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Golfing Society (OSBGS)
Old St Beghians’ Golfing Society
Kirby Lonsdale – Northern OSBs
It was nice to hold an OSBGS event following the long winter months. A small northern gathering of five OSBGS members was held at Kirby Lonsdale on Saturday 29th May.
A sociable Stableford competition saw Gareth Edgar finish on top, with some steady playing, finishing with 39 points. Andy Deall came in a close second with 38 points with a round including four birdies on the back nine. Tom Wright was third, just behind on 37 points. It was good to see Rodney Atkinson and Ben Wilson, who also produced some decent scores; it was a strong outing from everyone.
Thanks to Andy Deall for hosting everyone at his home course. The course was in super condition with great hospitality as the sun shone on the Yorkshire Dales/Cumbrian border. We’ll definitely be back at some point. Early plans are in place to have the next sociable northern round at Brampton/Silloth when appropriate.
Tom Wright, Gareth Edgar, Ben Wilson and Rodney Atkinson
outside the Kirkby clubhouse; discussing modern affairs and cigars!
Stephen Moss – Up and Over Hardknott
Stephen Moss ventured north in early May for some hiking and golfing. After a decent walk up the Eskdale valley, Stephen joined Tom Wright for a round at the Seascale Links.
There was some good golf on display from both Stephen and Tom but it was Stephen’s female companion, Jan, who took the winnings.
After the round, Stephen explored the Wasdale Valley and all enjoyed a burger at The Sawmill Café in Nether Wasdale (now nicknamed the Wasdale Clubhouse).
advertising OSBGS merchandiseFuture OSB Events
This is by far the most important section of this Bulletin, with lots of golfing events due to take place from now to the end of the 2021 season. Following, are a list of competitions and social events planned for the rest of the year.
Cyril Gray (Over 50s), Worplesdon, June 23rd – 26th – Adrian Peckitt, Stephen Moss, Mike Stamper, Jeff Ellis, Nigel Costeloe, David Sim and Michael Coffey will represent OSBGS, initially against Glenalmond.
Grafton Qualifier, July 11th – Six members of the OSBGS will be fielded at Fixby, Huddersfield with the ambition to qualify for the Grafton Morrish Tournament that will be held later in the year. Andy Deall, John Currie, Ben Wilson, Gareth Edgar, John Berry and Tom Wright will be the six- man team for the event.
August Meet up, Location and Date TBD – Brampton and Silloth have been suggested. If we get a decent turn out, we may use this as an opportunity to run the Critchley Cup. Scotland and southern members are welcome to join.
Halford Hewitt,
September 6th – 12th
The long awaited trip to Kent is not too far away. Preparations are already underway, with early squad announcements.
This year the OSBGS will be turning up to Royal St Georges looking like a team that means business with squad blazers being spotted. The online photographs show Andy Deall, Andrew Goodwin, James Doggett, Charlie Crummey and John Currie modelling their recently purchased investment.
These will look great in and around the George’s Clubhouse and we cannot wait to get down there and show them off.Looking good lads!
Andy Deall,
Andrew Goodwin,
James Doggett,
Charlie Crummey and
John Currie
modelling their
new blazers.
Queen Elizabeth QE, 17th – 19th September 2021 – Potentially two OSBGS weekends on the trot. Bring it on!Grafton Morrish, Hunstanton, 1st – 3rd October 2021 – if all goes well with the qualifier!
St Bees Golf Club Progress Update
The volunteers at the club continue to work hard on the course and their efforts are clearly showing. The course is looking superb, with steady improvement following the recent warmer weather and growth. The club regularly continues to receive favourable comments from visitors, which is a nice indicator, and new members continue to join. Membership is very healthy, currently numbering 210.
In October the club successfully applied for an England Golf Grant (part of the £2m Covid-19 Support Fund, provided by the Government, that was administrated to England Golf to sustain golf across the country). Part of the club’s commitment was to gain ‘Safe Golf Accreditation’, ‘Women in Golf Charter’ and ‘Equality and Diversity Policy’ approval. All have been achieved so far, with hard work from everyone associated with the Committee.
The club also took advantage of the quieter lockdown period to ‘revamp’ the clubhouse (through the grant scheme). Priority has been to improve the Ladies’ facilities with new toilets and a new locker room. A new kitchen and bar have been installed plus upgrading the main lounge room with new ceiling and flooring. New windows are to be fitted. IT Facilities have been improved, with better wifi, a cashless payment system, computer and large screen display to promote golf matters, including digitising the Trophy boards.
The Gentlemen’s locker room and toilets remain a priority and are planned to be upgraded later this year. The outside walls are scheduled to be re-rendered.
Since 2016, the club has now reached a sustainable position whilst paying for all course maintenance and improvements, with the capability to replace/renew any of the seriously expensive course machinery.
Memorial to John Bragg – St Bees Lifelong Member
For those older OSBGS members, the name of John Bragg may ring a bell as a local St Bees member during their time at school. John, who was St Bees through and through, sadly passed away last year. This memorial, positioned on the top of the seventh tee (near to Alec McCaig’s bench), is a fitting tribute to a top man, it looks over the course and down to Seamill Lane.
and Memorial
Tom Wright (Hon. Secretary)Contact Details:
Michael Coffey, President – Michael@golfclubsec.co.uk.
Tom Wright, Secretary – tomosbgolf@hotmail.com.
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St Bees School,
St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0DS.
Tel: (01946) 828093 Email: osb@stbeesschool.co.uk
Web: www.st-beghian-society.co.uk
