Dodderers TRFC
"We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
   
   
  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        

2011 Awards Dinner
At this year's dinner all Dodderers were asked to wear a moustache - real or fake - in support of the worldwide Men's Health "Movember" charity. Fake taches were asked to donate at least £5, and those with no taches £10!

Inspired by Neal Utting and Brian Channon - we are pleased to report that £85 was raised on the evening.  Well done everyone - especially those who had grown their own "mo"! (click each image for enlarged view)
A special "naughty table" was reserved in the corner away from the others for those who had not embraced the theme....  though their generous donations were very welcome!
Team Photo of the "real" taches! (Though there was some debate if Chris Phipps's 5 o'clock shadow counted!)
The fakes!

The Winner! 

Pete Andrews for Best Home grown "mo"!

Pete confided that he had grown his tache in the shape of a "W" - as demonstrated by his facial expression...  Apparently this stands for "Winger" - his best playing position!

(Suggestions are invited for other appropriate  words beginning with "W" and ending in "R")


Oliver Hardy and Mr. Chips
Gavin Dive makes a brief appearance - having heard he was up for a major award...
The President toasts the Club
Jenks responds - and cracks up Hilly
The Boat Captain's report - with mobrows
Mobros
THE AWARDS
 Club Colours were presented to Gavin Dive,...                           ...Mark Rymell                                       ... and Dave Heywood (at last!)
Most Injured Player: Rod Creese
(soon to be a lifetime achievement award)
Brian Channon's inspired new trophy..... for the ....
....Ingrowing Toenail Award - Kiwi
Biggest Tart: Gavin Dive - late arrival - early departure - a shoe-in!
Overseas Player of the Year: (for his Mexican "Mo") to Miles "Speedy Gonzales" Wagstaff
The Tennis Captain delivers his report
Golden Boot Award: The President
Captain's Award for enforcing the rules:
George Savage
Bombay Bowl

District Champions:  The NW
Club Champions: Doddrin' Bowl
The climax of the evening: Election of 2011/12 Captain:
the Nominees - who would you vote for?
Anchor Butter: Dan lubes the ball.....
Winner:  Dave Heywood
Read the election pledges of the candidates!
As read out by The President.
Click Image above to view.
The Winner - and Captain 2011 - 2012: George Savage!
Congratulations George - we all eagerly await your leadership directives and new initiatives to take Doddery forward in your year of office!

Congratulations also to the Presdent on orchestrating yet another brilliant evening - which ended with 5 hardy souls having a "lock-in" til 2.30! (Beating last year's 2 a.m. record!)
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