On a day neither too hot or too cold, a treat even in this outstanding May, the first SC tournament of the year unfolded block by block. Some quirks of performance, though certainly not of the lawns which were impeccable, relegated such redoubtable maestros as John Grimshaw, Kingston Langley’s bearded giant, Peter Allan and Avril Rangoni-Machiavelli to lower orders they are not accustomed to.
Carol Jamieson, in command of both the tournament and her game, was joined in the top tier by Caroline Tarran, another member of a strong Kingston Langley contingent, and fellow Blewburians Andy Robertson and Andrew Petit. After David Long’s delectable coronation chicken and Eton mess, they locked horns in matches that resulted in a final between Caroline and Andy. After a tenacious battle to a 5-4 conclusion, Andy emerged triumphant.
Huge thanks to Carol and Brian for bearing their on-going workload so tirelessly and so cheerfully. And to David for gastro-fuelling Blewbury’s dominance in the latter stages.
Applause for Andy as he collects his engraved glass