amendment to sat 14th nov stableford

Hi Ladies,

Due to a mens shotgun competition being held on the Spitfire on Saturday 14th November we are having to change the format of the stableford that day. There will now be an 18 hole stableford comp for the ladies held on the Hurricane instead. Please note Tuesday 10th nov stableford is still a 9 hole comp and will be held , as planned, on the Spitfire.

thanks

PEARSON TROPHY 2015/16

We have been drawn against Tudor Park, Bearsted and Tenterden

Our first 2 matches are at home, Friday 13th against TP and Friday 20th against Bearsted.
Please come and support your team, first tee time is 9.30

COME ON WEST MALLING

winter singles knockout

Hi Ladies - just a nudge re the WINTER SINGLES KNOCKOUT comp. We don't have that many sign ups yet and its a great way to keep your match play on the ball ( sorry about the pun) and of course help your Pearson cause too. Sign up sheet will be taken down on Sunday 8th for draw. please support
Sue G  & Carol E

Mixed St Andrews Greensomes Team Result

Sunday 1^st November 2015 and its St Andrews Greensomes.

Although the weather forecast said beautiful sunshine, the sun could not get through the cloud and so we played in very foggy cloudy conditions.

This format is played in your pairs and for once your playing partners are in your team.

1st Lee and Georgina Venus and Joe and Julie Harris 68 points.

2^nd Malcolm Roberts and Sue and Lew and Rena also on 68 points.

Thank you to everyone for all your support and help over this last year.

This was my last mixed competition and I am now passing this over to Shirley, who will be really brilliant.

Thanks again Gill

Mixed Team Competition Results

Sunday 25^th October 2015 and its our Mixed Team Competition.  Although it was half term weekend, 9 teams took part on a lovely sunny Sunday.

The teams set off and the banter began.

Ist was Lew Evans, Gill Harman, Martin Chuter and Lindsay Hart with 107 points.

2^nd Jamie Wood, Jean Allback, Roger Woodhams and Diana Scott with 106 points.

Unfortunately in the last group they had to go out as a 3 ball as a member of the team forgot!!.

They were offered their entry money back and 2 out of the 3 declined and this was added to the Ladies section.

The next mixed competition is next Sunday 1^st November 2015.

Gill

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LOTTERY SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2015

No winners this week

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 😄