Thanks for the comments BOF and Commander, they’re appreciated.
To tell the truth, I was just trying to calm things down a bit and move the thread forward as a debate and not a binfest. Some of the comments made have been very relevant and maybe those involved in REMF put too much effort into...
It seems a shame that the recognised charity of NSC has to "defend" itself because posters/viewers miss posts announcing what support/donation has been made. Since it's inception, the REMF has donated thousands of pounds locally, in Sussex and the Croydon area, and globally, in North America...
Not sure of the price in 1953 when I first went to the Goldstone, but in 1957 I'm certain that I was paying a shilling, (5p), to get into the kids entrance.
The hard work that people perform in fund-raising for the REMF is rewarded by being able to support worthy causes. It's a sort of "job satisfaction" and pride which all involved should feel every time there's a donation made, no matter how large or small.
You haven't once mentioned standard overheads such as players wages, staff wages, lighting, (which must be phenomenal), kit men , laundry, physios, pension contributions, employers N.I., policing on match day, etc., etc.
Why does everyone keep guessing at these figures and why is it of such...
The scoring for both team and individual trophies was excellent. The runner-up 4-ball team was "Stefan Heaven" with 94 points, but the 4-ball winning trophies went to "Peter Jarman B team" led by Kayvan Khoroosi with a magnificent 98 points.
The individual winning scores were much closer. The...
Just like to let everyone know that the 2013 REMF Golf Day was, financially, the best ever.
Although there was a bit of light rain about, it was very mild and virtually no wind. The rain cleared later and most golfers ended their rounds in warm, dry weather. The golf was followed by a 4 course...
Part 1 of this auction is now closed.
I will now take the three highest bids to the golf day tomorrow.
Many, many thanks to seagullwedgee, The Auditor and nomoremithras4me for the magnificent bids and the superb support of the REMF.
Tony.....