Autumn AmAm 2015
NVLGS • September 19, 2015
AUTUMN AMAM AT EATON GOLF CLUB ON 16th SEPTEMBER 2015
Pat Bland, Match Vice Captain and AmAm Organiser, reported that she, along with Maureen McRae and 128 players, arrived at Eaton hoping the heavy rain that was forecast would hold off. All except the last few groups were lucky.
The format was two scores to count on each hole with nearest the pins for all on the 2nd and 11th.
Not only did Eaton provide excellent hospitality and lunch but a very impressive halfway house serving squash, coffee and loads of nibbles. Thanks to Peter Johns, Steve and Karen Warren for all their hard work, also to Jan Knowler and Val Chapman for manning the halfway house. Thanks also to the Eaton Rep Chris Gillham and Barbara Warren for their help prior to the competition and finding starters and to Maureen McRae, Nancy Allen and Val Chapman who helped with the scoring.
The ball sweep in aid of Norfolk girls made £150.
Eaton Captain Chris Gallagher gave a short speech before our President Barbara Warren presented the prizes.
The Results:
| Position | Prizewinners | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June Meadows, Avril Carey, Lottie Fowler and Sheena Perry | Barnham Broom | 78 CB |
| 2 | Mary Wilson, Judy Curtis, Fan Brown and Margaret Sutcliffe | King’s Lynn | 78 CB |
| 3 | Linda Beevis, Julie Filby, Janet Clare and Margaret Fisher | Royal Norwich | 76 |
| 4 | Trish Watson, Sue Boast, Sheila Glenn and Diane Myton | Costessey Park | 75 |
| 5 | Maria Fox and Heather Clements | Alex Cowie | Ann Fletcher | Dereham | Barnham Broom | Ryston Park | 74 CB |
| Nearest the Pin 2nd | Angela Kiddell | Middleton Hall | |
| Nearest the Pin 11th | Anne Lawman | King’s Lynn |
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Competitions Secretary Jill Bullimore reported that Friday May 16th saw the first competition for High Handicap Ladies from the Society. It was great to see 9 teams from ten clubs taking part in a team of four Waltz. This format was really liked by the ladies that took part as there was less pressure on having to score. Dereham was a great venue and were good hosts. Although the weather had turned colder, the teams took on the challenge. The winners were Christine Joy, Irene Lindsay, Gerry Shaw and Gail Drage from Wensum Valley with 83 points. In second place, on count back, were Kari Joyce, Sue Ryan, Kerry Williams and Lynne Jellicoe from Eaton with 81 points, just nudging out the team of Ros Foster, Gerri Williams, Val Miller and Stephanie Fisher from Bawburgh. Feedback from the ladies was that they would like to take part in this type of competition again next year.
Proceeds of the raffles held at the competitions in 2024 totalled £1,407.70. A cheque for this amount has been sent to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospitals Charity for the Jenny Lind Appeal. Our thanks go to Jill Bullimore, Angie Allsopp and Sue for running the raffles and to all those who bought tickets.
The Spring Four Ball Betterball Stableford was held at Gorleston Golf Club on 14th April 2025. Competitions Secretary Jill Bullimore reported that 92 members from 14 clubs took part. The weather was fine and dry. However, the wind did get stronger as the day progressed making this a factor to wrestle with. Gorleston Golf Club were superb hosts; everyone made every effort to make our day enjoyable. There were particularly satisfied faces after a lovely fish and chip meal. Congratulations to the winners, Sue Olds and Sue Fage from Wensum Valley, with a creditable 46 points.
The Society's fixtures for 2025: Mon 14 April 4BBB Gorleston Fri 16 May Waltz (18 Holes) Dereham Handicaps 28-54 Thurs 24 July Greensome Caldecott Hall Thurs 4 Sept AmAm King's Lynn Wed 1 Oct Championships Dunston Hall
Presentation of Trophies at the 2024 AGM
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.