The Luncheon Club - Winners

19 January 2012 - Bingo and Beetle Drive

Janet and I would like to thank everyone who attended our first event, it was a great success. Congratulations to the winners on the day :

Beetle Drive....................Jean Waugh
Full House......................Dorothy Mallinson
Line.................................Janet McFarlane
Stand up Bingo...............Dorothy Jackson
Raffle..............................Ebe Camp

9 February 2012 - Quiz
Congratulations go to team "Guys and Dolls" who were Brenda Fisher, Gloria Harris, Dougie Knight and Steve Daynes

I would also like to thank Jenny Colley who was a great quiz master and to Sue Warrington for baking all those lovely biscuits

Longest Day Golf Challenge

18 June 2012

My biggest challenge this year in order to raise money for Christies will be to play 72 holes in one day (yes you did read it right).

My day will start at 5a.m. and I am hoping to complete the challenge by 9.30p.m. A number of men and ladies have kindly offered to play or caddy for me on each round.

They are:

Round 1 - Bev Dodd (my friend), Keith Hough and my caddy will be Janet Wakefield
Round 2 - Jennifer Fallows, Tracy Capal and my caddy will be Margery Ball
Round 3 - Alan Bottomley, Big John Collinson and my caddy will be Rita Bottomley
Round 4 - Kim Barlow, Kath Broderick and the caddy who will be carrying me on a stretcher for the final 9 holes is Jenny Colley

If you would like sponsor me for this challenge, you can donate via my Justgiving page (http://www.justgiving.com/Karen-Clayton2012) or you can send a text message. you just need to Text the code LDGC70 and your donation amount to 70070 e.g. LDGC70 £10. Sending the text is free of charge.

Forthcoming Fundraising Events

Saturday 28 April 2012 - Coffee Morning

Coffee morning to be held in the Hopwood Suite from 10:30 to 12:00 hours. The entry fee will be £2.00 but there will be coffee/tea and all the cake that you can eat. All proceeds will go to Christies.

Friday 18 May 2012 - Sports Persons Dinner

Sports Persons dinner with guest speaker Joanne Morley (Assistant Solheim Cup Captain 2011). Tickets are £25.00 each which includes a 3 course meal. There will also be a raffle on the night. Everyone welcome. All proceeds will go to Christies.

If you require a ticket, please contact Karen Clayton (karen.clayton@hotmail.co.uk)

Saturday 28 July 2012 - Coffee Morning

Coffee morning to be held in the Hopwood Suite from 10:30 to 12:00 hours. The entry fee will be £2.00 but there will be coffee/tea and all the cake that you can eat. All proceeds will go to Christies.

Friday 3 August 2012 - Captains Charity Golf Day
£120 per team of 4 people with food and entertainment included in the price.
All proceeds go to the Captains Charities - Christies, Male Cancer Awareness and Springhill Hospice.

If you require further information please contact Karen Clayton (karen.clayton@hotmail.co.uk)

Thursday 11 October 2012 - Quiz Night

General knowledge quiz with a prize for the winning team on the evening. Teams of 4 people. All proceeds will go to Christies. More details to follow shortly.

The Luncheon Club - Events

19 January 2012 - Bingo and Beetle Drive

The first meeting of the Luncheon Club will be held on 19 January 2012 from 13:00 to 14:30 hours in the Ladies Lounge. Please meet in the mixed lounge from 12:00 hours if you plan to dine prior to this event.

This event will consist of Bingo and a Beetle drive. All equipment will be provided for these activities. Your host for this event will be Janet Wakefield.

(Janet is already practicing her bingo calling)

Prizes will be awarded for winners of each activity on the day

9 February 2012 - Quiz Afternoon

This meeting of the Luncheon Club will be held on 9 February 2012 from 13:00 to 14:30 hours in the Ladies Lounge. Please meet in the mixed lounge from 12:00 hours if you plan to dine prior to this event.

Prizes will be awarded to the winner on the day

29 February 2012 - "Modern Jive" Dance Demonstration

Come and learn how to dance the Modern Jive. This is a taster class for both complete beginners and those who are experienced dancers. Your hosts for the evening will be Brian Jackson and his dance partner Beverley who are both qualified dance instructors.

Dancing starts at 20:00 hours in the Hopwood Suite. Please confirm attendance as this event is limited to 40 people. Entry Fee is £5.00 per couple.

For further information please contact
Karen Clayton or Janet Wakefield




15 March 2012 - Whist Drive

This meeting of the Luncheon Club will be held on 15 March 2012 from 13:00 to 14:30 hours in the Ladies Lounge. Please meet in the mixed lounge from 12:00 hours if you plan to dine prior to this event.

Carol Hampson will be your host for the afternoon.

22 March 2012 - Calendar Girls at The Opera House, Manchester

Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, it’s embarking on its final ever tour. The original Calendar Girl herself Miss Lynda Bellingham returns to the show with Camilla Dallerup, Jan Harvey, Sue Holderness, Deena Payne, Lisa Riley, June Watson and Ruth Madoc with Kevin Sacre

More information can be found at http://www.atgtickets.com/Calendar-Girls-Tickets/172/1040/#overview_tab

Ticket prices are from Tickets £13.50 - £27.50 (dependant on seating position within the theatre)

If you are interested in attending, please email (there is also a sign up sheet on the ladies noticeboard)
Janet Wakefield—janetawakefield@gmail.com
Karen Clayton—Karen.clayton@hotmail.co.uk

26 April 2012 - Greeting Card Making Demonstration

This meeting of the Luncheon Club will be held on 26 April 2012 from 13:00 to 14:30 hours in the Ladies Lounge. Please meet in the mixed lounge from 12:00 hours if you plan to dine prior to this event.

All members who wish to attend will have the opportunity to make their own greetings cards

30 May 2012 - Theatre Trip to The Lowry - Birds of a Feather

One of BBC TV’s most popular and fondly remembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast members, PAULINE QUIRKE, LINDA ROBSON and LESLEY JOSEPH.

The three stars of the TV series are re-united on stage to re-create their adored characters, sisters Sharon Theodopolopoudos and Tracy Stubbs and their mad neighbour, Dorien Green, in a brand new show created especially for the theatre by The Comedy Theatre Company, producers of the highly-successful tour of Victoria Wood’s dinner ladies.

Ticket prices are from £15.00 to £27.00 (dependant on seating position within the theatre). Transport can be arranged closer to the event.

If you are interested in attending, please email (there is also a sign up sheet on the ladies noticeboard)
Janet Wakefield—janetawakefield@gmail.com
Karen Clayton—Karen.clayton@hotmail.co.uk

30 October 2012 - Trip to Slatterys

Slattery’s are Patissiers and Chocolatiers and are based in Whitefield (www.slattery.co.uk)

Afternoon Tea, Talk and Demonstration
Approx 2.5 Hours

John Slattery will talk you through how the business has developed over the years, as well as future plans etc. This will then be followed by a half hour demonstration on chocolate work - providing you with an insight into how all our speciality chocolates are created. A delicious afternoon tea, comprising of sandwich selection, crisps, mini scones and cakes follow and each attendee will get a delicious box of our handmade chocolates to take home with them.

Cost: £20.00 per person




Karen

The Luncheon Club

What is the luncheon Club ?

This is the brainchild of Janet Wakefield. The Luncheon Club invites all ladies (golfers and social members) who may be interested in attending a number of events throughout the year at the Golf Club which will be held on a Thursday lunchtime.

A number of different events are currently in the planning stages and full details will be published shortly. Typically events will run from 13:00 to 14:30 hours on each of the scheduled dates.

These events are intended for everyone's enjoyment and although a small entry fee will be charged (£1.00) for each event, this will used to purchase prizes and any equipment required for these events.

Any feedback and suggestions for future events would be gratefully received.

Karen

New Years Eve - 2011

The MGC New Years Eve celebrations were great, 123 people attended on the night. We had a 'rent a chef' who was pretty good, you have to give him credit for standing in at the last moment. My mum came to the evening (see photo below), she was alittle overwhelmed because she had not been to a golf club social event before but thoroughly enjoyed the event and everyone made her very welcome - thanks to everyone who took time out to say Hi to my mum.

At 10.30p.m. (approx) was the official handover ceremony, I had read the procedure twice so had a rough idea of what I had to do and when and I also had written a short speech. The ceremony went pretty well, Bernard Stone, the new Captain gave a short speech, Elaine gave me the Lady Captains badge and in turn I managed not to stab Kim with the VC badge (phew). Unfortunately, a step in the procedure was overlooked and I didnt get the chance to make a speech. I am sure I will get plenty of opportunities throughout the year !

The singer on the night had a fantastic voice - much better than that rubbish on the X Factor and then just after midnight, I had to get my golf shoes on and hit a ball off the 1st tee (whites)......I am not sure what Bernard was doing but it took him a few minutes to get to the tee. I then awarded him a 2 shot penalty for being so late, maybe he was in the nets warming up ?

Bernard had asked me not to outdrive him on the night and said that it would be the only occassion that he would be able to hit a ball out of sight ! We synchronised our swings and then hit the ball, my ball went at least 200 yards down the middle of the fairway (well that's what I visualised anyhow) and Bernard said he did a 'Power fade', loosly translated I think that meant that the ball probably landed on the 18th green (don't tell Bernard that though).

The fireworks were great and after a long evening of eating, drinking and a quick dance, I retired for the evening in shock that I was now the Lady Captain of Manchester Golf Club.

I apologise for the quality of the photos, Phil says my camera is rubbish !

Karen