Weekly Bulletin	Sunday 23th November 2008    Issue No. 1935
	Snow Stoppage
The Superleague Match, Lewis United v Culter, due to be played at Crombie Park, Culter on Saturday 22 November 2008 was postponed due to our snow covered pitch. Our game against Lewis United seems ill-fated as we were due to play them at Culter in the Superleague on Saturday 25 October 2008 but it was cancelled due to the gale force winds that day. 10 Years Ago. By co-incidence Culter’s fixture on Saturday 28 November 1998 was Lewis United v Culter! The match was drawn 1 — 1 at Chris Anderson Stadium, Aberdeen. Alan Chalmers headed Culter in front with his first goal for the club and just on half time Evans equalised. The Lewis United Goalkeeper was Tony Buckley and our team was: Troup, Fraser, Small, Gibb, Chalmers, Smith, D W Galbraith, Thomson, Forbes, Stewart, Marr; Subs: S Johnston, Craigie, Gilfeather, Hulse and Bremner. Culter Manager Steve Anderson had made two key acquisitions in the last few days with the appointment of former player Millar Kennedy as his assistant and the signing of ‘keeper Ross Bremner from Huntly. Goalkeeper Ross returned to Huntly and was pictured and featured in the Evening Express on Friday 21 November 2008 having signed a new contract tying him to Christie Park until 2011. Our 13th Celebrity Dinner was held on Friday 20 November 1998 after being traditionally held on a Monday and resulted in being a sell-out. The audience had an unexpected titillation when Laurence McLeod had a surprise 40th Birthday present! The Speakers were Mike Summerbee and John Gahagan, Compere was Frank Gilfeather with last minute addition to the line-up Comedian Mike King. 20 Years Ago. Culter beat Buchanhaven Hearts 1 — 0 in the Bon Accord Glass Premier Division at Raemoss Park, Peterhead on Saturday 19 November 1 988. Our scorer was Paul Thomson who netted the winner in the 87th minute. The Referee was Ian Wright and our line-up was: Seivwright; Bremner, Ferries, Cuthill, Shearer, Thomson, Fraser, Bird, Marnoch, Smith, Mason; Subs: Craigmile and Johnstone. 30 Years Ago. In an Amateur League Division 1 game Culter beat Aberdeen University 3 — 1 at Balgownie on Saturday 18 November 1 978. This win put Culter clear at the top of the table. George Rennie officiated and on target were Peter George, Norman Gilbert and Peter Longmoor whilst Les Cobban, who later played for Culter, netted for Aberdeen University. Culter fielded:- Davidson, Lawrence, Galashan, Westland (Captain), George, Shand, Stuart, Longmoor, Smith, Gilbert, Garden; Substitutes: Scott and Graham. Craigie Comeback. We welcome back Derek Craigie to our playing pool from Ellon United. Powerful Derek is a strong striker and is sure to be on target for us in the near future. Derek previously joined us at the start of the 1998/99 season and the following season in September 1999 he was transferred to Turriff United.

Forthcoming Fixtures — Superleague
Saturday 29 November 2008 Culter v Banks o’ Dee (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 1.30 p.m.
Saturday 6 December 2008 Stonehaven v Culter (at Glenury Park, Stonehaven) Kick Off 1.30 p.m.
Saturday 13 December 2008 Culter v Hilihead (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 1.30 p.m.
Saturday 20 December 2008 Culter v Dyce (at Crombie Park, Culter) Kick Off 1.15 p.m.
Saturday 27 December 2008 Free Date

Dinner Delight. Full details of our 23d Celebrity Dinner are supplied with this week’s Bulletin.

Committee Convenes. A Committee Meeting of Culter Football Club will be held in Crombie Park Pavilion, Culter, on Tuesday 2 December 2008 commencing at 7.00 p.m.

Scoring Statistics. In 18 games played Culter have won 14, drawn none and lost 4, scoring 51
goals and conceding 19 in the process. Scorers: Lewis McKimmie 11, Martin Shand 10, Allan
Youngson 6, Ryan Stoff 6, George McBain 5, Hugh Robertson 4, Adam Wilson 4, Opponents 3,
Cohn Craik 1 and Matthew Robertson 1.

CULTER FOOTBALL CLUB CELEBRITY DINNER XXIII
MENZIES DYCE ABERDEEN AIRPORT FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2008
Our 23rd Celebrity Dinner was once more held in the refurbished Menzies Dyce Aberdeen Airport Hotel.
Outstanding organiser Eric J Duncan, for his 23d time, did his superb work in arranging the event ably assisted by Doug Jamieson and Doug Mime whilst thankfully Margaret Davidson looked after the financial transactions during yet another busy evening.

The attendance was 213 gentlemen this year amazingly only one less than last year! A 49 seater coach plus a 16 seater minibus conveyed members, supporters and guests to the function from The Seafield Club whilst another 16 seater minibus made the journey with the Culter contingent. Top Table guest was again Evening Express Reporter Richard Easton.
Piper Robert Grant led the Top Table to their seats in the glittering function room.

President Doug Jamieson yet again made a fine introductory speech. He made kind remarks about myself and sang the praises of Eric and Main Sponsor Doug Milne for their tremendous contribution in arranging our Dinner.

Compere extraordinaire Peter Mitchell introduced Guest Speakers Peter Lorimer and Brian McGinlay, Bobby Gray and Richard Easton. The event commenced with the Pre Dinner Raffle and the three prize winners are detailed overleaf.

This was followed by “Heads & Tails” and when only two contestants remained Compere Peter Mitchell gave them the choice of sharing the £500 Prize or to continue for only one winner. Ken McLauchlin and John Cattenach chose to split the prize and were delighted to accept £250 each. This is the first time that the “Heads & Tails” win has been shared.
Doug Jamieson then announced that Senior Member Gordon Morrison who normally says Grace was unable to attend due to him being invited to a Golden Wedding this evening. Gordon was very disappointed with this clash of events but he once again composed our Grace which was delivered by Doug:

So here we are for our Annual “munch”
which we hope and expect to again be a winner,

Let’s forget for a moment, the “Credit Crunch”

and enjoy to the full Culter F.C.’s Dinner.
We thank you all for your generous backing

The Evening’s before us so let’s get cracking,

“For what we are about to receive

may the Lord make us truly thankful.” Amen

Thanks go to the Hotel and their fine Staff on our customary meal which was much enjoyed and their efficient service was much appreciated.

Pre Dinner Raffle Winners:-

• Signed AFC Shirt — Mark Laing,  Balmedie. Dutch Mill
• Hotel Dinner & Drinks Voucher — Albert J Moir, Culter.
• Weekend stay for two at Express by Holiday Inn Edinburgh — Ronnie Morrison, Aberdeen

Auction Items.

Successful bidders for the Auction items were:

Raffle Winners:-

• Golf for four at Peterculter Graham Pyle;
• Meal for two Grill Room Glasgow — Tony Woods;
• 20” LCD Television — Bob Bryce;
• Meal for four Olive Tree, Queen’s Road — Graham Welsh;
• Weekend for two Menzies Hotel Glasgow — Stuart Barrie;
• Meal for four at Yan Oriental Westhill — Gordon Davidson;
• Two nights B & B Holiday Inn East Kilbride — Jim Stewart;
• Golf for four at Newmachar— Ron Duguid;
• Set of Golf Clubs — Gary Thom;
• Golf outing for two at Deeside with Burnett & Reid — Graham Sneddon;
• Meal for four Palm Court — Robert Duff;
• Meal for four Menzies Hotel Aberdeen — Mario DiMaio;
• Filter coffee maker — Barry, do MTM;
• Meal and overnight stay for two at Maximillions Holiday Inn Bridge of Don — Mark Prentice;
• First 3 Month Ticket — Andrew Strachan;
• Bottle Glenfiddich Whisky — Alan Wallace;
• Bottle Port — Guy Trumper;
• Bottle Whisky — Andrew Strachan.

Our thanks also go to our striking girls Jennifer, Jenna, Margaret and Marianne aided by our members who excelled again in their sales of fund raising tickets.

Guest Speaker Peter Lorimer, ex Leeds United and Scotland, regarded as having the hardest shot in football history, enthralled the audience with his reminiscences.

Our other Guest Speaker Brian McGinlay, renowned ex Referee, made his very amusing after-dinner performance, reflecting on his footballing career, with many interesting and funny anecdotes.

Outstanding Compere Peter Mitchell, for his 7th time, made his usual superb performance as Master of Ceremonies.
Our 23rd Celebrity Dinner goes on record as yet another great success.
 

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