Thursday 27th September

Seemed like the start of winter today and I'm sure Tony Davis was surprised to find his 32 points was the best of fifteen cards. Roger Cutts' 31 came second on count back.
Next Tuesday is our AGM preceded by the Brindley Salver greensomes competition with the first tee time at 9.00am. Hopefully we will have a good turnout for both events.
Gerry Fisher will announce the beneficiary of £100 charity cheque he won recently at our AGM.

Tuesday 25th September

Well at least it didn't rain but the wind grew stronger the longer we were out. Gerry Fisher won the George Wright Trophy and charity cheque for £100 with 37 points, the next nearest was John Gibson with 32.
Next Tuesday we have our AGM preceded by the Brindley Salver competition with the first tee off time at 9.00am.

Champion's Charity Donation

I will be allocating my £100 for winning the Sandpipers Championship to the Cumbria Community Foundation’s Winter Warmth Appeal. I am a Trustee of CCF and they do a terrific job supporting deprivation and disadvantage throughout Cumbria.
Last winter’s appeal raised £170k which went to poor folk who faced a hard choice between “heat or eat” during the cold winter months. Circa 300 folk die each winter through fuel poverty in Cumbria. 10% of Cumbrian residents survive on income of under £10k per year. Staggering facts.
All best
Jim Johnson

Sandpipers' Champion

Jim Johnson got the better of Ian Porter today and can now nominate his choice of charity.
Only nine played today including new member Gilmour McKellar, a likely candidate for the Celts who hope to do better next year.

George Wright Trophy

This is due to be played for next Tuesday the 18th but the Sandpipers Committee have thought it better, because this carries a charity cheque for £100 and the horrendous winds forecast, to re-schedule it for Tuesday 25th September. Please advise anyone who doesn't have access to this blog.

Suggestion for AGM

We now have several new members and to try and ease congestion on Tuesdays which seems to be the most popular day, it's been suggested that we change some of our trophy competitions next season to Thursdays to give a better balance. If you don't feel we should do this, please advise Brian Taylor or any committee member as we have to submit our agenda to the club secretary for publication in the diary before November. Your approval will be required at our AGM.

Brampton Match Result

Fortunately the heavy squalls started after everyone was safely in the clubhouse. Played in windy conditions we finished the season on a high winning by six games to two.

Penrith Invitation Team Result

I understand that with a team of seven instead of eight we finished about third to Barnard Castle.

Celts v Saxons Result

A decisive victory for the Saxons with four wins, two halves and one loss played in challenging breezy conditions.

Penrith Team Game Update

For those I didn't see today, the first tee-offs could be as early as 9.20 on Wednesday, so allow plenty of time to get out to the furthest reaches of the course.

I'd suggest being there sometime between 8.30 and 8.45.
Dress smart casual and food provided as per last year.
Info is on the Sandpiper noticeboard.

Brian

Thursday 6th September

Nineteen played today in warm conditions with showers. David Frith scored a winning 39 and new member Mike Carter second with 37. Mike is one of three new Sandpipers who have joined in the past couple of weeks, Martin Jones and Arthur Thompson being the others.

Thursday 30th August

Better late than never, Roy Williams won with 38 points, Tommy Neilly second with 37.

Tuesday 4th September

Nineteen played in lovely still conditions and scoring was surprisingly low.
Winner was Roger Cutts with 34 points and a better inward half, goes from 19 to 17 and second was Andy Edwards (34) goes from 5 to 4.
Brian

Penrith Invitation Competition Team

B Taylor, M Mapleton, D Frith, J Nixon, T Davis, E Varah, C Campbell and I Hind.
Details of start times etc. from the notice board and Brian Taylor.