So, another year over, another just begun as JL so eloquently
sang.
Those that went to the dinner dance in January got to see most of our
awards recipients and for a change, quite a lot of the silverware was spread
about too. The only problem with that, was having to endure even more of
Colin Billings’ words!
My main problem came about when I squatted down to put Ralph Travers’
surprise “prize” under a table – rrrrip!! There then followed the fastest
dash home for a new pair of trousers you have ever seen. I can confirm
that the little speed humps on the Leeds Castle roads are no trouble at
60mph+! They still wouldn’t get past the MSA for a sprint though, I would
imagine, mores the pity.
For those that didn’t get to the dinner dance, the top ten (or so)
of the various awards are as follows. Definitely a bit of a strange year,
what with Foot & Mouth, no Crystal Palace and so on, but still quite
a good one nonetheless. I am sure that the speed side of things doesn’t
contain all results – but there’s only one reason for that, you didn’t
send them to me! Go on, make a real effort this year please – everybody
send me a note of what you have done, preferably the day after the event,
that way neither of us will forget or lose them!
Hopefully with this Acorn you will get a copy of the Yearbook. This
little tome holds the secrets of your club’s awards, and a reasonably up-to-date
membership list. Please have a look at your entry in it and let me know
of any errors. What is printed there is what is currently on file with
the Membership Secretary, plus some details that I may also have. Only
YOU can correct them!
It has also become time to let someone else have a go at the Trophy
Records. I admit to having been extremely selfish and held onto the job
for many years, despite numerous people trying to wrest it from me (not!).
Seriously though, just like Trevor & Denise Jones, I’m
giving notice that I’ll put the 2002 end of year results and Yearbook together
if required, but then I must give it a rest. So here’s your chance to become
an important part of the club’s history and gain a quite fascinating insight
into just who does what, where and how much. PLEASE HELP, I can’t take
it any more!!!........ Any questions?
Have fun in 2002 whatever you do!