The section is for those pieces that did not make it into this month’s printed version of the Southwold Organ, either because they just missed the copy deadline or because there was not enough room to include them.
We continue to be eternally grateful for all contributions to the Organ, as it is our meat and drink, but we would respectfully remind potential contributors to note the deadline for copy for the June issue indicated on the back page of the Organ and on the home page of this website.
Southwold’s Easter Cup golf
While much of the golfing world was focussing on the US Masters at the Augusta National, Southwold Golf Club’s rather less well-rewarded members were competing for the club’s own major – the Easter Cup. The field was smaller than has been usual in previous years, but the competition was nevertheless tough, with most of the club’s low-handicappers in the mix.
Gerry Martin, who had won the Easter Cup back in 2002, was in fine form from the off. Although he hadn’t had time to re-model his swing on that of Bubba Watson, he overcame Paul Booth and then Alex Taylor in the first two rounds. On a roll, he then took the scalp of Paul Sherwood to claim a place in the final. Playing off a handicap of 14, he’d got there by the tough route: his opponents all play off handicaps of 5 or below.
Bob Griffin had what on paper was the easier route, after overcoming a tough opponent in Peter Hurr in the first round. Then, meeting players close to his own handicap, he progressed to the final for the second year in a row, leaving his driver in the bag and relying on his trusty three wood off the tees. Steady but unremarkable, Bob would say, other than the 1ft putt that he missed on the 8th in one round (which I promised not to mention!).
Conditions were chilly, with light rain, for the final on Easter Sunday afternoon but, despite their exertions in the morning’s semis, Gerry and Bob were still standing and fit for the fray. Bob pulled out a four-shot lead by the 14th hole and looked well-placed to hold on to that. However, Gerry was still fighting and, with his first round opponent Paul Booth sportingly acting as his caddy, he wasn’t about to give up. When he won the 15th to reduce the arrears to a ‘dormie’ position, the gallery of following spectators envisaged a tense final three holes, and possibly a sudden death play-off. However, the leader kept his nerve and the match ended with his 3 and 2 victory.
This is the culmination of an interesting progression for Bob Griffin. He lost to Tom Kirtley in the semi-final of the 2010 Easter Cup, lost in the final to Darren Jordan last year, and has now climbed on to the top of the podium! As Bob himself said ‘no longer the bridesmaid!’.
Keith May
Alan Bagley (Southwold Golf Club Captain) handing the Easter Cup to winner Bob Griffin (in striped shirt)
Top honour for our local brewer
Adnams, the Southwold-based brewer, has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development. The company is celebrating the news by announcing the production of a special beer to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The Queen’s Award celebrates Adnams’ ‘values-based approach to business management’, which the company believes is crucial to sustainable success. In its most recent Annual Report and Accounts, Adnams reported turnover up by 7% and beer volumes in growth by 7%.
For Adnams, this has meant making continued improvements to energy, water consumption and use of raw materials. Adnams has a strong sense of community and supports many local events and organisations. It also donates at least 1% of its annual profits to groups and organisations within a 25-mile radius of Southwold. In 2011, the Adnams Charity made 68 grants totalling over £70,000.
The most recent example of Adnams putting their values into practice is the installation of an anaerobic digester which takes brewery and local food waste and converts it into green gas which will be injected into the national grid. The company believes that its strategy for investing in the long term combined with its efforts to reduce carbon emissions has contributed to it being able to hold Adnams beer prices for the forth consecutive year.
Andy Wood, Chief Executive, commented: ‘We are delighted to be honoured with this award. At its simplest level sustainability is about longevity. Adnams has been in business since 1872 and we plan for it to be around for many, many more years to come. At a deeper level, it’s about building stronger relationships – with our people, our customers, our community and the wider world. That means developing an exceptional working culture at Adnams, managing our social and environmental impacts to deliver positive improvements and achieving better business results, on a consistent basis. It’s about “doing things right” and being seen to do so. Our values drive our success. In a recent employee survey, 93% of Adnams employees said they were proud or extremely proud to work for Adnams. I certainly count myself as one of those.
‘To be awarded a Queen’s Award during Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee year makes us particularly proud. Our Diamond Ale will be out in a couple of weeks and we look forward joining the Country’s celebrations.’
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise judging panel said, ‘Adnams plc wins a Sustainable Development Award for pursuing a ‘values-based approach to management’ within its brewery, wine merchants and hoteliers business. As a result, it has reduced its negative environmental impact and made significant contributions to the well-being of its surrounding communities. It provides an excellent example to its industry. Through the introduction of carbon-neutral beer and lighter beer bottles, it reduced operational impact. It established an innovative Eco-distribution Centre, regarded as exemplar. Partnering a local small business, it harnessed anaerobic digestion technology for generating gas from organic waste to supply its own requirements and feed surpluses to the national grid. The company provides leadership, staff resource and funding to promote responsible drinking and support work experience and training, especially for disabled and disadvantaged people.’
He’s a (Bread) Winner!
Ravi Muniandy, 25 years old from Reydon, had been baking artisan bread in his parents’ kitchen for the last year, but he is now thrilled to have his own bakehouse.
‘It’s fantastic – I set up The Breadwinner in April 2011, initially making bread for friends and family, and I now have my own space and equipment to do it professionally. I bake more than a dozen different types of bread, all made with natural ingredients, which are proving very popular’.
More than 50 loyal customers joined Ravi to celebrate the opening of the new Breadwinner Bakehouse at a garden party on 15th April.
Ravi was one of the first 50 bakers in the country to use the Real Loaf Mark since it was launched by the Real Bread Campaign in September 2011. The Loaf Mark offers an at-a-glance assurance that bread is made without the use of any processing aids or artificial additives.
‘I am proud to be a member of the Campaign and to provide good local bread for local people. Barbrooks Stores in Reydon were the first shop to take me on, and they have given me a huge amount of encouragement and support. I now sell to a number of other local independent shops as far afield as Blythburgh and Beccles as well as at Southwold’s Country Market’.
For more information about the Breadwinner and where to buy his bread, please contact Ravi at ravi.muniandy@btinternet.com or by phoning 01502 724222.
  
Sports desk
Rugby round up
Southwold RFC out of the relegation zone
Ely 5 – Southwold 1st XV 16
Southwold RFC 1st XV’s late season resurgence continued with a great away performance against Ely, finishing with the boys from the Blackshore coast running out 16–5 to the good. Having contained the hosts to 5–0 at the break, Southwold turned around and made far better use of the slope and wind, scoring tries through skipper and prop Adam ‘Chunk’ Smith following a strong drive from the dominant Black and Gold forward pack, and a little later scrum-half Chris ‘Chippy’ Middleditch taking a sublime pass from the back of the lineout to dart over for the final try of the match. The trusty boot of Elliot McDaniel contributed six points through penalties, putting Southwold clear in the match and clear of the relegation zone!
Payback time for Southwold U14s
Southwold U14s 36 – Holt 5
After a drubbing by Holt earlier in the season, Southwold were determined to get some payback when the Holt U14s travelled to Southwold on Sunday, 1st April. Both halfbacks, Josh Wallis and Ben Felton, scored in the first half after sustained pressure that lead to uncontested scrums. The second half saw a try from Southwold winger Luke Brodie-Etheridge then a No 8 pick-up from Konnor Pettingill. The game was rounded off by two tries in two minutes from centre Jon Utting. A very sound performance from an under-strength team before heading down to Torquay on tour.
|
