Gardeners meet – At the annual meeting of Minworth Social Club Gardeners’ section, presided over by Mr EE Smith, the treasurer, Mr Herbert Pearce, announced his resignation but offered his services as committee man. The chairman thanked Mr Pearce for his services covering six years and was pleased to hear that Mr Walter Masters, a keen worker for the section, was willing to fill the vacancy. The meeting agreed that the date for this year’s annual show should be August 15. Officers elected: President Mr AE Bagg; vice president Mr Norman Paulin; chairman Mr EE Smith; secretary Herbert Gregory; committee Messrs P York, A Dartnell, V Gregory, H Pearce, William Dunn, W March and J Sutchbury.
The annual general meeting of the Minworth Social Football Club was held at their headquarters on Monday night being attended by most of the last seasons, playing staff together with president, Mr Norman Paulin and members of committee.
Mr VH Gregory, Chairman, opened the proceedings by welcoming players and officials and introduced secretary Mr Kenneth Dewell to present the minutes of the previous annual meeting. In his report Mr Gregory thanked the players and officials who had supported the club during what he said had been a rather disappointing season.
The team, as holders of the Lewis Cup again entered the final but were beaten by Grendon WMC and for the remainder of the season Mr Gregory said had been the victims of circumstances that had finally led to the club withdrawing from the Sutton and District League.
Mr Gregory announced that next season the club would enter fresh fields and while stronger opposition would be forthcoming it was hoped by taking the plunge into the Premier Mercian Division of the Birmingham Youths and Old Boys League the challenge would be accepted by players and officials alike.
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Mr Norman Paulin who was re-elected as president, called upon the players to give their whole hearted support and reminded them that the clubs success remained largely in their hands.
Mr Dewell gave the treasurers report and stated that the cost of organising junior football was continuing to rise.
Officers elected to serve for season 1968-69 were: President, Mr Norman Paulin; vice presidents Mr HR Masters, Mr J Oseland, Mr JRF Smith, Mr E Haynes, Mr WR Masters and Mr E Lightwood; chairman Mr VH Gregory, secretary-treasurer, Mr K Dewell, committee: Messrs R Garbett, S Dixon, E Lightwood, G Perkins, with the co-option of Captain when elected.
The annual meeting of the Minworth Social Club’s bowling section was held on Sunday morning and was chaired by Mr Eric Haynes.
Election of officers to serve during the coming season took place and results are as follows: president Mr Norman Paulin, vice presidents Mr WR Masters, Mr D Mason, and Mr W Watson; chairman Mr Eric Haynes; treasurer Mr R Lane; secretary Mr Harry Spencer; committee members, Ray Bostock, Danny Hebden, Charles Watson, Tom Thornton, and Tom Bonner; club captain Danny Hebden. Mr Spencer was re-elected as groundsman and thanks were given to him on behalf of the Bowls section by Mr Haynes for the grand work he had contributed both on the green and surrounds.
Mr Haynes also congratulated both teams for the part played last season and gave special thanks to the Sections Junior side who won their way to the final of the Birmingham and Warwickshire county parks junior cup for the first time.
It was agreed at the meeting that the club continue playing in both the Parks league and Sutton Thursday midweek league.
The annual general meeting and prize awards held by the Minworth Social Club’s Angling Section was presided over by their newly-elected chairman, Mr Reg Harper.
Secretary, Mr George Plant, who gave his report on what he said had been a good season, was duly re-elected to serve for what will be his tenth year in office.
Thanks were recorded to Mr George Bartlett, who had resigned from the position of chairman, and a warm welcome given to Mr Reg Harper.
The officers elected were: President, Mr Norman Paulin; chairman Mr R Harper; secretary Mr G Plant; treasurer Mr E Haynes; Committee, Messrs K Stilgoe, P Rogers, E Haynes, R Plant, B Ward, R Birkenshaw, H Walker and R Richards, BAA Delegate E Hammond.
The prizes and awards were made by Mr Harper, who presented Mr Plant with a bottle of whiskey, in appreciation of his services as secretary.
Winners in the annual Fur & Feather contest presented with turkies [sic] were: 1. Barry Ward, 2. R Boyce, jnrl 3. R Harper, 4. R Heritage, 5. W Hughes, 6. J Madge, 7. H Staniforth, 8. K Hollwell, 9, W Hazel, 10 W Bates.
Minworth Social Club’s Ladies Darts Section who compete in the Four Oaks and District Darts League, held their annual presentation-dance at the Castle Hotel, Tamworth, on Saturday evening.
Guests of honour were Mrs L Forrest, secretary of the Four Oaks League while representing the Minworth Social Club management were Mr Eric Haynes, chairman, Mr T Bonner and Mr D Tidmarsh.
Most successful member of the team was Mrs Annie Spencer, who recorded a hat-trick of trophy victories, which, along with other awards were presented by Mrs L Forrest.
Award winners and runners-up were Bartlett Rose Bowl (doubles): winners Mrs Jean Coughlan, Mrs Dolly Garbett; runners-up Mrs Annie Spencer, Mrs Margaret Willoughby.
Doris Challenge Trophy (singles): Winner Mrs A Spencer, Runner up Mrs Ethel Allen.
Norman Paulin Cup (singles): Winner Mrs A Spencer, runner up Mrs J Coughlan.
Albert Spicer Memorial Cup (highest score with three darts) winner, Mrs Elsie Matthews (142).
Minworth Club Shield (highest aggregate) Winner Mrs Annie Spicer, runner up Mrs Ann Underhill.
Opening of £10,000 extensions at Minworth Social Club
Extensions costing in the region of £10,000 were opened at Minworth Social Club and Institute by club chairman Alderman L Chaffey, who is also chairman of the Upper Tame Main Drainage Authority.
The Alderman is seen standing in the lower picture (above) with officials and guests, including Councillor Norman Edwards, chairman of the Meriden Rural Council.
In the top picture are committee members who are taking advantage of the new bar and lounge.
Chairman of the Minworth Club’s Management Committee, Mr Eric Haynes, welcomed a gathering of over 100 people.
Special guests were Mr MR Vincent-Daviss, chief engineer to the UTMDA; Mr Arthur J Wright, clerk to the Authority Councillor Norman Edwards; Sergeant Brown of Sutton Coldfield Crime Prevention Squad; Mr CMG Keeping, the architect in charge of the extensions; Mr John Harding, architect’s office; Mr Norman Paulin, vice-president; Mr Ron Henshaw and Mr Richard Birkenshaw, directors of the Star Wood Company, Coleshill; Mr Maurice Mead, also representing Morris Wines; Mr T Fenton, New Inns; and Mr H Mullarey, Hare and Hounds Hotel; together with past officers of the Social Club, and many representatives of the licensing trades.
Alderman Chaffey expressed, as chairman of the Authority, his delight to be given the privilege of opening the extensions which included a lounge and a complete new bar, together with spacious entrance hall and ladies’ toilets.
He said it was clear the club was going from strength to strength and was prepared to give its ever-growing list of members the best facilities in the district.
“I bring to you the very best wishes of my Authority and thanks to Mr Keeping for his work as architect on the extensions. I wish the management and members continued success,” he said as he opened the extensions.
Bouquets were presented on behalf of the club by the stewardess Mrs Rose Williams, to Alderman Chaffey and Mrs Chaffey, and also to Mrs CMG Keeping.
The evening concluded with a free buffet, and entertainment was provided by Mr “Buggs” Rossiter on the electric organ accompanied by drums.
Photos taken by NF Paulin of the club and its new extensions, circa 1967
First Sun, Then Showers at Minworth’s Junior Sports
Sunshine welcomed the early visitors to the 13th annual Children’s Sports, organized by the Minworth Social Club, on Saturday, but the sun had been replaced by dark clouds by the time the record entry of 32 paraded for the fancy dress competition.
The judges, Alderman Mrs KE Smith, Mrs N Paulin and Mr T Walker, had a difficult job, but returned their verdict just before rain caused the 20 minute postponement of the actual sports.
The running track was crowded with parents and friends urging on their children, and some exciting races resulted. Trophies presented to the boy and girl with the highest number of points were awarded to Patricia Hemmings and Trevor Barnes, both of whom scored seven points.
Sports secretary Mr H Masters said that sports activities in Minworth were rapidly expanding and he praised the work of the president, vice-presidents and members of the social club and local tradespeople.
Ron Anderson, the Bound Brook FC Captain, receiving the Sutton Dispensary Cup from Mr NF Paulin, president of the league a the Sutton and District Football League’s annual presentation of awards, held at Minworth Social Club.
Cheers! These most happy fellas sipped beer from a five plat trophy which Minworth Social Football Club won last season. The trophy is the Sutton League’s Lewis Cup, which was one of the trophies handed over to the team at the club’s presentation night. Last season the team were runners-up in the Founders Cup and the Sutton Charity Cup. Holding on to the cup is the team’s vice captain John Dowling and in the centre is pictured the club’s president, Mr NF Paulin.
Minworth Hand out the Medals
Minworth Social held their presentation evening on Friday, when guests included the club’s president, Mr Norman Paulin, a former president of the Sutton Amateur Football League, and vice-president Mr Howard Masters and Mr Jack Smith.
Mr Paulin handed over the Lewis Cup to the Minworth captain, and Mr H Masters presented the Founders Cup runners-up award.
Twelve months previously, Mr Masters had challenged the club to win a trophy, and on Friday evening he said he was glad to find that the players had taken up his challenge and brought some silverware to the club’s headquarters.
Having achieved a little success, why not go a little further, Mr Masters said.
“Minworth are one of the oldest clubs in the Sutton League – and they have never won a top division championship. Set your eyes on the premier title for next season,” he said.
Mr Jack Smith presented the Sutton Coldfield Charity Cup awards, a final in which Minworth were heavily beaten.
“But,” said Mr Smith, “the result was flattering to say the least in favour of Sutton Town. Minworth gave a good display against formidable opponents, and although defeated the Social had won merit not only for themselves but also for the Sutton League.
Players who received awards included: John Griffin, captian, John Downing, vice-captain, Keith Garbett, Dennis Dixon, Terry Hopkins, Alan Gardner, Bob Rankin, Barry Williams, Colin Dixon, Michael Perkins, Colin Reynolds, Billy Coleman and Billy Chapman.
Mr Paulin brought the presentation to an end by handing Dennis Dixon a goal-scoring medal. He finished last season as top goal-snatcher in the premier division.
The players pulled a smart surprise when vice captain John Downing called on chairman V Gregory, secretary K Dewell, trainer Reg Garbett and committee man Alan Downing to receive awards in recognition of work each had performed on behalf of the club.
Over 100 members, guests and officials attended Minworth Social Club’s bowling section’s annual presentation night on Saturday.
Guest of honour was the bowling section’s president Norman Paulin, who over the years has been a keen friend and supporter of the club’s sections covering the sports of bowls, football and angling.
Mr Paulin was introduced to the company by the Chairman of the bowls section John Ford, who was accompanied by the secretary Ray Bostock.
Mr Paulin said he was happy to know that the bowling section had been able to keep going under the severe strain of having had no home green, but was glad to hear that the renovation work being carried out would ensure that all would be well for the opening of season 1977-78.
Mr Paulin said to win the championship of the Sutton Thursday League Division Three with all their home fixtures being played at either Erdington or Aston based greens was no mean feat and he congratulated the club’s skipper Wally Hassell and his colleagues in bringing the trophy back to Minworth Social.
Mr Paulin presented the trophy and personal awards to the following members: Ray Bostock, John Ford, Wally Hassell, Arthur Ford, Danny Hebden, John Jeffs, Alfred Pritchard, Tommy Thornton, Dave Haden, Charlie Sharpe, Joe Haden, Im Stubbins, Steve Turner and Sonny Hasson.
Mr Paulin also presented the Alderman Smallwood Trophy to Dave Haden, together with aggregate awards to Danny Hebden (Saturday League) and John Jeffs (Thursday League).
Secretary Ray Bostock thanked Mr Paulin for his attendance and informed him that all the members were looking forward to the forthcoming season and gave an open invitation to supporters of the sport to join them. If sufficient members are available then it would be possible to launch a second team. Mr Bostock added.
The Amazing Paulin(e) Family 