Past Captains Dinner

Tuesday the 19th saw Astbury Past Captains hold their annual dinner which was preceded by the usual 12 hole competition. It was noticeable that fewer ventured onto the course this year as it was not a good weather forecast for the evening. One could say it sorted the men from the boys but on this occasion this phrase does not fit as it is many (many) years since any of those who played were boys!

For the last few years the competition has been somewhat of a forgone conclusion but this year the "Tiger" or "OJ" effect did not work and there is now a new name on the trophy. The winner and obviously benefiting from playing more regularly was Ted (chipper) Darton which was quite apt as he has taken over the role of Master of Ceremonies for the past couple of years.

Following the golf some 18 Past Captains and the current Captain Steve Whalley sat down to an excellent meal, coupled with good companionship.