Sunday 19 September 2010

ABD BACK TO THE FUTURE GOLF DAY AT BOWOOD






HELP FOR HEROES


A GOOD CAUSE ON A GOOD COURSE!

Bacon butties, mug of coffee and a catchup were top of the order once registration had taken place!




Ready to Play!
Dan Beck, Paul Goodman, Guy Straker and Simon Holt.
(from left to right).






After a quick practise on the putting green and driving range - maybe even a quick lesson from Golf Pro Nick ... everyone got into their four balls! all together 6!



Practise makes perfect!?







Teeing Off began at 12.45pm ...




Tee off! Hole 1.
Richard Farrish, Barry Gingham, Philip O'Shea and Paul Goodman.
(from left to right)




The weather looked set for sunshine all afternoon as the four balls played the Course and entered various mini competitions in aid of the Help for Heroes Charity en route! Refreshments were on hand the half way house!

Back at the Clanmaurice Room the tables were set for an enjoyable evening!











After a long afternoon out on the Course the Groups came in after having enjoyed their game. Pre drinks were on hand at the bar after such thirsty work!

At 7pm everyone sat down to eat in the Clanmaurice Room after a little
left handed Putting Competition!




Andrew Fleming doing a left hander!








Finally after speeches and prize giving .....


Philip O'Shea - Stableford Winner and Best Gross Score.
Andrew Fleming - Stableford Runner Up.
Barry Gingham - Nearest the Pin.
Dan Beck - Putting Prize.
Paul Goodman - Most Birdies.


Philip OShea - Stableford Winner and Best Gross Score.
Holding the ABD Trophy!

.....it was carriages home!

WELL DONE EVERYBODY! All in a good Cause and on a good Course!!























Monday 13 September 2010

VIPs in BATH!

A GREAT KICK OFF!!

Saturday morning ( 11.9.2010) "kicked off" with ABD Team Andrew Douglas, Alistair Everett , Roger Chadwick, Ronna Turley ,Kathryn Roker and Rebecca Vassie meeting their guests at the Bath Rugby Club to watch Bath Rugby Club v London Irish!





Tough Opposition!
London Irish v Bath Rugby Club




After congregating at the exclusive Illustrious Suite for a pre drinks from the bar, a Silver Service 3 Course Lunch was served!





Silver Service!
Rebecca Vassie and Ronna Turley with guests.
(left to right).



Afterwards, a Question and Answer Session took place with Guy Mercer (Back and Academy Captain) and Peter Short (Lock/Back Row) which everyone enjoyed very much!



The Line Up!
Partners Andrew Douglas, Alistair Everett and Roger Chadwick with Guy Mercer and Peter Short.
(right to left).


Just as soon as everyone had been directed to their seats at the 6x Stand, the game started!



Kick Off!






It was an exciting game with 2 tries, 1 red card and 1 yellow card!




Final Kick!






Final kick of the match ended with Ollie Barkley taking the score to a final 20 points to 13 making Bath top of the premiership rugby table.
Back at the Illustrious Suite, where the ABD Team and guests returned, tea cakes and sandwiches were served!
A winning end to the day!