Captains Charity Day and Festive Golf with Added Ladies
11 December 2024
Festive Golf 2024
from our "on the course" reporter
What has now become an Annual event, with added Ladies, was again a tremendous success. A grand total of 43, 28 Seniors and 15 Ladies, headed onto the Woods course (with 4 holes out of play due to the wet conditions), the Club allowing us to organise a two tee start.
The winning team was Paul Speakman, John MacGillivary, Mike Gulliford, Bob Clarke
Second place team was Ailsa Lines, Bev Walker, John Sail, Adrian Finnis
Third place team was Caroline Hills, Yvonne Walker, Chris Daynes, Nick Townend
Nearest the pin for the men on the 4th was Tony Hills.
Nearest the pin for the ladies on the 11th was Liz Isles.
The "Best Dressed" Lady was Becky Foster, the Best Dressed man was Bob Privett.
The real winner was the Captain's Charity - Versus Arthritis as we raised £567 in total from the raffle and donations in the Halfway House.
Thanks to Joy and Andy Wood, Ken Smith and Trevor Pick for "manning" the Halfway House so admirably.
A very rewarding and uplifting day so thanks to ALL concerned
Captains Charity Day and Festive Golf with Added Ladies
14 December 2022
Festive Golf 2022
from our "Bloody Freezing" Editor
What has now become an Annual event, with added Ladies, was again a tremendous success. A grand total of 23 Seniors and 11 Ladies "tip toed" onto the Woods course (with some trepidation due to the icy conditions), the Club allowing us to organise a two tee start. It was agreed that due to these conditions we would limit the event to a 9 hole competition.
There were 2 winning teams, both with 51 points, Steve Atkins, Richard Kieffer, Pete Stephenson, Lyndon Hallett and Nick Townend, Colin Thornton, Chris Watchorn, Tony Slipper
Nearest the pins for the men on the 4th and 11th were Chris Watchorn and Andy Davidge respectively.
Nearest the pins for the ladies on the 4th and 11th were Ailsa Lines and Yvonne Walker respectively.
The "Best Dressed" Lady was Jacqui Francis, the Best Dressed man was Bob Privett.
The real winners were the Captain's Charities as we raised £347 in total from the raffle and donations, to be shared equally between the respective charities.
An additional £70 was raised for St Barnabas from an auction for 2 cakes and a Pudsey bear.
Thanks to Joy Wood, Ken Smith Nikki and our old favourite Phil Turrell for all his organisation for the day.
A very rewarding and uplifting day so thanks to ALL concerned
15 December 2021
Festive Golf 2021
from our Medical Editor
What has now become an Annual event, with added Ladies, was again a tremendous success. A grand total of 22 Seniors and 13 Ladies "attacked" the Woods course with vigour (and some trepidation due to the wet conditions), the Club allowing us to organise a two tee start.
The winning team was Steve Atkins, Ken Claxon and Jen Hallett with 78 points.
Second place team was Chris Daynes, Roy Sanders and Sue Raynor with 74 points on count back
Nearest the pins for the men on the 4th and 15th were Steve Atkins and Andy Wood respectively.
Nearest the pins for the ladies on the 4th and 15th were Judi Downard and Kim Davies respectively.
The "Best Dressed" Lady was Jacquie Francis, the Best Dressed man was Bob Privett with special recognition for "Casino Man" - Ken Claxon.
The real winners were the Captain's Charities as we raised £380 in total, to be shared equally between the respective charities
Thanks to Nikki from the Hotel in the Halfway House, Vicky in the Claret Jug, the Ladies, our old favourite Phil Turrell for all his organastion for the day.
A very rewarding and uplifting day so thanks to ALL concerned
11 December 2019
Festive Golf 2019
from our Political Editor
What has now become an Annual event, with added Ladies, was again a tremendous success. A grand total of 27 Seniors and 12 Ladies attacked the Woods course with vigour (and some trepidation due to the wet conditions), the Club allowing us to organise a two tee start.
The winning team was Messrs Stephenson, Manton and Whitington with 99 points on count back
Nearest the pins on the 4th and 15th were Nick Townend and Andy Wood respectively.
The "Best Dressed" Lady was Christine Birkett and the best dressed man was Dennis Manton
The real winner was the Captain's Charity as we raised £320 from the raffle and £75
.83 from the halfway house and £55 from auctioned items - a massive £450.83
Thanks to John Williams and Richard James in the Halfway House, Vicky in the Claret Jug, the Ladies, our old favourite Phil Turrell, George Forbes for the festive photo and Colin Musson as our "external" photographer, Tony Donnelly for the auctioned bags - and also John Browne for coping admirably under extreme pressure
A very rewarding and uplifting day so thanks to ALL concerned
More photos here
Captains Charity Day and Festive Golf with Added Ladies
12 December 2018
Festive Golf 2018
from our Business Editor
What has now become an Annual event, with added Ladies, was again a tremendous success. A grand total of 43 Seniors and 15 Ladies attacked the Lakes course with vigour, the Club allowing us to organise a two tee start.
We also had the Greenkeepers arranging for their trickery (and retribution) on 6 of the holes, including HO HO Hose and 4 Fork Sake.
The winning team was Jacqui Francis, Andy Wood, Paul Broadbent and Jamie Nissler with 107 points
Nearest the pin on the 5th Andy Wood, nearest the pin on 11 was Jacqui Wilson and the straightest drive on the 16th Ray Woodcock
The "Best Dressed" Lady was Pat Hall and a clear winner for best dressed man was Rob Gillion
The real winner was the Captain's Charity as we raised £415 from the raffle and £131.54 from the halfway house - a massive £546.54 (thanks to Bob Clarke for the 54 pence)
Special thanks to Tricia Browne in the Halfway House, Vicky and Michael in the Claret Jug, the Greenkeepers, the Ladies, our old favourite Phil Turrell - and also John Browne for coping admirably under extreme pressure
A very rewarding and uplifting day so thanks to ALL concerned
More photos here
The "58" on Festive Wednesday 2018
Thanks to George Forbes for the photo
Captains Charity Day and Festive Golf with Added Ladies
2017
The Mob on Festive Wednesday
Big thank you to Neil Hoyle for the photo
Captain's Charity & Turkey Trot
Festive Photos 2016
Glenn Grimes Winner Turkey Voucher & Andy Davidge Winner Festive Golf
Best Dressed Christmas Outfit - Deryk Washer
Festive Photos 2015
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From Festive Golf 2015 |
Festive Photo 2014
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From Festive Photo 2014 |
Festive Golf and Photo Wed 18 December 2013
From Festive Golf 2013 |
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Be aware that unfortunately it was still fairly dark at 7:45 that morning and the photo isn't as sharp as it could have been!