JOE’S Raiders Charity day Smashes All Records.

And what an amazing day it turned out to be, after the initial battle to get the teams together and find last minute replacements. Everyone turned up bright and early for the 9.00 shotgun. Tees were picked and everyone was in great spirits. 15 pairs of Ladies set out to beat Joe’s Raiders and what an enjoyable fight we had. After the matches where played the normal rush to the bar commenced, and the usual banter continued. Obviously everyone was eager to know the results. Well the Ladies it seemed where over keen. I’m lead to believe that the Ladies haven’t as yet beaten Joe’s Raiders but this year we got a step closer in that the result was a draw. 7 and ½ matches each. Well done it couldn’t have been a more fitting result.

Once the excitement had died down we all sat down to a carvery meal joined by friends and family. The (amended version) of the national anthem was sung by Joe. Many thanks to Colin Kiddie for sponsoring this, and to Joe for taking up the challenge. The carvery was excellent and the catering staff did a fantastic job feeding so many people.

Everyone was then waiting in anticipation as to how much they would be fined. And yes everyone did get fined. Anyone’s misdemeanours got reported back to Joe and then the naming and shaming took place. Everyone took part in all good spirits.

We played the heads and tails game and for a new twist everyone was asked to place a bank note of any denomination into an envelope. Then write either their home or mobile number on the front. The winners were the envelopes with the most sevens combined from the bank note and telephone number. What a great money spinner this turned out to be.

An amazing amount of money was raised on the day and more donations trickled in over the next couple of weeks. Overall we raised approximately £2,274.42

My BIGGEST thanks go to Joe and Julie Harris for running this event and their continued support to the past and present/future Ladies Captains Charities.