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ROMILEY GOLF CLUB
NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2014
Mrs Janet Worthington, Lady Captain 2014-16
Lady Captain 2014—2016
I am delighted and honoured to be the Lady Captain of Romiley Golf Club.
Since having a few golf lessons at school many years ago I had always wanted to play
golf, so, when Derek and my sons, Simon and Andrew, joined Romiley Golf Club, I
started having lessons in a ladies’ group at Adlington. I had attended many social events
at RGC with Derek and found the members to be very friendly so I decided that I would
love to join Romiley.
I have had a wonderful time whilst a member at Romiley and I relish the challenge of
being Lady Captain. I am delighted that Irene Barrow has agreed to be my Vice
Captain and I am sure that we will work well together.
At the Ladies’ AGM earlier this month it was agreed that the ladies’ year end would be
brought into line with the Club year so both Captains in the future will take up their
office in March. I am really looking forward to working with both Andrew Reed and
Neil Brindley in my extended term.
I hope you all have a great Christmas and my very best wishes for the New Year.
Janet Worthington
Lady Captain
Lady Captain Janet Worthington receiving a
beautiful bouquet from Mr Captain at the Ladies’ AGM
Ladies’ Annual Prize Presentation
Past Lady Captain Anne Harrison
winner of the EWGA Medal
Denise Booth, winner of the Best Gross Trophy
and badge, Eclectic Division 1, Birdie Tree 1st
Division and runner up in the Doubles Knockout
with Debs Kershaw
Alison Reed, winner of the Star
Trophy, best gross for handicap 30-36
Janet Godfrey and Francine Walburn, joint
winners of the 2nd Division Birdie Tree,
3 each
Francine also won the Eclectic in Division 2
Pam Cunnington, winner of the
Stableford Cup
Lady Vice Captain, Irene Barrow, being
presented with her winnings, a beautiful
bouquet, by Mr Vice Captain, Neil Brindley.
Barbara Leith, winner of the Best Reduction
Trophy 22.8 > 20.1
Helpers’ Evening, Monday, 3rd November, 2014
Every club depends upon volunteers and Romiley Golf Club is no exception. To
make sure their value is understood. over 50 people who had helped at any of
the Opens, the Romiley Young Farmers’ Show or The Brash Street Lads were
invited to enjoy some lovely cheese, bread, pate and drinks. Mike Bury paid
tribute to them all on behalf of the Club and our Chairman.
What a delightful evening!
Brash Lads
Mike Wilson Eric Jones Mike Hanson Alan Whitehead
Mr. Captain, Lady Captain, Mr. Chairman
Francine Walburn, editor, Irene Barrow
Murray Padkin Mike Cope
Alan Costello Duncan Challen
Barbara Leith Alison Reed Ros Hale Just a few of the helpers.
14 hole Stableford 2nd and 6th November 2014
Division 1
1st Janet Godfrey, 26 2nd Jill Woolstencroft, 25 3rd Barbara Leith, 23
Division 2
1st Debs Kershaw, 26 2nd Beryl Reade, 23 3rd Val MacKinnon, 22
Quiz Night , 7th November, 2014
The quiz kicked off at about 8pm and by the close at 10.15 several of the teams were feeling
the worse for wear with severe brain strain. Nine rounds of University Challenge standard
questions had taken their toll. Science, literature, wordplay and fashion were just some of
the subjects for which a masters degree would have come in handy!
Even so the winners and runners-up achieved fantastic scores.
In second place were Tony and Annie Healey with Tony and Margaret Todd, who are all
neighbours and friends of Audrey and David Jones, with a total of 95 points.
The worthy winners were Judith and Peter Howcroft with Audrey and David Jones who
scored an amazing 100 points out of 130.
Seriously though, as quizmaster I felt I had asked a bit too much of the participants and
promise that my next quiz on 5th December will be a fun quiz which will be a really light-
hearted event that hopefully everyone will enjoy, though I will include a few catchy ones too !
Chris Broster
The winners: Peter and Judith Howcroft with
David and Audrey Jones
In second place: Margaret and Tony Todd
with Tony and Annie Healey
4 BBB Stableford, Saturday, 8th November, 2014
1st Paul Wagstaff & Garry Hall 39
2nd John Wallworth & Phil Ankers 38
3rd Charles Haworth & Phil Roberts 37
Turkey Trot, 14 hole Stableford, 9th and 13th November 2014
1st Division
Division 2
Good scores in tornado-like conditions.
Don’t think the two winners will need to fight over who’s having the leg and who’s having
the breast—there’s bound to be one each!
Winner: Teresa Hogg,
27 points
2nd: Rebecca Byle,
26 points
3rd Pauline Walker,
24 points
3rd Alison Reed,
19 points
2nd Lynn Nuttall,
21 points
1st Debs Kershaw,
21 points
LOTTERY
RESULT OF DRAW HELD ON
SATURDAY, 15th NOVEMBER 2014
Drawn out by FINANCE DIRECTOR SIMON HEBDEN
1st Prize: Amanda Martin-McRoberts £73.13
2nd Prize: Sandra McRoberts £43.88
3rd Prize: Shirley Fletcher £29.25
NEXT DRAW:
BUMPER CHRISTMAS DRAW
Saturday 20th DECEMBER 2014 at 4 pm
Vets’ Black Tie Dinner
Friday, 14th November, 2014
This year’s annual black-tie dinner
for the club’s seniors was well-
attended, with over fifty members and
partners enjoying a 3 course meal.
The evening concluded with a brief
speech from chairman, Peter
Howcroft.
The organiser of the event, Mike
Wilson, was unable to attend because
of a prior commitment but thanks
were offered to him for his efficient
work in preparing the menu and
seating plan.
Club Captain, Andrew Reed &
Alison
Lively conversation at a table of
notable vets ….
Chairman of the VETS, Peter Howcroft, with
his lovely wife Judi.
Texas Scramble, Saturday, 15th November, 2014
1st Phil Hart & Doug Mills & Danny Pearson & Graham Nuttall 42.3
2nd John Allman Gary Williams Paul Mellor Joe Smith 42.8
3rd Jim Millington Tony Fitzpatrick Steve Kidd Carl Pannett 43
Ladies 3 ball team event 20th November 2014
Winners: Pam Cunnington, Hilary Craven and Audrey Jones, 54 points
2nd: Barbara Leith, Alison Reed and Angela Slate
3rd Ann Jackson Pam Santopaolo Janet McRoberts 48
Pairs Stableford, Saturday, 22nd November, 2014
1st John Allman & Paul Mellor 33
2nd Kevin Jones & Paul Wagstaff 33 3rd Gary Drabble & Phil Roberts 32
Romiley Foursomes, Saturday, 29th November, 2014
1st Gary Evans & David Bailey 33
2nd Doug Mills & Danny Pearson 32 3rd Rod Highton & Simon Hebden 31
23rd and 27th November
Ladies 14 hole Waltz Stableford
1st: Rebecca Byle Lynn Schofield Angela Wheeler 59
2nd: Anne Ludford Lynn Spence Teresa Hogg 57
3rd: Pauline Walker Debs Kershaw Lynn Nuttall
Doreen Lavinia Leutton
Sadly, the funeral took place on 28th November 2014 of Doreen Leutton who passed away
after a long illness.
Doreen was born in Newton Heath in 1930 but attended school in Romiley where she met her
husband to be, Fred Leutton, and her sister, Marjorie, met and married our very own
Maurice Hall. Maurice paid tribute to Doreen and told stories of her following himself and
Marjorie around when they were courting and not wanting to lose her beloved sister to a
man.
She was a cordon bleu trained chef and taught at Oldham College. She also loved flower
arranging and regularly created floral arrangements at the Club for special functions. She
also enjoyed philosophy and attended night school on the subject for many years .
Doreen joined Romiley Golf Club in 1968, her husband Fred and Marjorie and Maurice Hall
already being members. She was an enthusiastic golfer, playing in Club competitions as well
as going on golfing weekends away. On one away weekend with Maureen Marsden, Sheila
Wright and Marjorie they won the Lancaster Ladies Open.
Doreen leaves three children, John, Kate and Suzie, and several grandchildren, three of
whom read poems tat the funeral.
President's Ponderings
When I started this column some months ago, I told you a bit about myself and, last month,
hinted that the Winter months see me occupied other than on the Golf Course. I would like
to expand the basis of an article included in this Journal last year. You see, I spend a lot of
time at my computer working on my Family Tree which currently has no less than 9200
names on it – I hesitate to consider the cost of publishing this monstrous document, assuming
that anyone would even be interested!. In the main, I go back to around 1800 and I have to
admit that most of these people are VERY remote relations.
To drop a few names, and in no order, there is Denis Finch Hatton whom you may know as
portrayed on the Big Screen by Robert Redford in ‘Out of Africa’. Twin brothers from
Liverpool called Chavasse competed in the 1908 Olympics but of these Noel, a Doctor of
Medicine, achieved fame as one of only three people to win two Victoria Crosses, in WW1
where he lost his life. There is also a young girl called Janet Wells who is one of my most
fascinating entries. Before she was aged 20, she had travelled, mainly on her own, to nurse in
the Balkans during the Russo-Turkish War in 1879 and had hardly returned home when her
expertise caused her to be sent out to South Africa to provide assistance in the Anglo-Zulu
Wars, where amongst other feats she attended to the wounded after the Battle of Rorke’s
Drift. A founder member of what is now The Red Cross, her Nursing awards were only
exceeded by Florence Nightingale. A grandson of the one-time owner of Marple Mill, Sir
Derek Hodgkinson , who had attended my school some 20 years before me, became Air Chief
Marshal, RAF, in the mid 70’s and was succeeded in that post by another ‘member’ of my
family, Sir Neville Stack.
As this article has a history theme, it reminds me that Romiley Golf Club is nearly 120 years
old and as far as I am aware there is not a club historian to carry on the great work of our
Centenary Book. It is important that we do not forget what significant incidents may have
occurred in the more recent past so I wonder if there is a member with a flair for this kind of
thing who may be interested/able to assist. I know
there are some senior members with knowledge
that could/should be recorded as I was made
aware recently – attending a formal function here
I was asked by a guest why the Rhodesian
Trophy was so named as she had been born
there. Although the Cup is duly recorded in the
Centenary Book there was no answer to that
question. Fortunately I was able to ask a past
officer, also present at the dinner so I could
impress her with a speedy response. The
information was not actually on record until now.
Our monthly newsletters provide a very detailed
source for nearly the last five years. What else is
there that should be recorded? Only those with
the knowledge can tell, so we need to ask our
membership. Will you be our club historian?
David Mason, President 2014
Dear Member
Welcome to the November edition of Captains Corner
Mr Captain: First and foremost I would like to congratulate Janet Worthington on becoming the
new Lady Captain. Irene Barrow as Vice Captain is also a welcome addition to Team
Ladies. We have a busy time in the run up to Christmas so I look forward to working
with them both and enjoying our partnership. Further congratulations to Peter
Wagstaff on becoming Mr President elect and Gary Williams becoming Mr Vice
Captain elect.
Golf We have a lot to look forward to with the onset of Christmas . Yes! It is rushing
towards us. Look on the boards for:
Christmas Draw competition and brunch – Sunday 14th December
Boxing Day competition – Friday 26th December
The Top Dog is in full swing and becoming very competitive. I enjoyed an excellent
round with my Pro partner, Alex, last Sunday (23rd November) against a formidable
pairing of the 2 Steve’s – Cleary & Sheils. Great banter and the golf was good as
well. Thanks, boys.
We will be on mats when you receive this message so enjoy the course and if you
see a divot lying around then feel sorry for it and peg it back in place – a treat for
divots at Christmas.
Whilst golf is localised you should think about your game and look at the offers that
Alex has in terms of coaching. I am hearing really positive feedback from his tips
and advice. I certainly feel an improved player from my partnerships with him this
year.
The Junior Section continues to flourish as you realise from seeing so many on the
course and battling in the competitions. We even have a junior member competing
on a Saturday, so well done to Mathew Murray.
Enjoy the course with your fellow members, friends and family over the festive
period.
Social
There are events during December which would like your support:
Children’s Party – Saturday 6th December (Notice Board main hall)
Christmas Cheer evening – Friday 12th December
Vets’ Christmas Lunch and AGM – Friday 19th December (list in gent’s locker
room)
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31st December (list and menu upstairs lounge)
The posters are up, or going up, so have a think about joining in with what I am sure
will be a fun time.
Course
I am still amazed at the course condition and with the advent of mats we will enjoy a
good winter playing period.
I would like to highlight the work being done by the Thursday ‘Brash Street Gang’ –
this week (24th Nov) has seen the chipper machine around the course and on the
fields alongside the 3rd and 4th getting rid of all the felled trees and branches. This is
programmed work to make the course easier to manage and look smart.
Tough work, so thanks to Eric Jones, Colin MacManus, Keith Selby, Mike Hanson,
Mike Wilson, Peter Milnes for your week's commitment. Mince pies and mulled
wine on the way.
Just a reminder about divot pegs – the early rush to use has eased off so please
think about the course and use them where appropriate.
Enjoy the course and more importantly yourselves.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE I would like to take this opportunity in wishing every member of our great Romiley
Golf Club a merry Christmas. This message extends to your family and friends.
This year has been special for me in many ways but what has shone through the
most is your warm friendship and banter.
Captain – Andy Reed
The support from every section of our
club; directors, administration,
catering, greens staff, professional
shop, committees and volunteers has
been exceptional.
A special mention to the boys and
girls past and present who look after
us at the club, behind the bar, at meals
and the halfway house – thank you for
your smiles and enjoy your busy
lives.
There are too many people to name
individually but as Team Romiley I
feel proud to represent you and wish
you all a happy New Year.
Editorial Team
Audrey Jones Chris Broster Phil Roberts John Glynn Martyn Wilson