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126 issues and still going strong

Some headlines over the years
UR first issue was produced on
Oa manual typewriter and
published in A5 format in February
1986 compiled by the then Club
Secretary/Manager, John Stocker.
It notified members of the Annual
Dinner at the Firs in Green Lanes
(now apartments) at a cost of
£16.00. It also asked for ideas for
social events, and the
refurbishment of the main bar was
also under discussion. What has
changed in 33 years?
Winners of golf competitions
included the name of Se Banim – Our current editor on the prowl
still appearing in winners list today. seeking copy from contributors
The second issue requested some
‘snippets of news about members who occupied the foot of the front
- still a desire of the current editor. page for five years.
It included the announcement of In April 2008 our newly elected Specialists in the supply and installationBush Telegraph - a brief history
some major Society days including Captain, Martin Dench, decided
Morelli (still an annual event that we should branch out into
today), plus, amongst others, colour and encourage more
Spurs FC, Comedians’ Golf Society advertising. Martin was very
and a Mike Read Charity Celebrity successful in cajoling members to
Golf Day. Interestingly there was a advertise their companies and this
welcome for our new caterers, has continued to this day. We
Jacquie and David Smith. could always do with more
Issues 3-21, taking us up to March advertising, although the
1990, were sponsored by Williams magazine is now self-sufficient
Lea who financed both the with advertising covering the cost
typesetting and printing of each of printing. Originally the
issue. magazine was mailed to ALL
The next three issues reverted to members but with rising postage
typewritten A4 format and costs and not least the arrival of
included a comment that the club’s website it was decided
‘interviews had taken place of to post the magazine on-line, and
many worthy candidates for to make some printed copies
membership and the committee available in the clubhouse.
had decided to offer 5-day, Junior There have been various editors
and Social to a number of these over the years with the current
candidates’. These issues appeared editor, Frank Farmer, pictured, still
under the name of Steve going strong after taking over the
Rickwood, a prominent member of task in 2000. Earlier editors
the club at that time and a great included Elyane Stuart, Bob
golfer of County standard. Ellingham and Bob Crozier.
Up to December 2006 (issue No (Apologies if any previous editors
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How things have changed from the first publication in 1986 to today