A particularly enjoyable day in Hadley Wood thanks to the Lord’s Taverners. A select group of 15 from the charity played at the top class local golf club, including former England cricket captain Mike Gatting and international batter, coach and Strictly winner, Mark Ramprakash.
I played in a team of three with Mark and Ray Owen, and despite wet conditions underfoot we returned a respectable score. My thanks to organiser Colin Buckle and everyone I met on the day.
The night before I had driven up from Beckenham and stayed at the West Lodge Park Hotel, close to the course. I can certainly recommend the Hotel with its superb grounds, spacious rooms and welcoming staff.