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Inter Branch Skittles Match, 20^th November 2009

North Cotswold Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale

Earlier in the Year when considering possible events to include in the programme it was suggested that we organise a skittles match. Having found an alley at Charlton Kings Club and some challengers from Cheltenham Branch a date was set. Making extensive use of public Transport and free bus passes Trevor Carter and his team duly turned up on 20^th November to give battle to the North Cotswold team. The level of interest was high with 23 turning up in total including several female players probably attracted by the gourmet supper or maybe the prospect of something different than the usual ale talk.

Charlton Kings Club have a good reputation on the Real Ale front and Club Steward Terry did not disappoint with excellent Butcombe Bitter, Betty Stoggs and M&B Dark on offer together with the buffet served at half time.

A pound was collected from each player providing sufficient incentive for the competition. Taking turns to replace the odd pin knocked down seven rounds were played with various accountants displaying their prowess at mental arithmetic.

Cheltenham drew ahead and were the convincing team winners but North Cotswold claimed the individual results namely Nicky Harvey for the ladies and Garry Hayward for the gents.

Thanks to the organisers and we look forward to a rematch possibly at the Seven Tuns Chedworth in 2010.

Report and Photos: Roger Price