Well here it is - Merry Christmas and my last newsletter. I am sure you will have better things to do next weekend than read my drivel. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be 2023 Ladies Captain of Chesfield Downs Golf Club The snow put paid to any golf this week, meaning our Christmas Greensomes didn't happen. Undaunted we gathered in festive spirits and Christmas jumpers for a quiz in the bar . We even attracted some interlopers at other tables who actually got the best score of the day! We finished off the morning with Mulled wine and mince pies Winners from Chesfield Ladies were D ..read more

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow. But not on golf days please So much is cancelled in this weather. Drive carefully if you absolutely need to go out. I am staying put in Shillington. Results Saturday 3 December 3rd Hazel and Julie 38 Points Tuesday 6th December 1st Julie Pr 56 Points 2nd Paula 53 Points. Great play Ladies Thursday 8 December Hattersley Cup 9 holes only. Vice Captain's Team were triumphant. Well done Thursday 8 December EGM. This was very well attended and we squashed in to the Range Bar. Thank you for your support 2023 Ladies Committee were voted in Most of th ..read more

We are in December - can you believe it??? Are you counting down the days yet? The weather yet again caused havoc with the Daily Mail Foursomes. We were called off the course because of fog. As detailed in the rules of competition if the competition is not played we can put forward a pair to go in to the next round. Ladies who played last Thursday have been asked if they would like to go through and we will pull the names out of a hat on Thursday. Christmas Cards - still a few available. Pack of 3 minimum donation £3 Knitted headbands - still a few available in various colours. Minimum dona ..read more

Had a busy weekend so it's a Monday morning newsletter. Can you believe it's December on Thursday? Are you well in to your Christmas shopping or not even thought about it yet like me??? Back to Golf What a great day we had on Thursday at the Winter Invitation (I'm not mentioning the lemon posset!!) The weather was so kind to us and the rain stayed away until we were having lunch. Thursday 24th November Member winners;-NP Front Kathy C, NP Back Rosie, LD Front Sarah. LD Back Dead Heat Helen and Jenny B. Winner On Front 9 Julie Pr 20 points, Winner on back 9 Paula Moore 20 Points A massive ..read more

How many more times can rain interfere with play??? I think this week is looking good so far so please keep everything crossed for a fine day on Thursday for our Winter Invitation. We have 52 visitors joining us for the golf and the lunch, our great hospitality is now known far and wide. It's shaping up to be a good day. Bottles and chocolates still being accepted. Thank you for all the donations so far. Please let your guests know that there will be a tombola, £2 per ticket, and also a table of second hand golf clothing and equipment. Bring some cash although card payment will also be accept ..read more

Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM. Sorry about the unconstitutional occurrence. We are working very hard to rectify this A huge thank you to you ladies for my presents. I love the photo book, the flowers, the card and the chocolates - have made a dent in them already! Also thank you for your very generous cheque, I will think long and hard before spending any of it. It has been a great privilege to represent Chesfield Downs Ladies Section for 2022 There have been many mistakes or should I call them evolutionary opportunities? But I hope I leave the section in a good place for Hazel ..read more

Tuesday is November and on Friday I was playing in tee shirt!! We are having a weekend in London next weekend so no newsletter. Congratulations to Rogie on her Hole in One during a Pearson Match! Fantastic. Please welcome Gill M who joined the Club last week. Thursday 10th November. Ladies Section AGM, straight after golf. Please come and support your section. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Club. Christmas Cards ( yes I know we haven't yet had Halloween, but the shops have had them in since August), created and painted by Mandy. Pack of 5 for minimum donation of £3 per pack. I will ..read more

Happy Autumn. Beautiful foliage and rain!!! Many of us attended Marion's funeral on Wednesday - what a beautiful service for a wonderful lady. If you weren't there and would like to contribute to the chosen charity it is Garden House Hospice (www.ghhospicecare.org.uk) The Order of Service is pinned up in the locker room. Settle in, there is lots of info in this newsletter Portugal Trip went very well. 16 ladies enjoyed the sun, the courses, the food and the alcohol Sunday 25 June - Tuesday 27th June Next away Ladies Away Weekend. Please pay £50 deposit ASAP MacMillan Coffee Morning host ..read more

Aren't the trees turning a gorgeous colour on the course? Autumn is truly on its way but we are still enjoying some warm weather. I think we are all still reeling from the loss of our dear friend Marion. It has been so sudden and difficult to take in. We can't imagine what her family are going through. Her funeral will take place on Wednesday 19 October 11 am at North Herts Crematorium, Bedford Road, Holwell. Then afterwards at The Plume and Feathers in Ickleford. Please let me know ASAP if you will be going to The Plume and Feathers as Brian ( Marion's husband ) needs to know numbers for cat ..read more

This week we are all trying to get our heads around the sudden and quick death of our lovely smiley friend Marion. On Tuesday 27th September it has been suggested that we flood the course with pink in Marion's memory. If you aren't going to be at Chesfield then honour Marion's memory wherever you may be. We will raise a toast to her in the clubhouse afterwards and those of us who can will toast her in her favourite tipple - lager. The flags remain at half mast in her memory. The funeral will be a while yet as there is to be a post mortem and an autopsy RIP Marion Wednesday 28th Septembe ..read more