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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

l to r Peter Purcell, Spike Rigate,
Peter Sharman, Steve Parry,
Tony Fryer, Joe Beaver and
George Meredith

Army Catering Corps Golfing Society

At long last things have got During 2021 and 2022 the Society has
back to normal, the grass is welcomed the following new members:
green, the birds are singing and Marcus Appleton, Mark Henderson, Steve
masks are a thing of the past. The 2022 season Parry, Vincent Pearson, Graham Rigate, Palijar
has got off to a great start with the ACC match Tamang and Alan Waterland.
Those taking part in the
against REME GS resulting in an unusual win for ACCGS Spring meeting: Charities
the ACC! REME is traditionally the first of several l to r Peter Purcell, Tony Society Captain Joe Beaver is raising money for
inter-Corps matches and a very difficult team to Fryer, Joe Beaver, David his chosen charity throughout 2022 and will accept
beat, with several long hitting serving soldiers as Fox, Peter Sharman, donations for The Down’s Syndrome Association
well as a smattering of old and bold like all of our Graham Rigate, Terry
Reddings, Rod Dann during Society events or at anytime.
members. Congratulations to the team, most of
whom are pictured above.
ACCGS Spring Meeting
2022 Society Captain Joe Beaver hosted an excel-
lent day, despite a fairly low field of 13 after some
last minute withdrawals. The morning 18 hole indi-
vidual Stableford was won by Peter Purcell with 35
points and David Fox coming a close second with
34 points. The afternoon team Stableford of nine
holes was won by Peter Sharman, Graham Rigate
and Terry Reddings with 38 points and runners up
with 36 points were David Fox, Peter Purcell, Tony
Fryer and Rod Dann. An excellent day was rounded
off by great food and a prize-giving ceremony with
Society Captain Joe Beaver presenting the prizes.
Membership
Sadly long time member of the Society Ken Peacock
passed away on 7th January 2022. Ken and his wife
Joan were staunch supporters of the Society and
were frequent participants in the annual tour until
quite recently. Ken was a charming man, excellent
golfer and will be missed.

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