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Stamford looking good – they lost this tie in the first half of the season.

James Trewick 3 Steve Barlow 1 { 9/6 , 9/6 , 6/9 , 9/8 } (1sts)
Paul York 3 Matt Towers 0 { 9/3 , 9/4 , 9/5 } (2nds)
Mark Smith 3 Tony Blott 1 { 9/3 , 9/7 , 6/9 , 10/8 } (3rds)
Richard Barker 1 Lee Bartlet 3 { 10/9 , 5/9 , 5/9 , 1/9 } (4ths)
Mark Davies 1 M Holt 3 { 3/9 , 7/9 , 9/5 , 4/9 } (5ths)

A comfortable win for Stamford.

James Trewick 2 Vinod Duraikan 3 { 9/3 , 6/9 , 9/2 , 6/9 , 2/9 } (1sts)
Paul York 3 Andy D’Alexander 0 { 9/3 , 9/6 , 9/1 } (2nds)
Mark Smith 3 Ian Blower 0 { 9/4 , 9/6 , 9/5 } (3rds)
Richard Barker 3 Julian Cruickshank 0 { 9/0 , 9/2 , 9/0 } (4ths)
Simon Barker 3 Will 0 { 9/0 , 9/4 , 9/2 } (5ths)

A tremendously close match but Stamford manage to win.

Spencer Beswick 2 James Trewick 3 { 6/9 , 9/6 , 4/9 , 9/2 , 7/9 } (1sts)
Jonathan Hand 3 Paul York 2 { 2/9 , 3/9 , 9/4 , 9/1 , 9/3 } (2nds)
Mat Diedunne 3 Mark Smith 0 { 9/4 , 9/7 , 9/6 } (3rds)
Paul Partington 2 Jonathon Oakley 3 { 9/1 , 7/9 , 9/3 , 3/9 , 4/9 } (4ths)
Neil Hoskins 2 Adrian Hargreaves 3 { 9/2 , 9/0 , 4/9 , 6/9 , 8/10 } (5ths)

Stamford lose at home 3-2.

James Trewick 1 Chris Reeve 3 { 3/9 , 9/6 , 3/9 , 7/9 } (1sts)
Paul York 3 Mark Emery 2 { 7/9 , 9/0 , 3/9 , 9/6 , 9/7 } (2nds)
Mark Smith 0 Colin Usher 3 { 8/10 , 8/10 , 5/9 } (3rds)
Richard Barker 1 Keith Hackett 3 { 4/9 , 6/9 , 9/2 , 0/9 } (4ths)
Simon Barker 3 Tony Gay 0 { 9/0 , 9/5 , 9/3 } (5ths)

Stamford lost 3-2

Simon Gardiner 1 James Trewick 3 { 4/9 , 9/7 , 4/9 , 8/10 } (1sts)
John Hawkins 3 Paul York 0 { 9/4 , 9/4 , 9/3 } (2nds)
Frazer Allen 3 Mark Smith 0 { 9/5 , 9/0 , 9/4 } (3rds)
Paul Austin 3 Jonathon Oakley 1 { 9/7 , 9/3 , 9/10 , 9/3 } (4ths)
0 Adrian Hargreaves 3 {Walkover} (5ths)

The team won and again no reporters were at the match. However, they have now won 2 and lost 2. The 2 they’ve won have been at home – will they be able to win away next week?

The team won! Unfortunately no reporters were at the match.

Back Row: Mark Davis, Tim Prior, Adrian Chappell, Lawrence Ball, Mark Smith, Jonathan Oakley Front Row: Kim Cozens, Ferlin Barnard, Martin Brewin, Paul York, Richard Barker.

Eleven members representing the Club were Lawrence Ball, Richard Barker, Ferlin Barnard, Martin Brewin, Adrian Chappell, Kim Cozens, Mark Davis, Jon Oakley, Tim Prior, Mark Smith and Paul York. At the airport there were already complaints from Yorkie who was worried that he was going to be sharing a room with somebody who snored! Friendly banter continued and when reaching the hotel in the evening- it was a quick turn around to go out and appreciate the culture of Dublin. Now is it me or is there more to Dublin than Guiness?

Having enjoyed the previous evening it was time to face reality and play some squash. We were fortunate to be playing about midday so we had time to recover warm up and prepare for the match. We were playing Mount Pleasant and some good matches were had by all – though unfortunately due to the delay of this report not many more details can be remembered. So, if any of the tour members remained sober enough to remember the details feel free to enlighten us!!

The evening was most enjoyable starting off in a Thai restaurant then moving on to the bars and then heading home by either foot or for the lucky few, horse and cart!

The following day we were playing at Sutton Lawn Tennis Club. However, Jonathan Oakley seemed to be delaying matters by always being on the mobile phone – not only that but he had two, one on each ear – photos don’t lie!  Also notice how his instinct is to go and stand near a phone box!! Eventually we were off and arrived at the squash courts feeling fit and ready to go. Again some good matches were seen but alas no details remain of the scores! After the match it was time to recover and order the taxis to head back to Dublin airport and head back home.

Outside the hotel, (left to right) Richard, Mark Smith, Martin, Kim, Lawrence, Mark Davis, Adrian and Ferlin

Well done to Ferlin for putting a lot of effort into organising the tour. The question everyone is asking now is when is the next one!

Finally I leave you with pictures showing the evolution regression of man!!

…and for the fuller pictures see below.

The photographer may have stayed away this year but there were plenty of people at the Club Dinner.

The fun all started before the meal whilst at the bar – somebody had informed Lawrence Ball that it was a Black Tie affair and he arrived in style – but no sooner had he appeared he had gone – a truly quick turn around arriving minutes later in a more casual style! Did you spot him before he changed?!

The meal was very good and there were talk of conservatory openings, people reaching 40th milestones all of who shall remain nameless.

The Chariman, Ferlin Barnard, made a fine speech commenting on:
- the increased membership and good health of the club.
- the success of the Open Day earlier in the year.
- the exciting new junior team run by Bernard Miles.

Unfortunately Bernard could not be there as he is recovering from a heart attack. But he sent his good wishes to everybody and the club wishes him a speeedy recovery.

Presentations were made to the team Captains and to the victorious team run by Paul McCormick who won PDL Div 3 by a mile and is looking forward to the local derby with the Daniel Lambert team.

Ferlin then introduced the Team Captains to make a speech about there performance over the past season.

Simon Barker started though his age must be getting to him – poor chap, comes to us all, yes he’s nearly 40! – as he struggled to give us any statistics apart from the fact that they won the league!

Then Kim Cozens baffled us with statistics as did Paul McCormick. The up and coming rivalry between the 2nd and 3rd team in the new season could be sensed.

We went on to play “heads and tails” for a new Racket and bottle of wine – this was won by Mary McCormick, lucky Paul!!!

The evening carried on in fine form and fun was had all round.