We are sorry to announce the sad news that Doreen Banks passed away on Thursday morning, 25th July. She was an honorary member of the Midland Vets and was the Staffordshire Rep for a good number of years. She regularly attended and supportrd the Midlands team at the Jamboree

Doreen had been Staffordshire County Secretary and also County Captain in 1993/94, when Staffordshire Ladies won the English County Championships. She had also been President of the Staffordshire County Ladies and Staffordshire Veteran Ladies Golf Association. She is was an honorary member Oxley Park Golf Club, County Ladies, County Vets and Midland Vets.

Doreen was a member of Oxley Park Golf Club for over 50 years and played regular golf into her late eighties, having her first hole in one at Oxley Park the age of 85. She was well known for both her after dinner speaking and her big bag of sweeties which she handed round to players and supporters at Midland and County events.

She was truly a great lady and will be sorely missed by many. We will add funeral arrangements once we know them.