Autumn AmAm 2016
NVLGS • October 8, 2016
AUTUMN AMAM AT WENSUM VALLEY GOLF CLUB ON 23rd SEPTEMBER 2016
120 ladies took part in the Autumn AmAm on another lovely September day. The format for the day was two scores to count on all holes with nearest the pin prizes on the 4th hole for Silver Division and the 5th hole for Bronze Division. There were some excellent scores and a need for several iterations of count back before all the prizewinners were determined. Great support was offered by Val Douglass, the Wensum Valley rep, and her able team, in particular starters Keith Doublass and Mike Barnard, meet and greet Diane Barnard, registration Sara Bland, raffle Val Douglass, checking of cards Mags Buxton and Val Douglass. Pat Bland was also on hand to help at registration – good to see her back. The raffle raised £180 for the Junior Girls.
Lunch of jacket potatoes with assorted fillings and salad was served in the Morton Suite. A welcome speech by Diane Barnard, Wensum Valley Ladies Captain, preceded the presentation of prizes by Mollie Izzard who also presented Vets colours to Anne Horne, Mary Wilson and Janet Lavin.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liz Vaughan, Carol Wilson, Linda Foster & Jill Ollington | Costessey Park & Weston Park | 87 |
| 2 | Julie Proctor, Mary Wilson, Fan Brown & Marilyn Barter | King’s Lynn | 82 CB 6 on Final |
| 3 | Jenny Smith, Shirley Dawes, Christine Bridgeman & Ilene Banham | Mundesley | 82 |
| 4 | Dot Wreford, Anne Horne, Liz Bartman & Janet Tanner | Royal Cromer | 81 CB 47 on Back 9 |
| 5 | Linda Beevis, Julie Filby, Iet Cuppens & Margaret Smart | Royal Norwich | 81 CB 30 on Back 9 |
| Nearest the Pin 4th | Helen Beck | Sprowston Manor | |
| Nearest the Pin 5th | Sue Lang | Weston Park |
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Proceeds of the raffles held at the competitions in 2024 totalled £1,407.70. A cheque for this amount has been sent to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity for the Jenny Lind Appeal. Our thanks go to Jill Bullimore, Angie Allsopp and Sue for running the raffles and to all those who bought tickets.
The Spring Four Ball Betterball Stableford was held at Gorleston Golf Club on 14th April 2025. Competitions Secretary Jill Bullimore reported that 92 members from 14 clubs took part. The weather was fine and dry. However, the wind did get stronger as the day progressed making this a factor to wrestle with. Gorleston Golf Club were superb hosts; everyone made every effort to make our day enjoyable. There were particularly satisfied faces after a lovely fish and chip meal. Congratulations to the winners, Sue Olds and Sue Fage from Wensum Valley, with a creditable 46 points.
The Society's fixtures for 2025: Mon 14 April 4BBB Gorleston Fri 16 May Waltz (18 Holes) Dereham Handicaps 28-54 Thurs 24 July Greensome Caldecott Hall Thurs 4 Sept AmAm King's Lynn Wed 1 Oct Championships Dunston Hall
Presentation of Trophies at the 2024 AGM
Angie Allsopp reported that 88 ladies from 14 clubs played in this event. It was a very good day, the weather was extremely kind and we were looked after very well by all the staff at Bawburgh. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day and quite a few stayed for the presentation. Unfortunately, we did not have a starter so everyone saw themselves off, which was not a problem.
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that this match against Cambs & Hunts Seniors was rearranged from earlier in the year when rain stopped play. The games were played in good spirit and the individual matches were really enjoyed against good opposition. There is no question that the Norfolk team feel at home at the tree-lined King's Lynn course which was in excellent condition and a real pleasure to play on for our final match of the season. Hospitality provided was first-class and a great two-course meal was enjoyed by all. NVLGS colours were presented to Bev Fowler and rather belatedly to Sally Bettinson, Kath Malvern and Anne Sibley.