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COMPETITION
DATES FOR 2022 –
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Championship and
Spring Meeting -
13/14th May - South
Beds Golf Club
Senior Championship
19th May -Cainhoe
Wood Golf Course
Monday 4th July - 36
Hole Stableford -
Mount Pleasant Golf
Club
Thursday 15th
September East
Region Women’s
Championship at
Bedford and County
Golf Club – 36 Hole
Strokeplay.
Monday 19th
September - Autumn
Meeting - Dunstable
Downs Golf Club
County KO Foursomes
Draw now on line.
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NEWS AND EVENTS-COUNTY TEAMS
In preparation for the county season, we have organised 3 friendly matches in April. Firstly
on 2 April at Bedford and County we played a mixed 1st and 2nd team match against
Leicestershire, using the new county format of 2 foursomes and 3 singles. We added an
extra singles for a junior match between Sommer and their young player, which Sommer
won - well done to our 11 year old from Leighton Buzzard! Laura Collin had a cracking
match at no 1 singles which she halved against a very experienced Helen Lowe of Scraptoft
GC. Unfortunately we lost the other 1 singles and 2 foursomes but in this second match
against Claire Cummings county of birth a great golfing relationship is being built.
Sue Caley planned a great surprise
for Claire who had celebrated her
60th in March, with champagne,
cake and balloons and this went
down very well with mascot for
the day Millie, Claire's 5 year old
granddaughter. Claire was
completely surprised by this
lovely lunchtime event.
Next on 24th April we played Buckinghamshire at Millbrook, where again we had a mixed
team and played 2 foursomes and 3 singles. Our two junior girls, Sommer and Ixie both
won their singles and took their opponents by surprise, and at singles no 1 Steph Scott had
a fantastic match against a very steady player and they came out with a very deserved half
point each. Foursomes matches were shared with Powatti and Eleanor losing theirs, but
Helen Taylor and Lecy Robinson beating their opponents with a very tidy performance.
Last but not least the 2nd team took on seniors at John O'Gaunt on 30th April. The match was
played in great spirit after meeting for a lunch of sandwiches and chips in the clubhouse.
The game was very close with all matches going to the last few holes but the second team
came out on top 3-1.

NEW COUNTY
SHIRTS

You may have seen some of

us sporting our great new I would like to thank Bedford and County GC, The Millbrook GC and John O'Gaunt for
design County T shirts. If their courtesy and kind hospitality. We are very lucky to have such generous clubs in our
you would like one go to the County and the ladies appreciate the chance to play on them against quality opposition.
website,fill in the form and
follow the payment details,
at BLCGL merchandise Please enter the county championships which is being held at South Beds GC if you are
under the Info heading. able or if not do come and support the matchplay on the Saturday and Sunday 14th and
Have you got some news or
15th May"
events you wish to share
via the County newsletter,
please email Jo
www.bedfordshiregolf.org.uk
Richardson–
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FIRST LADIES COUNTY RESULT 2022 - LADIES 4BBB AYLESBURY VALE

On a (nearly) sunny day, we were given a warm welcome by Aylesbury Vale
Golf Club for the first competition of the year, the 4BBB. The scores were
excellent and the winners, pictured here with County President
Margaret, were Margaret Burchett and Josephine Toes from Beds and County
GC who had a total of 46 points. Runners-up, with 45 points, were Nicki
Reynolds and Chin Fern Griffiths from The Bedfordshire GC. A big thanks
goes to everyone at Aylesbury Vale for making their course available for us
and for their hospitality. We appreciate it very much.
Next Competitions: County Championship & Spring Meeting
Coming up shortly are the County Championship (May 13-15) and the Spring
Meeting (May 13) at South Beds. The closing date for both competitions is
3rd May at 5pm. We would love more entrants for both so please enter and
support these County events. Entry details are on the website.

BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY JUNIOR GIRLS COACHING ACADEMY

Bedfordshire Golf Club hosted the 2nd monthly session on the 24th April (5 planned for 2022) for girls who already play or
have an interest in beginning their golfing journey.
Head professionals Richard Banks & Steve Connolly, with the help of Jo Mundy, set up 3 stations for the girls. The 90
minute session was designed to improve their; putting skills, shot selection around the green and how to practice effectively
on the driving range. We had 17 girls of mixed abilities who enjoyed a get together and some fun challenges…. plus a bowl
of chips afterwards! County Junior Girl's Co-ordinator, Fidelma Gordon, commented "It was such a great day. The girls
really enjoyed it. Pros were great. Set up brilliantly". More than golf it brings girls together to make life-long
friends was how our General Manager, Glenn Raynes put it.
Next session is on Sunday 22nd May. For more information please contact girlsgolf@bedsgolfunion.org.uk.

BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY GOLF LIMITED

www.bedfordshiregolf.org.uk
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News from our Clubs From Bedford and County Golf Club

For the first time all 4 Captains at Bedford & County –

Seniors, Ladies, Men’s and Juniors’ - had a drive in on the
same day – followed by a competition to launch the Men’s
and Ladies’ Captains charities. It was quite nerve racking,
with lots of distracting noise from the watching members,
but the Captains were all smiles before the event.

Members guessed how far each Captain might drive and

the monies raised were divided between the winner in each
category and the Charities.

Elaine in action Elaine has chosen a locally

charity to support for her year
and welcomed Beccy Campbell-
Grieve, Manager of Project 229,
to the day’s events.

This organisation, based in Kempston, run, host and support the start-up of
services to meet the needs of local people. Services range from crisis
support all the way through to which empower people to counter isolation,
build relationships, resilience, develop life-skills, be supported / support
others, grow in self-esteem, make positive changes and feel more part of
the community.

The competition was a mixed 4 ball Betterball event with some very
impressive scores. Shaun Staplehurst and Mandy Martin came in
with 49 points but, unbelievably were beaten on countback, by David
and Joe Toes, who also had 49 points.

April 2nd would see County Captain, Claire Cummings, at

Bedford & County for a County fixture against
Leicestershire. Claire had celebrated a special birthday in
March, and this was the first time she had seen her County
colleagues who, unbeknown to her, had a surprised
planned for her. She would come in to find the dining
room suitably decorated and enjoy champagne and cake.

Belated Happy Birthday Claire.

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From Bedfordshire Golf Club

A Spring Coffee Morning in aid of the Ladies’ Captain’s charity, FACES (supporting local families), as well as the
Ladies’ section, raised over £600 on Tuesday 26th April: huge thanks from Sue and from FACES to everyone who
supported this event. FACES Bedford works with families to build a better future, and Sue was delighted to invite Amy
from FACES to chat with the ladies at Bedfordshire GC and to raise awareness of their amazing work: more details can
be seen on their website https://facesbedford.org
It was fabulous to have a bar and lounge full of ladies enjoying coffee, chatter
and delicious cakes alongside the well-supported raffle which raised £400 alone
with generous prizes from local business, the invited stall-holders and from our
own founding member of the PGA - pro Denise Hastings. Special thanks to the
stall-holders for donating a percentage of sales to FACES…Tropic skincare (the
free hand scrubs were amazing), Moochimoo selling very popular clothes and
accessories and Miranda May - beautifully scented handmade candles, hand-
poured into copper or glass and with wooden wicks: the bluebell ones were our
favourites. Some of our Ladies welcoming committee pictured below.

The morning was followed by an academy course game for the ladies of both courses: we are running monthly
roll up and play “nifty nine” games to mix and meet on the Academy course – much enjoyed by all – usually just
counting putts to take any pressure off newer players. With several new members gaining their first handicaps,
we are also about to have our first short 4-hole competition…to be followed by a Texas scramble, mixing new
and experienced players for bit of fun and an introduction to different types of competition.

Member Focus: Easter Competition winner AND Spring

Coffee Morning fundraiser winner Jenny King. Jenny is
delighted to have two recent wins - firstly in the Easter fun
competition scoring an eggstraordinary 56 points! However
this did include double points on the four Par 3s plus on a
joker hole, cleverly chosen … she was closely followed by a
54 and three 53s with the fairways running beautifully and the
weather being kind. Jenny also won an amazing cake at the
Coffee Morning … the closest guess to the number of sweets
on (on in!) the cake. The pictures show Jenny with her
winner’s Easter Egg and with the Treasure Chest cake she
won with its inventive creator Sue Ives – luckily Jenny is an
experienced and keen triathlete and will soon burn off the
calories – especially since she’s training to swim the full
length of the 7 mile Ullswater Lake in July! It’s the second
largest lake in the Lake District and was scooped out by a
glacier: let’s hope it’s warmed up since then for Jenny’s
upcoming feat!
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More from BEDFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB

A St George’s day Charity Competition was also played at
Bedfordshire Golf club on the 21st April. It was to raise money
for St John’s Hospice.

#girlsgolfrocks Girls Golf

Rocks at Bedfordshire GC -
Saturday dates are full but there are a spaces left for
girls aged 5-18 to take part in this amazing coaching
initiative starting on Wednesday 11th May 16.30-
17.30 – all equipment provided for a six week
course. Please ring Richard or Steve in the pro
shop, pick up a leaflet or follow the link
Bedfordshire Golf Club | Girls Golf Rocks
(played.co)

FROM CAINHOE WOODS GOLF COURSE

Cainhoe St Georges Day event 23/4/2022
On a cold and blustery Saturday Cainhoe Wood Golf Club held a fun competition to raise funds for the Junior Section.
The day was very well attended with over 90 players raring to go. All were encouraged to wear red and white and prizes
were awarded for the best team and individual costumes. The format was a happy and relaxed Florida Scramble followed
by a buffet meal. A massively successful day with over £2000 raised. Some of these funds will go towards helping
underprivileged Junior golfers with lessons and equipment. Special thanks to all the organisers.
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More from CAINHOE WOODS GOLF COURSE

County Senior Ladies Spring Meeting
Just a reminder that the Senior Ladies Spring Meeting is being held at Cainhoe Wood GC on Thursday 19th May. This will
be played on the Castle course. We are looking forward to welcoming competitors. Please see the BLCGL website for
details.

COUNTY SENIOR LADIES

SPRING MEETING
Open to all ladies over 50. Maximum hcp index allowance is 38.

Cainhoe Woods Golf Club - Castle Course

Thursday 19th May 2022
£33 to include bacon roll and coffee on arrival and a 2 course meal
after golf.
Trophies to be played for:

THE SQUIRES CUP best gross

BOND TROPHY best nett for over 65’s

LANAWAY PUTTER club trophy for a team of 4

Plus other prizes depending on entry

Please enter online if possible. On the county website click on ‘upcoming competitions’ and look
for Ladies Seniors Championship. This is the entry form for everyone. Please pay by Bacs if
possible.

If you have trouble entering online either email or post me your form.

gwenwalpole@gmail.com 07806454960
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FROM CHALGRAVE MANOR GOLF COURSE

On Friday April 22nd we had our Annual Presentation night. At Chalgrave we have supported Keech Hospice for many
years and each year on Presentation Night we present them with a cheque for funds raised within the year. It was with
great pleasure that our 3 Captains could hand over this years contribution of a whopping £15,614.44.This brings our total
contributions over the years to in excess of £150,000.
Here are the Captains - Paul Cook, Brian Dean and Kathy Shaw with the Keech Representative Steve

FROM COLMWORTH AND NORTH BEDS GOLF CLUB

Colmworth Ladies played an Easter Bunny

competition on the 14th April. The competition
was a Blind 9 with 18 holes played in teams of 3
and best 2 scores counting on the Par 3’s.
Compulsory Bunny ears were required and some
teams even had tails!!! With 18 eggs inside
which were numbers, 9 were drawn out to decide
which hole scores counted. Lots of wishing for
best holes to be drawn out by all concerned.
Winning team on the day came in with 57 points.
Fun prizes too with Pick a Chick and the Golden
Easter Egg hidden in a basket. The weather was
fantastic and all the ladies who took part greatly
enjoyed themselves appreciating all the efforts of
organising such a fun event from Rachel Smith
Ladies Captain.

EAST REGION LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP

36 HOLE STROKEPLAY

THURSDAY 15th SEPTEMBER at BEDFORD AND COUNTY GOLF CLUB

Entry form on website.
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FROM MILLBROOK GOLF CLUB

Saturday 16th April Helen Masters and Val Freed played the second round
of the Daily Mail Foursomes at Bedfordshire Golf Club. It was a lovely
sunny day and our playing partners Dot and Toni were very nice to go
round with. Unfortunately Helen and I lost the match but we had a lovely
time and enjoyed a well earned drink afterwards on the balcony of the
clubhouse in the sunshine.

Easter Sunday 17th April we played the first major of the year The
Masters Mixed Major Trophy, the format is a mixed betterball. Again it
was a lovely sunny day and we teed off at 10.00am. It was an enjoyable
game and we all appreciated a welcoming drink in the clubhouse
afterwards where Chris (Asst Pro) presented the winners with their
trophy. Congratulations to the winners Monica Miles Stanley and Rob
Impey, second was Helen and Paul Masters and third Val and Malcolm
Freed.

We have had a good response to our Girls Golf Rocks Taster session on
the 7th May and the six week coaching sessions that start on the 21st May
which we are looking forward to hosting.

FROM MOWSBURY GOLF CLUB

Eleven Mowsbury ladies enjoyed their annual 3 day visit to Stoke by Nayland. The first round on the Constable course
was an individual stableford and off course with all holiday golf it was full handicap allowance!! The winner was Marina
Allen. The second day on the Gainsborough was a pairs stableford and won by Lilian Wilson and Anne McGregor. The
last day was back on the Constable with a 4 ball waltz!! The winners were Marina Allen, Hazel Hopperton, Sarah Hogg
and Anne McGregor. Many thanks go to Pam Coombs who not only organises all the fun competitions but also arranges
the hotel booking. The weather was kind until the last few holes on the last day!!
We have also played a friendly against Bedford and County Golf Club, unfortunately we lost 4 - 1 but a good days golf
was enjoyed.
Our Medal competitions this month were won by Alicia Hawking and Anne McGregor.
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PAVENHAM PARK NEWS
We all join to congratulate Luca who has won the Hampshire
Rose with Rounds of -3 and +1.
A fantastic start to her Season…..she was excited to see that
previous winners engraved on the Trophy were Charlie Hull and
Georgia Hall. She thanked @north_hantsgc1904 as the Course
was in excellent condition.
We are very proud of you Luca and know you have many more
wins to come.
Luca is currently second in the England Golf Women’s order
of merit for 2022 – brilliant!!!

FROM SOUTH BEDS GOLF CLUB

Some ladies took the opportunity to take photos with some unusual animals found on the South Beds course during our
Easter competition. The winner of the Easter Bonnet competition was Lady Vice Captain, Trish O'Neill.

The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis and her

Deputy, Rod Calvert OBE joined us on Tuesday 22nd February
to plant some new trees which will be included in the Queen’s
Green Canopy project. Seven Beeches and the Hornbeam by the
practice nets were kindly donated by the late Ron Burgess. Geoff
Miles, Ronnie’s nephew travelled from County Durham to join
us for the planting.
Pictured from left to right by the QGC Hornbeam:

Dermot O’Neil (lub Captain), Geoff Miles, Helen Nellis (Lord

Lieutenant), Fay Glynn (Ladies Captain) and Michael Bird (Club
President.)