Latest News 20th March, 2010Next World Series gamesWednesday Apr 14th, 2010 will see the Pot Boys at The Mermaid hosting the Wednesday Boys from Shepherdswell.Remember... this is an early (8pm) start! Early St Valentine's MassacreWednesday, February 3rd, The Bell, Shepherdswell...In between snow storms and ice, the Pot Boys trekked into the foggy depths of Shepherdswell for the first match of 2010. Before the game started, a £1 stake was put in by each player, the pot going to the highest hand of the evening. Not wanting to keep people on tenterhooks, Terry decided inthe very first game that he ought to seal it with a 28 hand! (Three 5's and Queen in his hand with a 5 turn). Obviously this rankled the home team, so they went all out to build a substantial lead by the time lunch was called. As is becoming the pattern, after lunch, the Pot Boys played much better, but the early lead was too much to overcome and the Wednesday Boys ended up one point closer to the Pots Boys' tally. Thank you to Tony and John for organising it and to the staff at The Bell for good beer and good food.
2010 Annual DinnerThe twenty-seventh annual dinner was held on Friday 8th January 2010 at the White Horse Inn, Bridge.The menu was the traditional fare of soup, steak & kidney pudding, apple crumble & cheese, in such portions that eating on Saturday would not be neccessary. 15 Pot Boys sat down for dinner - a few were unable to get through the snow... which certainly lay deep and crisp and even for the walk home. There was a welcome visit from country member Ray Dixon all the way from Devon. The only other country member to make it through was Father John. The Big Board game was won by the President's team. Many thanks to Tim and his staff for putting up with us and providing a great dinner. European Golf Champions![]() The Pot Boys Golf Society finally came of age. Click here for the full report
Rest in Peace, JimThe saddest news that could hit the Guild - the passing of our "President", Jim, on 21st June, 2005.Jim was cremated at Barham Crematorium on 30th June with 14 guild members in attendance. Afterwards, at the Plough and Harrow a Big Board game was held in his honour, with his grandson, also called James, leading the President's team to victory.
Jim Stripe
1928-2005
Underwater CribbageYes, that's right! 4 intrepid pot boys - Dave, Viv, Peter M and Mark - led by Dave are going to play Cribbage in scuba gear at the bottom of the swimming pool in Shornecliffe.We want to raise lots of money for charity (Macmillan cancer relief) doing this, so if any pot boys have ideas for sponsors or publicity, let's hear them. We'll be using special magnetic playing cards supplied by Spirit Games
-- First Practice--
The first underwater session was held in the swimming spool at Dover on 8th February and thanks to the expert training and guidance of Dave, none
of us drowned.
-- Second Practice--
A second session in Dover resulted in an actual game being played, with Peter and Dave winning (just).
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Defining Moments in the Guild's History
World Series Match, 3rd February, 2010 With £24 at stake on a sweepstake for highest hand, Terry Wilmshurst gets a 28 in his very first game - Three 5's and a Queen in his hand, with a 5 turn.
Friday 6th Nov 2009
Friday 5th June 2009
Friday 11th July 2008
Friday 22nd February 2008
Friday 1st December 2006
Friday 9th September 2006
Annual Dinner, 9th January, 2004
Friday 14th March 2003
Weekend of 8th June 2002
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