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Match vs Bedfordshire Seniors at The Bedfordshire on 10th June 2015
NVLGS • June 17, 2015
Again the weather was a bit of a talking point for this match. June 10th might be considered to be summer but from the outfits donned in the changing room – waterproof trousers, woolly hats – it was a bit more like autumn or winter!
It was a long trip over to Bedford, although the journeys were pretty smooth and trouble-free – as long as the ……sat nav took you to the correct course. There are three courses in close proximity to each other, The Bedford, Bedford & County and The Bedfordshire, the latter, our venue, being opened by Laura Davies in 2000. The land of the original course had been sold for housing, so the members moved from a flat well-established course to an exposed site of rolling countryside. A member told me that their golf had improved greatly with the move as they learned to cope with wind and sloping lies!
By 10 o’clock we were all in the clubhouse enjoying a bacon bap and coffee before our first pair teed off at 10.30 a.m. The course looked very interesting with fast, sloping greens – a course that you had to think your way round. The matches were very close, all going to the 18th green and played in friendly spirit. Although we played 4BBB off scratch, Bedfordshire don’t have too many very low handicap players so, in fact, our teams were well matched, making for good competitive games.
Our meal after the match was chicken with red wine sauce followed by homemade cheesecake and coffee. It was delicious.
Thanks to the Norfolk team who made the journey over there, and to Angie who filled in at the very last minute.
The Results:
| NVLGS | Suffolk Seniors | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Meadows & Angie Allsopp | vs | Sam Turnbull & Jan Churchill | Won | 1 Up |
| Iet Cuppens & Jill Innes | vs | Joss Faris & Kitty Nulty | Won | 1 Up |
| Jean Johnson & Ann Ewer | vs | Joss Binks & Irene Abri | Halved | |
| Heather Keeble & Pat Bland | vs | Hedwen Molloy & Alison Kavanagh | Halved |
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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.