Dodderers TRFC
   
   
  from www.dictionary.com:   dod·der (intr.v.) 
- To shake or tremble, as from old age; totter  - To progress in a feeble, unsteady manner.

 dod'der·er (n.) - one who dodders        

2009 AWARDS DINNER
The 2009 dinner proved to be the best yet: 7 hours of fun and laughter with some hardy souls lasting til 2 a.m.!
THE RECEPTION: The Vice President 2006 takes round the President's welcome cocktail, lovingly created in Dods colours: Red (Grenadine), White (Vodka), and Purple (Methylated Spirits).
Rod sniffs the bouquet - B&Q Meths 2009
We were pleased to welcome two illegal immigrants from the Twenty Hearts Club (Vingt Coeurs)
Nat Cook attends his first dinner, upholding the Dods dress code, while his Dad has come in his pajamas.
Hilly shows  where the inspiration for the Cro Magnon man in the Dods logo came from
The Dods trophy shelf: more trophies than players on a wet Sunday
The I.T. crew prepare the PowerPoiint presentation
Top Table: aka The cast from Last of The Summer Wine
THE AWARDS
DODRIN' BOWL
DRIBBLIN' SPOON
Nadine Cup
Tim Tyler's Cricket Report......  gets the first ever Dods dinner standing ovation.
The Golden Boot Award becomes a sculpture ....  and is collected by Martin Lumsdon on behalf of George Savage
The Anchor Butter Trophy is back in Dan's safe hands for another year
The new boys get their colours
Nat scoops two awards : The Hall of Flame and the Most Improved Player
Postman Pat is also a multi award winner, though is yet to show any improvement
The First ever award to an Old Rucker: Rich Hartson takes it lying down
The Captain's Powerpoint show included photos of the Best Dressed Dragon Boat Team, The Dods Flag on the Moon, and the launch of the 2010 Dods Calendar.     (click photos to enlarge)
Rookie Brian Channon is not sure what to make of the Dods version of a "Bush Tucker trial" - until Hally shows the way.
Namesake Hilly is not so sure.
THE NEW CAPTAIN!
In a closely contested election Pat Miles was duly elected Dodderers Captain 2009 - 2010.
The evening then degenerated further and featured the first ever Dods "Spoof" championship at 1.30 a.m.  Foz lost.
Player of the Tournament
President's Trophy
Bombay Bowl
BIGGEST TART: As the winer "could not be with us" because he had a "better offer"  this was presented via a live video feed from his London Hotel.
(click to enlarge to see winner)
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Thanks to all involved in the "Production" of yet another great night!
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2 a.m. and the President is feeling the strain