David McCrum

I'm informed that David has been taken to hospital with serious but as yet unspecified ailments. Our thoughts are with him and his family and at this time he only wishes to have Mrs McCrum and his daughter as visitors.

Tuesday 15th October

Thirty took part in today's greensomes competition with David Low generously volunteering to mark  the odd couple's card. Mike Mapleton and Bob Finlinson claimed the Brindley Salver with 45 points in ideal conditions.

Tuesday 8th October

Five teams of four survived 35mph winds to compete in today's Texas Scramble. Fortunately the rain held off and Tony Davis, Tony Sher, Colin Campbell and myself came home in first place with nett 64.3. Next Tuesday we play the rescheduled greensomes.

Thursday 3rd October

Woolly hats required this morning. New member Gary Blackley had his first game with us today, an experience he is unlikely to forget. Twenty two took part with Jim Johnson first (35) and Ian Hind second (33).
Next Tuesday is a Texas Scramble.

AGM

Unfortunately, weather conditions closed the course so the Brindley Salver Greensomes has been rescheduled for Tuesday 15th October.
Our AGM went smoothly and included Brian Taylor's written Secretary's report and Jim Johnson's Treasurer's report (both presented by Jim) being well received.
The trophy presentation was well attended and conducted by Joe Campbell. Photographs will be included when I update our website after our fixtures have been confirmed for 2020.
This morning highlighted the need to be able to inform members quickly of situations that may save unnecessary travel, the most realistic method being email unless a free bulk text service can be suggested. Anyone wishing to be included should give me their email address privately to observe online security.

AGM and Prize Presentation

In view of the poor weather forecast for tomorrow, the formal proceedings will commence between 1.00pm and 1.30pm for those who don't wish to travel to play in rain if it arrives, and allow those who play in the competition sufficient time to complete the round.
Please pass this information to as many Sandpipers as possible

Brampton Match Result

Some very close results today but with the help of a bit of wind and occasional showers we managed to reverse the 5 - 3 score we suffered at Brampton.