We are in the 74th Season of our league.

WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I have pleasure in presenting the Chairman's report for the 2022/23 season.
Firstly it is very sad to report the death of Julie Hyde the divisional match Secretary for divisions1,2 and 3, she is a great miss not only to the league but to Woodmansterne as well, I cannot put into words how important Julie was to the league and the amount of work she did on all our behalf was terrific.

The committee had a difficult decision to make at the beginning of the season with the covid pandemic at its peak, but with careful planning the season was completed within the time scale.

Great thanks are due to your committee for the work they all do on your behalf to ensure The Sutton and District League continues. ln particular I thank Tony Stephens who took over Julies duties as league secretary and Alan Clatworthy who guides the committee through all sorts of problems. Frank Ho continues to keep the finances in good order and Michelle for being the auditor.

The new season will bring along new problems which will no doubt be solved.

I will not be standing as Chairman at the next AGM, also our hardworking secretary Alan Clatworthy also has indicated he also will not be seeking re-election and Tony Stephens just took on the fixture secretary position on a temporary basis. It is essential these positions are filled at the next AGM otherwise the league will not be able to continue.

I wish all teams an enjoyable season.

John K. Prince
Chairman

Cover Photo: Quan Zhou (Eldon Phab), Photo courtesy of Michael Loveder.