Winscombe
Involvement
He told us, “I joined Winscombe
more than 25 years ago now. I had
been playing for another local club,
but had a couple of serious knee
injuries (the surgeon told me I was
too old to play again – at the age
of 24!) and I was out for about
18 months. In that time I became
friendly with a lot of the guys from
Winscombe and the rest – as they
say is history.”
The Role
“I wasn’t really interested in
the organisation of the club – bar
tours and parties – but when the
original custodians of the club,
Steve Bridges Geoff Gorge et al
– who started and played for the
club 50 + years ago started to stand
down, there was a void which was
causing a bit of conflict between
sections of the club.
I initially said I’d stand as
President (figurehead, no actual
responsibility or power – as I keep
telling the current incumbent!)
but then was asked to stand as
Chairman to try and get the club
back on an even keel.”
Atmosphere
“We have a real good feel about
the club. We are concentrating
on a One Club ethos trying to
make sure that it’s all about The
Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside, the 50 acre family adventure park is one
of the largest visitor attractions in the South West, providing fun and variety with
something to offer everyone. From a state of the art giant indoor play barn to the
delightful Pets’ Village, adults and children alike can experience the joys of getting
up close and personal with the many animals we home.
A visit to the Falconry Centre is another highlight. Home to owls, falcons and
hawks, this is a unique opportunity to see birds of prey as never before with our
daily displays. We have numerous attractions to keep the kids entertained all day
with bumper boats, water walkers, a giant bouncy pillow, zip lines, tractors and a
miniature train. After enjoying your outdoor adventures, a visit to the Farm Shop and
our top-rated restaurant should do the trick.
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