Celebrating 60 years Skittling for
The Wheatsheaf Ladies
Tony Meadows, (Chairman), Charmian Sheppard (Hon Secretary),
Tina Ashfield (Hon Assistant Secretary) and Wendy Harris (Executive Committee
Member) took time out to visit The Beehive, Bouncers Lane on Wednesday 9th
December, to Congratulate Wheatsheaf Ladies Player - Maureen Claridge, who has
been skittling with the team for 60 years. Maureen joined the Wheatsheaf Ladies
when she was 19, and soon proved to be a very good skittler, when she won the
top of the averages award after her first year. She has held various roles
within the team (Captain, Vice-Captain, Chairman, Treasurer) and has proved a
constant asset throughout. She is still one of their best players, winning Top
of the Averages in 1956, 1973, 1997, and 2013.
Many of you will know Maureen from playing against her and will recall she is
one of the main voices saying ‘come on’ encouraging the team throughout. Maureen
was presented with a Certificate, and an engraved wine glass by Tony, a bouquet
of flowers from her team along with a card, created by Wendy Watson (Team
Secretary) which congratulated Maureen on the front page, inside page contained
pictures of all of the team, and the back page showed pictures of the pubs they
had played at over those 60 years. Lovely mementoes for Mo to treasure.This
surprise presentation, happening on the last home match before the Christmas
Break, delayed the start of the game against the Ducklings slightly, but an
achievement well worth celebrating.
CHELTENHAM SKITTLES LEAGUE
KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR AWARD
Maureen Claridge
(Mo)
A Wheatsheaf Ladies Skittle Player
Celebrating 60 years of playing the game
Captain 1972 – 1980
Vice-Captain 1964, then 1985 – 1986
Chairman 2000 – 2006
Treasurer 2007 - 2015
Top of the Averages – 1956, 1973, 1997, 2013
For being a great Team Player – still one of the best in the Team – and for being a great Treasurer –handing out magic brown envelopes at the end of the season.
Always supportive of the team, often can be heard saying….come on…
All in All a Great Skittler deserving our Congratulations
Signed
CharmianChairman, Cheltenham Skittle League December 2015