 | Tour 2007 |
| A view across Torquay taken from the 'The Masters Room' occupied by Chris Rolph and Brian Wellsted. . . . *** More pictures will be added as soon as I get time *** | |
The tour itinerary |  |
| The 2007 'Tour Card'. A grand tour, shame the weather could not have been just a touch better. | |
 | Fox Inn, Bramdean |
| Where the tour has traditionally started for over 25 years. All members have been picked up over West Sussex and the Fox Inn, Bramdean is reached at 08:45. | |
The landlord and his good lady |  |
| Jane and Ian Inder the proprietors of the Fox Inn, Bramdean who have looked after us for many years. | |
 | New mates |
| Long standing tourist Graham Allen as usual with Brandy in hand welcomes new boy Mike Meadows (right) to his first tour. Also pictured (middle) is Rick Gosnell travelling for the second time. In the background are Gareth Beven and Phil Gander. | |
Anticipation |  |
| Roger Ayling (with a rare smile), Peter Chiffins and Ima Bowler looking forward to a good week ahead. | |
 | On the way |
| President Cecil Wadey welcomes members to the clubs 53rd tour upon leaving Bramdean. | |
Club photographer |  |
| Club photographer Alan Stewart caught on the other side of the camera after our game at Abbrook Park. | |
 | The subs bench |
| The subs bench at Abbrook Park, Kingsteignton. Left to right - Franco Sacco, Ima Bowler, Tom Whittington and Kevin Mitchell. | |
Coach driver |  |
| Diane our Coach Driver from Turners Tours safely takes us on another trip out. | |
 | On route to Okehampton |
| A view from the coach whilst on route to Okehampton. Game off - rain! | |
999 |  |
| Bill Bryder is taken ill at Moretonhampstead in the middle of Dartmoor. Out come the Paramedics to rush him to Totnes hospital. Thankfully he arrived back at the hotel that evening as right as rain. | |
 | The Finch Foundry |
| All ready for the 'guided talk' around the Finch foundry at Sticklepath. | |
Very interesting |  |
| Alan answers questions from an interested audience. Not a lot of hair around in this picture! | |
 | Taking note |
| Captain Noddy Clement takes notes on the players performances. Also pictured are Kevin Mitchell, Harry Gosnell and Ima Bowler. | |
Me and my mate |  |
| Franco Sacco and his friend Paxo appear to be discussing tactics. I'm sure Franco learnt something from him. | |
 | The Top Table |
| From left to right - Ken Timms (Imm Past President), Ted Lane (Hon Life Vice President, Chris Rolph (Hon Sec) and Cecil Wadey (President). Please salute when you view this picture. | |
Cheers |  |
| It looks as if this lot are enjoying their tour. From left to right are: Geof Armstrong, Ken Armstrong, Jon Clear, Brian Pryce, Ron Hyam, Mike Meadows and Steve Hawkes. | |
 | The harbour |
| A great photograph of the harbour at Torquay. The sun did shine sometimes. | |
Hello 'Duckie' |  |
| Ken Timms makes new friends at the riverbank. Yes Ken it's got to be said - 'you must be quackers'. | |
 | Come on Diane |
| After defeat at Tavistock BC all we want to do is go back to the hotel. | |
Bring on our supper please |  |
| From left to right are: Ron Friday, Phil Gander, Harry Gosnell, Rick Gosnell, Bert Stapley and Barry Horsley. | |
 | Princetown |
| Tell me, just why did we stop here? | |
Cheeky |  |
| What can I say about this one? Obviously someone was a bit of a 'peeping tom' and the Hon. Sec got caught out sunbathing. | |
 | Now listen here! |
| Alan Catterson in full flow educating the Captain about something - probably telling him how Sunderland will get on next season in the Premiership. | |
Shut the gate behind you please |  |
| Maybe we were losing and Captain Noddy could take no more. | |
 | Who's got shot then? |
| If I didn't know that I never wear a cap i would have sworn this was me - must be Chiffo (is it?) | |
Goosed |  |
| Well the delivery doesn't look too bad but the end result ..... not as good as it was eh Goose? | |
 | Storm brewing |
| At least that's what it looked like at Bere Alston. But we got the game in and beat them! | |
Same old little bit of string |  |
| Diane takes over from the Hon. Sec - and the little bit of string tradition lives on for another tour. | |
 | Poor bus driver |
| Always looking to make a pound or two Steve takes us to Plymouth for the match against the Retired Civil Service. | |
We beat em |  |
| Ima Bowler appears to want the whole world to know we beat the Civil Servants. Eric West is just amused by it all. | |
 | Sleeping beauty |
| That will teach the Captain to leave me out of the team - the bar was open all afternoon! | |
On your marks |  |
| Ken and Pat all ready for action at Marldon. Big breakfast was it that day Pat? | |
 | Nearly |
| A smashing shot of our Hon. Treasuer Jon. I understand he 'nearly' drew shot with this one. | |
Shorts allowed |  |
| Well Marldon said we could wear shorts if the sun shone and the boys made the most of the fine weather. Are they white Gareth? | |
 | Good game chaps? |
| Rick, Brian and Tom appear interested, Harry just couldn't care less. | |
Foods arrived |  |
| All is well on the Gannets table - the starters have arrived. | |
 | Francis Drake |
| All aboard the Golden Hind at Brixham - a replica actually but who cares? | |
Have a good game chaps |  |
| Mike, Franco, Pat and Gareth before the game at St. Mary's Brixham. | |
 | Pole vault |
| The Greek National pole vaulting Champion joins the West Sussex Tourists at Brixham. | |
Yellow peril |  |
| Chiffo takes this 'Yellow Fetish' of his just a little too far. Maybe you could dye your hair Yellow next year????? | |
 | Thanks Helen |
| The President thanks Helen Marks by presenting her with a bouquet of flowers on the last evening. Thanks Helen (and Steve) for all your hard work. We found the Frognel Hall a smashing venue for our tour. We will be back !! | |
Top rink of the week |  |
| Captain Noddy presents the 'Top rink of the week' prizes to Roger Lucking, Peter Chiffins, Graham Allen and Ron Friday. | |
 | What a prediction! |
| The Hon. Sec had his toe nails painted as usual before leaving for Torquay. A trophy on each big toe. Susie his Chiropodist / toe nail artist must have known something as just a week later Chris was picking up the trophy as Tour Champion. | |
The Bruvvers |  |
| Tour Runner Up Peter Chiffins with the 'Frank Duck Cup' and Tour Champion Chris Rolph with the 'Norman Brown Trophy' at the presentation meeting on the last night. | |