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This gallery will be split into People and Events and under that we will have all things to do with the green
Presentation dinner 2021...the Winners
Alan Waters and Dave Galpin winners of
the Men's Pairs
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Rosemary Foster, Alan Waters and Muriel Amey R/Up of the Mixed Triples
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Marie Clarke and Colin Morris (not present) were R/up of the Mixed Pairs
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Marie Clarke, after winning the Greenkeeper's Trophy, presenting Bob Tanner with the R/up GreenKeeper's Trophy
Mike Hallam, President, presenting the Men's Singles to Dave Colgrave
Geoff Warr R/up of the Men's Singles
Geoff Warr, R/up of the Men'sSingles
Helen Robson, winner of the Ladies Singles
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Marion Stacey with Bob Tanner winners of the Ralph Bentley Trophy
Bob Tanner with the new novelty Runner up prize for the Greenkeeper's trophy, donated by Simon and Marion Stacey. pipped at the post by Marie by a single shot.
Helen Robson, Ladies Champion
Muriel Amey and Helen Robson, R/up of the Ladies Pairs
Jenny Tanner recieving her Life Membership for 30 years of being ladies treasurer and stalwart efforts in the catering department, especially her cheese scones
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Bob Tanner, with his prize
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Dave Colgrave our 2021 Champion of Champions
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Presentation Evening (above) 2021
Finals Day 2021....awaiting more pictures
Winners of the Ladies and Mens singles. Dave Colgrave and Helen Robson, Dave went on to win the Champion of Champions.
below, the lovely flower gardens created by Marion and Simon, a joy to see and has had many compliments.
Presentation of the bench by the King and Wheeler families in 9th May
The Open Day 9 May 2021
Shrubs planted round the green last year (2020) and this year. Patrick made the trugs see below. more photos to show the wonderful Nemesia which Marion grew and planted, every colour imaginable
Alan blowing up the doll to try to scare the rooks off the green as they are after the leatherjacket larvae living just under the grass. The doll has since been dressed in Alan's old pyjamas and been awarded the judo black belt, signified as black masking tape!
Westbrook Mixed Triples League Gala at Sherfield English Sep 2021
Marie Clarke, Alan Waters and Lewis Ambler won the Shield for Downton for the first time. This event has run for over 20 years.
People and Events
Skittles Evening with Fordingbridge
August 2018 - Downton welcomes Castle Carey still here as it is such a happy photo, showing our members in a jolly mood.
Her Majesty has not visited us yet !!
One of the coffee/tea/cake mornings
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Our very last game of the year, just between members.
A lovely day to end the season
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Restored by Marie
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2017 Now we have an enviable green
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The Green history and work carried out
The latest pictures of the new shed
Above, pictures of the sprinkler system in action on a warm sunny day, the arrival of, the top dressing, the top dressing work party and finally the 'shed' as installed, before being made respectable. We always need volunteers to help with the big jobs, as you could say 'never has so much been achieved by so few'
So........ if you can lighten the load of these stalwart workers by turning up to give a hand it would be very much appreciated, just get in touch with Alan Foster or Alan waters
Below, installing the new footpath 2019.
Below pictures of the green at various times and some of the machines used to keep it in good nick
8th August 2013
8 August 2013
The Spiker
The Sprayer
