Owing to a surfeit of commitments, the games had to be re-arranged from Gimswood to be at Goose Dale. Luckily the rain dances worked. We almost had a full house. Unfortunately the American contingent could not make it.
The Sands – Peter and Sally, daughter Juliet and Lola the dog Bodmin – Sue and Bella the dog Linden Farm – Simon and two brave helpers London – Tanya and Ravi Welton, Daventry – Matthew and Evelyn Worplesdon – Sue and Anthony Upper Farringdon – Antonia and Daryl with children Tiana and Isaac Southampton – Jack and Heloise with sons Ivo and Ludo Caversham – Megan, Mark and Ottilie Bristol – Amy and Adam with children Alfie, Sofia and Orla Newbury – Myvanwy, Joe with children Scarlett and Romi Motherwell, Lanark – Heather with daughters Isobel and Kathleen. Joined by Tam and Victoria Frome – Claire and son Otis
(Postscript: There was an objection and after a recount, Jack was also awarded the Senior Champion medal in joint position with Adam)
Prepared for the onslaughtBBQ and painting area readyThe food is assembled. Each tribe provided a dishDinner is servedThe puddings were demolishedThe long tableThe feast beginsThere’s a serious discussion to be had here…Can you spot Ottilie?Simon and the brave team. Did they know what they were in for?Lola in prime position for falling scrapsCature the Flag – WinnersCapture the Flag – team 2This baby ain’t heavy.. (well, a bit)Bella has seen something interestingThere’s always one who flouts the rulesMis-use of a bouncy castleIvo and Sue discuss how to judge the softball competitionRavi chucks the softball out of the parkPeter tries to equal himDressing up race – through the bouncy castle and add another item of clothingYou’re supposed to wear the hat, Isaac!Great fun had by juniors with paint brushes with some of the paint going on the cardboard constructionsIt don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swingI think the tree is falling overA quiet momentI’m sure I could play one of the gamesJunior winner – SofiaSpecial award to Ivo (the little mayor of Goose Dale) as Judge’s helperYou may ask why someone on crutches can be Senior Champion. Only Adam knows…The Assembled Company
The Lawrence Cup 