Sport
Doddler duo recognised for help in running a run club There hasn’t been too much for the Dorset Doddlers to celebrate this year, with the majority of races being cancelled due to the ongoing covid-19 situation. That all changed at the club’s virtual annual general meeting when two of the longest serving members were awarded lifetime membership. First to receive the award was John Cowley, who has been a member for more than 24 years. John has taken on many of the club roles over the years, spending more than 15 years as treasurer and three years as chairman, as well as standing in as a session leader. John is always first to help out at any of the Dorset Doddlers’ events, especially organising water stations at the Stur Half and marshalling at other races. Ian Pollard also received lifetime membership in recognition of his commitment as the club coach. Ian has been a
DODDLERS Ian Pollard (left) and John Cowley
member of the Doddlers since 2003 and has been club coach for more than eight years. Ian can always be seen leading the Thursday training sessions come rain or shine. With a wideranging knowledge of all aspects of running he has inspired many of the Dorset Doddlers to achieve their running goals.
Ian has also been the chief marshal at both the Stur Half and the Stickler for many years. The committee would like to thank them both for their tireless dedication, and offer thanks and appreciation for everything they do for the club. If you would like more information on the Dorset Doddlers please visit: dorsetdoddlers.co.uk.
Eagle eye Ian in the spotlight at Yeovil GC On the first Saturday following Lockdown II, Ian McVeigh of Yetminster hit his first shot down the fairway of the 287-yard, 9th hole of The Old Course at Yeovil Golf Club. His second shot disappeared down the hole on the green. The eagle on the par-four hole was not Ian’s first. Playing off a handicap of two, he has had a number of on par five holes but very few on the par fours. Achieving one on his return to competitive golf on a tricky dog-leg par four certainly added to his pleasure of being allowed
out on the course once again. Ian was one of 55 competitors in a stableford competition, which saw four players return scores in
excess of 36 points. The First Division winner was Steve Gibbons (41) followed by Marc Harris (38), while Richard Poulson (40) won Division Two and Duane Rendell (37) took Division Three. On the following Monday, 83 seniors took part in their own stableford competition. Terry Higley returned the best score of the day and won the Division Three category with 42 points. Phil Osmond won Division One (36) and Martin Thomas Division Two (40).
Sport scrapped across the Vale until February The latest lockdown has effectively put all sport on hold until February 15 at the earliest. Outdoor team sports is not permitted including grassroots football, hockey and rugby while leisure centres and gyms have also closed. So too have other indoor and outdoor leisure facilities such as tennis courts, swimming pools, golf courses, archery and shooting galleries, bowling alleys, riding arenas at riding centres, climbing walls and climbing centres. Organised outdoor sport for disabled people such as walking football is allowed to continue. Most people’s activity will be restricted to cycling, running or walking outdoors, which is allowed with one other person. You can also exercise with one other person outside of your household. The Government also says outdoor exercise ‘should be done locally wherever possible, but you can travel a short distance within your area’.
WINCANTON GOLF CLUB RESULTS Seniors Monthly stableford October 27 1 Kevin George 34 2 Pete Anyan 32 ocb Seniors 9-hole qualifier October 30 1 Phil Francis 20 2 Phillip Welch 19 ocb Monthly medal November 1 Chris Chapman nett 71 2 Ed Gale nett 72 ocb Seniors Monthly stableford December 8 1 Jon Reed 36 2 Ray Phillips 35 Monthly medal December 1 John Atkins nett 70 2 Pete Anyan nett 77 3 Ed Gale nett 78 73
