As hinted on Tuesday, Audrey was indeed knocking on the Middlesex Colts’ Badge door and it has been opened, confirming that she had accumulated enough points over the years up to 2019 to receive her badge at a special County game on 14th July at Fordbridge Park.  Congratulations to another ‘Red Coat’!

Good luck to Kevin, Sarah, Lucy, Ange, Jean, Nadine, Jacquie, Marie and Dawn in their competitions today as well as Richard Duke and partner in the Pairs.  Anyone else playing that I’ve missed?

Congratulations to Cathy who managed a win over Tina from Bishop Duppas in the Middlesex Singles Championships.  Because there were no county competitions in 2020, Cathy is still the defending Champion.  No pressure!

Semi-final will be against ? from Division 2 – they hadn’t logged their result.  In the other semi Sandra Williamson-Mills from Grovelands plays Elaine Gokmogul from Hurlingham Park.  Matches start at 10.00 am at Holtwhites, 1 Kirkland Drive, Holtwhites Hill, Enfield EN2 0RN.  If anyone can go and support, I know it would be appreciated but understand it’s a long way to go.

In the National Mixed Pairs, Paul Cater (West Ealing) & Dawn managed at 20-5 win over Sue Butcher & Craig Hills from West Ealing.  They now face either a team from Hurlingham Park or Brentham.

Tomorrow is the next round of the Men’s Unbadged Singles – good luck to Kevin L; and the Ladies Pairs – a home tie between Jacquie & Marie v Jean & Nadine; Sarah & Lucy v Marion B & partner away at Ashford and, Ange & Dawn V Carole K & Frances away at Bishop Duppas.

…… for Sarah and her team mates and her club mates too!

With a nudge from Ange this morning to check the Middlesex Handbook and following confirmation from Jacquie E; by reaching the Final of the MIddlesex Triples yesterday, Sarah has won her Middlesex Colts’ Badge!  At the end of the season, all those who have reached the finals of selected competitions or have accumulated enough points over the years, will be invited to play in a County Friendly next summer after which their badge will be awarded. (Ange achieved this in 2019 for her award in 2021 – thanks to Covid writing off 2020)

With any luck, with other competition wins, Sarah might be able to earn enough points for a Full County Badge by the end of the season.

Congratulations, Sarah.  Were really proud of you!

Audrey is also knocking on the Colts’ Badge door with her accumulated points, so we hope you will also have enough to get an invitation.

There will be a lot of ‘red coats’ at Cambridge Park but please make a note that we’re not “Hi-de-Hi-ing” nor providing the entertainment other than on the green this year or hereafter!

There will be some maintenance work on the green which will put it out of action on Wednesday morning, so if you and your chums were planning to come down, please could you come at midday instead – and ring your chums who are  not on the internet!

You could start with a beer and end with one!

Congratulations to Corale & Tony Hartland for their +13 win in the club’s Carter Cup Competition.  They narrowly beat Bernard & Kevin L who had +12.  Thanks to Laurence for organising then re-organising into pairs after a couple of drop outs in the morning.  Thanks to Ann M for preparing a very welcome Ploughman’s meal and to Jane for running backwards and forwards to the bar, keeping everyone hydrated.

Another win yesterday morning.  This time it was for Jean & Norman in the Middlesex Mixed Pairs when they played their A game against Tina & Mike C. Who do you have next?

In the Middlesex Ladies Triples, Sarah, Ange & Dawn defeated Mandy, Ann & Alison from Ladygate 20-16 in the semi-final, then lost to Sue, Kaz & Janine from West Ealing in the final 16-19, both games going the full 18 ends.  Two good games in, as you all know, in searing heat!  Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to come to support us.  It really meant a lot to see and hear you!  Thanks also to Bishop Duppas for hosting.

So, apologies as I missed Scott’s birthday yesterday.  Hopeyou had a good day and your Mum didn’t burn the BBQ! (I know she won’t have!)

Early birthday greetings to Gerry for tomorrow, Sunday 13th.  We hope you have a lovely day and stay cool.

Commiserations to Norman & Steve who lost their Middlesex Pairs on the final end; also to Jean losing to Tina, but congratuations to Cathy who beat Dawn in the MIddlesex singles (21-19 It was close!).  As there were no county competitions last year, Cathy is still the reigning Middlesex Champion and is going for the double.  She will be playing TIna next Tuesday in the quarter-finals at Bishop Duppas.  It will be a battle as both girls are playing very well.

This afternoon (Saturday 12th), it’s the South Middlesex League v Sunbury.  2.30 pm at the club.  Jane will be very pleased to help you quench your thirst throughout the afternoon.

Tomorrow morning, Sarah, Ange & Dawn play Mandy Simpson and team from Ladygate in the semi-finals of the Middlesex Triples competition.  Play starts at 10.00 am at Bishop Duppas if anyone would like to come along and support us.

Tomorrow, the Carter Cup takes place.  We have 6 triples and each triple will play 6 ends against another triples.  The winners will be the ones with the best shot difference after 18 ends.  Ann Macey is producing a Ploughmans’ meal at the end for all the players.  You might need to get in quick if you’re coming along to watch and wanted the meal.  She may be able to add one or two more.  Again Jane will be on hand to keep your glasses charged with whatever you’d like to drink!

Good luck to the team plalying this afternoon

Ray, George, Janice, Roy, Teresa and David Hale, who is captain.

Gym is emergency reserve.

Suncream, hat, water!