SUNSHINY DAYS @ NOTTINGHAM WEEK A BBQ is lit by Roger and Debbie! ‐ celebra7on required so the drinking is merry. Report by Rupert Ursus
No9ngham Week unlike anything seen. The Eastern lawns empty, even though green. Western courts stunning have sure earned their day. All four dressed by Charlie with lots now to play. The Robin‐Hood‐handicap and all of the classes. There’s a doubles comp too, compe7ng for glasses. Time limits in place, 2 games per lawn, 6 days of play. We need two dozen or more finished today! Sunshiny balls and Hopewell hoops, easy for split shots, cut rushes and scoops. The manager thinks that all will be fine. But wait! the games are all going to 7me. Tuesday surprise, sparkling wine popping, 50 years at No9ngham and no sign of stopping.
Off for more liquids but the food piles are sound: like the 5000, enough to go ‘round. It’s the eve of the finals, the B class completed. Hardwick beat Houston only narrowly defeated. Saturday dawns and two semis are played. Tom Dewar and Peter by Tim and Tony are slayed. So on to the finals the crowns to reveal. Well managed by Alex as one court we steal. Dutch Hockey team cram into shorts made of court, impressed at the greatness of our li8le sport. The first is the D class Patricia Duke Cox… defeats David Boxell no 7me on the clocks. The second the doubles Omied and Sarah again… defeat Anthony and Colin e7que8e strained. The Open is won by Phil over Omied. Not going to 7me though… just as expected.
Picture: Roger Watson ligh0ng the BBQs
As for the last two the C and the Hood, 7me of the essence the spectacle good. Tim was ahead but missed at the last. To give Tony the C class, going round fast. David Brydon and Sarah swap blows 7ll the end, Sarah’s bisques run out far too fast to defend. So now I must end it, one more to rhyme, the last two games finished plus 1 on 7me.
Picture: Peter Death in play 50 years a!er first playing at No2ngham.
Wednesday sees play in the day and a play in the evening, its sweltering hot, how’s everyone feeling? Thursday arrives, some respite from the sun, lots of cri7cal games, but some races run. Friday is ending 128 games later… we all need a boost…please someone cater.
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