LOTTERY SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2015

No winners this week

AGM 2014 MINUTES

Ladies, for your information, your own copy of the 2014 AGM Minutes will soon be emailed to you. Please look out for these arriving sometime in the next couple of weeks in preparation for our forthcoming AGM on Sunday 29th November 2015. The Agenda for the day will also be attached and any further relevant notes. I am hoping to email these to you via our recently acquired ladies email account!! Hope to see you there – but if you can’t make it you can respond to the email once received.

Pat (Ladies Hon.Sec.)

Ladies Thanksgiving night – Thursday 26th November

Ladies

Our planned Thanksgiving evening is next month so thank you for signing up as I know this is a new event and you don’t know what to expect.

In preparation we need to have money collected in advance so that food can be arranged and the room is set up for us.

Can I ask that you pay your £10 at the office – they will be set up to do this from Monday 26^thOctober

Your £10 will include snack food & processco/wine/soft drink on arrival  *It is not a dinner so please plan accordingly*.

Cut off for confirming your attendance is Thursday 19^th November

I take this opportunity to confirm a few other items / requests :

Dress code is  Smart – I ask you wear dark coloured dress /trousers and top etc

Photos from the year – if you have photos that you want to share can you send these to me by 19 November as we will have a slide show and I have managed to amass quite a number.  They can be golf days you have enjoyed, milestones met this year including celebrations in / out of the golf club. 

Bring a small gift – Can I request that each person please bring a small gift. This is not a secret santa.  The kind of thing I mean is a miniature bottle of wine/spirit, a small body product (travel size), a small candle etc.  I have a use for these and your donation will form part of a bigger gift so keep this in mind.  The item should cost only a couple of pounds.

Finally, the evening will be what we make it.  I have requested that we have some music so a playlist will be collated in advance. If you have a favourite tune then drop me a line and I will ensure we try to meet the requests.

I am sure we will share cars/lifts etc. so I will leave you to organise yourselves accordingly.

I look forward to seeing you then as I know until then I am being kept busy elsewhere but I am on the phone and contactable by email.

Hugs to you all  g

Shekylls result - 2015

During the summer many of you participated in the knockouts. 
I can share one result with the others to follow when they have been completed, which is very shortly. 

Congratulations are extended to Lisa Kiddie for winning the single knockout competition and the Shekylls trophy and to Carol Eldridge for making the final. 

I understand this is Lisa's first trophy so I am sure she will be very excited when we present this to her next month. 

Well done to everyone who took part I know these comps make us hone our match play skills for the external competitions so they are an important part of our calendar. 


G 

MIXED GREENSOME ST. ANDREWS

DATE:                       SUNDAY 1^ST NOVEMBER 2015

ENTRY:                    £6.00 PER PAIR

COURSE:                  SPITFIRE

FORMAT:                 GREENSOME STABLEFORD ST. ANDREWS AGRREGATE SCORE

HANDICAP :            GREENSOME CHART (higher *0.4 + lower *0.6)

This is a team game consisting of 4 people. Each pair make up the team

09.32   Ken Newson & Gill Newson

                                                Steve McIntosh & Gina Wilson

                                    09.40   Gerry Miller & Shirley Miller

                                                Eric Doherty & Lydia Doherty

                                    09.48   Steve Smith & Pauleen Steeden

                                                R Woodhams & J Woodward

                                    09.56   Malcolm Roberts & Sue Stickland

                                                Lew Evans & Rena Jones

                                    10.04   Mark Miller & Sally Payne

                                                Pete Skelton & Lynn Skelton

                                    10.12   John Suttling & Judith Parkhurst

                                                R Harman & Gill Harman

                                    10.20   Richard Hart & Lindsay Hart

                                                Martin Chuter& Donna Chuter

                                    10.28   Andy Martin & Carol Martin

                                                Steve Deacon & Molly Ball

                                    10.36   Richard Evans & Debbie Evans

                                                Karl DiMascio & Geraldine Noonan-Wood

                                    10.44   Bob Appleby & Carol Eldridge

                                                J Littlewood & T Littlewood

                                    10.52   Duncan Scott & Diana Scott

                                                Clive Millgate & Sadie Millgate

                                    11.00   Joe Harris & Julie Harris

                                                Lee Venus & Georgina Venue

                                    11.08   Colin Kiddie & Lisa Kiddie

                                                John Harrison & Caroline Harrison

Mixed Team

Date:                     Sunday 25^th October 2015

Course:                Hurricane

Format:                Stableford (Full H/C Allowance)    

Score:                   Holes 1-6 Best 2 Score

Holes 7-12 Best 3 Scores

Holes 13-18 All 4  Scores

Entry:                             £3 per person

Draw

9.27            John Suttling, Gill Newson

                   Richard Hart, Lydia Doherty

9:35            Steve Deacon, Rena Jones

                   Norman Kane, Shirley Miller

9:43            Jamie Wood, Carole Martin

                   Roger Woodhams, Diana Scott

09.51          Gerry Miller, Donna Chuter

                   Bob Appleby, Sue Stickland

09.59          Lew Evans, Gill Harman

                   Martin Chuter, Lindsay Hart

10:07          Eric Doherty, Carol Eldridge

                   Ken Newson, Jane Woodward

10:15          Roger Harman, Geraldine Noonan-Wood

                   Richard Evans, Molly Ball

                  

10:23          Andy Martin, Pauline Steeden

                   Steve McIntosh, Debbie Evans

10:31          Mark Miller, Gina Wilson

                   Karl DiMarcio, Sally Payne

Competition Organiser  Gill Newson 07891 959590 

Lady Captains Report – October 2015

My report is short this month as it is only 3 weeks since the last time I wrote….

Autumn has now arrived and we are at the end of the golfing season.  It has been a most enjoyable one and the time has just flown and we have had great support at events and competition throughout.

The day after my last report we held our annual Autumn meeting which was well supported and although we had a day of mixed weather it was nice to have a get together as a section once again. Our winner of the autumn meeting was Gill Harman and she was thrilled to be taking the trophy home so congratulations to her and the other winners on the day. We held a bottle and ball sweep and had a nearest the pin which contributed to monies raised to the lady captains charity for 2015 – thank you!

The Merlin's match was held on 22^nd September. We had missed a year but the usual banter was a theme of the day.  We wanted to win but unfortunately the chosen format on the day seemed to be set up in favour of our male opponents.  A full report was posted on the blog. I know next year’s format is already under discussion.  These interclub fixtures are certainly successful and I have enjoyed taking part in all of them.

Our final trophy competition of the year was held on Sunday 4^th October. Beating the Spitfire course that never makes a mistake was our challenge. Congratulations to the winner Lydia Doherty who ended up all square and the runners up.  An update will be on the blog shortly. 

Ladies it is now time to be proud…., of how we react to either supporting each other; or events across the club and even celebrating success. In the last month there have been three different instances being demonstrated which I share to highlight the spirit across our section:  

I would like to recognise that our ladies support across club charity events and took part in Steve Macintosh Charity Day & Goffs Charity Day during September. It is great to see our ladies support these events and I know the organisers are grateful for the time and the money donated for worthy causes.

To say that we pull together in moments of need.  One of our ladies is unable to drive at the moment due to ongoing medical tests and some of our ladies have ensured that lifts are arranged and support is extended. I know the individual is very grateful and taken aback but I am not surprised in the least as it is great to know that we are there for each other.

And finally to end on a real high - To say the section is proud, is an understatement,  of our Tappin Trophy Team for 2015. Our ladies quietly got on with the job of knocking out opponents and headed to the final on 1^st October. I received some text updates during the day and when the final one came through from Julie Harris at 4pm to say we won it was great news for the team and our section. Supporters helped by being there and the team I know are still celebrating.  Pictures and the Trophy will be displayed at the club shortly. 

So as ever I finish with wishing you all continued good golf enjoying the few events left in our calendar for the year - swing slow ladies.

Regards g

Quiz nite - thanks for you support

Just a quick note to say thank you for your support at the quiz nite on 16th October.

The evening was well supported and added just over £200 to the ladies captain charity fundraising for the year. It is the last event of my year so my thanks go to everyone who has shown generosity this year.

It was nice to have a cash raffle with the West Malling fivers which ensured we gave out cash prizes of £130 to 4 lucky winners. Thanks are extended to Lisa and Gill for organising that for me.

The staff who work at the diabetes centre at Darent valley also joined us and Karen the head specialist nurse was able to update us on what funds raised this year are being used for. Karen left an example ward distributed insulin guide with me and this is in the ladies changing room for reference if anyone is interested - it was nice to have the opportunity to bring this aspect alive.

Congratulations are extended to the winners who proved they are seasoned quizzers. Prizes were awarded to the 1st and 2nd teams. Well done! To everyone else, it's the taking part that counts and hopefully you learned something!

Finally, to Jeanette and Bernie who prepare and administer the quiz  and last but not least entertain everyone,  by just being themselves I cannot say thank you enough and I know everyone enjoys the spirit and atmosphere they create.

Here's hoping they do it again next year!   

g

Winter Singles Knockout

apologies for lateness in posting this ladies- we know you are so keen to participate………

West Malling Golf Club

Ladies Section

Winter Singles Knockout

FORMAT - Singles Match Play Knockout

The competition runs from 9th November 2015- 31^st March 2016.

ENTRY - £3.00 per person payable on entry

TO ENTER PLEASE PAY AND SIGN THE ENTRY SHEET AT THE CLUB OFFICE.

ENTRY CLOSES 8^th NOV 2015

COURSE – Spitfire

ORGANISER: Carol E 07747 685688 /Sue G 07803 050645

Xmas 12 hole comp plus lunch

West Malling Golf Club Ladies Section

12 HOLE STABLEFORD- SPITFIRE

&

CHRISTMAS MEAL

Cost £10.30

 (Includes £5 subsidy from Ladies Section, discount with payment by gold card)

Carvery (Turkey & Gammon), Dessert,

Mince Pies, Tea/Coffee & Crackers

TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2015

There will be a Secret Santa as usual, if you wish to take part please bring a wrapped gift on the day, up to the value of £5.

Please advise if vegetarian option required.

Ladies who wish to only join us for lunch are very welcome.

Sign up sheet on board upstairs.

Committee Cup

the Committee held their annual fun competition last Sunday with all 9 members able to play. Although slightly drizzly at the start of play the weather perked up and so did Jane Woodwards' play!!! Most of the ladies scrambled 20+ points but Jane was on top form and won with a mega 38 points.
 Agreed she was helped along the way by Pat West and Carol Eldridge!!
We celebrated with a Roast Dinner at the club house and one glass ( or more for those not driving) of Prosecco.
Well done Jane- you did your h'cap proud

happy golfing everyone
The Committee

LOTTERY SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2015

WE HAVE A WINNER!!
CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE SATCHELL

The following ladies have NO money on their account:-
Jenny Aldridge, Molly Ball, Helen Dingle, Lydia Doherty, Jill Gambling, Rosemary Hughes, Judy Kaye, Jean Moleta, Hazel Reucroft, Vicky Richardson, Diana Scott, Sue Smith, Sue Stickland, Helen Stuart and Joan Vernon.

Mens Captains Dinner/Ball

Ladies 

Russ Berryman our club captain is hosting  a CAPTAIN'S END OF YEAR BALL  on SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER, 2015 @  7.00pm FOR 7.30pm 

DINNER then DANCING TO A LIVE BAND UNTIL MIDNIGHT.

OPEN TO ALL  MEMBERS, NON MEMBERS AND GUESTS.....TICKETS £35pp.    

(BLACK TIE OR LOUNGE SUIT MEN, EVENING DRESSES LADIES : PROFITS AND RAFFLE TO THE FREDDIE FARMER FOUNDATION CHARITY)   

Tickets available at the office 

Men vs ladies - mixed charity day 11 October

Ladies 

With our pairings ready all we needed to know was who we were playing - so on a first come, first served basis the matches were drawn on Sunday morning along with the tee for a shotgun start. 

Phew! 

Gill was amazing collecting the money whilst I kept up with knowing who played who as well as answering 101 questions and Lisa and Donna sold raffle tickets - team effort!! 

We paid the bill for the carvery and everyone headed for the tee.....

We had 14 matches which included Malcolm and Steve playing for the ladies so I renamed them Mel and Stephanie for Sunday only. The banter on the course was great and most groups  could be heard laughing throughout the morning. 

We had a well deserved lunch which was enjoyed by all and as always the staff were terrific. 

I asked Joe to announce the result which for the first time in the  4 times we have played was a ladies victory. Well done us ! We made lots of noise in the dining room to celebrate the victory. 

And now it was time for the fines......
Misdemeanours & stories from throughout the year and from the matches on the day had been carefully collated by Joe who had great pleasure in sharing and making people pay. Even the guests
 got fined, some just by association!  Our fine collectors did a great job running round the room and
 keeping up with what was going on - thank you Lisa and Malcolm.

The biggest thanks go to everyone who took part by entering into the spirit of a day which began in 2012 when Caroline was our lady captain and which has grown to be a part of our mixed calendar. Generosity from everyone is astounding and certainly never ceases to amaze me. 

From donations of fines, raffle and auction prizes along with entry we raised a staggering £1700 just in one day. 

Most of you are aware that I added another charity to support this year back in January,  mainly, for the Bike ride so the proceeds of the day will be split equally between Darent valley diabetes centre and the Maidstone hospital oncology unit. I know both will be more than grateful.

As I sign off all I can say is your support is amazing and it would not happen without Joe who does a fab job with the support of Julie who tries to stay in the background.

Biggest hugs 

G 😄

Quiz nite Friday 16 October

Just a quick reminder that there is still some room at our final quiz night of 2015. Places are being booked at the office. 

The questions are all prepared but are we?? Only time will tell....

Also, if anyone is looking for one more to join a team then I know someone looking to attend on Friday. 

Look forward to seeing you there. 
G 

Lady captain vs lady vice captain 6th & 10th October

Another new event in our calendar took place last week. This replaces Secretary vs Lady Captain.

Lisa and I thought we would have a bit of fun and our line up was Europe vs USA (like the Solheim!) by virtue of the ball markers which were a lucky dip on the day.

It was all to play for !! - the winning team on each day got a sharpie pen.

Lisa had chosen Europe for Tuesday. So game on ....

The ladies braved a very wet morning and called it a day after 9 holes. Unfortunately, due to work I had to miss out on the fun but I hear there was plenty of banter throughout the morning. I had to rely on my team!

Winners were Europe so it was 1 nil to Lisa.

Saturday came around and 14 ladies assembled on the tee -   ball markers were picked??!! (it was a bit disorganised as usual).  The weather was much kinder to the weekend ladies who played 18.

Lisa and I both played and drew our ball markers after the game.
Lisa again got Europe who where once again victorious. If only they had WMGC ladies playing in the real Solheim cup, perhaps it would have been a different result!!

Luckily we had no controversy.

My congratulations go to the winning ladies who hopefully put their sharpie pens to good use.

Very well done to Lisa. Hopefully something like this stays in the calendar - only time will tell!!

G 

LOTTERY SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2015

No winners this week

Summer Eclectic Results - Correction

Apologies ladies, I spotted an inadvertent error in the calculated results overnight which changes the outcome for the Spitfire course:

Spitfire Course - Corrected results

1st - Sue Stickland (Net 55.75)
2nd - Julie Harris (Net 60.25)
3rd - Jane Woodward (Net 61.50)


Hurricane Course - Unchanged results

1st - Lesley Shott (Net 62.63)
2nd - Lydia Doherty (Net 63.13)
3rd - Jane Woodward (Net 63.50)

A printed copy of the results will be put on the Ladies competitions board. Apologies for any confusion caused.

Summer Eclectic Results

Spitfire Course

1st - Sue Stickland (Net 51.38)
2nd - Jane Woodward (Net 52.75)
3rd - Julie Harris (Net 60.25)


Hurricane Course

1st - Lesley Shott (Net 62.63)
2nd - Lydia Doherty (Net 63.13)
3rd - Jane Woodward (Net 63.50)

A printed copy of the results will be put on the Ladies competitions board

Ladies vs Vets - Trophy returns 8/10

Ladies today we won the trophy back from the vets. It is back in the cabinet and ready to be engraved. 

We played 7 matches on the spitfire and won 4 to 3 in the autumn sunshine. Our opponents were true gentlemen as ever and the banter was colourful to say the least. 

My thanks go to everyone who played but special mention to the ladies that stepped in at the last minute to ensure we fielded a full team. Shirley, Sue and Jean - I appreciated your support. 

Well done to the team!

g

Copper Beech

Copper Beech

Winners of the copper beech played on Sunday the 4th Sept 2015

!st  Lydia  Doherty  Par with course

2nd Rena Jones with  -1

3rd  Shirley Miller with -2

LOTTERY SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2015

No winners this week

Presenting Tappin Trophy Winners 2015

My biggest congratulations are extended to the Tappin Trophy Team for 2015.  

Throughout the season we have read about their successful progress and as October began the sun shone and the team were victorious and won the Trophy against Redlibbets at Wildernesse golf club in great style. 

We as a section and club are proud and I know the team are still on cloud nine.  Thank you ladies and big well done. Your supporters enjoyed it too! 


It is a fab round off to a great season. 

G 

Kent County Ladies Golf Association - County card

County Individual Members Green Fee Scheme

Ladies,

If you would like to apply for a Kent County Card for 2016 the sign up sheet is in the office – in order to sign up you will need:

·        Name – Address

·        CDH Number (found on your handicap certificate)

·        Email Address/phone number

·        £3.00 fee

For those of you who are new to this scheme, a payment of the annual fee of £3.00 will enable you to play many clubs in Kent at a reduced green fee (conditions do apply).

For further information please go to www.kentladiesgolf.org.uk

Search under ‘county card’.

Entry will be closed after our AGM on 29^th November 2015

Lisa Kiddie