The outgoing Club Captain, Phil Vincent, and outgoing Lady Captain, Dianne Whittaker would like to thank the club members for their help and support throughout the year. They send their best wishes to Dave and Vivien for the coming year.

Below is a transcript of the Captain's farewell speech at the AGM.

Chilwell Manor Golf Club

Captain’s Farewell Speech

President of the NUGC, , Lady Captain, Past Captains & fellow members of Chilwell Manor.

So, a year has passed …the mantle passes to David ..Phew!! What a quick 12 months this has been and I assure you that this speech will be equally as quick!!

I said in my acceptance speech that I felt somewhat humbled to stand before you as Captain for 2009; I looked at past captains with some trepidation and concluded that they were a hard act to follow; and I was right…they were all different people with different styles, but one thing they all had in common was a fierce loyalty and commitment to do their best for Chilwell Manor.

The pledge from me was in turn to do the same and do my best and to try take the club forward but my most simple objective was nothing grand or pompous but to try to put smiles back on faces & for all members to enjoy Chilwell both on & off the course.

Have I succeeded ? I would like to think so , I don’t think anyone has quite recovered from Jon Pearson & I setting back the reputation of Morris Dancing probably for ever!! Similarly, the sight of Dave Bailey prancing about the floor on Captains last dance trying to emulate the experts says all you need to know about Dave & sets his year off as I know he means to carry on.

I would like to think that understanding and communication between committee & members has improved.

It is said I’m sure by all captains and I am no different, there are many people who work behind the scenes without which the role of captaincy could not function.

I would like to thank everyone both on the social & main committees and all those members who have supported me, to Alan & Vicky Roberts for guiding me through the frenetic match programme made more difficult with Chilwell being the county course & thank you to all members for their forbearance in accommodating the county matches, Thank you

To Chris Lawrence & Jean for their help thank you.

Dianne Whittaker my Lady Captain who has always smiled in adversity, Dianne, I would like to think that we made a good team and supporting Alzheimer’s as our combined charity has brought a closeness which I will always cherish, Thank you.

There are some to whom a special thanks is needed.

Dave Bailey who has been both my left & right arms!! Tell you what Dave being Capo will be a doddle compared with being my vice!! Thank you David

Joy & John Pearson who as closest friends to Gail & I have worked so hard for me with Joy acting as my unpaid secretary. We have all been concerned and distressed with Joy’s illness; the good wishes and concern from all sections of the club are a testament to the high regard & esteem in which she is held throughout the club. Thank you Joy & Jon

To Colin Talkes..As you may know Colin has for many years undertaken a video of key moments during Captains year . He does this difficult task with humour & commitment and this record is something I will look back on in my dotage with great pleasure.Thank you Colin.

Finally to Gail..She is at my side always with consistent loyalty & support , I thank you sweetheart for that support, without which the job would have been virtually impossible. Thank you

Ladies & gentlemen , the challenges for Chilwell will not go away , getting some of our car park members back into the club to use the clubhouse by choice and not by duty remains a challenge and maintaining club numbers against fierce competition from other local clubs all chasing declining golf club membership will be critical to our longer term welfare, so the offer we give both on and off the course has to remain of the highest quality.

I hand over to Dave Bailey & to Viv Smart knowing that the club will be in good hands.

Thanks & God bless to all…….

The activities started with the members who were present, mulling around the 1st tee, and whilst waiting for the Captain - David Bailey, to drive off, were having a toast on the Captain, and debating how far he would drive the ball(s).  Claire, David's daughter ably assisted by Gail Vincent, gave out the toasts and snacks, which were most welcome.  Thank you Mr Captain.

Hovering in the background was our intrepid camera man - Colin Talkes, we will look forward to seeing the video!!

Our Captain ready to tee off using a hickory shafted driver, of which he had never had a practice with, then hit all three golf balls down the middle to much applause.  The Captain then started the 10 hole Texas Scramble Competition with the Lady Captain, Viv Smart, the Vice Captain - Jeff Elliott, and the Lady Vice Captain - Maggie Elliott.  What a super day - with sunshine too. 

The Ladies shower and toilet refurbishment is now complete.

There is now normal access for male members to the mens' toilets and locker room.

The funeral will take place on Friday 19th March at 2:00pm at Bramcote Crematorium.
Friends and members are welcome back to the Clubhouse after the service.

FAMILY FLOWERS ONLY PLEASE.

Donations for the British Heart Foundation may be sent to: Julie Wesson, Funeral Director, 22 Wollaton Road, Beeston, Notts

It is with regret that I have to advise the members of the death of Gordon Greensmith. Gordon had been a member of Chilwell Manor for 43 years, and passed away peacefully on Sunday 7th March. I will let you have more information when it is available.
Chris Lawrence
Honorary Secretary

There will be an Open Evening for Membership Recruitment on the 19th March, from 7:30pm

Members are invited to attend with any potential new members to meet Club Officials, and to discuss what CMGC has to offer.
Light refreshments will be available.

George Edwards Junior applied to the Committee several months ago to ask if he could build a bridge, at no cost to the club, in honour of his late father, George Edwards who was a member of this club for nearly 40 years.   George, who had an unofficial competition named after him, sadly passed away in February 2006.

It was agreed with George Junior that a bridge in front of the men's 4th tee would be appropriate, as it would be seen clearly by people playing the third hole.

Work started w/c 23 November 2009 and should be complete by early December 2009.

Our thanks to George for his generous gesture.

Click here for more details.

The above was held on Sunday 25th October 2009, and with the support of all the members, competitors, and numerous sponsors made this a very succesful event.

The amount raised was £1724.

May I once again thank everyone for their support and generosity for this worthy cause.

Alan Roberts.

Winter Opening Hours apply from the 1st October 2009 until 31st March 2010. The hours are posted in the Clubhouse and also on the web-site. To view click on this link.

 RESULTS OF AUTUMN INVITATION

SATURDAY 12^TH SEPTEMBER 2009

Alan Roberts – Match Secretary.

MENS INTERCLUB FOURSOMES  FINALS

 ON

 SUNDAY 27^TH SEPTEMBER 2009

 CHILWELL MANOR VERSUS RADCLIFFE ON TRENT

AT

STANTON ON THE WOLDS

1^ST ROUND TO COMMENCE AT 9.15AM

 2^ND ROUND TO COMMENCE AT 1.30PM

TEAM TO BE ADVISED

 FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE BOARDED.

 SUPPORT WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED BY THE PLAYERS.

 ON THE SAME DAY

THE MIXED FINAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHILWELL.

Alan Roberts – Match Secretary.

This match was played at Beeston Fields Golf Club on Monday 31st August 2009, between Trent Lock and Chilwell.

The match was played in excellent spirit, and Chilwell won through to the finals, congratulations to our team.

David Elliott and George Constance, Sam Maltby and Adam Dorricott.

Many thanks to the caddies and supporters.

We will advise, when and where and who, about the finals when notiified.

Alan Roberts - Match Secretary.

Alan Roberts – Match Secretary.

27^th August 2009

Chilwell Juniors held an Away Day at Stanton on the Wolds Golf Club on Thursday 21st August 2009.

Winner: Gareth Smith.

Runner up: Joe Maltby.

Nearest the Pin: James Pegg.

Longest Drive: Philip Woodhead.

Adult Winner: Dan Constance.

A great day was had by all, many thanks to Steve Maltby for organising the competition, thanks also, to the adult players and all helpers.

Nigel Smith - Away Day Sponsor - Brookair Nottingham Ltd.

Alex Booth Trophy held on Sunday 23rd August 2009

WINNERS

STEVE HOY, NEIL CALLADINE

IRIS CHAPMAN, VAL SEDGLEY

82 POINTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS.

CHILWELL MANOR GOLF CLUB

JUBILEE TROPHIES

 WINNERS 2009

 Dave Charlesworth

&

Gill Charlesworth

 WINNING SCORE

67net

SWINE FLU

GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES SAY THERE IS NO NEED TO AVOID MASS GATHERINGS. THERE IS NO NEED THEREFORE TO PLACE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON THE GOLF CLUB.

HOWEVER TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTION IT IS ESSENTIAL TO PRACTISE GOOD HYGIENE, INCLUDING WASHING YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY (INFECTION CAN BE SPREAD ON DOOR HANDLES,CUPS ETC), COVERING YOUR MOUTH WHEN COUGHING AND SNEEZING AND DISPOSING OF USED TISSUES PROMPTLY.

IF YOU FEEL UNWELL STAY AT HOME. YOU CAN GET FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

NATIONAL PANDEMIC FLU SERVICE

0800 1 513 100

SWINE FLU INFORMATION LINE

08001 513 513

OR VISIT

www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu

CHRIS LAWRENCE

HONORARY SECRETARY

RESULTS OF CHILWELL OPEN

SUNDAY 9^TH AUGUST 2009 

 Alan Roberts – Match Secretary.

RESULTS OF JUNIOR OPEN

 FRIDAY 7^TH AUGUST 2009 

Alan Roberts – Match Secretary.

Men

1st   John Cort                                                        37 Points

2nd   Ron Owen                                                     37 Points

3rd   Dick Abbotts                                                   37 Points

4th   Ken Higginbotham                                       35 Points

5th   George Russell                                             34 Points

6th   Mel Archer                                                       34 Points

Long Drive   Carl Thraves

Nearest the Pin      Andy Hines

Ladies

1st   Glenys Reaney                                              39 Points

2nd   Joanne Browne                                            36 Points

3rd   Jude Gannon                                                 35 Points

Long Drive      Anne Gray

Nearest the Pin      Irene Harrison 

This is a mixed trophy competition,  held on Sunday 26th July 2009, played as a foursomes medal, the following are the best scores.

1st    Paul Dawson and Carol Baggs                                                  Nett   68

2nd   Stan Mitchell and Marion Mitchell                                                Nett   69

3rd    Richard Gee and Linda Groom                                                   Nett   71.5

Congratulations to the Winners.

The competition was held at Rushcliffe Golf Club on Saturday 25th July 2009, Sam Maltby and Pravin Tailor represented Chilwell Manor, and to their credit came fourth.  Well done to them both.