Tuesday 28th November

 Twenty six enjoyed sunny conditions and everyone got in before the light failed. Harry Wright decided to try the green tees and won with 38 points which cost him four shots off  his already reduced handicap (28 - 24). David Low came second on countback (21 - 18).

Thursday 23rd November

Driven rain early on forced my retirement but thirteen others persisted with Bob Finlinson returning a winning 35 points (17 - 15) and Terry Bunn second (19 - 18).

Tuesday 21st November

Twenty nine played today and it was a good job it wasn't cloudy as the last fourball just scraped in without needing torches. Jim Johnson took first place with 40 points (26 - 21) and Joe Holmes second with 37 (19 - 17).

John Dixon's funeral will take place on Friday 1st December 12 noon at Distington crematorium. 

Amendments to WHS from April

For anyone who hasn't clicked on the  podcast link in the recent NCG email it's well worth spending an hour of torture listening to all the proposed changes. All I can say is NIGHTMARE.

https://nationalclubgolfer.podbean.com/e/from-the-clubhouse-we-explain-the-big-world-handicap-system-changes/

John Dixon RIP

Sad to report that a former long time member has passed away at the age of 96. John was a good friend of the late Geoff Waite and played well into his eighties. Details of his funeral arrangements will be published in due course.

Thursday 16th November

Not very often someone gets cut nine shots in one outing but Jim Shaw managed it today with 49 points (33 - 24). Dave Atherton managed second place on countback with 38 (18 - 15). Twenty five played in ideal conditions 

Christmas Lunch Choices

Just an update that I've numbered  the choices on the menu and will set up a list tomorrow for diners to indicate their selections.

Briefly:

Starters

1    Pumpkin Soup

2    Pork Sausage Roll

3    Cheese Souffle

Main Courses

4    Roast Turkey

5    Smoked Haddock

6    Cheese Risotto

Desserts

7    Sticky Toffee Pudding

8    Choc Panna Cotta

9    Xmas Pudding

More details of contents on the menu itself.

Thursday 9th November

Heavy intermittent showers spoiled an otherwise decent day. Fifteen set out with the last group struggling to get back in daylight.

Howard Foster won with 34 points on count back (12 - 10), Steve Whitehead 2nd (13 - 12).

A sheet to append names for the Xmas meal is on the notice board together with a menu. Another sheet for pre-selection of choice will be posted nearer the event.

Congratulations to Eddie Varah who has won the last of Gilmour's competitions for this year. 

Tuesday 7th November

Close at the top from twenty six players in near ideal conditions, Steve Whitehead taking first prize with 37 points (16 - 13) and Howard Foster runner up with 36 ( 14 - 12). Gerry Fisher invited all those who stayed for the after proceedings to celebrate his birthday which was much appreciated.

Christmas Texas Scramble and Lunch

First thing to note that the fixture has been moved from Tuesday 5th December to Thursday 7th. Secondly a list will be put on the notice board for those who wish to order our Xmas lunch which this year will cost £24. A menu will also be on the board and at a later date a list to pre-order from the menu.