The Lord’s Taverners golf day at Teignmouth Golf Club

Nearly 50 teams contested this year’s annual Lord’s Taverners golf day at Teignmouth Golf Club on 23 June and raised more than £5,800.

This year’s winners were Loughtons independent financial advisers, with other prizes going to teams from as far afield as Plymouth, Glastonbury and Gloucester. The wooden spoon prize of a group golf lesson and fourball at Teignmouth went to Avalon Citroen.

Simon Harding, of Stephens Scown solicitors and chairman of the Lord’s Taverners Devon & Cornwall region, thanked all the participants and sponsors, adding: “We were very fortunate to have an extraordinarily successful day with a record number of entries and a record amount raised for our charity. Aside from the teams themselves, I am particularly grateful to Teignmouth Golf Club for being very helpful hosts and to all the people and firms who with only a gentle twist of the arm volunteered prizes, sponsorship or people.”

CORNWALL YOUTH CRICKET FESTIVAL

There was a disappointing finale to the main Under 15 event at the Cornwall Youth Cricket Festival as, on the Friday evening, Truro and Walmley had to give up their struggle with the pouring rain just after the halfway mark. The local side, however, were declared the winners on overall scoring rate for the tournament and were presented with the winners’ medals and Lord’s Taverners cricket equipment bag in the invaluable marquee by Sir Tim Rice. This was the first time that the run rate rule had been required in the Festival, though it has been in place for most, if not all, of the 25 years of the event. Other local clubs Redruth and St Gluvias won the Plate and Bowl respectively and the host club’s Harry Lobb hit an incredible 153 runs in one very short innings (maximum 10 eight-ball overs) to win the Best Batting Performance prize.

The 25th Festival saw one particular special innovation, with floodlights being used for the evening Under 17 tournament. This was a roaring success and, though a little more lighting would be used if the idea is revisited in future years, a great spectacle was enjoyed by a good number of spectators on all four evenings. Incredibly, due to a late start on Thursday and an emergency ambulance being required for a spectator, the final finished at 11 minutes past 11! However, no-one minded at all, as Birmingham visitors Walmley won the event and local team Falmouth enjoyed the experience, having defeated Penzance by losing fewer wickets in a tied semi-final.

Earlier that day an excellent Paul outfit beat West Dulwich in the U13 Final, having hardly put a foot wrong throughout the tournament. Ryan Cornish turned out to be their star man this week, winning the Player of the Final award. Visitors South Devon and Walmley were defeated in the semis and Kingskerswell also contributed well, as did Ottery St Mary, who took home the Silver Plate. The Under 11 tournament took two Sundays to complete and this, sadly, forced the withdrawal of several teams, but the finals were eventually played out in warm sunshine and Truro CC captured its second trophy of the week, keeping Redruth at bay by the margin of 16 runs. St Gluvias’s improving players easily won the Bronze Plate, Perranporth the Silver Plate and Grampound Road B the Bowl.

The CYCF Committee is delighted to have completed 25 years and will now take a well-deserved rest, before looking to add a little strength to their numbers and beginning to discuss with St Gluvias Cricket Club their plans for 2012 onwards. If any local cricket enthusiast, even someone who has never been involved with cricket or event administration, would like to be part of this and could offer some help, CYCF would be only too delighted to welcome them aboard. Please contact Secretary Richard Mitchell (01326 212788) if you would like to become involved.

Full results Under 11 (23 teams) : Bowl – Redruth B 137, Grampound Road B 144
Bronze Plate – Gorran 105, St Gluvias 166
Silver Plate – Roche 91, Perranporth 136
Final – Redruth A 137, Truro A 153
Player of the Final – George Bolland (Redruth)

Under 13 (18 teams) : Bowl – Falmouth 72-4, St Erme 43-5
Bronze Plate – Truro 88-2, St Just 59-4
Silver Plate – Ottery St Mary 131-1, Helston 72-7
Semi-finals – Paul 123-1, Walmley A 65-3
West Dulwich 92-3, South Devon 63-5
Final – Paul 140-3, beat West Dulwich 98-7, by 42 runs.
Player of the Final – Ryan Cornish (Paul)
Best Batting Performance – C Mitchell (Kingskerswell), 86
Best Bowling Performance – B Jack (Ottery St Mary) 4-7

Under 15 (13 teams) : Bowl – St Gluvias 139-6, Menheniot-Looe 102-7
Plate – Paul 54, Redruth 55-3
Semi-finals – Walmley 135-4, Andover 132-6
St Austell 77, Truro 80-0
Final – Walmley v Truro. Abandoned. Truro won on overall scoring
rate for the tournament.
Player of the Final – Connor Powell (Truro)
Best Batting Performance – Harry Lobb (St Gluvias) 153
Best Bowling Performance – Ollie Clarke (St Austell) 6-3

Under 17 (11 teams) : Plate Final – Praze 96-3, Roche 93-7
Semi-finals – Ottery St Mary 65-4, Walmley A 73-0
Penzance 62-7, Falmouth 62-4
Final – Walmley A 56-1, beat Falmouth 52-3, by 7 wickets.
Player of the Final – Andrew Hendrie (Walmley)
 

LADY TAVERNERS SUMMER ROUND UP

The London Marathon - Anne Acton, not herself a Lady Taverner but wanting to support us as all her family love Cricket, ran in the London Marathon for the Devon and Cornwall region and raised over £1600. It was her first time running a Marathon, completing it in four and half hours and hoping to better this time next year. Many thanks to Ann.

CELEBRITY SPRING LUNCH - 18TH May 2011
My first event since taking over as Chairman which, thanks to our new Secretary Liz Barrett who had noticed that they were appearing at the Plymouth Theatre Royal in a production called 'Five Blue Haired Ladies sitting on a Green Park Bench', was attended by Lady Taverners' Lorraine Chase & Anita Harris. Having invited them to make up a Celebrity Lunch, Lorraine and Anita were joined by the rest of the female cast, Shirley Ann Field, Anne Charleston (who played Madge in Neighbours), Nicola Blackman and Anna Lindup. So, for our Spring Lunch we had six Celebrities together with 68 guests for lunch at the Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club, a great venue overlooking the waters of Plymouth Sound. I couldn't have asked for more for my first event and all the celebrities were great fun, creating a wonderful informal atmosphere and circulating amongst the different tables as well as drawing the raffle. We raised around £1500 whilst having a really enjoyable time and creating a lot of goodwill for the Lady Taverners. Hopefully we will have attracted several new members.
Use Photo 1 - Curtsey of Devon Life Magazine

SUMMER LUNCH - 6TH JUNE 2011 with our new President, Angela Rippon

We were delighted when Angela Rippon accepted our invitation to join us at our Summer Lunch at the Langdon Court Hotel, Plymouth on the 6th June. Angela was taking over as LT President from Rachael Heyhoe Flint the following Monday so, especially as she lives in Devon, we wanted to be able celebrate her new appointment with her. The Lunch was attended by around sixty-five people and our welcoming drinks were held outside in the beautiful gardens of the Langdon Court owned by Lord Taverner Geoffrey and his wife Emma Ede. After lunch Angela Rippon gave a talk on her Comic Relief experience of living in Kibera, which is the largest slum in Africa, and having to provide for herself for a week, an amazing insight on how so many people live in Africa these days. It was a very emotive talk and made one feel very privileged to live where we do.
It was a really enjoyable and very successful lunch which raised in the region of £1400.

Our 2nd SPONSORED WALK - 25TH June 2011 at Noss Mayo
Once again our Sponsored Walk around the cliffs near Noss Mayo finished up at the Ship Inn for lunch with the dozen or so walkers so far raising over £250 with the money still coming in! Everyone enjoyed it so much that it’s been decided to keep the event for 2012 but, to attract more people, on the last Sunday of June rather than on a Saturday.

FUN DAY - 18TH JULY 2011 at Downham School, Plymstock
Downham School was chosen for this year’s Fun Day as a small “Thank You” to them for their wonderful carol singing at our Christmas Parties over the past few years. Thankfully we had organised a Puppet Show to be held at the School as the day turned out to be unseasonably wet and windy which would, literally, have put the dampeners on any outside entertainment! The Jacolly Puppet Company staged a really entertaining show to the fifty or so children who then had a gingerbread man to eat followed by a goody bag to go home with.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS FUN DAY

On the 11th April The Lady Taverners of Exeter organised a fun day for youngsters from the CEDA Group in Exeter. They came to the Cat and Fiddle Pub, with their carers, on the first day of the Easter Holidays.

Noreen Hoskin, Exeter Secretary, kindly hosts the occasional party for some of the special needs groups in the Exeter area and was delighted to welcome back CEDA. CEDA (Community, Equality, Disability, Action) are no stranger to the Lord’s Taverners’ work having received funds for a soft play room which was opened by Judith Chalmers last year.

The children played in the grounds when they first arrived and then it was time to come in to enjoy the ball pool - always a favourite - along with other attractions. Lunch was served and enjoyed by all. Pass the parcel followed and then more time for playing outside.

Before leaving each youngster had a "lucky dip" present and, of course, chocolate Easter Eggs and Bunnies - all sugar free! All were exhausted after 4 hours but really happy that everyone had enjoyed themselves.

In the photo: Friends, both called Shannon, enjoying lunch. If you look hard enough Noreen is at the end of the table.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS PRESENT CRICKET BAG TO CLYST VALE SCHOOL - 6TH APRIL 2011

Noreen Hoskin, Secretary of the Exeter Region presented a Junior Cricket Bag to Clyst Vale School, Broadclyst, Exeter, on Thursday the 6th April; 2011. They were absolutely delighted with their bag and equipment, particualrly the fact that it included helmets, and look forward top putting it to very good use in the coming months.

THE LADY TAVERNERS DEVON & CORNWALL ROND UP - MARCH 2011

Nearly New Fashion Show
In October we held a very successful ‘Nearly New Fashion Show’, in conjunction with Mandy Rolt of Top of the Steps, at The White Hart in Modbury.
With tickets at £5 each we had over 120 guests, we were delighted.
Considering the models were wearing second hand clothes, with the aid of accessories, make up and new hair dos they looked stunning, it was quite remarkable!
This was such a great fun evening so many people asked if we could do this again so watch this space!
Have a laugh and join in the fun at you tube – www.youtube.com/watch


Jubilee Dinner
We had the most wonderful dinner at Langdon Court Hotel in Wembury to celebrate The Lords Taverners 60th Anniversary.
In these recessionary times it has become increasingly difficult to sell tickets for fundraising events and our Jubilee Dinner was no exception.
Whilst there were only 33 of us the evening felt very much like an intimate dinner party.
The fire in the dining room was roaring, the Christmas tree was twinkling and the room was decorated with children’s drawing , paintings and sculptures, all much admired by our guests.
A warm and inviting atmosphere with songs from our guest Janette Aloof , who also entertained us with her supernatural skills.
Welcome drinks, a sensational meal, followed by an auction was the format for the evening, which turned out to be a truly lovely affair.
A huge thank you to all who made it!

Lady Taverners Christmas Lunch
We were so lucky with the weather, the day after our lunch Plymouth was a no go area – we had so much snow and ice – someone was watching over us!!
After many years of lunching at Kitley House Hotel, we tried a new venue this year, The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club on Plymouth Hoe, whilst not such a Christmassy venue the view was glorious!
It was a super lunch with the children from Downham School starting off our day with a selection of Christmas songs from their recent Nativity play, such a lovely way to start our Christmas.
A great raffle with so many generously donated gifts rounded off the festivities.
We are, as ever, so very grateful to our friends for their loyalty and support.
Thank you x

Children’s Christmas Party
Our region has tried for quite a few years now to give a Christmas party to a school which we have had a recent involvement with in order to maintain contact and to keep the Taverners name alive in their minds.
This year we went to Woodlands School in Tamerton Foliot.
Party food, Lady Taverner balloons filled with helium, table decorations and a bespoke gift for each child – all 72 of them!
Each wrapped with love by the ‘Girls’
Our region was lucky enough to be given 10 Harrods Christmas Bears, (which I picked up from Head Office on an earlier trip to London – and brought them back on train – to the amusement of my fellow travellers!!!!) which we presented to the school, one for each classroom – they were as you can imagine delighted and thrilled.
A huge thank you to Harrods for their kindness.
Emazdad entertained the children with high jinks and balloon modelling.
A very happy day was had by all.
To be part of their day was as good as it gets.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS RECEIVE DONATION FROM WOODBURY PARK GOLF CLUB

Woodbury Park Golf Club – Lady Captain’s Charity

Sue presented us with a cheque for £3204.36 from The Lady Captain of Woodbury Park Golf Club, who nominated The Lady Taverners as their chosen charity for the year. An official presentation in recognition of the ladies and all their hard work on our behalf is to take place shortly.

We were absolutely thrilled to receive such a generous donation.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS NATIVITY PLAY - 14TH DECEMBER 2011

West of England School for Partially Sighted – Nativity – 14 December 2010.

Following the successful childrens Christmas Party held at the Cat & Fiddle on the lst December, we were invited to their nativity, which was truly wonderful. Sue and Noreen attended on behalf of the Committee, .
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS EXETER ROUND UP - MARCH 2011

Over 60 Lady Taverners and friends gathered at the Abode Hotel in Exeter's Cathedral Square for the Annual Christmas Lunch. This has grown into one of our flagship events over the years. The traditional welcome drink of something "sparkling" set the tone for the day. Every guest had a "goodie bag" waiting for them at their table and the great lunch was followed by a top draw raffle and the day was rounded off by entertainment - Christmas songs to send you happily on your way. There was still time for some indulgence shopping in town before everyone made their way home. A great wasy to finish our Lady Taverners year.

2nd March - Lunch at Steamers in Beer
Believe me this was a great day - so good in fact all those who took their cameras forgot to take any photos! this was our Spring Lunch and the first of many events to be held in 2011. Spring flowers on the tables and just a really friendly atmosphere made an ideal setting for this informal get together. Beer is a traditional Devon seaside village - fish being sold on the sea front, quaint tea rooms and art galleries - a really great place to lunch and then explore. Everyone enjoyed a pre-lunch drink and caught up on all the news before going through for lunch. We enjoyed a varied choice of menu and Steamers try and source as much as possible of their produce from local suppliers. A new venture for us going to the East of our Region and we hope to have more events around other parts of the Region during the year.

Our work with various centres we have made contact with over the years continues and we look forward to an Easter Party for the youngsters of the CEDA Centre in Exeter and Cricket Bag Presentations during the coming months. 2011 has started with a swing and we are looking forward to a happy and rewarding 12 months for us and the youngsters who will benefit from the work of the Taverners.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS EXETER AWARDS NEWSLETTER 2010

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THE LADY TAVERNERS NEARLY NEW FASHION SHOW - 14TH OCTOBER 2010

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THE LADY TAVERNERS LUNCH AT OLIVIA'S - 23RD SEPTEMBER 2010

Over 30 Lady Taverners and friends got together for an informal lunch at Oliva's Restaurant in Topsham at the end of September.  We all had a great time and it was good to see old friends and new and catch up on all the news.  It was so successful that two new Associate Members were signed up on the day.  To ring the changes our raffle was "blind", with prizes beautifully wrapped but no-one having a clue as to the contents!  We aim to hold more lunches on an occasional basis throughout the year at other venues in the Region.

THE LADY TAVERNERS ELLEN TINKHAM PRESENTATION

Noreen Hoskin and Wendy Hayden were invited to attend the official opening of the new playground at the Ellen Tinkham School Exeter.

Wendy and Noreen joined head boy and girl, Sam Gosling and Emily Prout to celebrate with Mike Head, who performed the official opening. The Taverners provided funding for the wheelchair roundabout, which is already proving to be a great success. Other features in the playground include a spinning chair, swings and climbing frames, which can be used by mobile and wheelchair bound children.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS AXMINSTER DINNER AND AWARDS EVENING - 9TH OCTOBER 2010

The Annual Dinner and Awards Evening for Axminster Cricket Club took place on 9th October and invited members of the Exeter Region of the Lady Taverners to join them. It was a great evening and a superb buffet was served to over 80 guests. Wendy Hayden was invited to present the prizes for the Ladies Team awards. Warren Carr, who heads up the whole of Devon for Ladies Cricket came along and presented the Axminster Ladies with a trophy for top ladies team in the Devon League - quite an achievement.
Wendy is seen here with (left to right) Phil Spong, Peter Kiy and Les Haynes - club officials. The Diamond Jubilee Bat was on show and draw tickets were in great demand. The winner of the Bat will be announced at the Club's "Casino Night" at the end of the month." The evening really cemented a great partnership between the Exeter Region and Axminster CC.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS PRESENT CRICKET BAG TO ST. WILFRED’S SCHOOL - 12TH OCTOBER 2010

“Sue Paine, Chairman, Noreen Hoskin, Secretary and Jan Sokell of the Exeter Region of the Lady Taverners, attended St. Wilfred’s School, Exeter on Tuesday the 12th October 2010 to present them with a Junior Cricket Equipment Bag.

The Sports Master, Chris Bovingdon, is eager to promote cricket at the school, and the young pupils were equally enthusiastic, as can be seen from the photograph.

Two representatives were chosen to model the equipment, and as it was such a beautiful day they felt the cricket season should be extended, as they could not wait to make use of the equipment.”
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS FUN DAY, ELLEN TINKHAM SCHOOL, EXETER - 1ST JULY 2010

Twelve pupils from Ellen Tinkham School, Exeter, together with their carers, arrived at Escot Park for a great Fun Day.

You name it, they did it! An adventure in the jungle park, watching a falconry display and they really enjoyed the ball pit - we're still trying to work that one out!

Packed lunches were of course the order of the day and when everyone was quite tired out and ready to go home, they were all given a little gift to remind them of the day they had spent at Escot - a very special Lady Taverners Fun Day.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS FUN DAY, MILL FORD SCHOOL, PLYMOUTH

Our fun day didn’t actually take place on 1st July instead some weeks later – but boy oh boy did the kids have fun!
We decided that it would be a great idea to GIVE MILL FORD SCHOOL IN PLYMOUTH an ‘End of School Year Fun Day’.
Billy Wizz provided the entertainment, a magic show with fabulous balloon modelling.
We girls baked fairy cakes and buns and bought a variety of drinks.
We had been very fortunate in being given Harrods Teddy Bears, four of which formed part of the Fun Day, giving a true ‘Teddy Bear Picnic’ feel to the event.
The children, all 92 of them, had been excited for weeks and had the most wonderful day, a great start to the summer holidays.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS PRESENT SPORTS WHEELCHAIR TO DEVON DISABILITY TENNIS

Lesley Forrest and Sandra Laine had the privilege and pleasure of presenting Martin Duffy with his bespoke sports wheel chair.
To show his appreciation and that of his Mum and coach we were treated to a game of wheelchair tennis.
What a performance, so many moves involved.
Sandra and I were both invited to play, but beaten in the first set!
 

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS EXETER GOLF DAY, TEIGNMOUTH GOLF CLUB - 24TH JUNE 2010

“On 24 June, the Exeter region of the Lord’s Taverners held its annual Golf Day at teignmouth golf club.

Whilst we were, once again, very fortunate to enjoy some fantastic weather, we were also able to cajole and persuade a record number of 38 teams to enter the day and to raise a (local) record amount of just over £5,000.

This year’s winner was Real World Associates captained by David Cosford, who despite being the 2nd team out still managed to cling on to their lead for over 7 hours despite five other teams getting within three points of their total of 98 points.

Simon Harding, Chairman of the Exeter region, said, “The day could not have been much more of a success and on behalf of the local committee I would like to extend our thanks to the continuing support of Teignmouth Golf Club and, more particularly, to local professionals, firms and sponsors who so generously supported the day and charity.”
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS SPONSORED WALK, NOSS MAYO - 26TH JUNE 2010

A select few took part in the first Lady Taverners Sponsored Walk on 26th May 2010.

It was the most beautiful sunny day, and twelve of us plus two dogs set off in great spirits.

We had to keep stopping to ensure the dogs were well watered which almost made us late for lunch!

An amazing £752 was raised, we really did have fun raising money and awareness.

A big thank you to all who took part!

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS PRESENT CHEQUE FOR £3,000 TO ABBOTSKERSWELL CRICKET CLUB

ABBOTSKERSWELL CRICKET CLUB UNVEIL NEW ALL WEATHER WICKET

ABBOTSKERSWELL CRICKET CLUB is proud to announce that their new all-weather wicket has been commissioned. The new facility was unveiled in a ceremony at Abbots Two Mile Oak ground by the three major sponsors, The Lords Taverners, who provided a grant of £3000, Devon County Council via their Locality Budget, who gave £2000,and Teignbridge District Council who provided £1000 via their Councillors Community Fund. The balance of £500 was funded by a grant from Abbfest, the organisers of the Abbotskerswell Beer and Food Festival,

Pictured are : Stuart Munday, the Regional Committee of the Lords Taverners, handing over their
cheque for £3000 to Abbots Chairman, Joe Clowes and Abbots Cricket
Manager,Chris Kelmere.
Devon County Councillor Dennis Smith, handing over Devon’s cheque for £2000
Teignbridge District Council Chairman Stephen Purser and his wife, together with
District Councillor Dennis Smith, cutting the ceremonial ribbon.

Joe Clowes, Chairman of Abbotskerswell Cricket Club, commented ” I would like to thank our sponsors for providing the funding to replace our life expired all-weather pitch. With the substantial increase in the numbers of under 17’s, both boys and girls, that we provide coaching and competitive cricket for, our facilities were coming under pressure and it’s really good that we are able to make such a substantial investment in cricket for younger people. With the lack of cricket coaching and play in State schools, clubs such as ours are taking up the challenge of providing organised cricket in a safe environment for a generation who otherwise would not be able to experience our national summer game”

THE LADY TAVERNERS CRICKET DAY, AXMINSTER - 20TH JUNE 2010

"Axminster Town Cricket Club hosted a Grand Charity Cricket Day on 20th June for the benefit of the Lady Taverners and their own youth cricket programme. The day started with about 60 youngsters playing a knock out competition followed by The Axminster Town Ladies taking on an Invitation Devon II representing the Exeter Lady Taverners.

Both teams put on a great cricket performance with the Devon II coming out victors, but player of the match when to Axminster.

There was plenty to keep every one occupied during the day. Everyone was really enjoyed the cricket. There was also a great raffle and tombola, with a hog roast for the youngsters and traditional lunch and tea for all the visitors and players, not to mention the superb Pimms prepared by the bar staff at Axminster! The girls youth team at Axminster were also presented with a cricket bag.

The day was so successful that it has already been agreed to hold a similar event next year and the Exeter Lady Taverners have been invited to run the raffle at the annual Cricket Dinner in October.

Exeter Region are delighted to be forging such a strong relationship with Axminster and in partnership with them, we hope to raise the profile of Axminster and the Lady Taverners, encouraging new young cricketers - both boys and girls and taking ladies cricket at Axminster to even greater heights, as well as raising funds to help youngster with special needs, while having a great time."
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS AWARDS NEWSLETTER

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THE LADY TAVERNERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH, KITLEY HOUSE, PLYMOUTH - 7TH DECEMBER 2009

We Ladies of Devon & Cornwall Region held our annual Christmas Lunch at Kitley House Hotel in Yealmpton it was as usual a fabulous affair with a lovely pld fashioned flavour.

The young people of Downham School in Plymstock entertained us in their usual way with a medley of festive songs - it was and will always be the start to our Christmas Cheer- we hope they will contiunue to support us.

THE LADY TAVERNERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH, ABODE, ROYAL CLARENCE HOTEL, EXETER - 9TH DECEMBER 2009

The Exeter Region of The Lady Taverners held their annual Christmas Lunch at the Abode, Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter, on Wednesday the 9th December, which was a huge success.

Over 80 Lady Taverners and their guests attended, and were entertained by the Dean of Exeter, Jonathan Meyric, who was accompanied by the Director of Music of Exeter Cathedral, Andrew Millington, with a very varied programme of music ranging from eighteenth century songs to Tom Jones’ ‘Delilah’, to everyone joining in Hark the Herald Angels Sing as a finale.

The raffle table was abundant with wonderful prizes, thanks to the generosity of our ladies, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all.

THE LADY TAVERNERS INDULGENT EVENT, SANDY PARK EXETER - 19TH NOVEMBER 2009

Sue Paine, Chairman and Noreen Hoskin, Secretary of the Exeter region thoroughly enjoyed "The Ladies Indulgence Event" held at Sandy Park, Exeter on the evening of Thursday 19 November 2009. Sue, Noreen and fellow Committee Member Brenda Selway, were responsible for the ‘Silent Auction’, which was most enjoyable.

Our grateful thanks to Julie McKay of the Beresford Clinic for nominating The Lady Taverners to receive a proportion of the profit from this event.”

THE LADY TAVERNERS AUTUMN FASHION SHOW - 17TH SEPTEMBER 2009

On 17th September 09' we held our Autumn Fashion Show.

This was a fabulous event that raised £1200 for The Lord's Taverners.

Gorgeous garmets from Uno Boutique of Plymouth and Beau Fashions of Yelverton were modelled with stunning Swarovski jewellery.

A big thank you to all who supported us, in particular Angus Mackintosh, who photographed the whole day. More pictures of this event can be viewed at www.angusmackintoshphotography.com

THE LADY TAVERNERS PRESENT £500 TO CEDA (Community, Equality, Disability Action) – JUNE 09

CEDA received a cheque for £500 to buy sports equipment for the Centre for the youngsters. Pictured are Sam Harris and the Sports Instructor with Lady Taverners Wendy Hayden, Noreen Hoskin and Sue Paine, Exeter Region Chairman.

THE LADY TAVERNERS EXETER REGION PROVIDE EASTER PARTY FOR YOUNGSTERS FROM CEDA (Community, Equality, Disability Action) –EASTER 2009

About a dozen young people and their helpers went along to the Cat and Fiddle for a fun filled Easter Party. Noreen Hoskin our secretary and owner of the Cat and Fiddle organised the exclusive use of the special children’s room and the outside play area. After a hectic morning which included football, pool, ball pool and of course the juke box, everyone sat down to lunch. Then it was the turn of a conjuror, who not only fascinated everyone with his magic tricks but made the most wonderful balloon toys for everyone. Happy and tired everyone left with mini Easter Eggs, made from ingredients to cater for special diets.

CHUDLEIGH CC RECEIVE £3000 FROM THE LORD’S TAVERNERS FOR THEIR NEW ARTIFICIAL WICKET – June 2009

CHUDLEIGH CC are looking to the future during their 150th anniversary season.

A new artificial wicket has been laid at Kate Brook for today's youngsters to practice on as they develop into the players of tomorrow.

The new wicket was funded by The Lord's Taverners and Ugbrook Environmental Ltd, which also include mobile nets.

Club members were able to thank The Lord's Taverners personally for their donation as regional chairman Andrew Huckerby dropped in with it before a special match to officially open the new wicket.

The Chudleigh Chairman's XI played The Groundsman's XI in a tight match with the Groundsman's XI winning off the very last ball.

Andrew Huckerby, The Lord's Taverners Regional Chairman for Devon and Cornwall presented a cheque for £3,000 to Chudleigh chairman Simon Knight.

SALLY LORAINE'S 2009 MARATHON REPORT -

Sally Loraine’s Report on running the 2009 London Marathon for the Devon & Cornwall Lady Taverners.

I just wanted to report back as I didn't make it the offices after the marathon.  I had a fantastic, fantastic day but sadly, due to my illness and the heat, didn't quite manage to do it in the anticipated time of 4 hours 30 - 5 hours.  In fact, having done the Bath half marathon pretty comfortably, it came as quite a shock when at 8 miles my legs started to really hurt and I had to start doing walk/run.  My husband was at mile 7 which was a great boost and then met me again at mile 18 but by then I was in quite a lot of distress as every time I stopped to walk I felt very sick and dizzy and then when I tried to run it was agony. 

Anyway, I struggled on and then met my guardian angel - a lady called Lizzie who, like me, was struggling.  Having each other as company we got ourselves round through the laughter and the pain, and with a final booster of seeing my husband at mile 21 (to check I was still alive as he was pretty worried evidently - I must have looked bad!!) and then my whole family in Birdcage Walk we crossed the line at 5 hours 52 minutes I think it was.  I grabbed the first guy I saw and gave him a huge hug and then thanked him but said I really needed that (he didn't seem to mind though!) and then we limped over to letter L on Horse guards Parade.  Once greeting all the family I suddenly felt very sick and dizzy and ended up in the St Johns Ambulance tent for 45 minutes!  What a muppet!  Total dehydration was the doctor's diagnosis and of course, unbeknown to him, this was coupled with the fact that I had been very poorly at the start of the week and was, and still am, on antibiotics!  But... despite feeling like death warmed up from mile 8 - 18 and despite not being able to walk today!!.... I wouldn't have missed it for the world and am so thrilled I did it.  I just didn't have it in me to walk to your offices at the end and in fact only just got to the spaghetti house in Leicester Square where we had arranged to meet all our family (and the table we had booked would be downstairs wouldn't it!!!  Ha Ha). 

Anyway, a HUGE thank you all for all your support and for giving me the opportunity to tick off one of my life-long ambitions!!

Sally

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS DEVON & CORNWALL REGION PRESENT £3000 TO BOVEY TRACEY CC - APRIL '09

Photo: Chris Hall and Stuart Munday with Mike Gatting presenting the £3,000 cheque from The Lord's taverners to Bovey Tracey C.C. which has helped fund their new practice nets.

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS DEVON & CORNWALL GOLF CHALLENGE - OCTOBER '08

The 2008 Taverners Regional Golf Challenge at Patshull Park.

Devon & Cornwall Triumph Yet Again!

A new venue and tighter handicap rules but no change in the result. For the third year running, Devon & Cornwall take the Lord’s Taverners Inter Regional Golf Challenge Trophy.

A smaller field this year (9 teams) gathered at Patshull Park on October 20th for the annual Inter Regional Golf Challenge. With players restricted to 3/4 handicap the scores were lower this year but Devon & Cornwall still managed to amass a fine 85 points to beat East Kent by 4 points with Thames Valley a further 2 points behind in 3rd place. Philip King of Thames Valley and Darren Stevens of East Kent (so Devon & Cornwall didn’t win everything) took, respectively, the men’s nearest pin and longest drive prizes; Chrissie Colbeck and Linda Portlock from the Lady Taverners team similarly took the ladies prizes.

The assembled company enjoyed a fine dinner and were entertained spiritedly by Adger Brown before stepping on to the tee the next morning in damp conditions to try to wrest the trophy from the West country golfers. The weather improved significantly but the hopes of the challengers were once again dashed.

Congratulations again to Devon & Cornwall and thanks to everybody who took part.

THE LADY TAVERNERS EXETER REGION PRESENTS JUDITH HAMER WITH A SPORTS WHEELCHAIR-

Judith Hamer, from Exeter, was delighted when she was presented with her new sports wheelchair by Sue Paine, Chairman of The Lady Taverners Exeter Region and Noreen Hoskin, Secretary of the Region. 

Judith is a member of the Otters Wheelchair Basket Ball Club and is hoping to get into the national team.  She also had help with funding from Helen’s Trust of Exeter.
 
In 2007 Judith went to Ecuador for a month to film Beyond Boundaries for the BBC, which shows just how determined she can be and hopefully getting this new chair will encourage her to even greater things.
 
Sue and Noreen went along to the training centre in Exeter and saw the team in action and had the opportunity to meet up with Paul Bounden Club Secretary, who kindly took this photo.

Wendy Hayden

THE LADY TAVERNERS EXETER REGION CHRISTMAS LUNCH - DECEMBER '08

This year 60 Lady Taverners and guests enjoyed a great Christmas Lunch at The Oliva Restaurant in Topsham. Champagne and canapés awaited guests upon arrival which really set the tone of the day and put everyone in the mood for a lovely afternoon. The guests enjoyed the display of fantastic jewellery and there were plenty of pre-Christmas treats as well as a number of Christmas presents bought on the day!
 
The lunch was superb and more than lived up to Oliva's reputation.  The all important raffle took place after lunch and included some fabulous prizes such as a Christmas Hamper, a Luxury Chocolate Box, wine, and spirits to name but a few!

A wonderful way to spend a day, I must say!

Wendy Hayden.
 
Photo:  Lady Taverners Wendy Hayden, centre and Vivienne Sutton, second left, with friends just before the lunch.  Or Lady Taverner Vivienne Sutton, centre, with friends."

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS DEVON & CORNWALL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH - DECEMBER '08

Devon & Cornwall Annual Christmas Lunch – 8th December 2008

On Monday 8th December 2008 Devon and Cornwall Region held its annual Christmas Lunch at the Holiday Inn Plymouth which was attended by over 350 guests including our Regional President Nicholas Parsons and Chairman of Membership of The Lord’s Taverners, Richard Groom

The day included Irish Bingo and an auction which, topped up with our two great speakers, John McGovern and Kevin Connolly, resulted in a wonderful day where everyone had great fun at the same time as managing to raise over £14,000 for our great cause!

Bookings are already being taken for this year’s lunch to be held again at The Holiday Inn Plymouth on Monday 14th December 2009 with guest speakers Geoff Miller and Adrian Walsh. For further information contact David Clements on 01752 639932

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS PLYMOUTH 3RD TEST PLYMOUTH QUIZ - NOVEMBER '08

Plymouth 3rd test Plymouth quiz took place on November 13th at the Holiday Inn. The event was a great success, with over 50 teams of 5 people involved and with excellent prizes donated by local businesses.

We raised £4,750 (now over £12,000 since 2006); and all while having great fun and delicious food.  We were fortunate enough to have our usual MC, Fitz and the IT and scoring was provided by Cutec.

Congratulations must go to our 2008 winners; the “Tooth Fairies” who have came third for the last couple of years. All the teams are very creative when coming up with their names and we are delighted that over 65% of our first year’s teams are still joining in!

With over 100 general knowledge questions including a music round, I think we can proudly call the day a success all round!

The date for 2009 is November 13th, at the Holiday Inn. There are over 30 teams who have already reserved a place for this year therefore hurry up and join in before it’s too late!

THE LADY TAVERNERS PRESENT BROOMHAYES WITH A MINIBUS - FEBRUARY '09

Monday 23rd February 09 - Chris Forrest, my husband, and I had the privilege of presenting a 15 seat minibus to Broomhayes School in Bideford. This is a National Autistic Society Special School accommodating 28 children with severe learning difficulties. We were welcomed by the principal Maria Vallely who conveyed her heart felt thanks and said that the bus would make a huge difference to their daily lives, we were fortunate to have a photographer from The Journal in Bideford who recorded the event. (Published 26th Feb 09 -check on web site for write up)
PHOTO: Children’s names left to right - Ryan Rodgers, Lindsay Greenwood (staff), Abigail Copeland, Jacob Quinn,  Alan Brandon -Presentation  Marcia Vallely, Principal receives Minibus from Lesley Forrest, Chairman of The Lady Taverners Devon & Cornwall Region.

THE LADY TAVERNERS DEVON & CORNWALL XMAS 2008 NEWS

Monday 1st December 08 - The Lady Taverners Christmas Lunch Devon & Cornwall -Our annual Christmas Lunch was held at Kitley House Hotel in Yealmpton Nr Plymouth.  54 ladies comprising Lady Taverners and regular supporters enjoyed a traditional lunch and a medley of Christmas songs performed by the children of Downham School in Plymstock Plymouth. A fantastic £850 was raised for the pot.

Wednesday 17th December 08 - The Children’s Christmas Party

This has become an annual event for our region, we love the hands on approach to helping our local children have fun and feel it is very much the start to our Christmas as well as theirs. - This year we put on a party for 68 children under 5 at St Pauls pre-school in St Budeaux - a pre school for mostly underprivileged children, some with learning difficulties. Party food, Christmas decorations and an entertainer all set the stage for a fun (and exhausting) day. Father Christmas arrived a little late as he was rather over loaded with 68 presents!!!

PUTTING ON THE RITZ BALL - SEPTEMBER 2008

Saturday 15th September 08 - Putting on the Ritz Ball - A themed Ball held at HMS Drake Plymouth for 176 guests. We were fortunate to be able to present a minibus on the day to The Learning and Disability Section of South Devon College - it was a real joy to see the excitement on the children’s faces. A lively evening of music magic and casino was enjoyed by all and a fantastic £5250 was raised - a big thank you to all our supporters.

PHOTO: The Devon & Cornwall Ladies with the minibus we presented at our Putting on the Ritz Ball in September 08 - glamorous girls having fun raising money for our charity! - we could not have wished for a more beautiful evening!
Left to right in teh photo - Ingrid Antcliffe, Sarah Maiden, Marlene Ryan, Petra Taylor, Sally Loraine, Jade Chappell, Caroline Rhodes, Barry Watson, 3 pupils from South Devon College, Lesley Forrest, Anita Hill and Ros James - all Lady Taverners