Thursday, 28 January 2010
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Did Justin Know Where He Went To!!!!!!!!!!!
MANGO CHUTNEY CLUB
Restaurant: Mr
Date: 27.11.2009
Report by Justin Hobson - filed on 29th January 2010
The evening was a much anticipated event and there had been the rumours and mutterings about "saving the best till last" ...would it be true, the anticipation was like the smell of cumin hanging in the air.
The party of Mango Chutney Club "irregulars" gathered around 7.30pm with the gathering being complete by 7.50pm, starting with the traditional "we curry no favour" toast.
After popadoms had been loaded with onions, chutney and lime pickle and Cobra's had been imbibed, the first game of spoof commenced at 8.15pm which Christos won. Orders for starters were taken and the evening was in full swing. It was then that
At 8.45 The Chairman (or Grand Ooompalumpah, as he is sometimes referred to) announced the MCC FC "Man of the Match" award which was presented to JAMES GIBSON (aka the Gay Builder) the team's football keeper.
At 8.40pm, under the Chairman's direction, we moved seats, which meant that (as normal) we moved places but were still sat next to the people we had been sitting next to!
At 8.55 we started a Table1 vs Table2 game of spoof which wouldn't be concluded until later as at 8.59 our starters arrived! The waiting staff were a little perturbed "you've all moved!" they said.
After our starters, under the chairman's supervision a game of heads or tails was played to boost funds for the Christmas Brick Lane Extravaganza to be held in January. Christos won and it should be noted that he donated his £4.75 winnings to funds.
The final of the inter table spoof competition was between James Gibson (aka the Gay Builder) and James Leach (aka Chocks-away). James Gibson won the final but lost most of his winnings as he paid several fines for swearing in an "un-builder" like way! (cripes)
The main courses were all served at 9.54pm although Ross's main course didn't arrive until 10.05!
Generally speaking, everyone seemed exceptionally pleased with their main courses and there was much cross-dressing, oops, I men cross trying of people's dishes! Plates were cleared by 10.35pm and there was much after dinner conversation about the music which culminated in a "traditional music dance off".
Complimentary drinks and chocolates were generously supplied, with hardly a mention, from the beverage and chocolate "sub-committee"! It is worth noting for the record that James Gibson's sherry was supplied with hardly a raised eyebrow in the house!
The judging commenced shortly after 11.00pm, two notable results being the initial welcome which scored 4.99 out of 5.00 and the fiscal prudence scoring 15 out of a possible 15!
The evening broke up (quite literally) shortly after midnight.
Looking at the figures, this was the highest scoring restaurant of 2009 and I think it is fair to say that for everyone that attended, this was the best MCC dinner so far!
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Inaugural Mango Chutney Club Desert Classic 2009
"Let’s call it an 8"
The eagerly awaited tournament was met by an overcast day, heavy rain expected, a mixed bag of players and no-one was to be disappointed! 8 people started but only 6 finished!
The first group consisted The Chairman, Darryl, Richard M and James G and the second group consisted of Bob, Dave P, Simon and Del. The first ball was struck at 10.30am in pleasant conditions, but by the 3rd hole the rain had started to fall, fairways becoming heavy and greens flooding. These were perfect conditions and no-one battered an eyelid or even mentioned the conditions (not in my group anyway!).
It all happened at the Par 3 third, not only did Darryl chip in from the bunker for a skilful 2, but James ended up on his backside slipping down a bank and causing mud damage and embarrassing stains to his tailored Corduroy trousers!
On we yomped,liked soldiers in the Falklands, with Richard improving greatly on his auspicious start in the flora and fauna of Wellshurst! Despite James leaving his woods in the garage, he did well to make the Ladies tee on more than one occasion.
By the ninth, the rain had turned to a steady torrential downpour, but nothing was going to stop real golfers from completing the event and gaining a new badge; so Dave and Del decided to head for the comfort of the clubhouse and a fine!
This left Simon and Bob to play on together and not having to worry about Del’s random number scoring system! At the 14th, the nearest the Popadom game was played, perfectly won by the left handed James who tossed one up into the wind and stopped 5m from the Popadom: a jar of Sharwoods Mango Chutney was his (his golf shot was good too!)
The 17th saw 14 deer on the fairway, which soon took to the woods when Darryl blasted another drive away, in search of victory. The 18th was a welcome sight to all, with the bedraggled players playing out net pars and a sprint to the clubhouse ensued.
20 minutes later Bob and Simon appeared through the gloom. A warm drink and a fresh wardrobe for James, appearing like a Nevada Bob male model for golfing attire and the presentation was upon us.
The first prize was a £50 voucher, very kindly offered by the Rasoi and a winners medal (to be worn at all times on the regalia) was won by Darryl, 2nd Richard, 3rd Simon, 4th Your Chairman, 5th Bob, 6th James. 7th Del and 8th Dave (the last two going to a phone vote).
A big thank you for everyone that played, to Darryl for supplying some of the prizes, for the staff of Wellshurst and for the great company of like minded curry fans!
