Those who have ventured to The Ale Rooms in recent weeks will know that we have been very pleased to welcome back former KCC member/player, Chris Gunter, after many years away from the game - and from the club. As well as bringing a single minded dedication to go after the opposition king, Chris has also produced a very interesting cutting from the May 7th 1982 edition of the Kenilworth Weekly News (RIP). This not only records news of a tremendous KCC performance - winning the KO Cup and both Divisions 1 and 2 of the Leamington League - but also provides a terrific photo of club members from those times.
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| "Strong counterplay" by Bernard Rogers helps secure the Division 1 title for Kenilworth, after a "safe draw" from top board, Ed Goodwin! |
Thankfully, Bernard just about has enough marbles left to be able to identify the handsome bunch you see below. There are no less than 5 current KCC members pictured in this 40 year old snapshot. See how many you can identify before looking at the caption. You won't be able to identify less than me, as I scored zero!
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| Standing, left to right: David Tilley, Roger Bray, Geoff Temple, Ed Goodwin, Miles Dunn, Mike Foley, Rod Wardlow Seated, left to right: Bernard Rogers (it was the hair that fooled me!), Bruce Holland, Chris Aldridge, Chris Gunter |
Definitely a valuable contribution to the Club archive. And good to see that our demographic has slightly diversified over the last 40 years, albeit that we still have a way to go!
No real need for a song, but sometimes I just can't stop myself. Must be the cumulative effect of all those times Bernard has told me how he used to be a strong player in the old days!
Take it away, Bruce.
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