Tuesday 30th December

Excellent conditions for the last game of 2014 with Eddie Varah's 37 points taking first place and Tony Davis second with 36. Eighteen played and from the scores returned most seem to have Christmas spirit still in their systems.
All the best to everyone for 2015 and may all your putts go in.

Christmas Greetings

Unfortunately it was too wet for golf on Tuesday but hopefully we'll get a game in before the New Year.
If not, Merry Christmas and wishing everyone what they would wish for themselves in 2015.
Clive Milburn had a hip replaced and seems to be doing well.

Tuesday 16th December

Twenty three competitors meant we could finalise the bottle trot in conditions it would be hard to improve on. The lowest score among the eight prizewinners was 35 with only six scoring less than 30 off full handicap. Brian Taylor and Willie Smith tied for first place on 40 points, Willie having the better back nine.

Email Virus

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It has a microsoft word attachment that contains a trojan script.
As with all unexpected mail, delete immediately without opening the attachment.

Sandpipers' Web Site

I've finally got round to updating the information including our competitions and matches for 2015, reports from our recent AGM and the rogues' gallery of prize winners. The link is in the right hand column of this page.

Christmas Dinner

Nobody ventured out to play in the horrendous conditions but twenty four sat down at the festive tables. Everyone received a prize in the draw and thank you to Brian Taylor for compiling a "Rules of Golf" quiz for the three teams where 5 out of 10 correct was classed as a result. It was queried whether asking for relief off a coiled rattlesnake was appropriate for Silloth.
There are still eight prizes left to play for and Geoff has suggested that the first Tuesday when twenty or over turn up the entry fee will be waived and club handicaps will apply. Fortunately none of the prizes are perishable.

Tuesday Xmas Lunch

Geoff has decided that the forecast is so poor that the lunch will be at 12.00 for 12.30pm and the Bottle Trot will be held on the first day a quorum (min 12) of us turn out between now and the new year. Any amendments can be decided on Tuesday.
Please double check that anyone you know who has booked a meal is aware of this update.

Tuesday 2nd December

Possibly the highest attendance of the year so far with twenty nine enjoying a clear sunny sky and warm(ish) temperature.
Ian Porter scented big prize money and returned 36 points. John Tudor came second with 34.