Page 76 • The HERALD • 8th December 2022 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v • Bike Sales • Cycle Servicing for all makes and models • Spares, accessories and good honest advice! Open Tuesday-Saturday Blackfield Business Centre, Hampton Lane, Blackfield Please call 023 8089 0712 to arrange a service! SPORT IN THE HERALD Dibden Open Golf Society (DOGS) Results BRAMSHOTT HILL LADIES TAKE THEIR PARTNERS FOR THE WALTZ 1st November the DOGS played their monthly Stableford (winter card) Competition played in wind, rain and very strong winds by some very hardy golfers. e winner: R James (23 C/B) 2nd: J Slade (23 C/B) 3rd: J Manning (22 C/B). Nearest the pin winners: C Peall (4th/18th) J Stoker (4th/9) and C Viney (7th/9) Congratulations to all those taking part and completing the Stableford. 8th November the DOGS played a 4 Bramshott Hill Seniors Results e weather has taken its toll of the Golf competitions lately with the course being closed or competitions cancelled. However on Monday 14th November Bramshott Seniors held a ‘ ree club plus Putter’ competition played over eleven holes. is was then followed by their AGM held in the Solent Suite at Dibden Golf Centre. e results of the competition were as follows: Division 1: 1st Ian Blandford 22pts, 2nd Aide Mitchell 20pts (countback), 3rd Trelford Douglas 20pts; Division 2: 1st Dave Wilson 24pts, 2nd Barry Walker 21pts, 3rd John Bailey 20pts; Division 3: 1st John Annetts 23pts, 2nd Ron Smith 20pts (countback), 3rd Paul Baker 20pts. e AGM then followed with many reports being entered. 37 members attended with 18 apologies. e captain, Stuart Bulbrooke reported that they had an average of 32 to 40 players for their Monday morning competitions. e many trophies that they play for were won by the following: Tom Gri n Cup: Keith Cartwright, George Reay Memorial Trophy: Gerry Murphy, Greensomes Trophy: Trelford Douglas & Eddie Moseley, Veterans Autumn Shield: Barry Walker, Veterans Cup: Eddie Ford, Seniors Championship: Stuart Bulbrooke, Anniversary Salver: Graham Hill, Gerald Lettice Cup: Dave Kellaway, Brambles Cup: Gerry Murphy, Singles Knockout: Jeff Andrew. ese trophies will be presented at the Seniors Christmas Dinner on the 19th December. Over the past year they have been collecting for the captain’s nominated charity. e charity this year will be the Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance. is was chosen following an incident at the golf course where they witnessed rst hand the excellent work that these people perform. e presentation of their e orts will be made at the Christmas Dinner. Following the Air Ambulance incident a CPR Course was arranged and two of their lady members who are Ambulance Sta , delivered the course at Dibden Golf Club, where 20 Senior and two Lady members attended and now have a better understanding of how to perform CPR if needed. 2022 saw a successful year in their friendly inter club matches - 20 matches were played against other clubs, of which BHGC Seniors won 14, drew 2 and lost only 4. ey had a 100% home win record and on aggregate they won 7 of the 8 matches played on a home and away basis and for the rst time in 16 years they won the “Rydeshott” Trophy played against Ryde Golf club. ey are now hoping that the weather improves and their golf games can continue. Cars packed up with barely awake teenagers and co eefuelled parents and the trip to Basingstoke was made by 20 players from Fawley U15’s to face an imposing squad of 36. e teams lined up on the main pitch of Basingstoke RFC with spectators given the luxury of dry seats and shelter in the stands which added to the gravitas of the match. Basingstoke opened with a strong starting XV and kept Fawley in their own half for the opening portion of the rst half. is forced Fawley to be aggressive in defence and work on their well rehearsed tactics at the breakdown and in the defensive line. is remained the theme of the half with so much rugby played between the teams 22 lines. A half time score of 10-7 in favour of Basingstoke. Outside centre Reece scoring the rst try o the back of a great run and well timed pass by fullback Toby releasing him into space and y half Oli converting. e second half opened with an instant try from the kick o by number 12 Jerry using his full Fijian air to side step and confuse the opposition down the blindside wing and then making a sympathetic touch down between the posts. An intense period of brutal, but spectatorpleasing, rugby ensued with both sets of forwards taking lumps out of each other. y half Oli was able to ght through players and strike a loose ball and use his footballing skills to put together two kicks and secure the ball for his rst try of the season (adding to his points tally from penalties and conversion as well as giving him a try rather than a try assist). O the back of a fantastic lineout leap and quick ball o the top by anker Dylan, scrum half Harley was able to put in a perfect pass to awaiting anker Jake who put his head down and used his Gridiron background the push aside defenders and secure his rst score of the season. e play continued with Basingstoke working well up the eld and looking likely to release their quick back line out wide. But play returned to the 22 o the boot of Oli and an attempted clearance kick was secure by loosehead Al e who motored head down straight over the try line for his rst Fawley try which was celebrated with immense gusto by players and coaches. Some experiments from the coaching team saw Reece move from 13 into the pack at blindside anker, a hard run side stepping a defender and then drawing contact and a spectacular back door o oad whilst going to ground was secured by winger Alex S who rocketed towards the goal line for his rst Fawley try since joining the team. Joey, normally number 8, played in the front row today and with some gentle persuasion he was able to convince Oli to allow him take up the kicking duties and he slotted his rst ever conversion attempt. Every rugby player loves it when a prop kicks. A massive well done to all the players from both squads and a huge thanks to Basingstoke for giving the lads a fantastic matchday experience. e 2021/22 season saw the teams face each other twice and both teams getting a 50 points win a piece. To see the development and progress of all the players is testament to the coaching and e orts by all parents, players and club volunteers and only serves to develop the high standard of age grade rugby across Hampshire. Fawley RFC based at Newlands Park at Gang Warily have nally broken ground on their new clubhouse. Since leaving the now demolished site of the Waterside Sports and Social Club, Fawley have been running their club (established on the Waterside in 1935 but with roots back to 1922) from shipping containers and with the support of local businesses e Old Mill and Vibrant Forest Brewery. ey’re now in a position to nally have a home of their own. e club would love as much support as possible from the local community to help with elements of the build. If you’re a local business that wants to support and invest in the club or you’re a trade quali ed professional who may be able to help out with your time then the club would really welcome your support. Please email: enquiries@fawleyrfc.co.uk or contact the project lead Paul Bisgrove 07754 173908. If you’re a former player or club member then please do come up to the club to nd out more about how you can support and join them in establishing a permanent home for one of the original rugby football clubs in Hampshire. FAWLEY RFC U15’S CELEBRATE A HUGE AWAY WIN 1st November Stableford Winners: R James, J Slade & J Manning 8th November Winners: J Manning, S Hawkes, L Jones & C Peall Club Challenge Competition (winter card) where 15 players braved the day in horrid weather conditions to complete. Winner: J Manning (33) 2nd: S Hawkes (31) 3rd: L Jones (30) and 4th: C Peall (29). Nearest the pin winners: J Manning (4th/18) R Hallett (7th/9) and Pro’s Approach: M Eve (1st/9). Well done to all those who took part in heavy rain, gale force winds and even sunshine! Donning their gol ng boots rather their dancing shoes a full eld of competitors joined the line-up for this fun team game. Congratulations go to the winning team of Julie Weatherdon, Cathy Davis and Pam Colmer. In second place came Hilary Bell, Miriam Eve and Debbie Campbell with Sheila Rothwell, Jo Renyard and Caroline Beech in third. Although the days are getting shorter and the course getting heavier it didn’t deter those taking part in the 3 clubs and a putter challenge. In fact with the scores posted it would seem that less is o en best! Division 1: Winner H Hanmore (21 points), 2nd J Weatherdon (21), 3rd J Howells (16); Division 2: Winner S Hallett (17), 2nd A Jones (16), 3rd J Bailey (16); Division 3: Winner D Campbell, 2nd M Annetts (16), 3rd P Kellaway (14). 9 Hole short course Winner: L Moore, 2nd J Walker, 3rd G Munro.
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