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	The 2010 tour starts as usual at 'The Fox Inn', Bramdean
	Out traditional start to the tour. The Fox at Bramdean waits for the tourists to arrive for their breakfast tipple.

	New tourists welcomed
	Hon. Sec Chris, Captain Bill and President Cecil welcome two new tourists to The Fox Bramdean. Len and Gary (second and third from the left) look forward to an early (09:00) drinking session.

	We've done it all before
	Brian, Ron, Alan, Tom and Graham can taste the Brandy already.

	Light and Bitter
	Joe (4th left) looks forward to his first Light and Bitter of the week. His mates Ken, Roger, George and Ken don't look too unhappy either.

	What's all the fuss about?
	New boy Barrie (centre) looks to his new mates Derek, Roger, Pat and Michael for advice.

	The Meadow Lady
	Mike (left) looks pleased to be touring again with his gang of Barry, Ron, Ned and Derek.

	Short Comings
	New boy Nigel (Short) fourth left joins Bill, Franco, Rick and Stan.

	Bad start Cruiser
	Keith Cruise (4th left) joins his first tour. Bad start mate joining up with Gareth, Pat, Steve and Kevin.

	And last out of the bus..........................
	Roger, Jon and club photographer Alan.

	Not my round again!
	Bill Bryder has just learnt that the first round is on him ........ and there are 38 of us in The Fox!

	Under way
	Kevin our coach driver sets his Sat Nav for Budleigh Salterton Bowls Club. The tour is under way.

Budleigh
After the long drive down to Devon we arrive at Budleigh Salterton. A view across 'A' green to those playing on 'B'.

Happy days
Happy days at Budleigh Salterton. Pictured in the clubs excellent clubhouse are: Kevin, Tom, Alan, Graham and Barrie.

Holding three
Big Pat strides up the green holding three shots. They look suspiciously like Nigel Shorts 'Granite' bowls. He doesn't get them that close at Short Mat!

Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson steps on to the green at Budleigh Salterton showing the concentration he is famous for.

That's more like it!
Nigel's 'Granites' look far more at home in this picture (Short again). Sorry Nige ;-)

Our home for the week
The Budleigh game behind us, we arrive at our home for the week. The Manor Hotel, Exmouth a wonderful venue for a bowls tour.

Pre dinner drinks
Len, Gary, Keith, Derek (in the background), Pat and Roger enjoy a pint before dinner.

	On route
	A picture on the coach whilst on route to the game at Uffculme.

	Sleeping beauty
	It's only Sunday morning and it's all too much for Kevin whose catching up with his sleep. Behind Kevin is our happy club photographer Alan (how did he manage to get in this picture? He should have been the other side of the lense).

	Number 3
	The 'same old little bit of string' has been done and the Hon. Sec signals a win for number 3.

	Made it !!!!!!!!
	After an hours drive we left we arrived at Uffculme BC. Our club have forged a wonderful relationship with this pleasant North Devon club over the last 15 years or so playing matches both down in Devon and back home in Sussex.

	Surprise guest
	When we arrived at Uffculme Ted Lane (standing) was waiting to greet his West Sussex Tourist mates. Good news he had his case with him and joined us on the tour. Welcoming Ted are: Rick, Graham and Alan.

	Under way
	The trial ends have started and battle has commenced.

	Tea time
	Tea break at Uffculme BC and a view of their recently extended pavilion.

	And again
	Another view from the tea break at Uffculme. the 'wet gear' is drying after a short shower.

All aboard
Monday morning and the lads prepare to board the boat for our trip up the River Exe to Topsham.

Listen and learn
Bill Elford chatting to Ned Waddock on route to Topsham. Listening in behind are Barry, Nigel (head down), Len and Rick.

We go way back
Chris and Keith (back home from Spain) chatting about 'the old days' when Keith was a regular on the drinking outings.

Happy bunch
Barrie, Steve, Alan, Bill, Pat and Franco relax on the morning excursion to Topsham.

Smiling
A smiling Jon Clear with Sheepy (Gareth) and Roger. They do look a bit windswept.

	Topsham BC
	We arrive for the game at the splendid green and clubhouse at Topsham BC.

	The Italian Stallion
	Franco delivers a wood at the start of the match on the glorious Topsham green.

	Interesting end
	Michael Johnson (remember Benny from Crossroads), Cecil Wadey and Tom Whittington appear enthralled by events on this particular end at Topsham.

	Warm!
	The sun is shining, the temperature is warm and 'Mitch' enjoys a pint during the game at Topsham.

	Released......................
	Normally behind the camera lense Alan Stewart was released from duty to throw a few woods up at Topsham.

	Rolling up
	Topsham BC very kindly let our coach driver (Kevin) have a roll up after the game. Kevin was assisted by a smiling Nigel Short.

	It's all over
	The games finished and the two Captains add the scores up to see who won the game (the less said the better I think!).

	Resting
	Roger Lucking catches '40 winks' after the game at Topsham. Good to see he is guarding his 'wrong bias certificate' so carefully.

Bygones
Tuesday morning and it's off to Bygones at Babbacombe. What a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours.

Those were the days
Derek is obviously enjoying a look back at the 'olden days'. Surely Derek your not THAT old, are you?

Is she real?
Tom, Ted and Ken can't make their minds up. Is she real or just one of the Bygones dummies?

	Marina (Dawlish) BC
	Upon arrival at Dawlish both clubs line up for a group photograph.

	We're off
	All the introductions are completed and we're ready to go.

	Attention please
	The Dawlish Captain holds the attention of everyone at tea time.

	Now it's Gary's turn!
	The week seems to be taking out of everyone. Gary gets caught having a 'rest'.

	It's all over
	The games complete and members of both clubs enjoy a beer outside the clubhouse.

Top table
From left to right we have Jon, Bill, Chris and Cecil awaiting their evening meal.

We've had our starters, bring on the main course
From left to right we have Ron, Brian, Derek, Stan, Ted, Nigel and Roger.

And here we have............................
From left to right: Len, Tom, Steve, Mike, Gary and Pat say 'Cheers enjoying the week'.

	Chaos
	Wednesday morning started with Chris trying to organise the group for the 'tour photograph'. Why is this always such a difficult job?

	Eventually
	After a struggle it all turned out ok as the tour party get photographed. Another tour group for the record books.

	Ilminster
	Unfortunately photographer Alan didn't come with us to Ilminster and nobody else took any pictures. The only offering is this one of now Ilminster member Ted Lane with ex Petworth colleagues Graham and Tom.

Colyton
The group wait at Colyton station for our Tram to take us to Seaton (via Colyford).

Happy days
Not long to wait as the tram approaches our President Cecil and Secretary Chris who wait at the end of the platform.

Is he alright?
Not quite sure what Ken Wheeler is doing whilst waiting with Pat and George!

	Seaton BC
	We arrive for the afternoon game.

	Town clock
	A view of the town clock across the green at Seaton BC.

	Curly
	Curly (Beven) in the foreground of this shot looking across the Seaton green.

	Day off
	Jon enjoys a good read whilst sitting round the Seaton green.

Madeira (Exmouth) BC
Joe, Alan, Nigel and Gary await the start of the match at Madeira.

Baggie
I'm sure it wont be long now as Brian (Baggie) Pryce waits for the Captain to call him into action.

Ready to rumble?
The Madeira Captain welcomes our own Billy Bryder and all the tourists to his excellent club. Both the green and the clubhouse are first class.

Beautiful just beautiful
What a glorious setting for a bowling green. The sun shining and the bar open, what more could you want?

Stewards enquiry
The after match chatter, no doubt trying to work out how the tourists got a good hiding!

	The last evening
	A group of the tourists enjoying their 'last supper' at The Manor Hotel.

	Another view
	Another shot of the members enjoying the last evening meal at The Manor.

	The Top Table
	Secretary, Presisent and Captain look out on proceedings, now Hawkesey are you behaving yourself?

	Thank you
	President Cecil says a big 'thank you' to Alison the Manager of the Manor Hotel. What a splendid job she and her staff did for us, we will no doubt return again!

	Review
	President Cecil speaks to the members with his review of the 2010 tour.

	Now it's the Captain
	Captain Bill Bryder chats through the tour with members and speaks on the playing achievements.

	New boy
	Keith Cruise responds on behalf of the new tourists.

	Top Rink
	Receing the Captains prize for the top rink of the week are: Michael Johnson, Ron Hyam, Mick Meadows and Chris Rolph.

	Runner Up
	Receiving the tour 'Runner Up' trophy from President Cecil is Derek Brockhurst.

	Champion
	Receiving the tour 'Champion' trophy from President Cecil is Chris Rolph. Chris previously won this title in 2007.

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