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Barkway Park Golf Club Newsletter

Mens Section

Happy New Year to everyone at the Club, and welcome to any new members.

It’s still the start of the year, but your competition secretary Graham Locke, has been putting together the golfing fixture list for 2008.  In addition to the usual monthly stablefords, medals, and the board competitions, we have also arranged quite a few matches against other Golf Clubs.  I would suggest that anyone who’s not played in one of these before, should try and get involved this year, as it’s a great way to play competitive golf at other courses. 

This year we are trying to re-introduce the Saturday morning swindle’s.  Therefore provided there’s no competition, there’ll be an 18 hole stableford most Saturdays, off the yellow tees and with a random draw.  These are likely to start at about 08:30 ish, with each entrant putting £2 into the pot to act as a prize fund.  Anyone can play, men, lady, junior, all you need is a valid handicap. Jamie Bates will be able to let you know when the next is. 

When the days get longer and warmer (Probably April time), we’ll start to do a similar thing on a Friday afternoon / evening.  It’ll be the same entry fee, but only over the first nine holes.  This won’t be a random draw since you can play anytime between lunch and dusk.  Just enter either in the shop or at the bar, and the winner will be posted the following morning. 

We try to arrange many golfing opportunities throughout the year, but there are a few that I’d especially encourage you to put in your diaries as soon as possible.  These are: the Men’s Supper / Greensome (30^th / 31^st May), Invitation Day (28^th June), Club Championship (12^th July), and  Captains Day (16^th August).  They are key to having a successful club, and the more people who can attend the better. 

Anyway, enjoy your golf during 2008, and if you have queries or suggestions on how we can improve things at Barkway then please feel free to contact me.

Regards,

Pete Francis

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Barkway Park Golf Club Newsletter 
Ladies Section - July 2008 - Newsletter.

Welcome to our July newsletter, I’m sure you will agree that the course is playing and looking really good at the moment, so thanks goes to Anthony, Carl and Matt for all of their hard work. However, tips and suggestions would be welcome on how to stop the ball on the green.

On Saturday 28^th June Invitation Day was held which again was a great success, a thanks goes to Jamie Bates for organising the day.  Carol Tillotson won Ladies longest drive on the 3^rd and Pauline Freeman won Ladies nearest the pin on the 15^th.  Leslie McKeane and her guest came 3^rd overall with 43 points.

Well done to Gina Skutela who has up until now found it a bit daunting playing in competitions, however her efforts have paid off as she came runner up in our June Stableford, it won’t be long before she’s winning too, keep up the good work Gina. 

We would like to welcome Sandra Barlow a new lady member, it’s good to see her taking part in our Stableford and Medal competitions.  It would be nice to have more lady members, so if there are any ladies that you know, that would like to learn to play golf or already do so, please try and encourage them to join us. Jamie is available to give lessons and is always willing to offer a complimentary 9 holes for any potential new members.

Thanks to Barkers for hosting a social evening on Friday 11^th April, and thanks to Jack Tillotson who organised it. The evening had a good attendance, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, hopefully we can do it again.

As you know Pauline has arranged a Ladies Captain’s weekend away at Lakeside Lodge, on the 27^th/28^th September. It has proved to be very successful in previous years, and this year there are 18 ladies going, including a few that haven’t been before, so let’s look forward to another good weekend away.

We would like to bring to your attention two important events. These are, The Club Championships on the Saturday 12^th July. Any Ladies that haven’t yet entered there is still time to put your name down, the entry sheet is on the notice board in the ladies changing room, and the closing date is Saturday 5^th July.

The other event is Captain’s Day, which is on Saturday 16^th August.  The entry sheet will be put up soon

on the main notice board in the clubhouse, we hope that as many of you as possible will enter to support Pauline.

Match News & Results.

Friendly Matches

In April we were due to be play against Heydon & Old Nene, unfortunately due to adverse weather conditions these matches had to be cancelled. Results of the other matches played in April, May and June against, Chadwell Springs, Menzies, Bishops Stortford and Great Hadham. Were that Barkway came second in all matches. Thanks go to the ladies who played, better luck next time.

Jean Wilkinson

Despite the valiant effort of the ladies who played in the matches against, St.Ives, Abbottsley,

 and Royston, Barkway were runners up. These matches are proving to be very difficult,

as most other clubs have a larger selection of low to mid handicappers to choose from, whereas Barkway is restricted due to the small selection of ladies that we have. Needless to say we will continue to enter knowing that we will win at some stage.

Grace Norman

Menzies – home Sunday 13^th April – Barkway came second.

Competition Results

                                                          Winner                          Runner Up

Winter Singles Knockout               Jackie Streeting          Leslie McKeane

April Medal                                 Ann Barnes                Judy Clark

April Stableford                           Carol Tillotson            Sue Akers

May Stableford                           Jackie Streeting          Jean Brett

President’s Cup                           Gerry Eady                 Alan Harris

Macmillan Trophy                         R.Apperley/D.Smith      R.Barnes/L.McKeane

Fletcher Foursomes                      Dave Dalgarno &          Mike Rogers & 
                                                Jackie Streeting          Carol Tillotson

May/June Medal                          Alison Riley                  Jan Parish

Chapman Trophy                         Jackie Streeting           Pauline Freeman

June Medal                                 Mary Gibson                Pauline Freeman

June Stableford                           Pauline Freeman          Gina Skutela

Summer Salver                            Carol Tillotson             Jackie Streeting.

Club Diary

Matches

Tuesday 22^nd July                       Friendly away against Stevenage G.C

Thursday 28^th August                   Friendly home against Chesfield Downs

Thursday 4^th September               Mary Cole Rose Bowl away at Saffron Walden

Medal, Stableford &  Trophy Competitions

Thursday 3^rd & Saturday 5^th July Stableford

Thursday 10^th July Ladies v Barkers

Thursday 17^th & Sunday 20^th July Medal

Thursday 24^th & Saturday 26^th July Homelease Trophy

Thursday 7^th & Saturday 9^th August Medal

Thursday 21^st & Sunday 24^th Stableford

Thursday 4^th & Saturday 6^th September Stableford

Thursday 18^th & Sunday 21^st September Medal

Mixed, Open Competitions & Matches

Sunday 6^th July Mixed Friendly away against Chadwell Springs

Saturday 12^th July Club Championships

Sunday 10^th August Ticker Cup

Saturday 16^th August Captain’s Day

Saturday 23^rd August Turnpike Trophy

Monday 25^th August Own Tee Time

Sunday 7^th September Mixed friendly home against Stilton Oaks

Sunday 14^th September Roding Bowl

Sunday 28^th September Captain’s Team v Past Captain’s.

                                                  Good Luck on Championship Day

Our next newsletter will be in October

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Barkway Park Golf Club

General Purposes Committee Meeting – 12^th March 2008

Attendees: Pete Francis, Pauline Freeman, Carol Tillotson, Judy Clark, Barry DeVille, George Atterbury, Graham Locke, Mike Rogers, Jamie Bates

Apologies for absence:  Kevin Streeting

Minutes

1. Captains Report

Pete reported that the men’s team had lost 5-0 in their recent Mail on Sunday match against a very strong Rochford team. He confirmed names and thanked the match captains for the various teams and that everything seemed to be progressing smoothly.

2. Lady Captains Report

Pauline reported that unfortunately our entry into the Daily Mail Comp. had not been received and we were consequently not in it this year. We had had a bye in the first round of The Mail on Sunday, but sadly lost the next round against Gog Magog 4 ½ - ½ . Ladies Weekend Away was confirmed as 27^th/28^th September at Lakeside. We are planning to have a Taster Day/Open morning in a drive to encourage more lady golfers – we asked the committee to fund an advert in the local paper (approx £200) – discussion followed and it was generally agreed this was not the best way forward – all thinking of alternative methods for next meeting.

3. Treasurers Report

George stated that the net cash balance at the end of February was £2900 –  consequently confirming the £2000 we had previously mentioned available to fund Club projects this coming year.

4. Competition Secretary

Graham asked if anyone had the information re. the Goddard Cup as the entry had to be in this week. Pete passed it on to him at the end of the meeting.

Finals Day will be on April 13^th – would we use referees? – agreed would be good idea – volunteers required.

Congratulations to Ray Smith and Greg Smith for a superb performance in the Mail on Sunday Foursomes at Saffron Walden recently.

 5. 200 Club

George wrote out cheques for winners of Jan. and Feb. draws. Pete to print out info. re. 200 Club to enclose with membership renewals. Mike to contact Tony Terry to find out latest situation re. membership numbers.

 6.Club Projects for 2008

The cost for some of the various suggestions from our previous meetings:-

a)      New flags/poles - £1000

b)      Shoe cleaner (compressed air) - £3000 (Rent £65/week)

c)      Club flagpole

d)      Improvements to changing rooms 

e)      Trolley shed

f)       Computer for entering own score cards.  

Additional items

g)      Rakes - £60

h)      Computer  - £300

i)       Mats for practice nets - £250 each

Discussion followed – agreed to pay for new computer and practice mats (2) now, and leave other available cash for decision in near future.

7. Barkers

Barry reported that the Barkers were using the lists to sign up for comps. as requested, and Jamie said it was useful for management re. numbers, also 8.30 start better.

8. Management

Jamie reported, after being asked, that there would be an increase in club membership fees this year - £585 for 7 day and £495 for 5 day membership. No planned change for green fees.

9. Key dates

Agreement on publicising and pushing these dates/events- next meeting will focus on Men’s supper 30^th/31^st May.

10. Any other business

a)  Club had received a request from Keech Cottage asking for support as our charity. Charities already been nominated this year as NSPCC (Ladies) and Macmillan Cancer Support  (Mens).

b)      Dress code – encourage everyone to conform to club rules/regulations.

c)      Goddard Cup info. requested – George supplied entry cheque, Pete entry form.

 11.    Next Meeting

Proposed date for next meeting is Wednesday April 23^rd at 18.00 at the Club.

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Barkway Park Golf Club

General Purposes Committee Meeting  -  9^th January 2008 

Attendees:        Pete Francis, Pauline Freeman, Carol Tillotson, Kevin Streeting, Barry Deville, George Atterbury, Graham Locke, Mike Rogers, Geoff Cannon, Jamie Bates              

 Apologise:            Gerry Fay, Judy Clark 

Minutes 

1.   Chairman for 2008 - 2011 

The General Purposes Committee welcomed Mike Rogers as their newly elected Chairman and wished him all the best for his three year appointment.

2.   Captains Report 

The match captains for 2008 have been confirmed as follows: 

Ron Seenandan      -      Fourball League

Steve Kane            -      Cambridge Friendly League

Mike Rogers          -      Derek Burrage Knockout

Pete Francis          -     Jock Stewart and Mail on Sunday

Graham Locke       -      Scratch League and Knockout 

3.   Lady Captains Report 

The ladies match dates have been confirmed and submitted to the Competition Secretary (Graham Locke) for inclusion in the fixture list. 

4.  Treasurers Report 

The Treasurer (George Atterbury) confirmed that our net cash balance is approximately £2,600, which is £1000 more than this time last year.  This means that we could budget up to £2,000 to fund Club projects for this coming year. 

5.   Competition Fixtures for 2008 

Graham Locke confirmed that version 3 of the Fixture List had been issued, and a further update would be produced when all the club match fixtures had been confirmed. 

The Mens Winter Plate knockout draw has just been made, and this will be the first Club competition where the change in the handicap difference from 2/3 to full difference would apply. 

It was agreed that we would try to start organising a ‘swindle’ on Saturday mornings in a similar manner to that which used to take place.  The aim would be to do a draw for partners, and it would be for any Club member to enter. 

6.   200 Club 

The Chairman (Mike Rogers) agreed to talk to Tony Terry with regard to the 200 Club, and how it should be run in 2008.  In the previous year we raised approximately £300 for Club funds and we would like to improve this over the next year.   

7.   Club Match Fees for 2008 

It was confirmed that Club Match Fees for all home and away matches for 2008 would be £7 for each player.  This money is to cover catering costs. 

8.   Club Projects for 2008 

There following projects were discussed as possibilities for 2008, and it was agreed to get costs for each applicable project before deciding which, if any, to pursue: 

a)  New Flags.  (Poles and Flags)

b)  Shoe Cleaner.  (Compressed Air)

c)  Club Flagpole.

d)  Improvements to Changing Rooms.  (Ladies mainly)

e)  Trolley Shed.  (ISO Container type)

f)  Computer for competitors inputting their own cards. 

9.   Rangefinders 

It was agreed that no local rule would be introduced to allow Rangefinders to be used at Barkway Park Golf Club.  (See R&A Rule 14.3)  

10. Computer Operating System 

George Atterbury stated that he had a suitable copy of Microsoft XP which could be installed on the club computer.  Pete Francis agreed to speak to Ray Smith as to whether he could help with the installation. 

11. Scoreboard 

It was agreed that we should use the scoreboard in the club house for all the Mens competitions.  It has been used very successfully for major competitions and for the Barkers competitions, and underused by the Mens section.  -  All committee members will help with this. 

12. Barkers 

It was confirmed that following the EGM held on the 8^th December the Barkers were now an official section (And committee), within Barkway Park Golf Club. 

The Barkers proposal for contributing to Club funds and a letter from the ‘Club’ with regards to their competitions, was discussed at length.  It was agreed to set up a meeting before the end of January with the Barkers committee and representatives from the General Purposes Committee, to try and agree a way forward.  -  Barry Deville agreed to arrange this meeting. 

13. Key dates for 2008 

Some key events for 2008 where we want to try and get as many members as possible attending are;  Mens Supper (30^th/31^st May),  Invitation Day (28^th June),  Club Championship (12^th July), and  Captains Day (16^th August).  The next meeting will focus on how best to publicise these events. 

14.   Next Meeting

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Barkway Park Golf Club

General Purposes Committee Meeting  -  14^th November 2007 

Attendees:        Pete Francis, Pauline Freeman, Carol Tillotson, Judy Clark, Barry Deville, 
George Atterbury, Graham Locke. 
Mike Rogers (part time)

Apologise:        Gerry Fay,  Kevin Streeting,  Jamie Bates 

Minutes 

1.   Committee Appointments for 2008

The General Purposes Committee as elected during the AGM was; Pete Francis, Pauline Freeman, Kevin Streeting, Carol Tillotson, Barry Deville, George Atterbury, and Graham Locke.  The Committee then co opted the past Captains (Gerry Fay and Judy Clark) to serve on the Committee for the next year.

The Competition Secretary was confirmed as Graham Locke 

The Handicap Secretary was confirmed as Bill Rodda, and the Mens, Ladies, and Barkers sections are to confirm who their representatives will be. 

2.  Presentation Night

The arrangements for the Presentation Night were discussed.  

3.  Competition Fixtures for 2008

Kevin Streeting produced a draft Fixture List for 2008.  This will now be owned by the Competition Secretary (Graham Locke) who will updated it and issue to all members in the next few weeks.

A request was made to play some of the competitions which for various reasons did not take place in 2007.  e.g. Eng v RoW, Stayers v Goers, and some of the Knockout Plates. 

4.   Captains Charity for 2008 

The nominated charities for 2008 were announced as:

a)  Mens Captain        -  Macmillan Cancer Support

b)  Ladies Captain       -  NSPCC 

5.  Club Match Captains

These are still to be confirmed and it is hoped to publish a full list within the next few weeks 

6.  Captain’s Blazers 

As requested during the AGM the subject of Captains Blazers was discussed.  The conclusion was that each Captain should decide for themselves whether they wish to purchase a blazer, and the Club would pay for this item provided the cost was reasonable. 

7.  Change to R&A and Handicap Rules

There are to be changes to both R&A and Handicap rules during 2008.  Graham Locke was nominated to find out what these changes are, and to inform the appropriate people at the Club. 

8.  EGM 

There is to be an EGM on the 8^th December to agree a change to the Constitution with regards to the Barkers.  -  See the notice board in the Club House for more information.  

9.  Matters to be discussed at next Meeting 

a)  Club Projects for 2008.

b)  Use of Range Finders in competitions.

c)  Computer Operating System

d)  200 Club 

10. Chairman

Mike Rogers reminded the Committee that he had now completed his three year appointment as Club Chairman and that the Committee should re elect or co opt a ‘new’ Chairman.   

The Committee thanked Mike Rogers for the excellent job he has done and agreed to appoint a ‘new’ Chairman as soon as possible.  

11.   Date of next meeting