A sad farwl... Ray Barnes
Having returned from India & Pakistan, where he learned to play polo whilst very successfully heading up Grindlays Bank which was part of the ANZ group, Ray returned to England in 2005 and joined Ham Polo Club. In 2007 he moved to America as first Grindlays Executive Vice-President for the Americas and then the Chief Administrative Officer of Visa International but his affinity with the Club remained and ensured that he visited for an HPC Sunday lunch every time he returned to England in the summer. Sadly two years ago he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. We will all miss his keen sense of humour and fun and his ever present twinkle of the eye. He will be sadly missed by all who remember him. Our thoughts are with Vicky, his widow, and his son and daughter.
Martin Fennell
Martin initially was working as Head Porter of a block in Battersea London where he met our Chairman. Martin lived very close to the polo club and it was suggested that he come and visit to see what we were all about. Martin fell in love with the place and then became a Steward for a few years until he became too ill to continue. His wife, Claire came to visit also but certainly backed his Sundays spent at Ham, even his two granddaughters joined in the weekend work force.
A very proud man, he continued with us when really he was not well enough and sadly passed away in July last year. Martin was a great bonus to the club and we are sadder for his loss.
Bunny May
Bunny May, born in 1940 Lancashire, and was an actor, known for Thriller, Up Pompeii! And Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em amongst other films. Originally a stage actor, he was well respected, working extensively with Tommy Steel through his career. Later he came to own and operate his own club & bar. Bunny also worked with Camilla and Tim Healy at their restaurant A Cena.
Bunny was a great supporter of the club, and became a Steward, dutifully driven by his wife, Susie, to the Club every Sunday and was happily ensconced on the Gate where he could chat to all who passed by. Sadly he became ill and was not well enough to continue.
He was truly a lovely gentleman, with a heart of gold, a great story teller and is sadly missed. A very Special Person, he will remain in the memories of those he knew him.
Douglas Brown
We were sad to learn of the departure of a past player and dear friend of the Club Doug Brown DFC and Bar. A blunt, brave but very selfless, self-depreciating Yorkshireman who did so many great things for the Club. Not only did Doug introduce Geoffrey Godbold to polo (much to GG’s father’s anguish!) but he was also the driving force behind the Club’s purchase of the freehold of our first ground from Farmer Stevens in 1970. He was only thanked for this great contribution to our history in 1997 when he was made the Club’s President serving until 2000. He also presented the `Doug Brown Plate’ which is still played for each year. We all owe him a huge debt of gratitude to have had the foresight and financial savvy to have kicked the Club into first gear with the wonderful location we have today.
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