Treasure Hunt

24 May 2018 Treasure Hunt

What a well organised event, but what else would you expect from Alan & Sue Folwell, they even have contact with the ‘man upstairs’, with a glorious evening of sunshine & warmth.

So despite the concerns of the majority of the Club having to traverse the ever congested Gunthorpe bridge, we all set off nice and early (5.20pm!)

The clear instructions were issued by Alan and off we set, first travelling through the delightful village of Caythorpe, just so we could see a corrugated tin tabernacle of St. Aiden’s and enjoy a brief passage by the River Trent.  By the edge of Hoveringham, then crossing the A612 through Gonalston and to our first village walk stop in Epperstone, guiding us and explaining exactly where to cross the road for the next clue.

On the to the second village walk at Oxton, with an old petrol pump clue, which clearly fooled some of our younger members, as the currency was pre-decimalisation!

We finally arrived at the Ramsdale Golf Club, where the food served was excellent, easily surpassing the ‘normal golf club fodder’!

So onto the results with winners Anne & Dermot Daley, only a two person team, so well done!

However, there was a sting in the tail, Alan had given President Adrian an envelope with clear instruction on the selection of 2019 Treasure Hunt Organisers. We (“Don’t tell them your name Pike” Team of President, Gina & moi) believe we managed 39 point from 42 questions, but somehow managed to land in 5^th place, which is the TH2019 organisers!  Not that we’re suspicious, but Alan knew the contents of his letter and also marked the quiz results.  He either ‘set us up’ or learnt a few tricks from the table magician who entertained at our Charter.

All in all, a great evening, enjoyed by all, so WELL DONE Alan & Sue!

AR