Saturday the 12th September saw the club celebrating its 25th anniversary. Although the true date is in November it was thought we might be better a little early especially as we were having a hog roast. It proved to be a good decision as it was one of our few sunny evenings we have had this year. St Thomas Priory Golf club was a beautiful setting for the occasion so it was a bonus to spend some of it outside at this time of the year. It was lovely to see some of our members from the early years who were invited to help us celebrate this milestone in the clubs history. Yes there was a lot of reminiscing catching up with friends of old but also a little sad some could not make it through illness in particular Des Bill or who had other commitments (Wilf Marsden) and some who are no longer with us. My best bit was to meet the legend Ray Timms who along with Wilf were the reason why Chase Harriers exist. So OK the dance floor was not as busy with all this catching up but then again now we have got back in touch with old friends there is always our next celebration. For those that left early you missed a brilliant performance of an Irish jig you are ever likely to see. So until the next time cheers.

Additional: Click on Chase Gallery to see the photos from the 25th Anniversary celebrations.

The annual Chase Harriers BBQ was a great success, great food, great music, singing, non competitive games ;-) and finally we had some fantastic weather.

I am known for liking my food, well I dont like any waste ;-) The BBQ was fantastic, I personally only had 3 burgers, a couple of hot dogs and a baked potato with chilli - im not a pig honest. Thanks must go to Steve, Bob, Tina and co for putting together a great BBQ. Yvonne's Bombay potatoes was delicious as always and thanks to Carolyne for the cake, yummy!

The entertainment was fanastic, if only I could sing like Keith, Alan, John or Derek I would be a happy guy. Think I could do a good impression of Barry White at the minute with my deep voice.

The rounders and football was fun. Starting off as a friendly game, think the rounders got a little competitive ;-) Lets just say thank god Rob 'The Monkey Man' Lloyd was able to retrieve the ball from the tree.

It was great to see Jeanette with Luke her little baby boy. Dont think anyone was getting broody (bad spelling) although I think Derek and Yvonne did not want to let go ;-)

Thanks again go to all involved in organising this events, I for one had a great time.

Please check out the BBQ Pictures.

 

Dont forget the Hog Roast on September 12th at St Thomas Priory Golf Club. Celebrating 25 years of Chase Harriers.

Cheers

David