Morecambe Golf Club

Ladies Annual Dinner

Morecambe Golf Club Ladies Annual Dinner took place on Wednesday 17th March 2010. The evening concluded with a recital by Welsh harpist, Rhian Spence who played a number of traditional pieces on the Harp.

Pictured left to right with Rhian are Rosemary Rogers, Lady Captain Vanessa Skelcher, Eileen Scott, Lady Vice-Captain Pat Forrest, Pam Bentley, Marjorie Pickles and Val Campbell

New Vice-Captains Announced

At the Christmas Dance, held in the Clubhouse on Saturday 12th December, it was announced that Mr Rob Kavanagh would be the nominee for Vice-Captain in 2010 and Mrs Pat Forrest would be the nominee for Lady Vice-Captain. We feel sure the whole membership will wish them every success in their respective terms of office upon election next March.

Pictured below are the President, Captain, Lady Captain, Vice Captains and new nominees with their respective spouses.

Ladies Prize Giving Dinner 2009

The Ladies section held their annual Prize-giving Dinner in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 11th November. Pictured (below) with the main Prizewinners are the Lady Captain, Beth Hartley and Lady Vice-Captain, Vanessa Skelcher.

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Gentlemen's Prize Giving Dinner 2009

The Gentlemen's Prize Giving Dinner was held in the Clubhouse on Saturday 7th November and attended by the season's prize-winners, their friends and official guests. Toastmaster for the evening was the Vice-Captain, David Scott. A toast to the Prize Donors was made by John Newby and Nick Marshall proposed the toast to the Prize Winners with John Feather responding on behalf of the prize winners.

A full list of prize-winners and more photos can be found on the Gents Member's page.

Pictured below are the Captain and President with the major Prize-winners.

Shoe Cleaner

The new Shoe-Cleaning Bay is now complete and was inaugurated by the Captain, Lady Captain and immediate Past Lady Captain, Sheila Shadwell, on Sunday 28th June, the day of the Open Charity Mixed golf competition.

Pictured (left to right) are the Captain and Lady Captain with Sheila and Norman Shadwell.

It is hoped that Members will enjoy the benefit of this facility. The Captain and Board of Directors would once again like to thank the Ladies Committee for all their magnificent efforts in helping to raise a high proportion of the funding for the project. Thanks also to Mike Benson and Nathan Robinson for their hard work in construction and installation.

Blenkinsop Triumph

Morecambe Juniors, once again, did their club proud by re-taking the Blenkinsop Token on Saturday 29th August.

On a very windy and testing day over the Morecambe Course, the Morecambe Team found themselves 10 shots adrift after 9 holes but came through in the end to win by just one shot from Lancaster.

Although winning is a team effort, the leading score of the day; a magnificent 71, was posted by our own David Gartside. All in all it was an excellent day with all three clubs competing in the true spirit of the Blenkinsop Token.

Pictured at left with the Trophy is the winning Morecambe Team.

Full results:

President's First 'Nine 'n Dine'

The first of the President's 9 & Dine mixed couple golfing events took place on Friday evening 8th May and was a great success, enjoyed by all. The President hopes to stage another event soon so keep an eye on the corridor noticeboard.

The winners of the competion were in 1st Place - Mr & Mrs B. Atkinson and Mr & Mrs S. McNamara (pictured below left with the President and Lady Captain). In 2nd Place - Mr & Mrs R. Barker and Mr & Mrs D. Dale (pictured below right).

Charity Fashion Show

The Charity Fashion Show organised by the Ladies Committee and held in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 22nd April 2009 was a great success and raised approximately £1,300 towards the Captains' Charity, The Stroke Unit Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

The Lady Captain would like to thank all who attended for making the evening such an outstanding success and particularly the commercial sponsors for providing the outfits and accessories. Full report and photographs may be found in the Ladies Section page.

Charity Coffee Morning

The annual Charity Coffee Morning took place in the Clubhouse on Friday 4th April 2009 in aid of the Captains' Charity - The Stroke Unit, Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Organised by the Ladies' Committee the event was a great success and raised £1012. The Captain and Lady Captain wish to thank all those who attended and contributed to raise this magnificent total.

The photograph shows Mrs Jackie Barker and Mrs Brenda Bushby; two of the many helpers at the event .

Ladies v Seniors Match

The bi -annual match between the Ladies and Seniors was held at Morecambe Golf Club on Thursday 2nd April 2009.

The ladies won and the photograph shows Mrs Jackie Barker accepting the trophy on behalf of the Ladies from the President, Trevor Bentley. The match was followed by a meal and drinks provided by the senior section.

Captain's Last Dinner Dance and Charity Presentation

The Captain (Wyn Thomas) with Lady Captain (Sheila Shadwell) presenting the Captain's Charity cheque to John Douglas

Annual Club Ball

The President (Ian Robinson), Captain (Wyn Thomas) and Lady Captain (Sheila Shadwell) pictured with their Guests.

Charity Bridge Drive

The Lady Captain (Sheila Shadwell) with Mrs Pauline Rycroft and Mrs Marjorie Higginson

Christmas Dance - New Officers Announced

The new Vice-Captain elect, David Scott (pictured left), with Lady Vice-Captain elect, Vanessa Skelcher (centre) and President elect, Trevor Bentley.

The President (Ian Robinson), Captain (Wyn Thomas) and Lady Captain (Sheila Shadwell) pictured with the newly announced officials.

Officials and partners taking time out for the official photographs.