SUCCESSFUL CLUB PRESENTATION DINNER
Oakley Bowling Club
Last night was the annual Club Presentation and Dinner held, as normal, at the Test Valley Golf Club, near Overton. Numbers attending were down on previous years but this at least meant that there was rather more room to move around! Our principal guests for the evening were Carol Eichen, the Women's President of Bowls Hampshire and Sir Michael and Jamie Colman. Sadly Men's President Ian Mulholland and Lady Colman, having accepted their invitations, were unable to attend. Following an excellent meal, Club President Jim Fitzgerald proposed the Toast to the Guests to which Sir Michael responded. Prior to the response there was a surprise presentation to Sir Michael of a chain recognising his long connection with the club. The toast to the Club was by Carol Eichen with Vice President Peter Bown responding. The trophies were presented by Sir Michael Colman with, for the first time ever, the men's and singles titles being lifted by two of our junior members Ashley Nethercliffe and Nicole Rogers. Following the presentations there was dancing to a local disco and a the Grand Raffle before, around midnight, members departed for home having had a highly enjoyable evening.
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