DIAL-A-CAB / WCHCD CHARITY GOLF DAY

The combined efforts of Dial-a-Cab and the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers ensured an excellent day’s golf for the 18 teams competing at the Nazeing Golf Club in Essex, even though the weather turned out to be almost identical to that of the following day when the British Open Golf Championship took place at Royal Birkdale - strong, gusty winds together with dark, threatening clouds and the occasional squally shower. But no one seemed to be put off their game, everyone playing with determination to enjoy the day while raising a considerable sum of money for the WCHCD General Fund.
   Before the evening Dinner, DaC Chairman Brian Rice welcomed the golfers and their guests. These consisted of drivers, account clients and guests from throughout the trade in addition to their partners. Brian also took the opportunity to thank the numerous sponsors whose generosity had helped make the event possible.
   Among DaC subscribers who won trophies for their golfing expertise were Peter Boxall (B89) for ‘nearest the pin’ and Jim Cunningham (S88) for ‘longest drive’. The individual trophy was won by Daniel Stokes, captain of the PSS Ltd team - who also took the team trophy.
   There was also a raffle with some excellent prizes up for grabs. That raised a very healthy £3675 and amid hearty applause from the audience, Brian Rice announced that Dial-a-Cab would round the total up to £4000.
   Comedian Joe Goodman, who had played the course himself during the day, entertained the audience after dinner. His non-stop stream of jokes and ad-libbing kept the diners in fits of laughter!
   As the evening drew to a close, everyone agreed it had been a most pleasant day’s golf, a successful social event and most importantly, a profitable fund-raiser for the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers…