DESCRIPTION: The three farmer themed badges were produced for the eleventh SLC (and the second 'extra-ordinary' SLC) which took place on 29-Aug-2004 at the Brewers Arms, South Petherton, Somerset. This second “Extra Ordinary SLC” was held for the same reason as the first which took place the year before, to coincide with a visit to the UK of two Australian members of the group. Tickets were sold in advance entitling the holder to a ‘Green welly’ Golly badge, a Hog Roast bap, half-a pint of Festival cider or beer, entry into the raffle for the Sungolly plate, entry into the SLC Gherkin Eating Competition and a chance to win a ‘Golden Golly Farmer’ badge.
These three Farmer badges are in a red velour presentation box. Un-numbered to reverse they are recorded in the Golly Guide as SLC11a, b and c. The first two show the farmer holding a green gherkin (with green or black wellies) which were available to all attendees. A Farmer holding a yellow gherkin was given to helpers, only 7 of these designs were produced. See section W in the Golly Guide for further information.
The Sunday Lunch Club is the name given to the official meeting of members of The Robertson’s Badge Club. This is an online club which started out as a Yahoo! Group: ‘GollyBC’ and has since moved over to Facebook. The first SLC took place at the end of 2001 to encourage Golly badge collectors to meet and swap badges or just chat in a relaxed setting. Official badges were produced for members each year and regular meetings were held up and down the country.
The badges produced by the group were not officially endorsed by Robertsons as the Golly had ceased to be used by Robertsons at this time. However, the full list of designs issued by the group are included in
section W of the Golly Guide. The 'Robertons Badge Club' facebook group remains the only Robertsons Badge collecting group devoted exclusively to Robertsons Golly collecting and endorsed by the Golly Checklist team.
CONDITION: Presented in close to perfect condition front and back.
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Offered for sale with low reserve.
