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Sun shining on Buccs as Moules and Kalidasan secures win at Hurlingham

Hurlingham Club 120 all out (35 overs) lost to The Buccaneers 121-3 (26.1 overs) by 7 wickets As ever, with Hurlingham comes gloriously sunshine. This year we were invited to play a timed game format, starting at 13.30 with 20 … Continue reading

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Summery Berry thwarted by lunchtime lasagne and rosé

Armadillos 181-9 (40 overs) beat Buccaneers 160 all out by 21 runs A long wet spring meant the Sheffield Park outfield had only had its first cut a few days before the Buccs’ arrival. Nevertheless, despite the lush outfield the … Continue reading

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Buccaneers’ Golfing Society spring meeting returns to Felixstowe Ferry

11 golfing Buccs enjoy rounds at Felixstowe Ferry and Woodbridge GCs Founded by the late Reverend Frank Cocks and Howard Spencer, The Golfing Society returned to its spiritual home at the links of Felixstowe Ferry GC on Thursday 27th April. … Continue reading

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Balmy November day sees balmy Buccs golf

Sunday 13th November saw the 2022 autumn meeting of the Buccaneers Golfing Society. Eight golfers competed in two teams (the ‘Allstars’ and the ‘Legends’) for the Buccacup at North Downs GC with the Allstars triumphing by 133 points to 105. … Continue reading

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Another successful and well attended Buccs Annual Dinner held

The 2022 Annual Dinner was successfully held on Thursday 27th October at the East India Club Pall Mall. 30 Buccs and guests enjoyed a dinner of traditional fare and great company where the club President Simon Woolfries gave a recap … Continue reading

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SIGN UP: Buccacup team competition on Sunday 13 November 2022

The Buccacup pits ‘The Allstars’ versus ‘The Legends’ in a four ball competition. The Allstars are the younger members of the Golfing Society and they face The Legends, Buccaneers who may be a little older, but who usually play more … Continue reading

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A day for the openers as the Gents triumph

Despite the grave warnings issued by BBC Weather the day before, all parties were pleased that this year’s House Match could be played without a drop of precipitation interrupting proceedings, albeit with just as much time spent in The Red … Continue reading

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Buccaneers’ 2022 Annual Dinner and AGM: Thursday 27th October at East India Club Pall Mall

Why not join us for the Annual Dinner, held at the East India Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 27th October 2022 at 18.45. Dr Sarah Fane OBE has been asked to propose the toast to the Club. Sarah is currently Director of … Continue reading

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A tale of 10 losing by nine

The plan had been simple. Turn up with 11 players and chase. But the game didn’t go to plan. The Buccs turned up with nine and were inserted, ironically by Mark Searle of Warborough, who then generously offered himself to … Continue reading

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Follies Farm triumph despite Moules masterclass

Follies Farm vs Buccaneers CC – Sunday 4 th September 2022 Buccs 184-8 (40 overs). Follies Farm 186-6. Follies Farm win by 4 wickets A warm welcome was received once again a the picturesque Follies Farm. The Buccs were put … Continue reading

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