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Match vs Bedfordshire held at Barham Broom Golf Club on 8th June 2016
NVLGS • June 9, 2016
What a difference a year makes! For last year’s match against Bedfordshire, waterproofs and bobble hats were the order of the day – this year plenty of sunscreen was being liberally applied before play.
We were welcomed at Barnham Broom by Di Daniels, Ladies Captain, who remained on hand throughout the day and looked after Bedfordshire’s non-playing Captain, Margaret Watchorn. They were seen at strategic vantage points around the course, enjoying the play and the glorious sunshine. Another welcome sight for the Norfolk ladies was our Match Captain, Pat Bland, now recovering from her recent operation and keen to get back into the fray. We all wish her well.
The course at Barnham was in excellent condition and was enjoyed by players on both teams, the sun shone throughout and there was very little wind, a most welcome change of conditions. Local knowledge was on our side and four well-fought matches all went the way of the Norfolk ladies.
We were well looked after by the Events team at Barnham Broom and an excellent dinner was served in the Colton Room. Several choices had been offered in advance and with a little prompting most of us were able to remember what we had ordered! Fed and watered, the Bedfordshire ladies set off for their long journey home, several of them planning to return to Barnham Broom for their next golfing break.
The Results:
| NVLGS | Bedfordshire | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Meadows & Jean Johnson | vs | Pauline Hulance & Nikki Jackson | Won | 2 & 1 |
| Janet Lavin & Anne Horne | vs | Shirley Darrah & Alison Kavanagh | Won | 4 & 3 |
| Ann Fletcher & Ann Ewer | vs | Joss Faris & Judith Abraham | Won | 4 & 3 |
| Alex Cowie & Sue Hill | vs | Shelagh Cormack & Trish Purnell | Won | 2 & 1 |
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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.
Match Captain Sue Saunders reported that this was our third game of the season and, when completing the match sheet, Suffolk Seniors asked if we wanted to play off handicap or scratch as they had brought some new players into this friendly fixture to gain experience. I, possibly foolishly, said scratch. Unusually for a Tuesday this year we had pleasant weather conditions for the four fourballs even though the forecast was predicting rain. These games are always played in a fun and friendly manner, and this was no exception. The course was in good condition with fast greens and it made for some really competitive matches. Hospitality provided by Thetford Golf Club was first-class and an extremely tasty two course meal was enjoyed by all. We had a super day and my thanks go to the team.
104 ladies had perfect conditions for playing golf with afternoon sunshine and a gentle breeze. Once again this event was oversubscribed and apologies to those who did not get in as sadly we could only accommodate 26 teams with a two tee start. Everyone seemed to have a good day out and there was a very pleasant atmosphere in the clubhouse. Prizes were presented up to 5th place, plus some nearest the pins, and this year's first place and winners of the Judith Mackinnon Salver were Jane Wheeler, Sue Hill, Diana Piccolo and Alison Mackway from Dunston Hall. The Society is very grateful to everyone who generously bought raffle tickets which raised £380 for the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital Charity. Big thanks to Thetford Golf Club for their beautifully presented course and delicious lunch and to their ladies section for all their help in making this a huge success.