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Forest Hill Golf Club Members Newsletter

Inside this issue:

FEBRUARY 2019

WELCOME TO THE FEBRUARY

NEWSLETTER of GOLF SEASON

2018/2019

• We bring you news of our golf

club competitions, social

events and general matters of

interest.

• If you have items you would

like to communicate to the club

membership then please get in

touch with David Hollins —

Editor. The contact information

is in the heading above.

• Copy deadline 25th and

publication will be 7th of the

month following.

News from the Pro Shop

1

Notice of the Club AGM 2

Feedback on the first

Swingers Night/Important

Message ref. Toilets

3

B Team News/ Result - Texas

Scramble

Ladies Captain Report/

Seniors are on their Travels

Captains Gala Night/Bargains

in the Pro Shop

Lady Captains Report/

Reminder of new golf rules

Seniors Monthly Report

More News from the Pro

Shop/Important Historical

Anniversary

Highway Code changes

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5

6

7

8

9

10

The GOOD NEWS is that we have demonstration

evenings throughout the spring and summer months and the first demo night is:-

Spaces are going fast so book your slot today.

This and other demo nights will also be advertised on Facebook & the golf club

website.

Lets get you playing the best golf ever in 2019

Go to PAGE 9 for more PRO SHOP news

Why is Custom Fitting so important?? We stress it all the time. “Don’t just buy something off the rack,

go and take the time to get custom fit for your golf equipment. So get custom fitted!!

The process of being custom fitted is all in the detail

• Consultation - Everything about you the golfer and what you are wanting to achieve.

• Static Measurements - The golfers individual measurements.

• Model selection - Which club design and make up is suitable for your swing.

• Shaft - The flex of shaft which is right for your swing type.

• Specification - This is to find the correct lie angle and lofts for your clubs.

• Grip size - Golfers have different hand sizes so its important to find the correct grip for you.

So as you can see custom fitting is a lot more than you thought.

If you would like to know more please feel free to come into the super store for a chat and discuss your options.

Go to PAGE 6 to solve this mystery


Forest Hill Golf & Conference Centre

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

On this day Monday 21 January 2019, in accordance with the Club Constitution at least 28 calendar days’ notice is hereby provided for the AGM which is scheduled for

This was previously reported as 28th February which has subsequently changed.

All members of the Club are invited

The purpose of the AGM is to present a summary of Club activities, elect officers, where appropriate and conduct such business as might be brought forward from the AGM dated 1

st March 2018 of which

the minutes can be viewed in the member’s area of the website and in the clubhouse. Club members wishing to raise a matter for inclusion in the Agenda must submit their request in writing to the Club Captain Steve Hall (via email - [email protected]) or via Rachel, the Club Secretary. These requests must reach the Captain at least 14 days before the AGM. (Preferably by February 14

th if possible)

AGENDA FOR 2019 A.G.M

- Apologies for absence - Minutes of previous AGM of March 1

st 2018

- Matters arising from previous minutes - Reports from Directors, President, Club Captain, Lady Captain, Club Vice Captain, Seniors Captain & Treasurer. - Election/appointment of officers - Pre-notified Additional Agenda items Please be aware that there will be no A.O.B. at the meeting Proposed Date of Next ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be March 5

th 2020

CLUB COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

The Constitution states that certain positions need to be put up for renewal every two years. Handicap Committee Secretary (Sits on both Competition and Handicap Committee’s meetings) Handicap Committee member (as above) Social and Liaison Coordinator (Sits on Social and Liaison Committee) Men’s Representative (as above) Ladies Representative (as above) Press Officer (as above) Although these posts were filled last year the Men’s Representative and Ladies Representative have resigned from these posts and so there are two vacancies on the Social & Liaison Committee. Please indicate below nominations for these positions which will go to a vote at the A.G.M. on 7

th March 2019.

MEN’S REPRESENTATIVE

LADIES REPRESENTATIVE

March 7th

2019, commencing at 7.30 pm.

mailto:[email protected]


An Evening of Learning and Entertainment

The January Swingers Night swung extremely well. After an hour of practice on the range with Martin and Steve, of our professional staff, in attendance, the 20 hardy members and guests returned to the bar. They were joined by the ones who preferred the company of the roaring fire and all enjoyed a meal of hot soup, sandwiches and chips. After the meal certain members performed in front of the fire! As Bruce Forsyth would say, “ a good game, good game”, with the men performing better than the ladies with a score of 31 against 28.

There were 23 people in attendance and all said that they had enjoyed the whole evening. Thanks go to our professionals for passing-on tips on the range, which were much appreciated. Martin commented that they also had enjoyed the evening. Based on the result of this event a second is to be held on 13

th February, information has already been posted on the notice board in the hall.

Open to members and their wives/husbands/partners/friends (golfers or not) meeting on the range for 7.00 pm prompt.

All you need to bring are

a few clubs and some warm clothing Range-balls will be provided for you to “do your own thing”, our professional will be on hand to give advice if required. When the cold feeling dictates we will adjourn to the bar for hot soup, sandwiches and chips. Once re-energised the “entertainment” will begin involving all who wish to take part.

Swingers Night

Put your name on the list and come and enjoy the evening…. Bring a friend

WHAT IS GOING ON.???? Just when I’ve got one problem sorted out another one comes along this time bigger and smellier! I’m talking about the Ladies Toilets on the 15th. I’ve not had any more complaints regarding male members using the facilities but now we’ve had two instances recently of (how can I put this delicately) packages being deposited and soiled tissues being left behind. This facility can only cope with liquids which soak away, anything else has to be physically removed. Lesley Burton has dealt with this so far, which is above and beyond her role as a Marshal. So please, please, please show some respect for your fellow members and visitors and leave the toilets as you would wish to find them.

Steve Hall Club Captain


New poster has gone up on notice board - players wanted

Please add your name, number and email address onto the list Last years results also on there Open to anyone with a Congu handicap Play at some great courses around the county First match 3rd April

NEW YEAR SCRAMBLE RESULTS

The first competition of 2019 took place on Saturday 5 January.

The Competitions Committee had received several requests for a

different format for the scheduled competitions so we tried a

Florida Scramble instead of the standard Texas Scramble.

In a FLORIDA SCRAMBLE all four tee off and then select the best

drive, as usual. The player whose ball is selected does NOT play

his ball. The other three play their shots. Likewise, the player

whose second shot is selected does not play their ball but the first player rejoins

so that again there are three hitting shots from the selected spot. This continues

until a ball is holed.

RESULTS

1st place with a score of 56.7

George Johnson/Toby Morrison/Scott Jones/Lewis Gregory

2nd place with a score of 59.0

Neil Armson/Kelly Naylor/Anil Tailor/Lawrence Ward

3rd place with a score of 59.3

Howard Marshall/Robert Lund/Andrew Burbank/Ant Chamberlain

Ladies Winners

Chris Hall/Gill Lund/Tina Raftery/Joan Boot

The next competition is a 2 ball Texas Valentines Scramble on Saturday 16 February

Steve Hall

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Well that is January over – arguably the longest month of the year after the Christmas and New Year festivities. I had a great start to the year with a few days in Spain playing golf in lovely warm conditions, see photos below. I would thoroughly recommend playing golf in the winter sunshine abroad – the only downside is coming back to the UK and the cold weather! We are now in to the season of annual meetings and thoughts start to turn to spring and the club competitions starting again. Make sure you know and understand all the new rules that have come in from January 2019. There are a couple of social events scheduled in for February and March as featured in this newsletter, which take a lot of time and effort from committee members so it would be great to see them well supported. I can speak from personal experience and say they are always good fun and well organised. Just a reminder that the ladies section continue to play regularly during the winter months with the Tuesday block booking (usually a 9 hole competition or coffee and a chat if weather inclement) and the Saturday morning group. If you want any further details on either please contact either Joan Boot, Vice-Captain or me in the first instance. I would like to finish by thanking everyone who donated to the foodbank collections.

Hinckley foodbank were very appreciative of the donations and you can be sure they will help a lot of people who find themselves having to rely on the foodbanks for numerous reasons.

Mel

LADY CAPTAINS REPORT JANUARY 2019

The Seniors Section are on their travels They have booked teams to play in Senior Opens at golf courses near and far. Last year the section played 6 courses and had some outstanding successes – 1

st and 3

rd at the

Nottinghamshire by way of example. In 2019 the section has booked again to play at 6 opens. Returning to some old favourites such as Leek and Wollaton Park and some previously untried venues including Erewash and Burton on Trent. These are always fun events with 16 players from the section travelling and playing together. Members are invited to fill in the sign-up sheet on the club noticeboard.

Nick Conway

- A weasel wentinto a bar. Wow, I’ve never served a weasel before, What can I get you. “Pop” goes the weasel.

- Went into the cake shop earlier, bloke said “all cakes £1”. I said “Can I get that one? “£2” he replied. “£2?” I asked. “Yes, that’s a Madeira Cake.”


Winning pictures from the Comedy

Wildlife Awards 2017

MORE GREAT DEALS in the PRO SHOP


“Be my vice” is what Kel said Three little words to fill you with dread It is an honour or, so they say I just hope it doesn’t affect my play There’s not much to it, it will be fun Why didn’t I take the chance and run? Well I don’t do dresses or speak posh And can my swearwords be stronger than “gosh”? You must attend meetings and give your views Report back to all and keep on top of the news A 12-month intro to being number one Being the vice had now been and gone 7th April and it’s the Captains Drive in My special year is now about to begin Just make sure you get the ball off the tee Will the rest of the year be that easy?? (I somehow doubt it) Having a good Vice is the key Booty was the one for me She is a rock and knows it all (well almost) Together we will have a ball! Knowing the trouble makers that is the key Naming no names let’s leave that be! Good Communication is also a must In e-mails I will always trust! (just the odd one!) Captains week in June, came and went Yet more of my annual leave well spent?! The Memorial Rose Bowl is a special day It’s always good to see lots of ladies play.

July and August see a lot going on Opens and club championships to be won Once again I‘ve got Kel bending my ears I should have known that would end in tears! (well done Kel!) So, September is here, and Autumn is nigh How did the summer just pass me by? Both Captains away days are now scheduled in A chance to have fun, eat and maybe drink the odd gin (or bottle of wine if Betty or Sue T) There will be prizes galore and lots to be won But the main emphasis of the day is to have fun A lovely course and hopefully the sun will shine All the time and effort should mean things turn out fine? October should hopefully see things quieten down The competition season will end, and golfers will frown As the nights draw in even the meetings get less A chance to reflect and wonder how I got in this mess So, Joan will soon have to start thinking ahead She’s done it before so there will be no dread Not sure if hubby Ken will be her greatest fan Especially when he hears of her captaincy plan!! Those 3 little words nearly 2 years ago Why Didn’t I just end up saying “no” A great journey for sure with lots to remember But roll on April and going back to just being a member!

A CAPTAIN’S TALE

In recent months we have discovered that we have golfers amongst us who are capable poets - namely Mel Walker, our Ladies Captain and Steve Hathaway a member of the Seniors Section. Below is the ‘lament’ from the pen of Mel Walker relating her experience as Ladies Captain.


“Didn’t we have a lovely day the day we went to Bondhay” Twenty-three intrepid golfers made the long trek to Bondhay GC and were rewarded with an excellent day out organised by Eddie Ruck. The journey was smooth, the weather fine and the course in excellent condition. Bacon cobs on arrival were soon devoured and we were all

off to the first tee with an air of excitement. Sadly, the abundance of trees and bunkers meant that, for most of us, the course was the winner. Not so Derek Walker who scored a magnificent 39 points to claim first prize. Our hosts were welcoming and a variety of meals were enjoyed by all.

Congratulations to Derek and a big thank you to Eddie. We are all looking forward to the next one!

Overall winner: Derek Walker 39 points Second: Dave Deacon 34 points on countback Nearest the pins: Mick Peel & Mike Bancroft

WHATS ON IN FEBRUARY Friday 1st – Texas Scramble 8th – Team Medalford 15th – Stableford Winter League 22nd – 9-hole Yellow Peril followed by Seniors Annual Meeting

The Seniors Annual Meeting This takes place on FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22nd after a 9 hole competition and as close to 1pm as possible. The meeting will start with “coffee and a cake” while you peruse a few memories of the last year. Individual Annual Reports from the current committee will be interspersed with a period of time for comment and questions. In order to maximise our use of time and to aid discussion the reports will be distributed by email prior to the meeting.

All members of the section are invited to attend and hopefully your comments and questions will help us plan our future programme.

See you there. John Withnall Seniors Captain

FEBRUARY REPORT

Come and Join us

Actual recorded complaints from Council House Tenants: My lavatory seat is cracked, where do I stand? It’s the dog mess I find hard to swallow 50% of the walls are damp, 50% have crumbling plaster and 50% are plain filthy This is to let you know that our lavatory seat is broke and we can’t get BBC2 Will you send someone to mend the garden path; my wife tripped on it and now she is pregnant I am writing on behalf of my sink which is coming away from the wall

NEW YEAR NEWS from the PRO SHOP Forest Hill Golf Club Members Newsletter

Queen Victoria died on 22nd January 1901, at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. More than any other monarch in recent times, Queen Victoria’s death seemed to herald the end of an era. The second longest serving monarch in British history, (her reign recently over taken by the incumbent Queen Elizabeth II) for many British citizens Victoria was the only monarch they ever lived under. Her reign coincided with a period of dramatic change in British culture, politics and society, many of which can still be felt today. Queen Victoria has become synonymous with this crucial period in history: the Victorian era. Victoria became heir to the throne shortly after her birth in 1819, following the death of her father. After the death of her uncle William IV, Victoria ascended to the British throne in 1837. She was just eighteen years old. Away from the royal family, powerful forces were changing the shape of Britain, dragging it into modernity. At home industrialisation was creating an increasingly urbanised society, changing the nature of labour relations and turning England into a manufacturing power house. Abroad, an increasingly global looking foreign policy was starting to take shape which would culminate in Victoria being crowned Empress of India in 1876. Through Queen Victoria’s reign, and with her support, these factors culminated in the British Empire, one so large it was joked the sun never set on it. The modern, constitutional monarchy that we know today was largely shaped during Victoria’s reign.

Anniversary of Queen Victoria’s Death

The NEW PING Range will be released in February and March, the irons come out first and then the metal woods later on the 7th March. These clubs look amazing and I bet you cannot wait to try them. To book your fitting appointment please contact the super store on 01455 824800 option 1.

So..the good news is that OTHER new toys have arrived at Forest Hill

Golf Club. Everyone is asking which is the longest and straightest!! The only way to find out is come and try them


Learner drivers on motorways

Watch out for learner drivers on motorways! For the first time, drivers who are still learning prior to the driving test are allowed to practice on motorways.

Fortunately, it’s only as long as they’re with a qualified instructor and are at the wheel of a vehicle with dual controls so the instructor can take over if necessary.

However, there won’t be any requirement in the test itself for a learner to show their skills on motorways.

New ‘smart’ motorway fines

Drivers can be fined £100 and have three points put on their licence if they’re caught in certain designated closed lanes on so-called ‘smart motorways’.

Motorists might find themselves in trouble if they’re caught driving in lanes marked with a red ‘x’. The ‘x’ is usually indicated in automated signs that hang above the road.

Such lanes are usually closed when there’s a serious blockage ahead, or after accidents, and cameras will be trained on the lanes to catch offenders.

New types of licences

Drivers who have recently passed their test potentially face harsher penalties during the first two years on the road after this year.

Speeding, using a mobile phone and careless driving may all be punished more rigorously than for those who have been driving for longer.

Other restrictions for new drivers are expected to be imposed involving curfews for driving times, the number of passengers, engine size and alcohol limits.

A pilot scheme is being tested in Northern Ireland this year and, if deemed a success, it could be rolled out across the rest of the UK.

Overtaking cyclists

Until this year, it didn’t really matter how close a driver got to a cyclist when overtaking one as long as they didn’t hit them. Drivers have simply been expected to be aware of how close they are, without specific guidance

However, from now on the Highway Code states they could face fines of £100 if they don’t leave at least 1.5 metres, or 4.9 feet, between their vehicle and a cyclist.

Parking remotely

Under the old legislation it was illegal to park your car using a mobile device, whether you’re in the car or outside.

However, the new Code rules reflect the fact that many cars can now be parked remotely. They allow drivers to be outside or inside the vehicle and use a device to instruct it to park, as long as they’re within 6 metres.

It may be a long time since you had to pass your theory test, but it is well worth casting an eye through the latest version of the highway code. There have been a host of changes made and this year is the first full year they’ll come into effect. These changes could leave you out of pocket, like fines for passing cyclists too closely. A few of the changes are:-

CHANGES TO THE HIGHWAY CODE

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