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Clyde & Co to open three Southwestern US offices Samberg joins Clyde & Co from Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff. She and her team advise insurers on coverage and bad faith matters across multiple business lines, including general, professional and financial; they specialize in first-party property. Samberg has also extensively litigated and tried bad faith and coverage suits in courts throughout the Southwest. Along with Samberg, Clyde & Co are also welcoming the rest of her team, which include senior counsels Amy Stein (Phoenix), Jeri Wettestad, Kevin Hoskins and Tamara Jordan (Denver), Dylan Todd (Las Vegas), Jefferson Patten (based in Clyde & Co’s Chicago office), as well as several other associates and staff. “The opening of these three offices represents a significant step in our aim to build the leading national US insurance practice,” said Clyde & Co CEO Matthew Kelsall. “We have long sought a presence in this growing region to ensure we can serve our clients where they need us and with Amy and her team we’re confident we’re bringing on board the best insurance team in the region.” “Insurers have demonstrated a flight to quality in recent years in their choice of counsel and this has been shown time and again during COVID-19. Clients increasingly want market-leading advice and service levels wherever they operate, across the US, North America and indeed the world and that is what we’re committed to providing them,” added Clyde & Co North American board chair Carolena Gordon. “Opening in the Southwest provides us with enhanced strength in what is a key growth market for the insurance industry and many of our largest insurance clients. From a national perspective, Amy and her team’s practice complements the existing insurance expertise we have across the US,” commented Clyde & Co North American insurance strategy group chair Eileen King Bower. “I have long admired the scale and depth of expertise Clyde & Co has developed in the US market over the past 15 years, to become a premium brand for insurance in the country and globally. I am looking forward to driving this next phase of their growth story and heading up the firm’s Southwest regional push,” said Samberg of her appointment. Clyde & Co said that this expansion is its latest international growth effort. The firm had opened an office in Munich, Germany in February 2021, and an associated office in Nairobi, Kenya in October 2020. Source link Orbem News #Clyde #Offices #Open #Southwestern

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SMGS at La Torre. March 6th, 2019

A somewhat rare of late overcast day found 45 members and 2 guests turn up at La Torre for the third round of this season’s Bogey’s Medal Shield. Given that the medal format is one not liked by a number of members the turnout was excellent, quite possibly helped by the recent society introduced regulation of allowing only a maximum of plus five to any hole’s par for each and every player. Thus on a par 4 nobody will score worse than a nine, on a par 5 no worse than a ten. This does away with cricket score like numbers returned in the past for individual holes, helps speed up play, and allows a player having a really bad hole to remain within the competition. Clearly a large number of players took advantage of this ruling with a high number of eights, nines and tens posted. Those going out earliest got the better of the weather, with the wind increasing dramatically from one o’clock onwards. Whether this impacted on four hour rounds for the early starters to five hours for those bringing up the rear wasn’t determined, but it is the case that slow play remains an issue and all members need to be aware of the importance of keeping up with the group in front. La Torre is a course not often visited by SMGS and many found it hard to remember particular holes with the exceptions of the par threes 9th and 11th with their carry over water and little bailout room. Graeme Forbes gets a special mention in this week’s report for his winning the nearest the pin on both of these very similar and difficult holes. In the overall competitions, Mike Jordan and Colin Rust won their respective categories of Bronze and Silver with the day’s best scores of nett 68 (the course’s par). Robin Eastman took the Gold Category with a nett 71, beating his match play opponent Jim Imrie in a secondary SMGS singles competition in to second place on countback and taking the prize in their particular dual at the last. After three rounds Barry Roehrig comfortably leads the Bogey’s Medal Shield competition, with Phil de Lacy leading the chasing pack.  The day’s winning results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 5th Brian Butler (76), 4th Roger Carter (75), 3rd Alan MacDonald (72), 2nd Brian Mulligan (71) and 1st, with the day’s best score on countback with a nett 68, Mike Jordan. [caption id="attachment_28277" align="aligncenter" width="2190"] Bronze winners: Roger Brian Mike Brian Alan[/caption] Silver Category: 5th Dave Gibson (72 on CB), 4th Paul Kelsall (72 on CB), 3rd Chris Wren (71), 2nd Peter Girenas (70) and 1st Colin Rust with a nett 68. Gold Category: 5th Theo Boelhouwer (73 on CB), 4th Barry Roehrig (73 on CB), 3rd Keven Mitchell (72), 2nd Jim Imrie (71 on CB) and 1st Robin Eastman, also with 1 nett 71. Nearest the pins: Hole 3 John Humphrey, Hole 5 Tony Smale, Hole 9 Graeme Forbes, Hole 11 Graeme Forbes, Hole 15 Tommy Boyle, Hole 17 Mike Greatorex Abacus: Ray Seaman Best Guest: David Alderdice (72) Our thanks go to all La Torre staff for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Next week we will be at El Plantio, and on following weeks at Alenda and Vistabella. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Tony Smale a call on 628227687.  

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IJL 2018 Highlights: International Jewellery Sales Growth Revealed, Spotlight on Birmingham, Bridal Showcase & the Biggest Designers Welcomed to IJL 2018

Photographs from IJL are available to download from the IJL Dropbox folder

IJL 2019 will return to Olympia from 1-3 September 2019

11 September 2018: IJL, the UK’s Leading Jewellery Trade Event, finished on Tuesday 4 September after a bustling three days which welcomed the biggest names in jewellery design, manufacture, gem sales and supply to London.

The highlights from the three day Show included the opening of the Spotlight on Birmingham by The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Yvonne Mosquito, top designers Q&A as part of Goldsmiths Uniquely UK showcase including Theo Fennell, Stephen Webster and Ute Decker, the first IJL Blog Awards and the ever popular Retail Experience Awards and Gem Empathy award during the Show.

Fotoulla Michael, Head of Sales at IJL said:

“Overall, we have had a pleasing response from exhibitors and visitors to IJL 2018. It felt lively and bustling, with an apparent appetite to buy and it was wonderful to welcome a host of well-known jewellery designers including Theo Fennell, Stephen Webster, Ute Decker, Bobby White, Kiki McDonagh and Dinny Hall to name but a few. Top UK and International manufacturers were very much in evidence and we greatly enjoyed shining a spotlight on the fantastic past, present and future of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham.  We look forward to building on the show’s successes, and to creating another must-attend IJL 2019 that continues to develop to meet our exhibitor and visitors’ needs.”

International Jewellery London – Sunday 2 September, Day 1 highlights

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Yvonne Mosquito, opened the Spotlight on Birmingham at IJL, in association with Birmingham School of Jewellery. She announced that IJL will be launching a £1500 bursary with Birmingham School of Jewellery for three years, for one student per year, called “IJL Birmingham School of Jewellery Graduate Next Steps”

  Euromonitor International, a market research provider, has revealed that India is set to overtake the US as the second biggest fine jewellery market in the world by the end of 2018. They announced that the Indian fine jewellery market will be worth USD $62.8bn, $4billion more than US retailspend which will reach $58.6bn, by the end of The UK market for fine jewellery is 8th biggest international market with a retail value of USD $4.46bn at the end of 2017 and predicted to rise to £4.6bn by the end of the year.

  The winners of International Jewellery (IJL)’s first ever Blog Awards were announced. Jewellery specialist Katerina Perez was crowned UK Social Influencer of the Year and Danielle Miele of Gem Gossip (USA) won Social Influencer Based Outside of the UK.

  Rosie Fortescue, jewellery designer and former Made in Chelsea cast member, attended IJL today.

  Cara Jewellers – Dubai welcomed the newly-crowned Miss Universe Great Britain – Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers to IJL. Dee-Ann spoke about her humanitarian visits to South Africa and India helping email causes through the A-Sisterhood charity before modelling the latest jewellery collection of Cara Jewellers at the Catwalk Theatre.

  Karolina Zlotkovska, Beauty and Fashion Analyst, spoke about the trends that are impacting the jewellery market around the world, discussing Western Europe and the UK where foreign spend on luxury jewellery has become equally important as domestic for driving sales.

  Warren Knight, a digital marketing expert, demystified how online customers “think” and why every business owner, entrepreneur and sales & marketing managers in the jewellery industry must start to integrate their sales and marketing strategy into their digital marketing plan as digital leaders.

  The William Agency founder and director, Sarah Jordan, shared her insights on digital marketing on social media and the power content has to shape jewellery companies into powerful and authentic presences in a crowded marketplace.

  The Brightest Bulb Team created an IJL themed professional video from scratch on a smart phone in front of an audience in under 30 minutes to demonstrate how easy it can be to create professional looking content and how powerful employee generated video is for businesses today.

  Harriet Kelsall of ‘Harriet Kessall Bespoke Jewellery’ spoke about her journey from creating jewellery at her kitchen table in 1998 to growing her company that is now internationally celebrated, with many national awards to its name for design, business, ethics and retail. She shared tips that she has learnt from her own journey!

International Jewellery London 2018: Day 2 Highlights, Monday 3 September

Day two of International Jewellery London (IJL) saw a celebration of some of the best British designers at the Uniquely UK showcase, the winners of the Editors’ Choice Awards and the Retail Experience Award announced and more.

Highlights included:

Some of the best British designers were on display at the inaugural Uniquely UK showcase. 13 leading British designers brought inspiring examples of their signature work after an expert team at Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council carefully selected the thirteen designers as part of the campaign to highlight the amazing skills of UK silversmiths, goldsmiths, jewellery designers and industry professionals. The designers showcased were: Ute Decker, Tomasz Donocik, David Fowkes, Theo Fennell, Gill Galloway-Whitehead, Sarah Herriot, Ornella Iannuzzi, Andrew Lamb, Shaun Leane, Tom Rucker, Leo de Vroomen, Stephen Webster and Bobby White.

  The NAJ announced the winner of its Retail Experience Award, in partnership with International Jewellery London, as Bond Jewellery & Diamonds. The Birmingham based retailer was one of four stores that were judged on their ability to create a memorable in-store experience.

  The winners of the Editors’ Choice Awards were announced today. Kickstarter Jewellery designer Aishleen Lester from LeSter won the Editors’ Choice Award for Designer to Watch 2018, Daisy Grice of Daisy Grice Jewellery won Innovator 2018, and the Overall Excellence 2018 was won by Johannes Weege of ManuSchmuck.

  Birmingham-based Chinese designer Fei Liu, and other experts within the Chinese jewellery market, shared their knowledge with exhibitors and discussed how to successfully crack and build successful jewellery brands in the ever-expanding Chinese market. Topics discussed included; demystifying the tax in China on jewellery, the importance for brands and jewellers to harness both online and offline sales, and different ‘revolutions’ in the Chinese jewellery market.

  Cooksongold provided an introduction to the 3D technology that they have been developing in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. The production of innovative jewellery directly from precious metal powders has recently burst onto the manufacturing scene and the team from Cooksongold discussed how the jewellery industry can now adopt the process as part of their supply chain.

  In a thought-provoking and popular seminar, Warren Knight, a Digital Marketing Expert, shared how every business, entrepreneur, sales and marketing manager in the jewellery industry can use technology to help their business grow.

  The British Society of Enamelers (BSOE) launched their 35th anniversary with a drinks reception in the Champagne Bar.

  Jewellery trends analyst Paola De Luca, The Futurist, presented her detailed forecasts of six key jewellery trend themes for Spring/Summer 2019 at The Catwalk Theatre. Her vision includes designs rooted in urban lifestyles, the renaissance of pearls, dark romantic influences, and a blending of Art Deco and 1960s Op Art themes.

  Asha Pitt, Director of Living Content, gave a 45-minute interactive session, providing practical tools to help jewellery retailers to start or improve their Insta-journey to increase sales online.

  Ma’s House, created by freelance fashion and textile graduate Faye Clarke, unveiled its new unique smart labelling system for the blind and visually impaired. This consists of computer chips within clothing labels which, using the app on a mobile phone, give a verbal description of the garments appearance, size and washing instructions. The second part of the labelling system is a quick colour indication label using braille for ease of dressing.

  IJL: Day 3 highlights, Tuesday 4 September

International Jewellery London (IJL) concluded with a fantastic day of award celebrations and fruitful discussions about human rights, mental health and sustainability within the jewellery business. Some of the highlights included:

Ariel Tivon of Tivon Jewellery won The Gem Empathy Award, hosted by Gem-A. The competition gave exhibitors the chance to win a beautiful gemstone by world renowned cutter, John Dyer.

Last night, the second annual Professional Jeweller Awards took place to honour the achievements of companies and individuals operating in the UK jewellery industry. The full list of winners can be seen further below.

Human Rights Watch highlighted the human rights issues in the jewellery manufacturing sector, which they covered in their report The Hidden Cost of Jewellery.

Lianne Piroddi, Assistant Editor for Fashion at Stylus spoke to Editor of Retail Jeweller Ruth Faulkner about the biggest market shifts and cultural development impacting the jewellery industry. Sustainability being a key focus, their discussion delved into how the jewellery industry can adapt and reinvent itself, both in order to reduce its carbon footprint, and to cope with the rising depletion of precious material reserves.

In a world where we being encouraged to take greater care of our own well-being and mental health, creativity for all has had a resurgence. Jordanne Cliffe of Fine Cell Work, and Andy Howell from the Birmingham School of Jewellery explored how jewellery and needlework can have a positive impact on your mental health, and how the art has been used in prison environments to aid rehabilitation, to instil a sense of self-discipline, and to encourage independence.

Victoria Gronwald, of Levin Sources, highlighted the extreme work conditions and human risks of artisanal mining and discussed progress and challenges on the journey towards integrating this important sector into global regulated supply chains.

Sarah Greenway, from Mosami, explored impact innovation in the manufacturing sector. Sarah shared case studies from Her Future Coalition and other social enterprises that are changing lives, showing how positive impact can be made by reimagining the supply chain.

Simon Forrester from The NAJ, together with Ben Mactaggart from their website partner Senior Internet explored what’s new in the online world, and how you can make simple improvements to your website in 2019, getting the most out of your customers online.

2018 is the centenary celebration of women’s suffrage in the UK, and today the jewellery industry celebrated this anniversary in a discussion chaired by Kathryn Bishop of Women’s Jewellery Network. They discussed jewellery as a powerful tool for women in terms of messaging, how jewellery companies have supported women’s movements, and the rise of self-purchasing females.  

Kathryn Bishop later spoke about how new technology constantly gives us the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of our audience and the marketplace. She looked at how we can harness this tool to stay on top of emerging trends and make the most of consumer demand.

Full winners list from last night’s Professional Jeweller Awards:

Independent Fashion Jewellery Retailer of the Year: David Mellor Jewellers

Independent Fine Jewellery Retailer of the Year: Jeremy France Jewellers

Multiple Fashion Jewellery Retailer of the Year: F. Hinds

Multiple Luxury Jewellery Retailer of the Year: Beaverbrooks

Branded Jewellery Boutique of the Year: Thomas Sabo

Designer-Maker Jewellery Boutique of the Year: Alex Monroe

Omnichannel Jewellery Retailer of the Year: Diamond Heaven

Most Innovative Customer Events of the Year: Wongs Jeweller

Best New Store or Store Refurbishment of the Year: Fitzgerald Jewellers

Fine Jewellery Brand of the Year: Gemex

Fashion Jewellery Brand of the Year: Swarovski

Emerging Jewellery Brand of the Year: Astra

Jewellery Industry Supplier of the Year: Curteis

Precious Metals and Stones Supplier of the Year: Madestones

Jewellery Designer of the Year: Satta Matturi

Young Jewellery Designer of the Year: Natalie Ball of Natalie Perry Jewellery

  ENDS – 

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Nottingham Post published 'Monster' signing for Nottingham Panthers as they swoop for young...

Nottingham Panthers have completed a double signing, with young British duo Jordan Kelsall and Josh Tetlow joining the club.Nottingham's Kelsall, 17, played in the minors last season.And Panthers head coach Corey Neilson told the club: "I watched him play as he was growing up because he was on my son Cade's team from a very early age."They were both at the academy in Swindon as well, where his game took huge strides."Jordan is a fine young man from good stock. His father is...

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Clyde & Co to open three Southwestern US offices Samberg joins Clyde & Co from Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff. She and her team advise insurers on coverage and bad faith matters across multiple business lines, including general, professional and financial; they specialize in first-party property. Samberg has also extensively litigated and tried bad faith and coverage suits in courts throughout the Southwest. Along with Samberg, Clyde & Co are also welcoming the rest of her team, which include senior counsels Amy Stein (Phoenix), Jeri Wettestad, Kevin Hoskins and Tamara Jordan (Denver), Dylan Todd (Las Vegas), Jefferson Patten (based in Clyde & Co’s Chicago office), as well as several other associates and staff. “The opening of these three offices represents a significant step in our aim to build the leading national US insurance practice,” said Clyde & Co CEO Matthew Kelsall. “We have long sought a presence in this growing region to ensure we can serve our clients where they need us and with Amy and her team we’re confident we’re bringing on board the best insurance team in the region.” “Insurers have demonstrated a flight to quality in recent years in their choice of counsel and this has been shown time and again during COVID-19. Clients increasingly want market-leading advice and service levels wherever they operate, across the US, North America and indeed the world and that is what we’re committed to providing them,” added Clyde & Co North American board chair Carolena Gordon. “Opening in the Southwest provides us with enhanced strength in what is a key growth market for the insurance industry and many of our largest insurance clients. From a national perspective, Amy and her team’s practice complements the existing insurance expertise we have across the US,” commented Clyde & Co North American insurance strategy group chair Eileen King Bower. “I have long admired the scale and depth of expertise Clyde & Co has developed in the US market over the past 15 years, to become a premium brand for insurance in the country and globally. I am looking forward to driving this next phase of their growth story and heading up the firm’s Southwest regional push,” said Samberg of her appointment. Clyde & Co said that this expansion is its latest international growth effort. The firm had opened an office in Munich, Germany in February 2021, and an associated office in Nairobi, Kenya in October 2020. Source link Orbem News #Clyde #Offices #Open #Southwestern

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San Miguel Golf Society Vistabella 23rd Jan, 2019

An early shotgun start for 44 members and 6 accompanying guests at a course that is becoming a society regular now that all 18 holes are in play. A blustery beginning was a portent of things to come, with an initial lull in the strength of the wind leading to false hopes of calmer conditions. Around 2 hours in to the round the gale arrived. The stroke index 1 sixth was turned in to something far greater than its par 4 standing by a ferocious headwind, the following downhill par 3 needing something mighty to get to the green. The 8th came as something of a relief with the wind almost behind. Not only did players have to compete with the elements, but also with pin positions that verged on the impossible. This author, having played golf in the region for 30 years, has never seen so many pins placed in so many corners and so close to edges. Was this an attempt to protect the greens from too much wear and tear? Whatever the difficulties, some players returned good results. Bob Eyland, Richard Cleary and Paul Kelsall all played to their handicaps, and guest Thomas Olsen recorded an eagle. Congratulations to them!! Winning results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 5th Brian Butler (28 on CB), 4th Mike Kaylor (30), 3rd Chris Hamblett (31), 2nd Mike Jordan (34) and 1st Bob Eyland with 36. Silver Category: 5th Dave Gibson (29), 4th Steve Hart (31), 3rd Alan MacDonald (32), 2nd Paul Kelsall (36 on CB) and 1st Richard Cleary, also with 36. Gold Category: 5th Tony Smale (30), 4th Robin Eastman (31), 3rd Mark Preston (32), 2nd Barry Roehrig (34) and 1st Theo Boelhouwer with 35 points. Nearest the pins (sponsored by Mick Roscoe’s The Property Shop): Hole 2 Kyrre Skarsmoen, Hole 7 Dave Gibson, Hole 11 Theo Boelhouwer, Hole 15 Richard Cleary. Abacus (sponsored by Vistabella Golf Pro Adrian Rudge and comprising of a free lesson): Peter Girenas Best Guest Winner and Runner-up: Cathy Nolan (32) and Thomas Olsen (27 and which included an Eagle) respectively Our thanks go to all Vistabella staff for their contribution to a very enjoyable day. Next week we will be at La Finca, then on following weeks at Las Ramblas and Hacienda de Riquelme . Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Tony Smale a call on 628227687.

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San Miguel Golf Society Villamartin 9th Jan, 2019

Four weeks after last visiting Villamartin after a previously long stay away, 47 members, joined by 2 guests, turned out for the second round of this season’s Bogey’s Shield, a competition played over 5 rounds at different courses visited by the society throughout the year. SMGS’s last visit had the unprecedented society event of 2 holes-in-one on the same day, both at the 9th. Whilst not quite matching that, John Osborne did his bit by adding another, this time at the 17th. The medal format of the competition often meant in the past that numbers were down for this particular competition, but the day’s turnout was exceptionally good, aided by a desire for many to meet up again after the Christmas and New Year festivities as well as a general liking for the course, which was in pretty good condition, especially the greens. Set up relatively short difficulty was significantly increased by the addition of some tricky pin placements. [caption id="attachment_26114" align="aligncenter" width="2500"] San Miguel Golf Society[/caption] Twenty-two members were unable to achieve a nett 80 or less, indicating how tough it was for many. Interestingly, Bronze Category had better general scores than the other two divisions, a rare occurrence. Seven players beat their handicaps, with two stand-out scores. Local marshall Ian Parkinson scored an excellent nett 67, bettered only by the superb score of Barry Roehrig who recorded a nett 66 playing off of 12, his joint best gross score of the day (78) matched by Jim Imrie (handicap 4). Results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 5th Kyrre Skarsmoen (72 on CB), 4th Mike Jordan (72 on CB), 3rd Chris Hamblett (71 on CB), 2nd Charlie Harkin (71 on CB) and 1st Ian Parkinson with a nett 67. Silver Category: 5th Paul Kelsall (79 on CB), 4th Bjorn Pettersson (79 on CB), 3rd Alan MacDonald (77), 2nd Phil de Lacy (71 on CB) and first Mike Greatorex, also with 71. Gold Category: 5th John Osborne (74), 4th Steve Jones (72), 3rd Tony Smale (71), 2nd Robin Eastman (70) and 1st, with the day’s best score, Barry Roehrig with a nett 66. Nearest the pins (sponsored by Property Shop): Hole 6 Scotty Phillips, Hole 9 Tommy Boyle, Hole 13 John Rose, Hole 17 John Osborne with a hole-in-one. Abacus: Gary Edwards Best Guest Winner: Russ Bond (72) [caption id="attachment_26116" align="aligncenter" width="2500"] San Miguel Golf Society Villamartin 9th Jan, 2019[/caption] Our thanks go to all Villamartin staff for their contribution to a very enjoyable day. Next week we will be at La Serena, then on following weeks at Vistabella and La Finca. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Tony Smale a call on 628227687.

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San Miguel Golf Society at Vistabella Golf April 18th, 2018

Warm sunshine welcomed 48 members and 2 guests to Vistabella golf course. Unfortunately, one no-show meant a member on the reserve list missed out on a game. The recent improvement in speed of play suffered a slight setback, with 5 hour rounds being the norm. Play ready golf, gents! “Pick and play” made a temporary return, a committee decree granted by dint of the 7 new holes experiencing a bedding-in period. Greens where, as always, in great condition. On the whole, scoring was astonishingly high with some stratospheric points totals winning prizes. Hats off to Charlie Harkin who amassed a massive 43 points, edging out Phil De Lacy’s 42 to win the honour of the day’s highest score. The day’s results, by category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Mike Jordan  (35), 3rd Chris Hamblett  (38), 2nd Norman McBride (39) and 1st Charlie Harkin (43)  Silver Category: 4th Paul Wainright (37 ), 3rd Paul Kelsall (38), 2nd Mike Inns (40), and 1st Phil De Lacy (42) [caption id="attachment_20033" align="aligncenter" width="3543"] Silver Category winners[/caption] Gold Category: 4th Ivor Turkington (35 on CB), 3rd Paul Guest (35), 2nd Mike Greatorex (38), and 1st Eva Petersson (39) Nearest the pins on the par 3’s went to Bob Eyland, Bjorn Petersson, John Osborne, Paul Guest. Best guest prize went to Gwilym Rudge. Mary Cleary won this week’s Abacus prize, a free golf lesson from Vistabella professional, Adrian Rudge. The voucher was gleefully handed to her by Adrian’s dad, Gwilym. Our thanks to the staff at Vistabella for their contribution to the day. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Tony Smale a call on 628227687 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next week we will be at El Valle.