The proposed dates for decorating works are Tue 6th March - Friday 9th March, how long this takes depends on the volume of  volunteers!! if you can make yourself available for any or even half a day that would be very much appreciated.

Please email chairman@rytongolfclub.co.uk with your availability, or put name and date on noticeboard list.

On the Tuesday there will be a lot of prep work ie: sanding of skirting boards and dado rail's so don't worry if you 'can't paint'!!!

Thanks.

Saturday 18th Feb 2012!! Result

1st - G Prudham 43pts,  2nd - B Hoggins 38pts,  3rd S Pearerth 35pts   & 6 two's

Sunday 19th Feb 2012. Result

1st - G Allison & M Watson  11up, 2nd - P Renney & Max Smith 11up, 3rd - C Dobson & D Huggins 10up

Competition Sunday 19th Feb 2012- Strokeplay 3/4 handicap over 13 holes.

1st Ena Robson 49.25,  2nd Margaret Peacock 54, 3rd Fiona Hartley 54

Just a quick note to say that we have received a £600 donation this week!!! This is earmarked for replacing the 4 large Glazing Panes in main Clubhouse and also to cover the costs for Decoration!!! Just want to say THANK YOU very much to the individual concerned!

Offers & Promotions:

We would like to draw your attention to the 'Members Area' where full details are provided of the deals outlined below.

• Life Memberships - offer open to all on a sliding scale of cost, with priority given to long serving members
• £399 Special Introductory Offer to Brand New members or re-returning members who have been away for over two years. Limited to first 50.
• Bring a new member to the club and both you and the new member will get sub's for £399.
• Four Join together for £1499 - Offer limited to first 20 groups

Night Time Golf on Friday 16th March!! 6.30 shotgun start. Once again we plan to run this as a 10hole 2 person Scramble. Price will be £10/pp and £6/pp (if no flashing balls required). This event will be open to visitors at a cost of £15/pp!! To avoid dissapointment please book early. Entry sheet will go on the notice board this weekend.

STANDINGS AFTER WINTER STABLEFORD ROUND 6:

1st -  M Mclaren           119

2nd - G Young              119

3rd - R Satterthwaite      116

4th - J Hewitt                 115

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the "Auction of Promise" evening originally scheduled for the 9th March has had to be postponed.

This event will be rescheduled, we already have a large number of highly desirable offers of commitment, promising a fun evening for all.

The evening is now to be rescheduled in April.

Quiz Night 24th March 2012

Open to members and visitors alike!! More details to follow.

Currently we rent the pool table on a monthly basis, we would like to raise money through sponsorship in order to buy a new top quality pool table!! This will save the club money, increase the profits and still have the provision of a pool table within our club.

Do we need one? well if we, as is our intention try and recruit juniors to the club.. we need a pool table etc to keep them interested whilst they are in the clubhouse.

We are offering an attractive package, name of individual or company on the new pool table & 10x 4balls. Auction ends Sunday 12th Feb 2012.

The winning bid is £360 courtesy of Watson Accountants (Team Valley).

After reviewing the current situation it has been decided that the arrangement as is will be changed. An agreement has been reached to bring  the catering 'in house'. The reasoning behind this decision is based on a cash flow forecast for the next year and it is felt that the club will benefit financially by taking direct control of this aspect of our service.

We are delighted that we are retaining  the services of Zest on a 'sub-contractor' basis. We will therefore continue to benefit from Mark & Jimmy's quality food.

This new arrangement will commence from 1st February 2012, and will be monitored on a weekly basis with a review in 6 months time.

Vets Whisky Trot Wed 1st Feb 2012

1st - A Winn    45pts

2nd - JP Smith  45pts

3rd - T Watt  40pts

Many may well ask WHY??? what is the point of being on these social media sites.... in short, one reason... FREE ADVERTISING!!! Both for finding new members and attracting visitors to our course. Most of our competitiors including Close House and Tyneside use the same methods.

However, members can be assured that they will not miss out on any information or news. This is simply an advertising tool. If interested, you can click on the icons on right hand side of menu on home page, and see what its all about.

The award of cups and trophies to those members who enjoyed success over the 2011 playing season was made by Durham County President Clyde Camp on Saturday the 11th November. Many thanks to Clyde for giving over his time, and many congratulations to the winners, who from the pictures attached enjoyed the occasion.

Congratulations and well done to Maureen Rook and Barbara Healy for reaching the final of the Durham County Thomlinson Cups Bronze Section, match play competition.

The ladies on the way to the final beat Houghton - Le - Spring played at Ravensworth, then went on to beat Ravensworth and Barnard Castle with both match's played at Seaham.

The semi and final being played out at Eaglescliffe, the ladies overcame Tyneside, before losing the final to Billingham on the 18th Hole. 

Despite the bad weather, we managed to complete the bottom nine celebrations, a great success and a credit to the organisers, Bev Wears, Michael Rutter and Keith Pearson.

They not only raised valuable funds for the club, purchased new flags and poles, but put Ryton on the map with the publicity they attracted, our thanks to each and to the membership for their support.

Due to the generosity of the veteran’s section, funds have been made available to replace all the notice boards around the clubhouse. The new notice boards will add to the general appearance within the locker rooms.