9th October 2025 • The HERALD • Page 85 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v Poets Corner September Monthly Medals 48 New Forest Golf Club Seniors braved initially cool and somewhat changeable weather on Tuesday 9th September to play in the penultimate medal competition of the 2025 season. Countback calculations were needed to decide all four places in Division 2 with Rob Young just edging ahead of Dave Titchmarsh to win. In Division 1 however, Phil Walker romped home well ahead of the eld with nett 66 to win the Division 1 medal. Ross Matthews won nearest the pin on the 16th. Division 1: 1st Phil Walker – nett 66, 2nd John Ward – nett 68, 3rd Barry Nicholas – nett 69 (back 9=34), 4th Tim Wells – nett 69 (back 9=35). BRAMSHOTT HILL LADIES THROUGH TO STONEHAM CUP SEMI-FINAL On Tuesday 26th August a team of Bramshott Hill Golf Club (BHGC) ladies played Royal Winchester at Lee on Solent in the quarter nals of the Stoneham Cup and they won emphatically 5 – 2! e team consisting of Sue Lewis, Caz King, Linda Compton, Margaret Shepherd, Jackie Howells, Sheila Rothwell and Sally Till were supported by caddies and a number of supporters on the day. Sue Lewis, Lady Captain said, “We knew we could do it. It was just a question of how we (and they) played on the day. We are so excited to be in the semi-finals. We have drawn Rowlands Castle who we will play at Stoneham Golf Club. The final will then be played the same afternoon.” It is only the second time in BHGC women’s history that they have reached the quarter nals of this Hampshire Ladies County competition, and it is the rst time ever that they will be going to nals day. Good luck team! On the same day Julie Weatherdon and Viv Boot played at Romsey in the Hull Shield. In a eld of over 30 teams they came 8th - a great result. e success continued and on 14th August at the Hampshire Ladies County 125 years commemoration event Debbie Campbell and Julie Weatherdon won with a magni cent 45 points. A great day’s golf. Other results for BHGC women- 7th August Medal competition; 18-hole course Lyn Dunkason was rst with Sue Lewis and Caz King second and third respectively. Jane Physick was rst in division two closely followed by Linda Bell and Georgia Davies. Diana Ryan won the 9-hole competition with Jan Walker second. 14th August saw the Memorial Trophy being played for; Pat Greenham won the 9-hole competition with Janet SPORT IN THE HERALD (Left to Right) Phil Walker and Rob Young Division 2: 1st Rob Young – nett 69 (back 9=35), 2nd Dave Titchmarsh – nett 69 (back 9=36), 3rd Malcolm Guy – nett 70 (back 9=33), 4th David Sly – nett 70 (back 9=34). Stoneham Cup quarter finals team Given and Wendy Davies second and third. On the 18-hole course, Sue Lewis came rst and was the winner of the Sue Shelley Trophy, Elaine Thomas second, Helena Troupe third and Caroline Beech fourth. 21st August; Cathy Davies won the Hampshire 125 Celebrations competition with Debbie Campbell second. Wendy Davies was rst on the 9-hole course with Cathy Boiling second. Division one Stableford winner was Caroline King, Sue Lewis second and Sally Till third. Division two, Cathy Davies rst, Debbie Campbell second and Pam Colmer third. 28th August brought the Presidents Cup gol ng event which was followed by a ernoon tea and welcomed some social members of BHGC. Although the rain arrived, it didn’t dampen the spirits and there were some great scores. Winner of the Presidents Cup on the 18-hole was Jane Graham with 40 points. Sue Hallett won division one, Jackie Howells was second and Sue Lewis third. Division two winner was Debbie Campbell, Pam Kellaway came in second and Claire Chamberlain third. Jan Walker won the 9-hole competition, with Cathy Boiling second and Sue Drodge third. ORANGE EIDERDOWNS by David K Wilson© Almost imperceptibly Summer slips away Slowly and so gradually On time without delay And suddenly it’s autumn Nature’s pallet fills with dreams As all the colours of the rainbow Each create a different theme Shades of red and burnished gold Hidden treasure troves unfold Yellows mix with gold’s and browns With burnt orange like an eiderdown Carpets on the woodland floor An ever-open welcome door Fungi flourish in the leaves A feast for some yet some deceive Nature’s bounty knows no end Chestnuts ripen and descend Acorns scatter on the ground Squirrel peeping looking ‘round Holly berries change to red Ripe for winter days ahead The mistletoe’s white berries glow Hiding secrets no one knows On nature’s changing pallet Summer turns to fall Endowed with many choices She loves autumn most of all Autumn is her favourite child Beautiful pretty meek and mild As her waterfalls of colour Bring an end to summer days Shades of red and burnished gold Hidden treasure troves unfold Yellows mix with gold’s and browns With burnt orange like an eiderdown! PARENTHOOD by Martin Grist© A DAY AT THE RACES by Jim Dolbear© From the day you were born we wanted the best for you, and there’s nothing we wouldn’t do, help you to try your best and be better than all the rest, whatever you say whatever you do, we will always be proud of you, you always are the apple of our eye from the day you were born to the day we die. The first race I fancied BANANA He seemed the best one of the bunch. It turned out he was a non- runner The jockey had gone to lunch. Then I bet on CHEWING GUM They said he would not fail But he came in last For he had got stuck on the rail. The next race was over fences ON THE LEVEL was an even bet. He started at 4 o’clock And has not finished yet. I did not back a winner That is what really hurt The only consolation I did not lose my shirt. Best Friend by David K Wilson© We rst met on the Cornish coast In nineteen ninety four He was all alone sat on the sand His folks long gone before I told him I’d look a er him And that he should not to run away So I took him home and we’ve always been Best friends since that day All that happened long ago A long long way away If I went out he’d come to So loyal some would say He’s never caused me trouble It seems he’s always been around My family adore him ey help keep him safe and sound He loves to sit on window sills And watch the world go by To see the children playing games And planes taking o nearby He loves the girls to cuddle him Pretends to be quite shy And when he goes to bed each night He enjoys a lullaby He’s aged a bit since we rst met And he still doesn’t like the sea It dries his hair and makes him wet He’s full of vanity But I would never dream of leaving him Or giving him away He’s the cutest little teddy bear And I love him more each day The Village is arousing curiosity As you walk, drive about such creativity. Scarecrows popping up in the strangest of places Dressed to the nines and with bright happy faces. It’s good to see such inspiration on display Cheering the village folk upon their weary way. But, I look closer, a recollection, I’m sure Of lots of people I know, thus not made of straw!! SCARECROWS by Dorothy Lockyer© The copyright of all poems that are published in The Herald belong to the author and must NOT be reproduced without their permission Send your poems to us at 2 High Street, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AH or email: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk
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