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New lift provides Disabled Access. (Jun.2004)
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The installation of a disabled lift is now complete.
The lift is sited by the side door into the lounge, adjacent to the bowling green.
Access from the car park, where disabled parking is allocated, is via the pathway across the front of the clubhouse.
The pathway is also in process of being refurbished.
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Sports Club of the Year again, plus award for Wendy. (Jun.2004)
It was a busy evening on-stage for vice president Mike Bishop, at the Sefton Sports Achievement Awards.
Mike was on hand to collect the trophy as Northern followed last year's success by once more being voted Sefton's Sports Club of the Year for 2004.
Congratulations also to Wendy McDowall, who received an individual award as Sefton's Sports Volunteer of the Year,
in recognition of her tremendous work both at Northern and within Sefton Hockey Development.
Wendy made an appearance via telephone link from Scotland, where the family were on holiday.
Mike is pictured accepting the award from Lord Ronnie Fearn on Wendy's behalf,
and below with Wendy.
The event was held at Formby Hall on 2nd.June, and compered by Radio Merseyside's Alan Jackson.
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Beth voted Female Sports Personality. (Jun.2004)
Congratulations to Northern ladies hockey player Beth Williamson, who also shared in the the Sefton Sports Award presentations.
Beth is a regular player with the Northern Ladies 2nd XI, with the occasional 1st XI call up.
As well as acknowledgements for her hockey ability,
she was voted Female Sports Personality for 2004, on account of her accomplishments in windsurfing.
Beth is a National Squad Team member and has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Windsurfing World Championships in Bulgaria in August.
She won the British Championships in 2003 and has many other competitions to her credit.
Thankfully Windsurfing and Hockey are situated at opposite ends of the calendar,
so hockey at Northern allows Beth to maintain her winter fitness.
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Long Service awards at AGM. (Apr.2004)
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Peter Fogden, David Lewis and Mike Robinson receive their 40 year gold awards from the outgoing President.
Also receiving gold awards were Bob Kendrick, Brian Lewis and Michael Wilson.
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Silver awards went to
Alex Hillhouse,
Andrew Thompson,
Brendan Roberts,
Frank Killen,
Jack Connor,
John Ainsworth,
Julie Horrocks,
Keith Jordan,
Keith Griffiths,
Margaret Blagden,
Mike Gribbin,
Miriam Newton,
Neil Griffiths,
Neil Scott,
Peter Evans,
Peter Theadorus,
Robert Morley,
Rod McLeod,
Steve Redfern,
Tom Killen and
Bill O'Hara
who have recorded 25 years of membership.
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Another Evening goes with a Swing. (Feb.2004)
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Another successful 'Swing Night' was enjoyed by an appreciative audience,
as crooner Georgie Starr provided the entertainment.
Georgie is pictured chatting with guests after his virtuoso performance.
Thanks to John Dooley for the organisation.
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Catering Launch Evening. (Feb.2004)
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Our new catering franchise The Northern Catering Company played host to around 100
members and guests, at a Valentine's night launch event in the club lounge.
The evening was an opportunity to sample their wares, and for members to meet and chat with
the company's commercial manager Glen Moore and catering manager Damian O'Brien.
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Glen is pictured left,
listening in stunned silence to the dietary requirements of two club members.
Below, with colleague Damian, and an eye on the lady president.
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New Vice President for 2004. (Feb.2004)
We are pleased to announce that Mike Bishop has accepted the nomination for Vice President
at the forthcoming AGM on 31.March.
Mike has served the club in many capacities, both on and off the field, over more than twenty years.
We hope that 'his year' will be an enjoyable and successful one.
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Keith takes snooker singles title. (Jan.2004)
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Keith Hall clinched victory in the annual snooker singles tournament,
overcoming Peter Brinkley in the final by a 2-0 margin.
Keith is pictured holding the trophy, being congratulated by runner-up Peter,
with snooker secretary and match referee Colin Rhind in attendance.
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