The Duncan Rouse Bat 'N' Trap Trophy 2024
The Duncan Rouse Bat 'n' Trap Trophy 2024
Richard Dixey writes:
The Duncan Rouse Bat and Trap Trophy
For the second year running, and soon to become an ongoing event, The Duncan Rouse Bat and Trap Trophy was up for eager Bat and Trappers to show their skills at this traditional East Kent Pub game gathering.
Seventeen teams competed for this prestigious Trophy and Medals on a beautiful Summer’s day at the Farriers Arms in Mersham, very kindly hosted by Landlord, John Hockley.
Players, friends and relatives began to arrive at 9am with the first game scheduled for 10am. Bacon Rolls, Tea and Coffee kicked started the day. We were also very fortunate to have on board the Provincial DC, Graham Cuthbert, to manage the bar and to keep everyone in order, ably assisted by Warren Hyder. Kevin Kemp facilitated the event by kindly again lending us the Bat & Trap equipment and was on hand as Chief Referee to oversee the games and to ensure that any disputes were resolved.
Play got underway promptly at 10 am, interspersed with Hot dogs and Burgers to keep the Players fuelled and, of course, some alternative liquid refreshment for the thirsty ones. After the preliminary rounds, we were into the 3rd place play-off , eventually won by St. George Abadan, no. 6058, beating Stour lodge, no. 2305
Then to the Grand Final, between last years holders Martello Lodge, no 8712, defending their title, and Septem Lodge, no 7788. After a hard fought battle came a well deserved win to Septem Lodge. Duncan Rouse APGM after some kind words to all, awarded Medals and the Trophy to the new title holders.
Your generosity raised £2240.00 for the 2025 Festival. Well done !
2nd Place
Martello Lodge
1st Place
Septum Lodge
3rd Place
St George Abadan Lodge
This was a great event and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves so we look forward to next year with great enthusiasm. Please look out for the date and enter a team in early for the next event.
Special Thanks to: Peter Herbert, Bob Hadlow, Graham Cuthbert, Warren Hyder, Kevin Kemp, Steph Hadlow, Lynn Hyder, Julia Dixey, Mike Barnard, Yvonne Stones, St Johns Ambulance and last, but not least, Landlord, John Hockley.
Also, our sincere thanks for the remarkable effort by Kevin Stones who single handedly sold raffle tickets and raised £530 for the Barrow of Booze!
On behalf of the organisers, Thank You so much to everyone that attended.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
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