From the GM’s Office:

Let’s not get too depressed with the clocks changing and winter being officially here, the course is in great condition and the weather mild so make the most of it and get out on the course!

The board of directors has called a Special General Meeting for Monday 16^th November at 7.30pm to propose a rule change. Hopefully despite the postal strikes you will all receive notification of this, full details are also on the notice boards.
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Joanne Startin, Lady Captain.

GOLF COURSE

What a change from last October.  Last year we had approx 8” of rain in October and this year we have had a very good month up to now with the weather enabling us to continue cutting all areas and you the members to enjoy more golf which hasn’t always been the case at this time of year.

As well as trying to prepare the course as best as possible for longer we have made a start on a number of jobs mentioned in the last report namely the 6^th green drainage and the removal of Poplars on the 7^th.

The 6^th green area has had approx 220 meters of new drainage put in by contractors and hardly made any mess.  As I am sure you will agree this will help drainage on this hole and hopefully enable us to keep this hole open more in inclement weather times.

The Poplar Trees at the side of the 7^th Green have all been removed these last few weeks “in house” by the team in a very cost effective manner.  The stumps left over will be ground out by “Stump grinders” in the coming weeks and the area tidied up.  These trees as already mentioned in the meetings previous were at the end of their lifespan causing problems with the drainage and becoming dangerous.

In the coming months we will continue with more tree work deemed necessary, improving existing pathways and start on renovating and improving some bunkers.

Hopefully the decent weather will continue well into the winter months enabling us to get out there and do our job and you can play as much as possible without course closures and trolley bans.  Inevitably there will be days where this will occur but with a favorable back end these will be minimal.

Enjoy your golf.

Graham Swarbrick, Head Greenkeeper

PRO SHOP

We are having a clearance sale of the Nike drivers they are now the cheapest price that you will find anywhere, with the added bonus of a voucher to spend on Nike clothing,

The Ping G/i 15 range are now in stock and we have all the fitting kit, it is a good time to consider changing your clubs so you can fine tune them at the start of next season.

We are in discussion with Galvin Green concerning stocking their waterproof and clothing range, there can be no doubt that there is nothing better on the market at this time.Galvin Green are actively closing accounts in Lancashire at the moment and it reflects very well on the club that they want to open a new account with Ashton and Lea.

During November we will be offering deals on re-gripping, so come into the shop and have your grips checked out. We only use quality grips, no seconds here!

Mike Greenough, Head Professional

AND Finally.....

Saturday 21^st November 2009

Trophy Presentation Night

Followed by Meal & Disco

Presentation starts at 6.15pm and will be followed by a 3 course meal and disco

By superb local DJ.

Tickets for the meal and disco are available behind the bar at £17.50 per person.

Saturday 12^th December 2009

Christmas Party Night

Christmas Party Night including

3 Course Meal

With Disco, and Dancing Till Late

£20pp please contact Claire in office for details

All family and friends are welcome to all functions

Regards

Simon Plumb
General Manager