coven of witches headed by chief witch Sonia who rather excelled herself with stripy tights a hideous nose with a rather nasty wart on it, green face, wig and even purple wings! She had also very kindly made cup cakes with disgusting toppings for coffee time! No wonder the consensus of opinion was that she deserved to be awarded the prize for best dressed player!
Mind you she was up against some strong competition, Di & Mac were very striking as Dracula and his Mol! Mike was one of a couple of skeletons, his problem was trying to get out of his costume to answer a call of nature - I did offer to help him with the aid of our first aid scissors but he declined mumbling something about "the snip"!
Dan Dyas came with a Father Christmas hat on with the label - "Should have gone to Specsavers!" Several folks took pictures which I hope will be forthcoming to add to the Blog.
Although this was primarily a fun day, we did run a proper individual melee the results of which were:
Ann Z (Cranleigh) - 3 wins - +11
Barbara Porter (ABC) - 2 wins 1 draw - +17
Joan Dyas (Cranleigh/ABC) - 2 wins 1 loss - +23
Other end of the spectrum! friendliest players:-
Sue Fox
Roger Z
Peter Ball
It was difficult at times to know just who you were talking to as many players were wearing masks - however I think most of them decided that it was too difficult to play in them so all was soon revealed!
Christine K was very stiking in a purple wig which she complained about putting her off her game after she and yours truly narrowly lost our first game!
In all it was a very happy and successful day and Sonia & I are all set to repeat the event next year if there is enough support.
Carolyn
Sunday 31st October 2010 dawned wet but, fortunately, not cold!
We were very pleased to welcome members of Cranleigh Petanque Club to Kirdford for a Halloween Melee and in all 36 brave souls turned up to play in the rather murky conditions!
I am pleased to report that all entered into the spirit of things and we had many weird and wonderful costumes on display. We had more than a coven of witches headed by chief witch Sonia who rather excelled herself with stripy tights a hideous nose with a rather nasty wart on it, green face, wig and even purple wings! She had also very kindly made cup cakes with disgusting toppings for coffee time! No wonder the consensus of opinion was that she deserved to be awarded the prize for best dressed player!
Mind you she was up against some strong competition, Di & Mac were very striking as Dracula and his Mol! Mike was one of a couple of skeletons, his problem was trying to get out of his costume to answer a call of nature - I did offer to help him with the aid of our first aid scissors but he declined mumbling something about "the snip"!
Dan Dyas came with a Father Christmas hat on with the label - "Should have gone to Specsavers!" Several folks took pictures which I hope will be forthcoming to add to the Blog.
Although this was primarily a fun day, we did run a proper individual melee the results of which were:
Ann Z (Cranleigh) - 3 wins - +11
Barbara Porter (ABC) - 2 wins 1 draw - +17
Joan Dyas (Cranleigh/ABC) - 2 wins 1 loss - +23
Other end of the spectrum! friendliest players:-
Sue Fox
Roger Z
Peter Ball
It was difficult at times to know just who you were talking to as many players were wearing masks - however I think most of them decided that it was too difficult to play in them so all was soon revealed!
Christine K was very stiking in a purple wig which she complained about putting her off her game after she and yours truly narrowly lost our first game!
In all it was a very happy and successful day and Sonia & I are all set to repeat the event next year if there is enough support.
Carolyn
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