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Goodbye to Gordon. (Oct.2011)
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Following the retirement of Gordon Robison our club steward at the end of August, the club organised an informal retirement party for Gordon to mark his 20 years of outstanding service at Northern.
As befits the esteem in which Gordon is held, the event was supported by well over a hundred club members and former bar staff.
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Tributes were paid to Gordon by club president Alan Murphy, vice president Graham O'Neill and Peter Robson the Carlsberg-Tetley representative to the club.
A number of retirement gifts were also presented to Gordon, along with a cheque for over £3000 raised by donations from club members. Gordon has accepted life membership of the club, and has retired with wife Sara to nearby Waterloo, so we will hope to see them from time to time. We wish them both a relaxing and happy retirement.
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Murph takes to the Willow. (Jul.2011)
Our president Alan Murphy assembled a star-unspangled collection of cricketers,
and a substitute runner in a red dress, to contest the annual President's Day fixture against the cricket chairman's XI.
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Cricket has seen some interesting innovations in recent years,
with improvised shots such as the reverse sweep coming to the fore.
Our president opened the innings with son Danny,
and pushed batting technique to new horizons before retiring undefeated,
leading his team to a narrow but fine victory.
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In the time-honoured fashion of President's Day, all then adjourned to the lounge for lunch.
Thanks to Alan and Marie, family and grandchildren, for a most enjoyable day.
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Andrew Beeston honoured in Sefton Awards. (Jun.2011)
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Big Congratulations to the Northern Club legend that is 'The Beast'!
Andrew Beeston, one of our longest serving members,
and still playing competitive league squash for the club after over 50 years,
has been recognised in Sefton's annual Sports Achievement Awards for 2011.
Andrew has been voted Sefton's Sports Personality of the Year.
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New faces at the AGM. (Mar.2011)
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Re-united after 61 years.
Well, not quite.
Alan Murphy (left) took over as our new president at the club's annual general meeting,
with Graham O'Neill becoming vice president.
The AGM was told how the pair grew up together as neighbours in their early years,
later to meet again as members at the Northern.
Best wishes to both as they embark on their years in office.
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The final duty for outgoing president Bill Sarath was to present the long service awards.
Bill is pictured with Kathy Stubbs, who received life membership to mark her 50 years with the club.
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On hand to receive gold and silver badges from Bill for 40 and 25 years of membership were
Tony McClure (top left, 40 years),
Ben Willoughby (top right, 40),
Joan Tuppen (above left, 25),
Vernon Gardner (above right, 40),
Frank Ziegler (below left, 40),
Graham O'Neill (below right, 25).
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Past Presidents meet for lunch. (Mar.2011)
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Current president Bill Sarath, and wife Audrey, welcomed past presidents and their partners to their annual luncheon.
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Hadders scoops top prize. (Feb.2011)
The Grand Draw for the 200 Club took place, with the customary social evening and buffet.
Winner of the £5000 top prize was past club president Eric Hadfield.
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One of the three £1000 prizes went to Graham O'Neill, who was on hand to collect from our current president Bill Sarath.
The others went to Johnny Forrest and Richie Hewlett,
while there were remaining prizes for Julie Nelson, Tony Morrissey, Jean Stanton, Earl Gardner,
and the president himself.
Pictured below is the anguish on Bill's face
as organiser Phil Williams (left) informs him that he has draw himself the £75 prize,
and his chances of the jackpot are gone for another year.
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Well done once again to Phil and co-organiser Alan Murphy for running the 200 Club.
There are still a few numbers available for the new club season 2011-12, so anyone interested please contact Phil or Alan.
A full list of winners can be seen by clicking the yellow 'Lottery' button at the top of this page.
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Barry and Ray retain snooker title. (Feb.2011)
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The final of the Snooker Doubles Contest for 2011 took place at the club on Thursday 3rd.February.
It was a re-match of last year's final between John Ainsworth/Jeof Guilford and Barry Hyman/Ray Shimmin.
After a close fought battle, Barry and Ray retained the title, winning by two frames to one.
Ray and Barry were presented with the trophy by the Snooker Secretary John Dooley.
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Payment by Debit Card now available. (Jan.2011)
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Payments over the bar may now be
made via Debit Card.
A minimum of £5 spend is required to
use this facility.
Cash Back is also available.
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