THE PRESIDENT'S RACE NIGHT

Saturday 4th June, 2011

Sadly, this is my last report before I retire as President in September. It has been great to introduce these additional sporting-event fixtures into our OSB calendar. The previous rugby, cricket and racing events were very successful, so what about the most recent one at Newcastle Races on Saturday, 4th June? Straight from the horse’s mouth...from start to finish it was fantastic! Following a welcome reception at The Falcon’s Nest Inn, we went on to have a three course carvery meal at the Charles Brandling Suite in the grandstand. The food choice, quality and quantity raised lots of appreciative comments, and although on this occasion we did not have a private room, somehow, sharing with lots of other race parties seemed to add to the atmosphere. After the meal there were six races and ‘Lady Luck’ seemed to be with my wife Linda for three of these (and in other races I had a couple of winners too!). But as usual our bets were just for fun so there was no need for a Securicor vehicle! I was reminded that it was two years since we were last at the races when Darryl Davies seemed to have an extraordinary share of first time ‘beginner’s luck’. This time without exception, from the comments I received, we were all winners for the enjoyment we had together. Linda and I were in the great company of Philip and Helen Capes, Bill and Annette Roberts, Peter and Jane Lever, Gavin and Eileen Spencer, George Robson, Anne Jones, Mem and Hazel Tahir. And finally, for anyone that I haven’t seen for a while, make it more than a sporting chance and meet up with me and others once again in September for OSB Day!
Don H Williams

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