Friendly update – The results – 2 June 2014

Nizels Friendly - 17 May - The result 
A very hot day sticky day and FA Cup final day at that! The team were brave taking on a strong Nizels team.  We lost 2½ - 1½. Reviews of the course and the new venue were amazing and we got a very warm welcome. Some of the Nizels ladies will be joining the West Malling Open in August thanks to the sales skills of everyone who took part. 
Coincidently the room where we tucked into our after match jacket potatoes was decorated in our team colours – so they certainly knew how to impress us! We look forward to next year when we hope to show off our course and give the ladies an equally warm welcome. Thanks go to everyone who took part.

 Weald of Kent - 28 May – A great home win!   

The rain did not stop play given that it rained solidly for 2 days before.  Shirley led the team to victory in a convincing win 3½ - ½.
Tea afterwards was complimented on and I have made sure that the office / kitchen know that it was very much enjoyed by everyone.Thanks go to everyone who took part and for Shirley for captaining the team on the day. 

Results round up for the season so far .... 

	Friendly Fixture	Result
1	Tudor Park @ Tudor Park	Team won 3 - 1
2	Nizels @ Nizels	Team lost 2½ - 1½
3	Weald of Kent @WM  Hurricane	Team won 3½ - ½
4	Woodlands @ Woodlands	Match fixed 5/6.      Team drawn and posted in changing room
5	Chestfield @ WM Spitfire	Match fixed 18/6    Team drawn  and posted in changing room/ blog
6	Canterbury @ Canterbury	Match fixed 12/7    Team drawn  and posted in changing room/ blog
7	Redlibbets @ WM Spitfire	Match fixed 24/7   Team drawn  and posted on blog / changing room
8	Kings Hill @ WM Hurricane	Match fixed 21/8   Team being drawn
9	St Augustines @ WM Spitfire	Match fixed 6/9   Team being drawn

  Georgina

Mixed Yard of String Results

The most popular competition of the year took place today-The Yard of String. This is always a great competition and great fun. It was a lovely sunny day and after a few changes to the order of play, we were off. You could hear the laughter all around the course.

Great scores were achieved, but the winners with a score of 47 were Peter and Sara Burbridge, 2^nd Lee and Georgina Venus with a score of 46 and 3^rd David Leadbetter and Carol Eldridge with 45pts.

Thank you Julie for your help and  to everyone for making this such a good day.

Next mixed is the Mixed Foursomes Flag – 13^th July.

Thanks

Gill

xx

LADY CAPTAINS DAY SUNDAY 8TH JUNE 2014.

 

Hi Ladies many thanks for all those that have signed up so far, if you haven't closing date is Wednesday of this week. I will then be finalising the draw. This will be displayed  at the club and published on the blog. We have been granted a "Half Shotgun " start  at 9.00, which means we will be teeing off on holes 11 through to 18 and the 1st. This enables the course to be opened after we have all gone through. Please arrive in plenty of time to sign in and get to your Tee. I hope this clarifies any misunderstanding. The Hog Roast will commence at 14.00. If anyone would like to purchase extra tickets for family members please contact the office ASAP.   Many Thanks Jane.

Bradley Cook Away Win

Firstly, thank you for all the kind messages of support for the team.
The Bradley Cook Team had a great away win at Redlibbets yesterday.  We missed the mixed competition but it was worth it! Commiserations to Lindsay and Jane, but wins for Sue, Lydia and Helen see us through the group stages.
We won't know until the final match is played whether we are in the cup or the plate.  If Mid Kent beat Redlibbets we will be in the plate.  If Redlibbets win we will be in the cup.
Either way it is a great achievement - well done everyone who has played so far!
Helen x

Mixed Away Day Report

It was Bank Holiday Monday, so of course it was going to rain. Our Mixed away day was at Austin Lodge and even though it was wet, this didn’t dampen our spirits.

16 couples took part and we all climbed our way around this challenging course.

There were some great scores on the day but the winners with a brilliant 40 points were Malcolm Roberts and Sue Stickland, 2^ndPeter and Sara Burbridge with 39 points and 3^rd Joe and Julie Harris with 38 points.

Nearest the pins were won by Trevor Venis and Julie Harris and Longest drives were Lydia Doherty and Lee Venus.

Mulligans were sold on the day in aid of Janes chosen charity –Breast Cancer. After the price of the balls were taken out we made a very respectable £120.00.

A very big THANK YOU to Lydia and Julie for all their help, and of course a huge thank you to Robert and Yvonne Gormley for the sweets in our goodie bags.  

Lastly thank you to everyone who came and supported this day, it was brilliant.

Take care

Gill XX

Friendly West Malling v Redlibbets (Home) Thursday 24 July 2014

The team is as follows:

Judith Parkhurst (team captain) & Sadie Millgate

Sara  Burbridge, & Carol Martin

Viv Allen & Jean Alback

Gina Wilson & Margaret Barnard

Reserves:    Sue Stickland , Eileen Tuson,  

Any problems please call Georgina Venus 07801 261876

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE.

Joe Harris has very kindly agreed to run a fun charity day to boost my funds this year. If you haven't been to one of Joe's events before you truly don't want to miss it.

The idea is that we will have a shotgun start with our Ladies team taking on Joe's raiders. Then a carvery Sunday lunch and then the fun begins in the afternoon. In order for this to happen we have to change some dates around. Therefore Joe's charity day will take place on Sunday the 14th of September and the Mixed friendship cup will now take place on Sunday the 31st August. Please put these dates in your calendar.

LADIES v MERLINS MATCH. SATURDAY 14TH JUNE.

If you would like to play in the above fun match please sign up in the Ladies changing rooms. More details to follow.

LADIES YOUR CAPTAIN NEEDS YOU.

 

Just a reminder to all you Ladies that haven't signed up for Lady Captains Day. Please sign up with the office. The intension is that we will play the Hurricane and the Men play the Spitfire with a shotgun start. How ever if we don't get enough ladies to play. The club won't allow us a shotgun. So its up to you. Please spread the word and encourage as many ladies to take part. It will be a fun day.

Bradley Cook Result

Redlibbetts came to West Malling on Sunday.  We excelled on our own course again winning 3-2.  Sue & Jane met two youngsters and both lost - although Jane took it down the 20th.  Helen had a walkover due to an injured opponent who retired half way round but the 10-8 score gives us valuable points.  Lydia won 5&4 - the dreaded 14th seeing off another visitor! and Donna held off a late charge to win 2&1.
Redlibbetts away next week - a win will see us guaranteed a place in the next round (will it be the plate? or the cup?)
Well done every one!!!!!
Helen

Mixed Yard of String Draw

Date:                      Sunday 1st June 2014

Course:                  Spitfire

Format:                 Greensome Stableford

Handicap:             Calculated from Greensomes Chart (0.6 * lower + 0.4 * higher)

Entry:                     £6.00 per pair

 

One yard of string given to each pair to be used to save a shot on any part of the course, so don’t forget your scissors!

 

9:29                        Mrs G Venus & Mr L Venus

                                TBA

9:38                        Mrs J Aldridge & Mr J Aldridge

                                Mrs C Beech & Mr L Beech

 

9:47                        Mrs L Kiddie & Mr C Kiddie

                                Mrs G Newson & Mr K Newson

 

9:56                        Ms J Parkhurst & Mr D Leadbetter

                                Ms C Eldridge & Mr R Appleby

 

10:05                     Mrs J Johnson & Mr I Terry

                                Mrs S Burbridge & Mr P Burbridge

 

10:14                     Mrs D Scott & Mr D Scott

                                Mrs R Jones & Mr L Evans

 

10:23                     Ms G Wilson & Mr S McIntosh

                                Mrs J Junor & Mr P Junor

 

10:32                     Mrs L Skelton & Mr P Skelton

                                Ms K Wellman & Mr T Venis

 

10:41                     Mrs S Miller & Mr G Miller

                                Mrs C Martin & Mr A Martin

10:50                     Mrs S Millgate & Mr C Millgate

                                Mrs C Chambers & Mr A Hall

10.59                      Mrs S Payne & Mr M Miller

                                Mrs P Donovan & Mr R Hart

 

11.08                       Mrs J Patterson & Mr A J Suttling

                                 Mrs P Baker & Mr R Baker

11.17                       Mrs Y Gormley & Mr R Crosby

                                Ms J Gambling & Mr E Doherty

Friendly Report - May 2014

The season has kicked off and we have already played two away games....

Tudor Park - team victorious! 
Sue Stickland led the team out and we were victors at Tudor Park by 3&1 despite the weather being wet and Sue hurt her ankle but soldiered on to ensure a team win. Food was delicious I have been told. 
Thanks and congratulations go to the team. 

Nizels - a marginal defeat! 
At Nizels the team battled hard but unfortunately lost the overall match by 2 and a half & 1 and a half.

 It was a hot sticky day and we were treated to great company at this new fixture and  yummy food afterwards. Thanks go to the team and we look forward to welcoming the Nizel ladies to West Malling in 2015. 

Our next friendly
Our next match is against Weald of Kent at home on 28 May- wishing Shirley and the team good luck. 

June & July Friendly Teams 
Thanks for confirming your availability. I will post team sheets on the noticeboard shortly. 

Teams as follows : 

Thursday 5^th June 2014: West Malling v Woodlands Manor (Away)    

The team :

Sue Gofton (Team Captain) & Carol Eldridge

Rena Jones & Viv Allen

Sue Stickland & Sara Burbridge

Gill Newson & Lindsay Hart

Reserves : Shirley Miller & Diana Scott

Wednesday 18th June 2014: West Malling v Chestfield  (Home)

The team :

Julie Harris (Team Captain) & Carol Martin

Rena Jones & Margaret Barnard

Sue Stickland & Gill Newson

Debbie Conder & Diana Scott

Reserves : please sign up on the notice board in case we need your help!

Saturday 12 July 2014   Canterbury v West Malling (Away)

The team is as follows:

Georgina Venus & Yvonne Gormley

Helen Venis & Judith Parkhurst

Sharon Taylor & Gill Newson

Sue Stickland & Sally Payne  

Reserves:   Carol Eldridge/ Eileen Tuson  / Shirley Miller

Times and price of food will be confirmed by text/email/team sheets in the ladies locker room. 

Happy golfing ladies. 

Georgina

Bradley Cook Result

Yesterday we played Mid Kent away.  They were very strong on their own course and we lost 5-0.  However, we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that we beat them at home.  We have another home match next week v Redlibbets and I am sure the team will bounce back from this defeat and show Redlibbets how brilliant we are on our own course!

LADY CAPTAINS DAY.

 

There seems to be some confusion over the format for Lady Captains day. As in previous years this is an individual event. This year being played on the Hurricane course shotgun start, men playing on the Spitfire.. The cost is £10 per person, tickets to be purchased from the office. This entry includes entrance fee and a hog roast after the golf. In order for us to have a shotgun we need to sell as many tickets as possible so please Ladies purchase yours ASAP. Various activities have been arranged for after the golf so friends and families are most welcome to join in the fun. Please watch the blog for more details .

 

QUIZ NIGHT.

A big thanks to everyone that attended the quiz night last Friday. It was great to see so many people. Also a HUGE thanks to Jeanette and  Bernie for all there hard work and giving up there time so freely.

My thanks also go to anyone that provided raffle prizes and to Julie, Georgina and Gill for there help in selling tickets on the night. It is estimated that I will have made in excess of £350 on the night for my charity. I will let you know final figures as and when I have the totals.

 

Once again many thanks for your support.

 

Cheers Jane,



QUIZ NIGHT FRIDAY THE 16th MAY

 

 

Just a reminder about the quiz please ensure you have your tables booked and paid for. Maximum tables of 6. Timings 19.00 for a prompt start at 19.30.

There will be a raffle so any contributions greatly received, all proceeds go to the Lady Captains Charity.

Hope to see you on Friday for another FUN packed quiz.



Mixed Away Day

When              Monday 26^th May

Where             Austin Lodge Golf Club

Upper Austin Lodge Road

Eynsford

Dartford

Kent

DA4 OHU

                       

Cost                £35 per person (collected on the day)

£5 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 Beef 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 10 am in the following order:

Jane Woodward  & Rob Twining

Donna Chuter & Martin Chuter

Sara Burbridge & Peter Burbridge

Sue Gofton and Malcolm Gofton

Julie Harris & Joe Harris

Georgina Venus & Lee Venus

Rena Jones & Lew Evans

Viv Allen & Roy Allen

Lydia Doherty & Ian McKay

Helen Venis & Trevor Venis

Elaine Katter & Norman Kane

Diana Scott & Duncan Scott

Gill Newson & Ken Newson

Sue Stickland & Malcolm Roberts

Carrie Beech & Laurie Beech

Judith Parkhurst & Eric Doherty

Competition organisers: Gill Newson 07891 95 95 90 

Julie Harris 07970 80 01 74

ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR ORDERING VEGETARIAN MEAL OR BUGGIES - PLEASE TELEPHONE AFTER 11th MAY, Thank you.

Gill

QUIZ REMINDER. FRIDAY 16^th MAY

Ladies please get those Quiz tables booked and paid for. Same format as run previously. Maximum tables of 6. £6 per person.  19.00 for prompt start at 19.30. Jumbo Sausage and chips and a FANTASTIC quiz. Jeanette and Bernie put a lot of hard work into running these FUN nights, your support is most appreciated.

There will be a raffle so any contributions greatly received.

Tickets available from the office please book early.

FUN FUN FUN.

IMPORTANT DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES.

The fabulous Joyce Orpin will be  90 years YOUNG very soon and would like anyone to join her on  Thursday the 22^nd May at the Golf club for an afternoon tea celebration. If anyone would like to help Joyce celebrate could they please contact either Joan Vernon on 01732 882922 or Avril Gilbert on 01474 813669. So they can arrange the catering. Many Congrats Joyce. xxx

Past Lady Captains

Golf & Tea - 24 June 2014

In order to recognise the ‘forgotten ones’ who provided the ladies section with traditions that have since been adopted and devoted their time to make the section what it is today, Jane would like to invite all past lady captains’ for a game of golf followed by tea.  It will be a small but exclusive gathering.

Since the diary is chocker we have chosen Tuesday 24 June in the hope that the sun will shine and that as many people can join in as possible.  The sign up sheet will be posted on the notice board can you tick against your name if you are able to join in.  

To add a different dimension and to include others that would like to join the event we invite other ladies to sign up to caddie on the day and join the celebration.

Jane will be sponsoring this and we hope it can become an annual event that we add to the golfing calendar going forward.                                 Thanks  g J