LOTTERY SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2015

We have a winner - Rena Jones

The following ladies now have no money in their account:- Margaret Barnard
 Caroline Harrison, Julie Harris, Jean Moleta, Lesley Morris, Hazel Reucroft, Hilary Thompson and Donna Chuter.

Ladies with just £1 in their account:- Jean Alback, Helen Dingle, Jill Gambling, Wendy Hyam, Judy Kaye, Sue Smith, Georgina Venus, Joan Vernon and Kim Wellman.

I will be at the club Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Lady Captains Day 2015 - Sunday 7th June 2015

Ladies

It is just over a week to the lady captains day so I confirm the draw which has also been posted on the notice board.

We have over 30 playing and 40 for lunch so I am looking forward to the day.

Registration from 8am     Tee time 9am - Partial shotgun on Hurricane Hole 11 - 18

 Draw as follows:

Tee 11	Shirley Miller / Jeannette Johnson / Sara Burbridge / Debbie Conder
Tee 12	Julie Harris / Sally Payne / Joyce Paterson/ Elaine Katter
Tee 13	Sadie Millgate/ Jane Woodward/ Hazel Reucroft / Gina Wilson
Tee 14	Judith Parkhurst / Caroline Harrison / Anne Jenner / Margaret Barnard
Tee 15	Jill Gambling/ Lindsay Hart/ Pat West / Debbie Satchell
Tee 16	Sue Stickland/ Carol Eldridge / Jennie Aldridge / Jean Alback
Tee 17	Belinda Evans / Carrie Beech / Helen Cornwell
Tee 18	Kim Wellman / Rena Jones / Lydia Doherty / Molly Ball

Playing for Trophy - Lady Captain Trophy          Format: 18 Hole Stableford

Prizes awarded as follows :  1^st / 2^nd / 3^rd / Best Front 9 / Best Back 9  Nearest the Pins Galore

Cost - £12.50 which includes a £2 donation to the Lady Captains charity. Ladies are asked to change for lunch.

On the day:  Lunch & presentation of prizes to follow competition. Food has been organised as follows: One course carvery (beef and another meat Turkey / Pork) followed by coffee and chocolates.  On course refreshments served by my Mum! 

I do hope you enjoy the day.

For questions / information call Georgina Venus 07801 261876

Quiz night boosts charity money raised for 2015

A massive thank you goes out to all those who supported the quiz nite on 15 May. 

We raised over £300 on the night which boosts the monies raised for the year. 

We are already at £2000 through events you have supported so thank you. 

Jeanette and Bernie were on fine form yet again funding questions to catch us all out. They really do come prepared and we can't thank them enough for their efforts. 

Winners on the night hopefully enjoyed their John Lewis vouchers whilst the runners up had a night or two enjoying their prosecco.  The best team name proved difficult to judge but the winners took home the chocolates. 

Our fiver raffle ensured Lydia and Eric had extra holiday money and my friend Kalli generous donated hers to the funds raised on the night. 

Well done to everyone as these nights continue to be popular and we look forward to organising one in October so plenty of time to study! 

Big cheers g 

Mixed Away Day Report

It was the last bank holiday in May and time for the West Malling mixed away day in which 16 couples took part at Boughton Golf Club. The weather was lovely and off we went. There was the usual banter, talking whilst people were teeing off etc, all in good fun of course.

There were 4 couples with 40 points which is amazing but after count back the 1st prize went to Clive and Sadie Millgate, 2nd Lew Evans and Rena Jones and 3rd Jane Woodward and Jill Gambling ....now that's another story!!!
Nearest the Pins went to Caroline Harrison and Andy Martin and Longest Drives went to Sue Stickland and Peter Burbridge.

After golf we all sat down to a lovely meal and the banter continued. All in all a great day out with our friends and over £100 was raised for our charity.
So, thank you to Lydia for arranging a great day out and thank you to you all for supporting our mixed competitions.

The next competition is the Mixed Flag Sunday 12th July and the sheet is up on our board.

Thanks again
Love Gill 

20/5 Away to Redlibbets - friendly result

The rain came as we teed off and so we were all out of sorts on the first hole. It then cleared and stayed away for all but the last group until 18. 

We had a lovely welcome from the Redlibbets ladies and enjoyed a well earned tea at the end. 

The course was in great condition. 

The greens were true, the fairways had run and everyone took the long walk in their stride or at least felt the 14000 steps it took to get round!

Lisa has organised us well yet again! 

Results as follows: 

Win Elaine & Georgina 6&5

Loss Carol E & Molly 4&3 

Loss Lesley & Anne 5&4 

Half Sue & Carol M (sue had to give 15 shots!) 

1st friendly loss of season : 2 and half  / 1 and a half - everyone played well on a course you need to know how to navigate. 

Next matches: Thursday 4^th June Woodlands (Home)

   Wednesday 10^th June Weald of Kent (Away)

Lisa has posted details. 

g 

PEARSON TROPHY 2014/15

Our dreams of winning the trophy again this year are over.
We made it to the quarter final round but came up against a very strong team from Sittingbourne.
We played them at home, losing 3-4 , all the loses very close.  Undeterred we went to Sittingbourne last Friday with high hopes, all the ladies played well but we lost 5-2.  It was very disappointing for all the team, but we will dust ourselves off and be ready to do battle next year!!!

The following ladies represented West Malling:-
Caroling Harrison, Carol Eldridge, Gina Wilson, Stella Pitt, Lesley Shott, Lisa Kiddie, Diana Scott,  Carol Martin, Sue Gofton, Georgina Venus and Julie Harris
Thank you for all your efforts, it was a privilege to be your Captain.

Thank you to all the West Malling ladies who have supported us at home and away, it was much appreciated.
Thank to Judith Parkhurst for all her assistance.

I can't wait for next year, I know you all feel the same.
COME ON WEST MALLING

LOTTERY SATURDAY 23RD MAY 2015

No winners again this week

Kip knockout date change for 2nd round

All 
Matches for round 2 can be played up until 5 July. 

An extension has been agreed as the masters weekend is the current due date which has been deemed unfair as the courses are closed. A weeks extension ensures weekend dates can be offered. 

Please try and set up your games in good time to allow future rounds to be arranged and played in good time. 

We appreciate your support. 

g

Mixed Away Day

When              Monday 26^th May

Where             Boughton Golf Club

                        Brickfield Lane

Boughton

Nr Faversham

Kent

ME13 9AJ

                       

Cost                £35.00 per person (collected on the day)

£2.50 mulligan ball optional – proceeds to Lady Captains Charity

Format            Betterball (3/4 handicap)

                        Nearest the Pin

                        Longest Drive

Itinerary           09.30 - Coffee and Bacon Rolls

18 holes of golf from 10:00 - 8 tee times

16.30 – Dinner followed by presentation of prizes

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Dinner is Roast Turkey carvery. Please advise Gill if vegetarian alternative is required. (no change of clothes required for dinner)

Limited buggies are available, to be paid for on the day -      

please advise Gill if required

Draw

Starting from 10am in the following order:

Georgina Venus  & Lee Venus

Debbie Satchell & Rob Satchell

Gina Wilson & Steve McIntosh

Caroline Harrison & John Harrison

Julie Harris & Joe Harris

Jane Woodward & A N Other

Rena Jones & Lew Evans

Sara Burbridge & Peter Burbridge

Lisa Kiddie & Colin Kiddie

Sue Stickland & Malcolm Roberts

Lesley Shott & Phil Shott

Sadie Millgate & Clive Millgate

Debbie Conder & Kevin Conder

Carol Martin & Andy Martin

Carol Eldridge & Bob Appleby

Gill Newson & Ken Newson

Competition organisers: Gill Newson 07891 95 95 90

Friendly Match

West Malling v Weald of Kent

(Away)

Wednesday 10^th June 2015

The team is as follows:

Lisa Kiddie (team captain) & Jill Gambling

Lindsay Hart & Carol Eldridge

Eileen Tuson & Margaret Barnard

Diana Scott & Jean Alback

Reserves:      NO RESERVES AVAILABLE

On the day:

Meet 10:30AM         First Tee time 11:00AM

Food has been arranged @ £7.50 per person.   

Quiche, new potatoes and salad will be served after the match.

No change of clothes required unless weather is wet.

Any problems please call Lisa Kiddie 07525 935640

Nizels friendly - 4/0 win @ home

Our friendly matches continued with the first weekend fixture of the year against Nizels.

Welcoming the teams with a lunch of sandwiches and cake was a nice way to start our Saturday afternoon.

Our four matches were all played in the best spirit with plenty of laughter afterwards as we enjoyed tea and cake outside on the terrace bathed in sunshine it felt like summer had arrived!

We were complimented on the course and the lunch and our guests made a run on the shop too!

Match results as follows :

Georgina & Molly win 4&3

Julie & Gill win 3&2

Sara & Sadie 1 up

Caroline & Shirley 1 up

Our next friendly is away to Redlibbetts in 20/5.

g 

Friendly Match

West Malling v Woodlands

(Home)

Thursday 4^th June 2015

The team is as follows:

Sue Stickland (team captain) & Belinda Evans

Rena Jones & Judith Parkhurst

Carol Eldridge & Shirley Miller

Diana Scott & Jean Alback

Reserves:      Lindsay Hart

                     Jenny Aldridge

On the day:

Meet 9:45am         First Tee time 10:31 on the Hurricane

Food has been arranged @ £6.50 per person.   Sandwiches & Cake, Tea/Coffee will be served after the match.

No change of clothes required unless weather is wet.

Any problems please call Lisa Kiddie 07525 935640

Lottery Saturday 16 May2015

No winners again!! Quite a few ladies waiting for one number.

Tappin Trophy Results - Cinque Ports

We played the latest round of the Tappin Trophy today at West Malling against Cinque Ports Golf Club and I'm pleased to say that we won 2-1 thus putting us through to the next round.  Julie Harris and Kim Wellman secured their wins on the 16th and  17th holes respectively and Jean Alback took her match to the 18th before finally losing a closely contested match. The matches were all played in good spirit and lovely weather with our opponents commenting on how much they enjoyed the Hurricane Course. 

We now await to see who we have in the next round - come on West Malling!!

Lady Captains Report – May 2015

April began with sunshine and the start of our main golfing season with the first trophy competition of the year being played on the 12^th April. – the Elizabeth Budd Trophy. Thanks go to Julie Harris for her sponsorship and to the winners on the day as we shared out lots of prizes including nearest the pins for Division 1 & 2.  

This day was hotly followed by our first section wide gathering of the year at the Spring Meeting. The weather was booked and we were lucky to be bathed in warm sunshine and items from the spring /summer wardrobe had their first outing for 2015.  We had 40 ladies play and join which was a fabulous showing. We also had the first 12 hole competition played by our 70 years young ladies ‘the daffodils’ playing for the Daffodil Trophy. At the Autumn meeting we look forward to the same again and voted for a name which was won by Del Byrne. There is a write up on the blog and my thanks go to everyone for making it a day full of fun and laughter and one which I really enjoyed including the Bottles and Ball sweep where your true colours came through by you eagerly wanting a prize even if your number has not come up!  You know who you are!!

On Wednesday 15^th April I was very sad to hear the news that Viv Allen lost her battle against cancer which returned late last year.  A first for our section as we had not lost one of our own before, but our section has united and we will continue to grieve for some time to come.  Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and we hope that they take strength from the support shown by everyone. Donations have been collected and we will soon pay our respects to Viv by attending her funeral on 8^th May.

Our friendly season also began with a win at Westerham, a new friendly venue in 2015.  The results have been shared on the blog and updates on highlights of the day provided for everyone to keep up. Thanks go to Lisa for organising the day. We then won at home to Tudor Park so we look forward to more games during the rest of the season.

Our Bradley Cook team also began their matches and we will know soon if we will continue to play for the plate as we have a match at Sundridge at home to play.

The Daily Mail Foursomes was played and we have our winners who will represent West Malling in 2016.  Well done to Julie Harris and Gill Newson who won with 36 pts.

The wait is over on who our Pearson Team will play in the next round. We have home and away matches fixed with Sittingbourne so we wish Rena and the team well.  I am looking forward to playing.

Thank you is one of the best parts of being Lady Captain and this month my thanks go to the committee once again for showing me the support and ensuring that things get done as I know the hard work that goes on. 

To Jane for moving us up the 21^st century as scores are now posted as soon as the trophy competitions have been completed so that any errors can be dealt with on the day – she gets my bottle of the month prize as we had to work through some of the technical issues with using the cloud and it all worked smoothly. 

A bonus bottle goes to Gill for taking on the extra work of arranging our bank holiday mixed fun comps without complaint – these have proved popular days and it is good to keep our members off the streets as we have friendly competition and lots of banter!  Colin Kiddie sponsored the day in May which really showed that the men love these days and we even sang him happy birthday!

And so to the fundraising, I am thrilled at where we are so far at this point in the year both the bike ride (scarily next month) and all the events that you have supported are really ensuring that the monies are being raised which takes my breath away.  My biggest thanks go to everyone for showing that the club are givers and support good causes. 

In May we have lots planned again which means that my diary is chocker but I am not complaining as it is nice to play a bit more than usual. Final preparation is planned for Paris and I will try to get more miles clocked up before the off. We have more mixed events planned and the popular Men vs the Ladies – can we win? That is up to us!!

So continue to enjoy your golf and hopefully the weather will be kind.  Swing slow.

Regards g

Details for the funeral of MARGARET HOBAN……
please be advised the following arrangements should you wish to attend.

A service will be held at

Midday at St Peters & St Pauls Church Trottiscliffe 

on Friday 22nd May

  This will be followed will be a private cremation for family but all are welcome afterwards to join them at
                                                                 The George in Trottiscliffe.

We hope the suns shines as family and friends say goodbye……..

Friendly Match Nizels - Updated Team List

West Malling V Nizels

(Home)

Saturday 16^th May 2015

The team is as follows:

Georgina Venus (team captain) & Molly Ball

Julie Harris & Gill Newson

Sara Burbridge & Sadie Millgate

Shirley Miller & Caroline Harrison

Reserve:        Lisa Kiddie

                       

On the day:

Meet 11 45am         First Tee time 12.52  on the Spitfire

Food has been arranged @ £6.50 per person.   Sandwiches & Cake, Tea/Coffee which will be served before the match.

No change of clothes required unless weather is wet.

Any problems please call Lisa Kiddie 07525 935640

BRADLEY COOK MATCH AGAINST SUNDRIDGE PARK

We played our final match today in the round robin against Sundridge Park.
I led us off and was all square at the turn but then trees seemed to attract my ball and I finally lost on the 17th 3 & 1. Debbie was next and put up a good fight but her opponent was on form and she lost 5 & 4. Jane went out next and held her opponent until the 17th also losing 3 & 1. Next came Donna and she put up a valiant fight but it was not to be and she also was defeated. Finally Jill took her opponent to the 17th and lost 3 & 1. The whole team put up a fantastic fight and we definitely had them worried and we did really well to take the matches as far as we did as they were all single figure handicaps. We now have to wait till the end of June to see who we get in the Plate competition.

LOTTERY SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2015

No winners again this week

Ladies,

More sad news has been received this past week.  Margaret Hoban passed away whilst visiting family in Sweden, after suffering a stroke.
A card has been sent to the family expressing our condolences.
Arrangements will be set shortly and I will let you know when confirmed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

God Bless g

Ladies v Men 31 May 2015

Our fun mixed charity day including a shotgun start and carvery afterwards is planned for 31st May. 

Joe Harris kindly hosts the day and has fines pre prepared for our misdemeanours (if we have any!).  There will be a few prizes and surprises organised too I am sure. 

The sheet is on the mixed notice board and it is not necessary to sign up in pairs as Joe will pick the men's pairs and I will pick the ladies.  Format will be 4bbb so an opportunity to hone your match play skills. 

Family are welcome to join for just food afterwards. So please indicate on the sign up sheet. 

Cost of the day is £20 pp which includes food and donation to lady captains charity. 

It will be great to see as many join as possible to enable us to have a shotgun and fill the restaurant. 

If you have questions then please contact me on 07801261876 

Thanks g 

2015 Lady Captains Day

Ladies

I write to confirm this years lady captains day. I apologise for the delay in posting but there has been a bit of changing going on around this day. 

This year we will have our own day as the club captain date will move and this is still unconfirmed. I did not want to change our date. 

Sign up sheet will be posted 6 May so please sign up. 

Details of the day: 

Welcome from 830 am 

Start 9 am 

Partial shotgun on hurricane 

18 hole stableford with prizes 1st/2nd/3rd/best front /best back/nearest the pins galore! 

Food & wine organised afterwards - sit down carvery lunch with coffee and chocolates to follow. Ladies are asked to change for lunch. 

Cost of day will be £12.50 to be collected at welcome desk. This includes £2 donation to lady captains charity.

On the course refreshments will be served by my mum! 

I do hope you can join the day and I look forward to it. 

Regards g :-) 

Mixed May Day Fun - 4th May

18 couples needed something to do on May Day bank holiday so a mixed competition was organised which also helped Colin Kiddie celebrate his birthday. The sun shone which was a bonus and much fun was had by all yet again. Colin even led the singing with happy birthday to me!  Thanks go to Gill for drumming up support for the day.

With a ' live' draw a few minutes later than planned the pairs teed off from 10 o'clock. The format for the day was combined stableford so each person was able to complete their own card.

Colin Kiddie sponsored the day and provided prizes from his recent trip to Augusta where he watched the Masters up close whilst the rest of us watched or listened from the comfort of our own home. Big thanks are extended to Colin for his support and sponsorship.

Winners on the day -

Ladies ntp on 7th -  Carrie Beech
Men ntp in 18th -  Steve Mcintosh

Prizes were awarded for 1st 2nd 3rd  and included master 2015 memorabilia.

1st Lee & Georgina Venus with 73 pts
2nd Joe & Julie Harris with 68 pts
3rd Steve McIntosh & Gina Wilson with 66 pts

Massive thanks go to everyone for supporting yet another mixed competition. £108 was banked for the lady captains charity which is greatly appreciated.

Next stop in our mixed calendar is our mixed away day at Boughton on 25 May. 

Paying our respects to Viv Allen

Ladies

Arrangements for Friday remain the same as those previously posted.

8th May @ 12 noon
Blue bell hill crematorium

I thank you for letting me know if you are able to attend.  Roy is very happy so many of us can be there and we can all pay our respects and be united which will help us all - over 30 ladies are able to make the day. Helen Cornwell has seen Roy, and I confirm that if you wish then he and the family have no problem with us wearing our club jumpers/colours which Viv was so proud of.  I will be wearing mine so I leave this to each individual as you feel comfortable.

If possible, can we car share on Friday ?  I am sure this is already being arranged but I would ask you to organise where possible as I am sure there could be parking limitations.

Our section has been generous in giving donations to remember our friend Viv.

We will be arranging cheques to be sent to the nominated charities shortly. In excess of £300 has been collected so I will ensure the family have a list of everyone who has donated in a remembrance card which I will send from us all. I know some of the section have done individual donations so I am sure Roy and the family are more than overwhelmed during this sad time.

The florist in West Malling is preparing an IRIS coloured floral spray which will be sent from the WMGC ladies section. The cost of this is £60 and I will agree with the committee this week what will be paid from the ladies funds so I hope you are all in agreement with this arrangement. I waited until we knew what the family had organised so as to fit in.

Finally, I know that you all remain sad but I am very proud of how we have united and are able to support each other.  It makes me proud to be a part of our section and be able to be your lady captain. Many of you have asked if I need anything and the answer is no. I just hope we are doing Viv proud.

God bless g

LOTTERY SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2015

No winners again this week

BRADLEY COOK MATCH AGAINST WEST KENT.

We today played our return match against West Kent, and although we lost narrowly 3-2, we are through to the plate competition. Even though we still have to play Sundridge at home we will not continue in the main competition as Sundridge have yet to lose a match.

Fin lost narrowly to her opponent on the 18th, one down. I had a fabulous match and managed to win 3 & 2. Lydia also lost narrowly on the 18th, losing 2 down. Debbie had a very formidable opponent and eventually lost 3 & 2 after hanging on for quite a while. Jane smashed her opponent 7 & 6!! She takes no prisoners.

Lets hope we can continue our winning streak in the Plate.