For the first time ever the Annual pre Christmas match for the Challenge Cup match between Ashford Antiques (AA’s) and Sunbury Star of the Past Christmas (SSOP) had to be postponed due to the pitch being frozen on Saturday (19/12/09). Therefore as current holders of the Trophy, the AA’s retain the trophy for another year. Many of the players were very disappointed not to be playing and in particular AA Claire Brant (Barbie) who had dashed from Heathrow following the family’s trans Atlantic flight to play in the game. However, nearly 30 AA’s and a representative from SSOP still met up for a pre Christmas blast at Short Lane. The usual hockey & general knowledge quiz was held and won this year by YTS Antiques Kim Downs & Lucy Uttley. In addition, awards were handed out, food and drink consumed and a good time had by all prior to a very successful Children’s party.
