CLUB HONOURS and TRADITIONS

The Honour Award

Each year, the Council of Honour, which consists of the Members who have been awarded the Honour Tie, meets in the Clubhouse on the last Thursday in February for a working supper to elect to the Roll of Honour the Member or Members who have made an exceptional and consistent contribution to the life of the Club.  Members may at any time bring to the attention of a Member of the Roll of Honour or its Secretary, Peter Beard, 01372 378614, the name of anyone whom it is felt should be nominated for the Club’s premier award.

Award winners receive their special tie at the Annual Club Dinner and their names are inscribed on the Honours Boards in the Clubhouse.

2001 Winners:       Terry Lucas and Chris Mowatt

Annual Awards

It is the tradition of the Club to make a number of Annual Awards that are presented at the Annual Club Dinner.                 2000-2001  Winners were:

The Chairman’s Cup (an inscribed 2-pint tankard first presented to Vice President George Patten by the Chairman in 1971 and bequeathed to the Club.  George Patten was a pioneer of documentary films and played a leading part in the formation of the National Film Board of Canada. He is remembered as a character riding to the Club on a vintage motor bike while wearing a leather flying helmet!):                              Simon Crumpton

The Miles Christmas Award (presented to the Club by the parents of Miles Christmas, a young player who died in tragic circumstances. It is awarded to the most improved player in the Club):             Richard Moule

Player of the Year:                                                                      Jon Wilden

Club Captain’s Award:                                                             Chris. Smith

‘A’ XV Player of the Year:                                                     Aaron Stevens

‘A’ XV Captain’s Award:                                                       Steve Williams

Most Promising Newcomer:                                                       Paul Briant

Ladies’ Cup:                                                                              Karen Wimble

Trevor Witham Award (Social Member of the Year):     ‘Biscuit’ Friend