My belated drive-in was held earlier this morning, at the third attempt.

It wasn’t an overwhelming drive, but it was straight and in play, hurtling through the air for a valiant 167 yard attempt. There were 10 lucky winners, who all guessed the exact distance and will receive £15.60 each. The sweep has raised at least £380 for my charity of the year, Nayland Community First Responders. This may turn out to be a little more as a few people have donated their winnings back to the charity. For those winners who were not in attendance, your VC, Graham Cork, will be in touch to request bank details for payment of your prize. My thanks to those who were present this morning for supporting me today. The Yuletide scramble itself raised in excess of £1000 for the Sudbury Storehouse Foodbank. Once again, thanks to everyone for your very generous donations. Final figures will be included in the senior newsletter at the beginning of January.

By now, you should have received an invoice directly from the club for 2025 senior membership. This is exactly the same procedure as the beginning of 2024. Existing members will be invoiced for £10 and there are 4 members who joined in the latter part of the year who will be invoiced at the first year rate for new members of £20.

Thank you all for your continued support of the section and I send you seasonal greetings and best wishes for 2025.

Kevin Price

Senior Captain 2025