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Another Successful Meeting
 | There was an very good turn out of Somerset Past and Present Captains’ at Wells Golf Club on Thursday 17th April. It turned out to be a bright and breezy day and there were quite a few shots left out on the course as a result of the wind but there were no complaints as everyone appeared to enjoy this opening event of the Somerset Captains season. Wells Golf Club, home Club of our Captain John Chillington, were the perfect hosts and their Committee and members were thanked for allowing the Captains use of the course to kick-start his year.
After the golf it was time to eat then the Secretary, Brian Reeves, introduced Richard Booth, Host Captain, who tended a belated welcome to the Somerset Captains to Wells Golf Club and hoped that they had all enjoyed their visit. He apologised for the easterly breeze but said he couldn’t do anything about that even though he had tried.
The course was in excellent condition and Richard Booth was asked to convey the appreciation of all the Captains to the Green Staff for the fine work they have done on the course. It was a credit to the Club.
There were also compliments paid to Shaun Palmer, his wife Tess and the smiling Catering Staff for the welcome meal they laid on for each group as they came off the course. The choice of roast beef or/and roast pork was the only decision to be made when you entered the dining room and even then you couldn’t go wrong whichever way you chose. It was first class, well presented and served with a smile. Paul, behind the bar was also thanked for his contribution towards the success of the day.
Meeting and receiving good wishes from so many Captains during the day was a grand start for John Chillington, Somerset Captain of Captains,. It is always a pleasant event with so much camaraderie and good will flowing, in addition to the usual gathering of old friends together with many new friendships being struck up and it is difficult to believe how quickly the time passed by. John then presented a cheque to Richard Booth for Wells Golf Club from the Somerset Golf Captains, in gratitude for hosting this Spring Meeting in 2008.
After the Prizegiving the Somerset Captains President, Charlie Carr, then made mention of the fact that the outgoing Secretary & Treasurer, Trevor Jenkins, was unable to attend the Autumn Meeting through personal circumstances and made a presentation of a Tankard to mark his retirement. An even bigger surprise was in store for Trevor when he was also presented with a beautiful Tantalus and Crystal Whiskey Glasses, paid for by the membership collectively, together with a set of Cuff Links to keep his sleeves out of the soup. He was always a messy eater.
Trevor, in response, welcomed the opportunity he was denied in September of addressing the Captains. The friendships he had enjoyed among so many Captains in the County and the 240 plus new Captains he had welcomed into the Somerset Captains during that time left him with the knowledge that the Somerset Captains had grown substantially in strength, stature and a promising future was ahead.
Trevor thanked all the Captains for their support and words of comfort when he was experiencing the saddest time of his life and for their cooperation and assistance since 1997. Without that support he said he would have been in a terrible state. Trevor was both delighted and surprised by their wonderful gifts and in accepting them said that he would be dedicating the gifts and his years of service to his late wife, Joyce, who was the strength, motivation and driving force behind his success throughout his 11 years in office. He later told the President and Secretary that the excess sum of money donated by the members would be put towards the headstone for Joyce, soon to be placed, as a token of thanks from the Somerset Captains for her contribution and dedication towards the cause.
Alan Hibditch, Dorset Captain, thanked Somerset Captains on behalf of the Guests and the meeting closed with wishes for a safe journey home for everyone.
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The Captains Party
 | | In the frame are Richard Booth, Wells Captain, Alan Hibditch, Dorset Captain, Mike Bowes, Wiltshire Captain, and John Chillington, Captain of Somerset Captains. |
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14th Fairway
 | | Looking down the 14th fairway from the tee it is not difficult to see why many a good card gets tested at at this hole. |
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13th Fairway
 | | A good test of golf with a dog-leg to the right with a few ditches to get over. |
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Oh Dear
 | | Derek Grimes, Dorset Secretary, and Charlie Carr, Somerset Captains' President, retrieving their ball from the second ditch. Better luck next time lads. |
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Putting Out... or Putting In
 | | Only they will know the outcome of this putt. If you recognise yourself in this photo then let me know. |
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Looking Down
 | | Yet another couple of groups of Captains' ready to tee off. |
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Down To Business
 | | Brian Reeves, Secretary, and Peter Nairne get to work on checking the scorecards and producing the results on the days competition. |
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Happy Eaters
 | | Just one of the many photos taken around the Clubhouse by Bill Hawker. |
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More Happy Eaters
 | | They are enjoying their fare. |
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Even More Diners..
 | | Tuck in lads. |
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Even More Diners..
 | | Also enjoying their food. |
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Yet More Diners
 | | Get it down lads.... Pudding is on its way. |
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Just Lounging About
 | | Enjoying a few moments before the meeting begins. |
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More Photos will be added later
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Clevedon Duo
 | | Pictured here are Brian Cherry, Captain, and Peter Preece, President, representing Clevedon Golf Club. |
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Mine Head
 | | Peter Clements shows that he is not camera shy. |
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More Loungers
 | | They may as well join in the fun. |
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Don't Leave Me on My Own.
 | | Derek Biggs left alone lonely in his own golf club but it doesn't appear to bother him one little bit. |
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Food and Drinks Host
 | | Shaun Palmer ready to welcome the Captains into the Dining Room for much needed replenishments and what a spread it turned out to be. |
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We're a Couple of Swells
 | | Terry MacFarlane and Paul Binding while away the time before the start of the meeting. |
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Two More Past Captains
 | | Chris Liberty and Eddie Westmorland passing the time after their round of golf. |
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I'll Give it Five
 | | Tiny Loxton looks on as Clive Keene casts his vote on the days' event. |
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Just One Cotton Picking Minute
 | | Paul Merrett and Mike Snaith, The Mendip, dining with playing partners, Tommy Atkins and Rob Ford of Long Sutton. |
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Now For The Results and Presentations
 | | Brian Reeves, Secretary, prepares the Captains for the rest of the meeting. |
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The Winners
 | | Tom Findlay and Brian Cherry receive their prizes from Captain, John Chillington, after their round produced a creditable 39 points. |
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Runners Up
 | | Ken Hinchliffe and George Davis finished with 37 points and with a better back nine. |
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3rd Place
 | | Nigel Jackson and Roy Parmiter were placed in third spot on countback with their 37 points. |
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4th Place
 | | Local man Shaun Palmer, along with Mike Newell were placed 4th and here Shaun is collecting his huge prize from Captain, John Chillington. |
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The Wheels Came Off Guv....
 | Here is Somerset Captains, Charlie Carr, collecting the "Weakest Link" prize on behalf of his partner, Derek Grimes and himself. Having scored 22 points on the front nine they could only muster another 3 points on the inward nine.
Never mind lads, there is always the raffle. |
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Oh My.... What a Surprise.
 | | Charlie Carr, President, presents Trevor Jenkins with the suitably engraved Tantalus, one of the many gifts the Captains had contributed towards, to mark his 11 years of service as Secretary and Treasurer of Somerset Golf Captains. |
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Fellow Captains...... I Thank You.
 | | Trevor Jenkins explains that his years as their Secretary/Treasurer was the most exciting and enjoyable of his golfing life and that it has left him with so many fond memories that he will long cherish. He thanked each and every one of the Captains for their gererosity and their kindness throughout and wished them all every success for the future. |
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The Partys Over, It's Time to Call It A Day.
 | | Peter Nairne, Trevor Jenkins and Brian Reeves finally get to the end of the road with all the scorecards done and dusted. |
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