Captain’s Farewell

David Cooke’s year as captain of FBGC was celebrated at a very well attended farewell dinner held in the clubhouse on Sunday. Members were superbly entertained by Double Take, comprising of the singing duo of Lottie and Sarah Harris.

The golf competition saw nearest the pin prizes awarded to Ruth Stockley and Chris Edmonds-Smith, with the overall trophy being won by John Wisker.

The winter Fristab trophy was won by the captain himself with Hugh Morrison finishing as runner up.

The captain’s charity cheque of in excess of £2,600 was presented to the Needles Coastwatch Institute and was received by the station manager and his deputy.