Broomfield Presentation 2007

For all of the above, Ollie Newman was presented with an award which recognised another outstanding season. In 2006 Ollie became only the second player to win all three 'A' team averages in the same season (the first was Paul Freeman in 1997). In 2007 Ollie repeated this achievement.

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Warwick & Worcester Alliance Division 2 Average Winner

Nigel Francis

Despite only playing 12 games 'Silver' won the averages with 20 points and a plus of 81.

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West Bromwich Division 1 Average Winner

John Hardman

Played all 18 games, 20 points, +48. In John's abscence the award was collected by Terry Jones who was second in the averages.

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Dudley Thursday Division 2 Average Winner

Dave Chilton

Dave won 13 / 18 games, collecting 28 points and finishing with a plus of 114.

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Oldbury 'B' Division 4 Average Winner

Matt Wilkins

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Smethwick 'B' Division 2 Average Winner

Phil High

'Chef' achieved a plus of 132 after only 14 games.

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Oldbury Seniors Division 1 Average Winner

Chris Price

25 points, +103

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William Purcell Club Pairs

Winners - Jonathan Blakeman & Daniel Chilton

Runners Up - Mark Hadley Snr & Phil High

It was Jonathan's 4th apperaance in the pairs final and Mark's 7th.

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Janice Freeman Club Handicap

Winner - Marc Wilson

Runner Up - Daniel Chilton

Both players under 18 and in their first season for Broomfield.

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Roy Freeman Club Championship

Winner - Mark Hadley Snr

Runner Up - Malcolm Spencer

21 years after Mark's first and only Championship win and Malcolms 5th time as a Club Championship runner up

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Induction of Life Members - Presentation made by Peter Gwilt.

Certificates were presented to the following:

Malcolm Spencer - 30 year association with the club.

Chris Price - 29 years of active service.

Frank Newman - Over 20 years of active service.

Mark Hadley Snr - Over 25 years of active service.

Nigel Freeman - Over 20 years of service & achievement.

Steve Blakeman - Over 20 years of active service.

A mention was also made for Nigel Francis who was inducted as a Life Member for his 28 seasons at Broomfield.

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Presidents Award - Marc Hadley Jnr. Chairmans Award - Denise Killion.

In his dual role as President and Chairman, Chris Price awarded both Marc and Denise with a small token gift.

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Arse Of The Year - Jim Watkin

For shouting out at M&B in a league game "What's Camerons first name"

Honorariums

Lynne Lawlor was presented with her honorarium for doing the food, as well as Sheila Newman for the bonus ball.

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Ray Law Club Person Of The Year - Presentation made by Ollie Newman

Awarded to Jonathan Blakeman for publicity including the website, newsletter and archiving the clubs history in terms of competition winners, honours, averages and photos.

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Special Lifetime Achievement Award - Presentation made by Ollie Newman

Steve Blakeman

Joining in 1985 from The Barn B.C. 'Blakey' went on to become one of the most active and involved members, this included a record stint as treasurer holding the position for 16 years. He worked on the green all year round for nearly 20 years providing us with an immaculate surface. Also held roles as Bar Chairman for the main club and Cricket Groundsman. Most notable was his 10 seasons as Smethwick 'A' Captain, bringing the club 14 pieces of silverware which included 8 Division 1 titles.

Steve was presented with a Stuart Crystal Bowl engraved "Blakey - Thank You - Broomfield BC"

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