Tuesday 30th September

The Jim Gilfillan and Harry Wright pairing won today's Brindley Greensomes Salver with 46 points followed on 43 by Alan Proud with Roger Cutts.
Secretary Geoff Waite chaired the ensuing AGM where there was some lively discussion about various subjects with the status quo being maintained except for our annual fixtures with Maryport which the overwhelming majority voted to abandon. Treasurer John Dixon produced a healthy balance sheet with several suggestions for how to reduce the surplus to the benefit of members.
Most members were present to receive their trophies at the prize giving that brought an end to a successful day.

Tuesday 23rd September

A couple of drizzle showers didn't put off Tommy Neilly and Geoff Waite who scored 40 and 39 points respectively for first and second places.
Surprisingly considering the mid morning rain, nineteen turned out.
Next Tuesday is our AGM, preceded at 9.00am with the Brindley Trophy Greensomes.

Thursday 18th September

The fine weather continued for today's twenty three competitors.
One of our more senior members added to his pension with 37 points and a loss of three shots. Congratulations John Dixon. Ian Hind was runner up with 34..Our AGM is on Tuesday 30th commencing with the Brindley Salver Greensomes at 9.00am (weather permitting).
If you have any items you wish to have discussed, please advise our Secretary.

Saxons v Celts Result

Willie Smith

Saxons' Captain of the Day Jim Johnson congratulated Celts' Captain Brian Taylor on a decisive victory and gave effusive praise to our pair of bankers (John Tudor and Mike Mapleton) who recorded our only win. Brian gave equally fulsome thanks to the Saxons co-opted to his team for their assistance in securing their five wins.

Saxons v Celts

This is the current list of names posted for selection.

SAXONS CELTS
J.Johnson                     J.Campbell
J.Gibson                      G.Anderson
J.Dixon                        S.Tonner
D.Young                      B.Taylor
J.Tudor                        T.Neilly
E.Harle                        W.Smith
D.Wood                       I.Hind
G.Fisher                       H.Wright
A.Proud                       D.Barnes
T.Davis                        C.Milburn
G.Scott                         R.Binny
M.Mapleton                  J.Crookall-Nixon
I.Porter                          J.Gilfillan

Thursday 11th September

Only thirteen turned out for today's perfect conditions. Ian Porter took full advantage with 40 points followed by John Gibson with 34.
Jim Johnson is this year's Sandpiper Champion having won on the 18th against Tommy Neilly.
Next Tuesday is the annual Saxons v Celts battle so hopefully the weather will hold.

Tuesday 9th September

Even with seven of us away on tour, nineteen turned out.
John Gibson reports:
19 stay at home Sandpipers played in cloudy and warm conditions.
B Taylor's back 9 of 23 was just outside the prizes
Gerry Fisher's 40 points earned him second place with a handicap reduction from 9 to 5.
Malcolm Donald's winning 42 points earned him a handicap reduction of 6 shots 20 to 14.

Birthday Boy

Remiss of me not to mention David Low's generosity at the bar last Tuesday to celebrate his recent **th birthday. Appreciated by all present David.

Penrith Match Result

Our new "buttercup shirt" look did us no good at all as we collapsed to a 7 - 1 drubbing.
On the brighter side under Captain Geoff Waite's leadership, the company and meal were good, the course in good condition and it didn't rain.

Tuesday 2nd September

Ideal calm and sunny conditions for today's Bob Saunders Cup and good scores from the early starters were gradually overtaken, finally topped by John Gibson in the last fourball with 40 points. David McCrum came second with 39 on countback.
This Thursday is our return match at Penrith.