April 2020
April 2020 F.Drake writes,
The term ‘Character’ is thrown about loosely these days to describe anything which is slightly out of the norm and thus debasing its true meaning. It would be so easy to describe Dave Whitehead as a ‘Character’ at the bowls club but would fall so short of truly describing the man and his contribution to the club.
To list his contribution would take up too much space in this magazine so I will attempt to summarise in a few paragraphs.
Anyone who knew his Yorkshire wit and wisdom would be always on their guard when he either complimented, or otherwise the way you were playing. He had the ability to inform what a rubbish shot you had played with a smile on his face, a Dave way of encouraging a player who was new to the game, I got the smile regular! He was the go-to person if you needed any information; he appeared to know everyone and everything involving the York area.
His lasting legacy over everything else will be our fantastic green, his knowledge, energy and dedication to producing one of the best greens in the region will continue with our grounds crew who were all educated in the craft by Dave.
We shall be hosting a Memorial Day in his name on Bank Holiday, Monday 25th May which will be an’ open fun day’ for club members, any villagers who knew Dave and his many friends from the York area bowls clubs and of course his family.
Hope to see you all there.