Club Day a roaring success

The Club Day on September 13 saw about 50 members and recent school leavers turn out at Thames Ditton to play hockey and to socialise. With a bouncy castle to keep younger family members occupied, a BBQ and pizza man serving food all day, the bar open, and a good dose of sunshine, the scene was set for a day to be enjoyed by all.

On the pitch, an all star over-25 side beat an energetic Under-25 side 5-1 and a six-a-side tournament was one by a team including Rozzy P, Armo, Nick Rippley, Adam Mcilroy and Nick Lewis. But the day will be remembered most for the fact that teams from across the club were able to integrate and to socialise together, something that bodes well for future socials. Reports indicate that all managed to stumble back to their homes without serious incident, a sure sign of a good day out.

Our thanks go to all those who helped to organise the day, including Alison Breton for making the Club house available and for organising the bouncy castle, the food and the beer; Eds Copleston and Rob Merry for organising the over-25 and under-25 sides respectively; Helen Hawes for organising the six- a-side tournament; and all those who came along and took part.