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The Shrimper THE NEWSLETTER FOR MID KENT GC MEMBERS

Summer

2019

Mens’ Golf page 10

David Ball 1946-2019 - Shrimpers Captain 2019

Albert Trevatt 1939-2019 - Owen Jones Winner 2015 Social Scene

Ladies’ Golf page 13

2019 Summer

This Shrimper sets out to summarises Summer 2019 at Mid Kent GC.

Our Captain of 2019, Paul James and Lady Captain Grainne Hyland, celebrated their year of captaincy during Captain’s Week. Photos pages 3-6.

MKGC Men’s & Ladies’ teams put up fighting performances in regional & county competitions - Men pages 9 & 10, Ladies page 13.

Our Juniors, showed spirit and encouraging signs of revival - page 16 & 17.

Our social scene together with excellent bars & catering continued to be the envy of golf clubs throughout Kent.

On a sadder note, albeit enjoying a great summer, the Shrimpers remember those members playing the ’19th in the sky’. None more so and so cruelly & unexpectedly taken as Dave Ball & Albert Trevatt. R.I.P. - pages 14 &15.

Junior Golf page 16


MK - Better late than never - Shrimper Summer 2019 - an Introduction

Mid Kent Golf Club - #astrong team!

The obvious sometimes needs to be stated! As with any golf club that is a private members club, MKGC members communicate their views via their elected representatives, the Board of Directors. These often unsung volunteers give of their

time, on an unpaid basis for a minimum term of 3 years.

In 2019, in addition to the prime role of ensuring a superb golf course (which they have achieved in spades) your Board has had the additional, substantial task of bringing forward sound proposals for a ‘fit for purpose’ club house (either new or refurbished but one that will serve our needs for many years to come). Multiply that up by variations in style, cost & planning regulation considerations and you have a vast number of

variants to consider.

On a light but serious note, progressing this has oft proven to be Mid Kent’s very own ‘Brexit’. Your Board seemingly confronted by members claiming to be expert in every field from roof construction to the law of the land! Add to this brew a sizeable spoon full of ego with a dash of hubris and you will

start to understand the task faced by our Board!

Your Board has also had to contend with that most notorious issue of dress regulations, members’ manners towards guests and a single issue of minor but nevertheless very

time-consuming issue of a drug offence.

Supporting the Board are the General Manager, Steve Armstrong, his office staff Lisa Moore & Tina Smith and a formidable team of Course Manager Darryl Mannion (recently confirmed in the role, well done!), Bar Manager Kevin Pidwell and contract caterer Chianne Bal. Well done all of you ….

Putting up with us lot!

During the summer of 2019, Steve Armstrong announced his retirement in May 2020. This is a difficult role to fill and

candidates for it are now being actively recruited.

The Editor of the Shrimper conjoins in the thankyous to the office staff and additionally to members who provide so much input to this magazine. He would single out Dave Jackson for his magnificent photographs. Added to Dave are the Captains and team captains who provide reports of competitions and matches. It sometimes may seem that at one captain or another get more coverage than another. Sorry about that ladies and gentlemen, but it usually reflects the number of

words and photos provided.

Anyway, a big thank you to everyone who has supported me

this Summer.

Bob Greenfield - Editor Shrimper

8th November 2019

Steve Armstrong - a strong ‘act’ to follow!

Chairman Steve Davies ‘a man of many faces’!

Captain Paul - ‘I did it my way’!


Captain Paul’s Week - 14th - 21st July 2019 - images - 1

Saturday - ’Party In The Park’ - the evening picnic Saturday - ’Party In The Park’ - the Counterfeit Beatles

Monday - M/W Medal - MW Member - Gian Singh Sunday Mixed Winners - Martin & Tina Smith

Monday - M/W Medal - Joe Smith Tuesday - Charity Pairs - Gareth Rout & Steve Woollett

Tuesday - Charity Pairs - Brid & Sati (not in photo) Friday - Past Captains Invitation -Dave Jackson’s Team


Captain Paul’s Week - Lady Captain’s Day - Thursday 11th July 2019

Lady Captains Day, the Thursday of Captain Paul’s Week dawned bright & warm. A very good turnout of MK Ladies got off

to an 8:30 start of a long day comprising competitive golf, followed by prizegiving with a superb buffet dinner. A full list of

prize winners and photographs of winners (photos only of winners able to make the dinner) appear below -

1 Front 9 Division1 Sati Padda Division 2 Sue Barnes

2 Back 9 Division 1 Di Pickersgill Division 2 Sue James

Nearest pin. 4th 3 Kim Leigh Nearest pin 9th 4 Sheila Riley

Longest Drive 18th 5 Chris Galbraith Putting Competition 6 Dawn Halson

36+ Handicap Prize 7 Sheila Baker 35points 9 Hole Prize Teresa Tutty

Bronze 1st Pam Aldridge 39 points

Bronze 2nd 8 Caroline Greenfield 36 points

Bronze 3rd Julie Manderson c/back on back 9

Silver 1st 9 Janet Harbroe 39 points

Silver 2nd Janis Bourne 38 points

Silver 3rd Julia Ridley 38 points (count back last 3 holes)

Overall Prize 10 Loo Brackpool 40 points

As shown by the scores, the overall prize, won by Loo with an excellent score of 40 points off of her handicap of 5c whilst

being chased by other low handicappers with scores of 38 & 39, was truly remarkable. Very well done indeed Ladies!

Lady Captain’s Day 2019

Winners Numbered 1–10

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Captain Paul’s Week - Captain’s Day - Saturday 13th July

Rose Cup Winner - Wednesday 10th July

1 Steve Webster 42pts

Captain’s Day Winners - Saturday 13th July

2. Putting Competition - Bob Batcheldor 15

3. Ladies Prize - Natasha Glandfield 38 pts

4. Best Scratch - Ollie Lewis-Perkins 68 (-2)

5. 3rd Men’s - Clive Higgs 41 pts

6. 2nd Men’s - Ian Arrows 42pts c/b

7. Overall Winner - Danny Underwood 42 pts

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Captain Paul’s Week - Sunday 14th July - Presentation Day

At the end of Paul’s week, Neil thanked Paul for a great week, Paul

thanked his wife Karen for all her help and support throughout the year.

Eileen Murray introduced her 2020 Ladies’ Vice Captain Caroline

Jackson,.

Neil Parham introduced his 2020 Club Vice Captain, Bruce Galbraith.

Whilst everyone was entertained by Georgio Elia on his electric violin.


Captain’s Charity Day Presentation - 11th August 2019 - page 1

Winner June Saturday Medal Bronze Russell Turley Winner June Saturday Medal Gold Steve Barrow

Oldest Team Captain Aubrey - combined years 328! Winner Kent Playing Fields Captain Paul James

Kevin & His Baristas! Team Winners Wendy, Aileen, Annette, missing Tracey

Live Music & Dancing - Viva Espana!


MK Men’s Golf - Captain’s Presentation Day page 2 - 11th August 2019

Captain’s Charity Day Presentation - 11th August 2019 - page 2

Winner July Sunday Medal Gold Steve Pickin Winner July Sunday Medal Silver Richard Murray

Winner July Saturday Medal Silver Danny Underwood Winner July Saturday Medal Bronze Paul Roberts

Winner June Sunday Medal Bronze Eamonn McInerney Winner July Saturday Medal Gold Alex Raynor

Winner June Sunday Medal Silver Martin Smith Winner June Sunday Medal Gold James Wise


MK Men’s Golf - Captain’s Presentation Day page 1 - 11th August 2019 Captain’s Charity Day Presentation - 11th August 2019 - page 3

Winner July Sunday Medal Bronze Ken Catchpole

No picture available as at age 91 said he would rather be on the course!!

At his age had he replaced one of the “oldest team” of Aubrey Phillips,

Norman Parker, John Skynner and Terry O’Sullivan - the team’s combined

age would have been 340 years!!

Winner August Saturday Medal Bronze Kevin Durkin Winner August Saturday Medal Gold Dan Watkins

Winner August Sunday Medal Gold Stuart Payne Winner August Sunday Medal Silver Barry Plumb

Winner Lean Cuisine Les Wilson Winner Mixed Lucas Bowl Dave & Dawn Halson


MK Men’s Team Competitions

South East Golf Association 2019

Mid Kent had a good summer in the SE golf knockouts, win-ning finalists in 2 out of 6 and honourable losers in the others. Full reports on the Wilding Cole and West Kent Cup follow in

this Shrimper.

Perman Shield - Scratch

Captain Bruce Galbraith

Lost 1st round Wrotham Heath A

Sundridge Park Trophy – 5+

Captain Peter Brisley

Lost 1st round Knole Park A

Wilding Cole Trophy - 8+

Captain Barry Plumb

Beat Lamberhurst in Final

West Kent Cup – 11+

Captain Paul Jeffrey

Beat Eltham Warren in Final

Royal Blackheath Trophy 14+

Captain John Rice

Lost 1st Round to Knole Park A

Gray Trophy 18+

Captain Steve Barrow

Lost ¼ Final to Wrotham Heath H

Wilding Cole - Captain Baz reports.

Round 1 MKGC beat Sundridge Park 5/3. Players on the day

were Darren Drynan, Paul Johnson, Ian Jones, James Wise,

David Daly, Steve Barrow, Mick Browning & Dave Challis.

In the quarter final MKGC had a tough away match against

Royal Blackheath. Last year MKGC had lost 5/3 to them but

this year got revenge beating Royal Blackheath 4½ to 3½, a

great result with all the team playing really well. At the start it

looked like MKGC were storming through but Blackheath

rallied and MKGC scraped a win on the 18th, courtesy of Andy

Stelfox sinking a 15 foot put to win his match.

The 2nd match was strange - all square playing 18th, their

captain Paul Greenan bounced his second off the club house

roof to land back on the green to win the hole. Very lucky!

Team selected were much as round 1 with Stuart Hornby, Dan

Watkins & Andy Stelfox stepping up to cover unavailabilities.

Semi Final - a tough game in really rough weather. We went

3/1 down in the first 4 matches but rallied to win the next 3 with

our last match winning 1 up to give us a 5/3 victory over

Wrotham Heath. A thank you to Paul Johnson who at short

notice was added to the team on the day.

Final - MKGC stormed to a 5 & 3 win in a game played at the

alternate course, Sundridge Park (selected course would have

been Lamberhurst, but moved to alternate with Lamberhurst

reaching the final. MK players in the final were - Darren

Drynan, Ian Jones, James Wise, David Daly, Steve Barrow,

Mick Browning, Dave Challis, Andy Stelfox & Bob Pridmore.

Big thanks to all supporters, including Caddie Beverly for

keeping Steve calm in his match! Also thanks to my wife June

for moral support and Captain Paul for representing the Club.

MK’s Wilding Cole winning team dinner photo


MK Men’s Team Competitions 2019 - West Kent Trophy

Mid Kent GC V Eltham Warren GC

The day, a repeat of 2018 for both teams, set off to a perfect

start with the MK captain locating his hand-picked team all

hard it in the bar. The course was a great venue, the weather

perfect, although heavy rain was expected. The MK wel-

comed the earlier practice round provided. As this was the

Final and no away team advantage, the result would be de-

cided on the aggregate score if the result was If each team

had 4 wins , therefore the scoring was imperative .

At halfway the score line was of concern as MK were down in

at least 3 of the games.

The team, lead by Richard Jago (caddy Paul James ), who

despite being down at the turn, managed a 3 & 2 victory .

Martin Cosgrove (caddy Brian Peirce), doing nothing wrong &

playing very well, unfortunately was at the end of a 5 & 4 loss.

This was a great battle – through the round as Martin clawed

one back, his opponent, almost instantly won the next hole.

Mitch Gee (caddy Mark Gee) played an awesome game (in

his Dad’s words, the best he had ever seen him play).

Toby Johnson (caddy James Daly) had a great game from

the outset with an early lead of 4 up. His opponent then

gradually pinned him back with some great play. Toby gave

MK onlookers a bit of a scare to be all square at 16. Then

winning the 17th with a shaky first putt passing the hole by a

distance, he held his nerve to smash the return putt in for the

win. He played the final hole superbly to win the match 2 up.

Next up was Jas Marwaha (caddy Pat Quadling) who again

played a great game. From the outset Jas, setting his sights

on a win, hit some great shots (I think Pat told him he would

only walk in a straight line!) Again, a great victory 6 & 5 win.

Terry Felvus (caddy Martin Thompson) was next and really

up against it with a focused opponent who started fast out of

the blocks & clearly determined to win. Terry managed to go

16 holes to claw the match back to even, won the 17th to be

one up & then managed to skin his pressure shot into 18 to

find the tee box on the right-hand side of the green. This all

in front of a the crowd which had gathered. He then played a

great shot to secure a well-deserved half .

Nick Ralph (caddy Danny Underwood & ball spotter Brian

‘Lucky’ Copeland) was up against it from the outset. In spite

of Nick’s best efforts, the match ended in a 7-5 defeat.

‘Rear Gunner’ Steve Webster (caddies June & Barry Plumb)

has been the teams rock this year. Always willing to bring up

the rear and playing some exceptional golf, Steve straight

back from his holiday gave the team a great 5&4 win .

Final score and a win, Mid Kent 5½ to 2½ Eltham Warren.

Can I firstly congratulate the team who gave up their time to

retain this magnificent trophy. I include in this all the above-

mentioned players & other MK members who played a great

part in helping us get to the Final but for one reason or

another were unable to play in the final. Take a bow Adrian

Brett, Graham Peat, Clive Patterson, Danny Underwood &

Alex Rayner .

Appreciation must be given for their support throughout the

competition to past captains of the Trophy teams, Brian

Peirce, John Budd & Barry Plumb.

Caddies & ball spotters again made an invaluable

contribution to the team & players. Many thanks to them all

and MKGC Captain Paul James, Mark Foreman for his lucky

balls & energy bars and on behalf of all the team/caddies a

big thank you to Nick Brown (NB Groundworks) for his help in

sponsoring the team shirts. The team looked professional in

every match & have done Mid Kent Golf Club proud.

A big thanks to Shrimper Editor Bob Greenfield & MK

Secretary Steve Armstrong who have both been most

encouraging & helpful throughout the whole competition.

On a parting note, can I again thank all the team for a great

result in retaining the trophy. I wish them well for the rest of

the season & look forward to them next year retaining the

trophy.


MK Ladies - 1 - Autumn Meeting - Thursday 12th September 2019

MK Ladies were lucky again with the weather - a late Summer’s day turned out 3°C warmer than te seasonal average! The scene

was set for some good golf on a day comprising competitive golf, followed by prizegiving with a dinner, presentation of many of

the ’big’ trophies and a formal welcome to the 2020 Lady Captain. The full list of prize winners and photographs of winners

(photos only of winners able to make the dinner) appear below -

1 Bogey Winners Cup - Beverley Barrow 2 Dowker - Sati Padda 3 Penman - Caroline Jackson

Balfour Trophy Suzi Taylor 4 Lucas Bowl - Aileen Johnson 5 Kent Playing Fields - Chris Waghorne

Brown’s Broaches Aileen Johnson & Sheila Glass 6 Morgan Morgan - Gill Todd

Autumn Meeting Results

9 Hole Competition Di Ball Texas Scramble Team - Brid McIneney, Julia Ridley & Gill Todd

Putting Prizes donated by Margot Edwards Silver Sati Padda with 33 putts Bronze Grainne Hyland with 31 putts

Division 1 & Goldsmith’s Cup Winner 9 Aileen Johnson Runner Up Julie Manderson

Division 2 & Autumn Cup Winner 7 Anne Oxtoby Runner Up Caroline Greenfield

Cannon Scratch - Aggregate Gross Best Score Spring & Autumn Meetings Winner - 12 Julia Ridley 11 Runner Up Brid McInerney

Silver Division 1 - Aggregate Nett Best Score Spring & Autumn Meetings Winner - 10 Bev Barrow Runner Up Aileen Johnson

Silver Division 2 - Aggregate Nett Best Score Spring & Autumn Meetings Winner - 8 Julie Manderson Runner Up Audrey Witten

A great day’s golf with Julia’s second round 83 in the Cannon Scratch allowing her to beat Brid by 10 shots. Hard luck Brid, but

overall, both ladies, your quality golf set the bar way up high.

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MK Ladies - Kent Competitions

Bradley Cook

MK Ladies under their team captain, Brid McInerney, progressed to the semi finals which took place over the

weekend 30th & 31st August.

The away leg was played at Nizels on a lovely golfing day with the course playing very well. Mid Kent were beaten 3&2 by a narrow margin of 1 hole, Nizels scoring 8 points and Mid Kent 7

points.

The return match at Mid Kent, again was a beautiful day - sun shining, light breeze and the course in fantastic condition. Mid Kent won 3&2 scoring 11 points to Nizels’ 11 points. (Points are holes won and lost). On holes wn & lost, Nizels had 19 points and Mid Kent had 18 points.It was very disappointing to be

beaten by just 1 hole.

The team for both days (pictured above) were Kirsty Galbraith, Loo Brackpool, Kim Woodward, Nicola Sehmi and Julia Ridley. The girls gave it their all and Brid couldn’t have been be more

proud of them..

On Sunday, 6 October the Bradley Cook Trophy finals were held at Sittingbourne & Milton Regis. MK’s conquerors’ Nizels coming up against the 2018 winners Sundridge Park who had beaten Littlestone in the semi final.. Heavy rain the previous night and forecast for more on the day with strong winds caused concern as to the condition of the course. However, weather conditions were better than expected and the course playable. The winds remained strong and on some of the holes a cross wind made play challenging but there was very little rain.! This did not detract from an exciting final and all matches close-ly fought, with some players moving ahead on the back nine. Once again there were super displays of golf appreciated by supporters and committee alike. Tita McCart of Sundridge Park added to the excitement with a “Hole in One” on the par 3 7th.

Sundridge Park successfully defended their title to win the Trophy with 4 wins resulting in the last match being called in and halved. The report on such a tight Final served to emphasise just how close MK Ladies came to reaching the final.

Message to Shrimper readers - looking at the team photo who’s up for sponsoring some new team kit?! .

Coombe Cup

Run by Kent Ladies Golf Union for ladies of a certain age! For-

mat is foursomes.

Mid Kent had two pairs through to the semi-finals, Jean Sells & Sue Preston and Marilyn Brown & Wendy Jackson. Marilyn & Wendy beat Nizels to go through to the final, where they met the pair from Langley Park who had beaten Jean & Sue. Little-stone Warren was a blustery venue for the final on Monday 23 September. Pairs from Langley Park and from Mid Kent battled out a ‘nip and tuck’ final with Mid Kent coming through for a 2

and 1 victory on the 17th green.

Congratulations to members of both teams, Mid Kent A repre-sented by Marilyn Brown and Wendy Jackson and Barbara

Malangone and Monica Whelan representing Langley Park E.

On Sunday 1st September the finals of the Kent County Ladies Association were held at Wilderness. MK’s Julie Manderson played in the Three Feathers Bronze division for 23-36 handicaps. After getting off to a fast start going 5 up after 8 holes, out driv-ing her opponent by 80 to 100 yards, a small wobble for 3 holes then back to business winning 4 and 3. Well done Julie and thank you to the supporters who came on the day and to David, her caddy.

Marilyn Brown &

Wendy Jackson Julie Manderson


MK Shrimpers’ Net

Albert Trevatt 1939 - 2019

Many of you may already have heard that Albert Trevatt died in the changing rooms at Mid Kent Golf Club on Friday 1st No-vember, despite the tremendous efforts of Lisa Moore, Robert Butler and Mark Foreman who done everything they possibly could to help him. Sadly, when Albert's wife was told the news, she collapsed and had to be admitted to hospital, but thankfully she has now re-turned home. Much loved & respected, he was popularly known as ‘’Uncle Albert’’. A MK Member for almost 10 years, he was just a cou-ple of weeks short of his 80th birthday. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

David Ball 1946 – 2019t

Sadly & unexpectedly, the 2019 Shrimpers Captain Dave Ball passed away this September. It was a massive shock to his wife Diane, members and his colleagues. Dave will be greatly

missed.

He was an active captain - just this summer, our photo above shows Dave presenting the Shrimpers’ £450 cheque to Club

Captain, Paul James for his Charity.

As this Shrimper goes to press, the Shrimpers committee are considering making the Owen Jones into a trophy in memory of all departed & dearly missed Shrimpers members. To progress this idea, the committee seeks knowledge of Owen or his

surviving family.

Happier days, Dave Ball with Club Captain Paul

At the Shrimpers AGM 11th Oct the 2019 Committee was duly re-elected as there were no other members offering

themselves up as officers. Those elected were - .

Shrimpers Captain: Steve Davies

Vice Captain: Bob Haines

Secretary: Steve Webster

Treasurer: Peter Hooker,

Publicity: Danny Stevenson

G4 Team Captain: Barry Plumb

Super Seniors Team Captain: Jeff Francis

Super Seniors Vice Captain: James Huntington.

A 10 hole competition was held for member attending the AGM and the result was a victory for Trevor Franks with 19

points, Ken McHale 18, Dave Manderson 17.

All get a small prize on their Bar Card.

Albert receives the Owen Jones from Captain Eamonn


MK Shrimpers Net 2

Costin Putter

Congratulations to Ron Collins who wins the Costin Putter

once again, having won it in 2018

Top five Costin Positions after the September Medal 2019

(from best 6 Qualifying Medals)

Points Q/M

Ron Collins 216 9 Albert Travatt 210 10 Kevin Harding 207 9 Dave Manderson 204 8 Tony Byers 199 8 Lewis Trophy:

Congratulations go to Brian Meadley and Martin Pattison in their victory over Dave Manderson and Phil Holmes in

winning this final.

The Super Seniors year was again a struggle but they man-

aged to keep well off the bottom and still enjoy their scenic

walks in the Kent countryside.

Team Won Drawn Lost Points Sheerness 8 2 2 30 Sittingbourne 6 2 4 22 Kings Hill 7 0 5 22 Bearsted 6 0 6 19 Mid Kent 4 2 6 15 Redlibbets 4 3 5 14 Gillingham 2 1 9 7

The G4 League (60 & over) results ended a little better then

the over 70s and they also enjoyed their scenic walks albeit

marginally quicker.

Team Won Drawn Lost Points

Bearsted 7 2 3 26

Sittingbourne 8 0 4 26

Mid Kent 5 2 5 19

Kings Hill 5 2 5 19

Roch/cob 4 1 7 15

Sheerness 5 0 7 15

Gillingham 4 1 7 14

Cobb Cup was won by Brian Gard, who unfortunately, was unable to receive his prize in person. Steve Davies, Shrimpers Captain Elect, stepped up and attempted his best impression of Brian in duly accepting the trophy on Brian’s behalf. They may be getting on a bit these ‘seniors’ but they do know how to give the Shrimper Editor a bit of a giggle with their light

touch and sense of humour!

Other winners

1 Peter Green for the June Medal and therefore the Owen

Jones Trophy.

2 The Captains Away Day held at Faversham, during Dave

Ball’s captaincy, was won by Phil Holmes.

3 October Medal - whilst not a winner of the October Medal, a

‘hole in one’ by Nick Nicholls deserves a mention.

Shrimper says - ‘Sorry, Nick, but the Shrimper didn’t receive a photograph - maybe next issue?! Pehaps you offended our normal photographer - are you sure you bought the customary

round of drinks!?!

Steve Davies

‘impersonates’ Brian Gard,

winner Cobb Cup

Brian Medley

& Martin Pattinson winners

Lewis Trophy 2019 Happier days, Dave Ball with Away Day winner Phil Holmes


Kent U18’s won the England South Eastern Group County

Boys' Qualifier at Orsett Golf Club on 3rd July.

MK Junior Captain, Ollie Lewis Perkins and 5 other team

members provided an excellent performance beating 10 other

counties to go through to the National Finals. The format, the

best 5 gross rounds out of the 6 team members, saw Kent

shoot a level par score over the 36 holes and beating the 2nd

place team Surrey by 15 shots.

Ollie performed well in the individual event shooting a very

respectable 1 under par over the 36 holes and securing 3rd

place in the 66-man field.

The National Finals then took place at the beautifully presented

North Foreland GC over 3 days, 27th, 28th & 29th August.

The 1st day of play for Kent began in a match against Devon in

in a morning foursomes. They got off to a good start with a 7

and 5 win, after being 4 down at one point. After the morning

foursomes, Kent sadly missed out in the afternoon singles with

an extremely closely fought 3.5 to Devon and 2.5 to Kent, sepa-

rating the teams by just a single point and all of the individual

matches being extremely close.

The 2nd day saw Kent take on Lancashire looking to better their

performance and get points on the board. A superb start to the

day with Team Kent taking a 2.5 – 0.5 lead after the morning

foursomes with fantastic golf from all of the players. The after-

noon singles were packed with exciting golf from the very start.

Some matches finished in superb style such as

Oliver Lewis-Perkins holing his bunker shot on the 17th Hole to

take a 3 and 1 win in the afternoon singles! The team finished

the afternoon singles 2 – 4 meaning a 4.5 – 4.5 draw against

Lancashire and the first point on the board for team Kent.

The 3rd & final day saw team Kent take on Northamptonshire in

a turbulent morning of weather with looming dark clouds and a

major drop in temperature. With everyone fearing for the worst

weather possible, it managed to hold off and returned to

summer conditions by mid-morning. The foursomes against

Northamptonshire saw a tough morning session in all matches

with a close 2 – 1 loss by Kent. Looking to improve in the

afternoon singles matches, Northamptonshire were extremely

strong winning the first 5 matches and Kent, including Ollie by

5 & 4, losing the overall afternoon singles session 5 – 1, a total

of a 7-2 defeat, sadly a fourth-place finish for Kent overall.

1 Northants 16.5 2 Devon 14.2 3 Lancashire 12.5 4 Kent 11.4

Kent U18 team,

well done guys.

Great golf!

MK Juniors page 1 - Kent U18’s MK Junior Captain

School’s U18 National Finals at the beautifully presented North Foreland GC


Junior Club Championships 2019

Gross

1st Ollie Lewis-Perkins 65 + 68 = 133

2nd Jack Dalley 72 + 80 = 153

Nett

1st Roan Keane 50 + 57 = 107

2nd Cameron Garcha 63 + 79 = 142

Cadet Champion

Teddy Arnold – 17 points

MK Juniors page 2

Junior Nett Winner Roan Keane, following in Grandpa’s footsteps?

Ollie Lewis Perkins - Best Men’s Scratch Score Captain’s Day 2019

Cadet Champion Teddy Arnold - 1st Competition Win

Junior Nett Runner-Up Cameron Garcha


What’s On At Your Club - 1

Christmas Lunches & Dinners

Throughout December bring your family and friends up for Christmas Lunch or an evening Christmas Meal from £17 per head for two courses. Please book with office and pick up a menu to pre-order your choices. *Sunday Lunches will be Christmas themed throughout December with a separate menu available

Christmas Lights Switch On Entertainment from *The Brompton & Invicta Military Wives Choir * Food Available between 5.30pm and 7.00pm £7.50 to include a pint of Fosters or a small bottle of wine with Curry with Rice and Naan or Spaghetti Bolognaise with Garlic Bread 6.45pm Bingo & Children's Party Tickets go on sale 7,15pm Captain Neil will switch on the Club's Christmas Light 7.30pm Christmas Songs and Carols from the Choir 8.00pm Candlelight Supper Tickets go on sale 8.30pm More singing from the Choir with your chance to join in with some old favourites



Eat Drink & Be Merry Sunday 1st December

Join us here at Mid Kent for a fabulous Christmas themed brunch with Unlimited Prosecco & Dirty Shirley Temple Cocktails £20 per person Menu Halloumi Sticks with a Sweet Chilli Dip Creamy Mushroom & Pancetta Bruschetta Red Pepper & Wensleydale Soup ** Macaroni & Kale Cheese with a Garlic Crumb Lamb Burger topped with Mint Yoghurt and Rocket, served with Chips Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie served with Creamy Mash and Gravy Unlimited Drinks for 90 minutes from time of seating, one glass per person at any one time.

Sunday 15th December

Christmas Draw & Music

Music will be provided by Richard Finch-Turner Draw Boards will be in the bar for your chance to win Why not book lunch too and make a day of it.

Wednesday 18th December, Christmas Bingo

Arrive at 7.00pm Eyes down at 7.30pm Food available from 5.00pm until 7.00pm (see notice board for menu nearer the time) Tickets on sale on the 26th November at 6.45pm, £6 per head (to be deducted from your card) Limited availability so come up on the 26th to reserve your place Tables will seat a maximum of 8 so please make sure you book yours.

Charity Quiz Night Saturday 7th December

Charity Quiz in aid of the Lady Captain's Charity, The Spinal Injuries Association. Hosted by Quizzy Kev - £6.50 per head to include Cheese & Biscuits in the interval - money will be deducted from you card. Teams of 8 and the sign up sheet will be in the Foyer from Friday 8th November



Monday 23rd December - Children's Christmas Party

Children and Grandchildren welcome Limited spaces available so please come up on the 26th November to buy tickets. £5 per child will be deducted from your card and we will need the full name of each child attending plus a wrapped gift from Santa up to the value of £10 with the child's full name on it. Please deliver these to the office BEFORE the 23rd.

Saturday 21st December - Candlelight Supper

You are welcome to bring guests along to this Black Tie Supper with entertainment by Liam. £33 per head, payment taken from your members card. Table size up to 10. Tickets on sale 8pm Tuesday 26th November. Menu Smoked Salmon & King Prawns with an Horseradish Cream Trio of Mushroom & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Supreme Golden Chocolate & Hazelnut Tart with Chantilly Cream Cheese & Biscuits plus Coffee & Mints

New Year's Eve

Party the night away at Mid Kent with friends and family. You are welcome to bring guests. £25 per head to include a Glass of Fizz on Arrival, a Sumptuous Buffet and Dancing till late. £10 per head after 10pm for just the Dancing. The table plan will be posted in the foyer on the 26th November for tables of 8 or 10. Payment will be taken from your members card.


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TIME

TIME

1. What’s the odds?

2. Thin end of the wedge

3. Unfinished business

4. Fly in the ointment

5. Larger than life

6. Head and shoulders

above

7. Cats eyes

8. One step forward two

steps back

9. Time and time again

Dingbats Answers

A grandfather is in the supermarket with his Grandson, as they go past the toy aisle the grandson throws a

tantrum and screams for some toys. The grandfather says. “William. Take it easy, we won’t be here much

longer.” Again, as they go past the sweets aisle the boy throws another tantrum. Screaming for some

sweets. The Grandfather says. “Take it easy William. Relax, relax. We’ll soon be out of here.” At the check-

out he is throwing things out of the trolley. The Grandfather says. “Just hang on William. It’s not long and

we’ll be on our way home. Take it easy.” As they’re loading the car a women approaches them and says to

the Grandfather. “Please excuse me but I was watching you in the supermarket and I was very impressed

with the way you keep your cool and spoke calmly and reassuringly. You didn’t get angry or shout the boy.

William is very lucky to have a Grandfather like you. The man gave her an icy look and said. “Madam. I’m

William. The little sods’ name’s Kevin!

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