15th Annual Awards Night - from an original idea by Scott Russell

After almost as much dithering as is usually involved in a 2nd XI single, I've finally decided that Awards Night will take place on the evening of Saturday 29th August.

This is usually the social highlight of the season. (To be fair, pre-Bainbro's extraordinary stint as social convenor, it's usually been the only "formal" social event of the season). So do come along. If you haven't been before, you can expect the evening to feature the following:

• a very garish Hawaiian shirt, in nylon;
• several quaichs, at least one of which will be filled with port - this should be avoided by anyone sensible and all those playing in the 3rds' game at Carlton the next day;
• a bearded compere and a "glamorous assistant" (see photo);
• a rubber duck;
• the James Bradley Memorial Princess Hissy Fit trophy;
• CoCo having a gentle snooze;
• much hilarity.

I'll send out the ballot papers by e-mail later this week. In the meantime if there are any special awards you'd like to add to the usual line-up please let me know, also by e-mail so as not to spoil the surprise.