Without doubt, it has been an eventful year at the club, and Geoff has remained optimistic and dedicated throughout.

His commitment to being Captain has been there for all to see, and his determination to ensure our club has been well presented, has been first class.

Well done Geoff, many thanks…

Neil Johnstone

ps. Can we get rid of that cardboard cut out now…

It’s that time again for the clubs AGM, it will be held upstairs in the Harry Colt Room at 6.30pm prompt.

Buggies can not be used.

More teams required for this Thursday’s night of eating, drinking and brain teasing…

If you would like to take part, please put the names of the players of your team on the list on the board.

For this reason and until further notice a daily review will be made by the Head Greenkeeper each morning. His findings will be reported to the main office circa 9am. At the time of this notice, 17th Jan, it is envisaged that the course will remain closed until at least 21st January.

The course development committee

Arrive 7pm, dinner will commence at 8pm

“Round the World” buffet served in the Green Room – click here for the menu.
Dancing ’til late with the return of “The Nightshift” – Carriages at midnight.

Dress Code – black tie, ladies, will look good no matter what…

£28 per person

The day started for the kiddies with party food followed by the entertainer and at about 6pm Father Christmas crash landed his reindeer and sledge on the 18th Tee, and while the reindeer munched grass and had a rest, Craig whizzed out and collected Father Christmas to bring him back to the clubhouse to meet the kiddies.

However on route it was obvious that Craig had failed his orienteering Boy Scout badge because he got FC lost on route from the 18th tee to the club house and the poor kiddies almost didn’t get to see him, however FC saved the day and guided him safely to the club house front door.

FC had special dispensation to drive into the lobby (and we all know what happens if you do that in a buggy!!) and all the kiddies were screaming for FC to give out the Presy’s.

FC went upstairs to the restaurant and sat with the kiddies giving out Presy’s and good cheer.

Having completed this task successfully FC said goodbye and rushed of to do the rest of world.

Now wasn’t that a lovely story??

9 teams braved ice and snow to attend the final quiz night of the year and what a night. The general consensus seemed to be best quiz night ever with free mince pies and a great selection of really good food during the half time interval. The curry and popodums in particular were so good that many went for seconds and the chef was obliged to quickly produce additional rations.

As ever, pandaemonium was kept to a minimum under the masterful control of the quiz-master Wally Walton, although a number of teams did their best to test his mettle. Wally’s able assistant, Bob Rickwood, tried hard to to make the evening controversial with poor arithmetic on the scoring but Wally’s keen eye soon spotted the errors and corrected them before the ever enthusiastic player could form a lynch mob. Many thanks to those who helped Wally identify establish correct scoring.

The overall scoring was very close and resulted in a playoff for second and third place. The deciding question was “how many miles of motorway are there in the UK” (2241) “Bah Humbug” team entered an initial bid of 2000 miles which they changed to 10,000 miles allowing second place to go to “The Clots” with an answer of 7500 miles.

Winning team Camberley Tinselaratti - Tony and Lorna Russel, Simon and Alison Lapthorn, Stephen and Rosemary Martin.

2nd Place The Clots - Colin and Janet Waite, Alan Smith, Kevin Jones, Kevin Hinge, Ben Hinge

3rd Place Bah Humbug - Derek and hazel Jenkins, Phil and Elain Park, Phil Raven, Jose Kellenberger

Congratulations to all.

Finally we would like to wish all quiz player a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Seniors Xmas Fayre

On Wednesday the 9th December 32 Seniors gathered at the Club to complete a grueling 14 holes of golf prior to partaking of their Xmas Fayre lunch accompanied by their good ladies. After the recent spell of bad weather, the dull overcast day was somewhat of a relief to this hardy band of intrepid golfers, and apart from the odd shout of “You are losing ground” ( heard going down the 3rd ), the morning was a great success with everyone returning to the Clubhouse safe and sound.

Pre lunch drinks was a very civilised affair with no rowdyism (as to be expected from mature gentlemen golfers). Lunch followed a similar pattern with everyone enjoying the usual superb cuisine. With a past Captain marshalling the 7 Table Captains like a well rehearsed flock, he thus ensured that the ravenous diners were fed in a timely and orderly manner.

On to the prize giving where some useful scores were posted with Roger Walton, Gerry Selves and Keith Wailes all being in the frame. The Xmas Fare Crown however, went once again to Ted Cummins, well done Ted. One golfer was overheard muttering that we should purchase a black mask in preparation for next year, his ramblings were of course ignored as he was thought to be nearing his maximum alcohol intake.

Keith Wailes was then presented with a rescue club in appreciation for his unstinting hard work as Seniors Organiser over the last year. As reported at the Seniors AGM, after 3 years at the helm Keith is having to step down from this important post for personal reasons. His services will be greatly missed and we all wish him well. Bill Poulton was then presented with a bottle of Cheer as a measure of appreciation for his work as Treasurer.

This very pleasant afternoon finished off with Christmas greetings all round, followed by carriages and zimmer frames at about 4.30 pm, although it has been reported that some retired to the bar finally departing at about 8 pm.

Late Breaking News

The following day whilst playing with a Society at Camberley Heath, having delivered a mighty drive down the first fairway, Keith Wailes took an unfortunate tumble down the slope in front of the tee and ended up with a broken ankle.
You have our sympathy Keith and we hope that you can cope with the next 6 weeks in plaster. As a suggestion, you might consider inverting your new golf club and using it as a walking aid.

A list of male members who have returned less than three qualifying scores during 2009, has been published on the notice board in the Men’s changing room.

Next year an active handicap will be required for entry into most club Trophy, Honours Board or Matchplay competitions.

An inactive handicap may be used for social golf, monthly Medal, Bogey or Stableford competitions and in competitions not stipulating an active handicap as an entry requirement. Inter club, Seniors and mixed matches will not require an active Handicap.

An Inactive handicap is still an official CONGU handicap. Members will still be entitled to a handicap certificate and enter events that do not require an Active handicap.

Male members at Camberley Heath are reminded that a qualifying score for Handicap purposes can be obtained by returning one or more “Supplementary scores”, provided they follow the procedures which were published earlier this year on the “Handicaps” notice board.