The Society’s Golf Day on Friday September 12th dawned dry and bright. ‘Twas ever thus’ – as they don’t often say in the Valleys.

Four teams of three gathered to compete in a Texas Scramble.  As usual there had been some last-minute changes. Colin Thomas recruited fellow Oaklands Park Golf Club member Jeff Rowlands, who hails from Penarth, to join us. Brian Evans joined not only to play but also to perform the role of a knight in shining armour. He drove the buggy which enabled Pam Britton to play the full 18 holes. Pam not only enjoyed the golf, she was also treated to a thrilling ride as Brian raced around the course searching for the ball after Ralph Broomby had hit some of his wilder shots!

Whilst the standard of golf may not have equalled that on display in the Ryder Cup, the competition result was much closer. The winning team of Pat Whitworth, Colin Thomas and Jeff Rowlands won by just one point.  At the lunch, they were presented with well-deserved prizes of bottles of wine. The losing teams won no prizes but their consolation was an enjoyable morning out on the course in good company and fresh air.

After the morning’s golf a rather late lunch was served. The twenty diners included two prospective new members, Dafydd Thomas and Glenys Parry-Jones, who were warmly welcomed. They must have enjoyed the company as both confirmed their membership.

During a conversation with Dafydd, he asked me where I came from in Wales and proceeded to inform me that he had a cousin living there. It turns out that his cousin has been a friend of mine since junior school, one whom I still meet up with regularly. It’s a small world.

We extend our thanks to Oaklands Park Golf Club. Their course was in excellent condition and the two course lunch and service was as good as ever.

Thanks also to Colin for taking on some of the organising this year, and to all who participated and helped make it another enjoyable event.

Gwyndaf John