When with the weather improve?

All this inactivity ... the lack of golf, I haven't played on the course since mid December ... Sunday mornings without the competitions .... I feel old, shackled, drained ....

Mexican Night - Thursday 25th Feb

Fancy a night out for a fiver ... there's a Mexican Night with a few extras at the Club next Thursday ... A Mexican meal (chilli, rice and chips plus fajitas and dips) a drink (a bottle of Sol or a tequila cocktail) a quiz and a random members draw (if its your number and you are at the function you win £50). Read the attached poster and support your club ... buy your tickets this weekend .... a Valentine's present?

Tommy's Home

A quick update on the recovery of Tommy Watson .... I got the following text from Andre (his wife) last night ......

"Tom home and really happy to be here. He has to be woken every few hours for tablets, I think he thinks I'm a nurse lol. He's doing really well, but will be a while before he's up and about, but he's getting there .... Andre"

Artists Wanted

Are you a budding Lowry or do you have the touch of a Constable? Parklands are looking for works of art (preferably drawings and paintings) created by our golf club members to display at the planned art display in the clubhouse late February early March. This is an annual event held by the Vets Section in aid of charity and any paintings will be returned at the end of the exhibition. Please bring your works into the Club house before 25th February for the attention of Jim Thompson.

Update on Tommy Watson

Just a keep our members informed ... I was told today that Tommy continues on his road to recovery and he is walking, talking and generally been cheeky to the hospital staff. He has some problems with his vision and is currently wearing an eye patch ... but his progress to date has been remarkable and he asked his wife, Andre, to buy him new golf shoes which she did today. He has already sneaked out of the ward for the odd cigarette on more than one occasion. We send him our best regards for a quick and full recovery.

Club AGM - Sunday 7th Feb 2010

Please note that the Club AGM is this coming Sunday starting at 7.30pm. If you have a question for Northern Racing's Management representatives at the meeting, please ensure that you submit your questions in writing as soon as possible.

Men's AGM Sunday 31st Jan 2010

The Men's AGM was held in the Clubhouse last night but it was poorly attended .... despite the offer of a buffet following the meeting. The cold and icy weather along with the continuing course closure combined to result in a low turn out. Kenny Shepherd made his Chairman's report and I gave my final report as Captain before handing over to Brian King, the Men's Captain for 2010. The Vice-Captain was announced at the meeting ... and Brian Rutherford was duly appointed and was warmly congratulated by those attending. Kenny Shepherd was elected unopposed for another 3 years as Men's Chairman and 4 Committee members were elected to the 4 vacancies on the Committee; Terry Cooper, Geordie Beardsley, Brian Malone and Kevin Mossom. Welcome and we look forward to your contribution and input during 2010 and beyond.
Many thanks to all the members who attended the meeting.