Friendly Match Away v Brean.
Thursday 27th July
Match Captain Dave Asquith reported that we had a good stuffing away to Brean today, but it was as enjoyable as a stuffing can be.
For the record we went down 5 - 1, with the only winners being Chris Gingell and Derek Gardener who won 1 up. Roger Davis undertook the “walk of shame” and collected the match fees.
Thanks to all the guys who played on a tough track with inclement weather.
On Monday, however, - Match Captain Roger Williams led his team to a 4.5 to 1.5 Win over Taunton & Pick yer Ridge.
Wednesday 25th July 2023
Jubilee Salver
Great day as Richard completed his latest challenge. My mind was made up when I heard Richard recounting the finally days of his Father as he was ravaged by this horrible disease. Generally considered one of the hardest ailments for sufferers to handle, as their brains remain razor-sharp but the activated neurons that move muscles gradually fade. and die. I hope he doesn't mind me repeating this, but Richard told us of the final few days, as his Father requested to spend them at home. When being advised against this by the Hospice Staff, he just looked up and said " well just give me an injection right now"
Richard asked us to thank Sir Clive for his amazing efforts in extracting hard cash from all the Seniors and Eggs.
Clive Adds :
He also had a brand new CST polo shirt which he asked me
to auction and add that to the funds.
As soon as I told Alan Davis, he said I’ll have it, so
the bidding only got to £20!
In addition to Richard’s £550 plus , I’ve now got £630,
half paid half pledged!
I think Richard and I are now in a race to see who
collects the most!
Cheers
Special Message to Norman Markby ....Tribute to Des Denning can be found further down in the Blog but please don't feel under any obligation to read it, something we just knocked up over a cup of tea !
Monday 24th July 2023
Captain's Warning - Seniors Club Championship on Friday 4th August - Open for Sign-Up on Line - No late entries will be accepted fore this Comp after it closes on 31st July.
Sunday 23rd July 2023
Now we know many of you are already helping Richard with his 300 Holes in July efforts.
He set a modest target to raise £180 for Motor Neurone - which sadly affected his own Father.
Well he has already "Smashed it"
raising 240% 257% 290% of his total
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| We're gonna need a bigger Tin !!! |
( Clive's collected/ pledged Money not included in above total yet)
Clive reports he has hit £500 with his efforts yesterday, but being caution as afeared of any 'Double Reporting' with Richard...watch this space
Anyway, Sir Clive has stepped in to help with an amazing offer.
I’ve volunteered to get pledges for Richard’s MND CHARITY
FUND RAISING.
I know you all do a lot, this is just another important
one.
If you can let me know, all I want at this stage is a
pledge.
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| £500 Monkey |
This has been smashed this morning, passing £300 so Clive has raised the Bar
- now aiming for ....A Monkey
All those who donate will go into a draw. A £10 pledge gets you 1 ticket £20 you get 2 tickets and so on. The winning draw is lunch for 2 at Hugh Furnleigh Whittingstall’s River Cottage HQ, fantastic food and views. It’s at Trinity Hill between Axminster and Lyme.
About River Cottage | River Cottage
Hope to hear from you.
Many thanks Clive me@clivefisk.com
Obrigado to a Frank Martin from Portugal; Cheers to a Bargery Martin in Crewkerne; and Jolly good show to a David Martin ( alias) in Hill View Ilminster - keep them coming please - cash to any Member at Roll-Up or any way you can. Thanks to Early Birds & The Eggs for their excellent efforts so far - they have nowhere to hide from Clive...
Wow- pouring in this morning via link and WhatsApp - Thanks to Jeremy, James, Ray, Mike, Dennis, David , Edmondo, Derek, Neil - keep em coming...
In our life-times we have seen massive improvements in treatments for illnesses that probably killed our Parents, Grandparents etc,
Prostate Cancer - now 97% Successful; Recent news on slowing down Dementia; Parkinson's that is attacking a current member; Cancer Treatments that you will hear about every day if you attend Roll-Up - it is lurking there for us all.
MND is the short term for motor neurone disease, which affects the nerves known as motor neurones. These nerves are found in the brain and spinal cord and they help tell your muscles what to do
Friday 21st July 2023
Farewell to Desmond Melvyn Denning
Sorry about strange headline, but that's kinda how it felt as the story of Des's Life was celebrated at a Musical farewell in Taunton Crematorium yesterday - not much religion about !
The coffin was as pictured and the theme was all about Family and the part Music played in his life.
A true local man, never strayed very far and this was reflected in a pretty full Chapel, with over 100 in attendance. Nick Hill & JKP looked to be the only 2 from CST attending - but we did spot Jan & Mike Wilkes plus Mike Banfield - who would have known Des from the Windwhistle Days.
Played Football for Coombe St Nicholas.
Met Celia when they were in their teens and Married in 1966.
Big Family soon ensued, all of whom wrote a "Love Letter to Des" which was read out by the Celebrant Helen Salway-Roberts. Sons Andrew & Chris; Partners Nicole & Tracey and grandson Oliver to name but a few.
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| 2nd from Left - Des on Guitar |
Now this is just a personal reflection, but I had the feeling that his time at CST was pushed into the background and did not even get a mention. Just Windwhistle & Lyme Regis - quite a few wearing Lyme Golf ties were in attendance. I had heard Celia was not best pleased about lack of concern & contact from us during Des's long period of Illness - and I'm just as guilty as everyone else. No pictures of his time at CST were shown in the collage, just Lyme.
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| We'll think about you Des, every time we pass that sign hanging on the 19th. Condolences to Celia and the Family, sorry we didn't do a little better. |
