WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 17
CHRISTMAS IN JULY, SATURDAY 15TH The Events Committee arranged a great evening at the club for Christmas in July held last Saturday night 15 July. All who attended gave positive feedback. Santa made a special appearance and sang a couple of songs for us. I don’t know how they got him to attend or sing […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 16
Course Maintenance and Club News Keen-eyed members should be able to see where seeded areas have begun germinating. We should see growth and green improvement even during winter. Thanks again to Ross and our team of volunteers who keep up the maintenance of the course, gardens and car park. Many members have mentioned their appreciation […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 15
CORING AND SEEDING THE GREENS Thanks to the small group of members who turned-up up to 5 consecutive days to assist with the coring and sweeping in of the sand and seeding where necessary last we MASTERS’ PENNANT Our Masters’ Pennant team will play the final game versus Northbridge at the Valley on Sunday 18 […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 14
CORING AND SEEDING THE GREENS You will notice the greens have been fine cored and sanded and seeding has taken place. 2017/18 MEMBERSHIP FEES 2017/18 Membership fees are due and letters are being sent to members advising them of the methods to pay fees. MASTERS’ PENNANT Our Masters’ Pennant team will play Wallacia at Wallacia […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 13
GREEN KEEPER The Board is taking steps to hire a Superintendent. We hope this will be finalised shortly. Two big Sundays in the Clubhouse We have had two big Sundays for the Club and Bistro. Mother’s Day was a well-attended event with a great meal provided by Peter and Dimi. Sunday 28 May was an […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 12
Greens Improvement Program and Course Maintenance Course Flags Many members have commented on the new flags and flagsticks. Jo and Dave Dixon kindly donated them to the club. We all appreciate your kind generosity. Thanks Jo and Dave. A number of people have commented on how good the course is looking. I am sure all […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 11
Greens Improvement Program and Course Maintenance As you are aware we had to delay the second chemicals spraying of the greens. We hope to reschedule shortly. Torn Flags – Members are requested to handle the Flagsticks and the Flags with care. Tying the fabric or using it to wipe balls etc causes deterioration and unsightliness. […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 10
Greens Improvement Program and Course Maintenance The initial application of chemicals to most of the greens to combat the intrusion of couch, kikuyu and summer grass took place on Monday 24 April. Thanks to those who came to do this work, Tony Crowe, Peter Weewan, Ian Westley, John Hunter and Dan Williams. Our other volunteers […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 9
Course Maintenance When the wet conditions improve measures will be taken by the greenkeeper and volunteers to patch up greens that have been damaged. Volunteers are endeavouring to keep waterlogged areas cut down. Please come along and help when you can as extra hands to help are always welcome. Easter Raffle Don’t forget to buy […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 8
Knockout Championships The Ladies champion is Gai Bass who defeated Kerryn Coldrey at the 19th hole in bad conditions on Thursday 30 March. Congratulations Gai and commiserations Kerryn. I am sure everyone admires the tenacity of both ladies for finishing in such bad conditions. The Men’s knockout champion is Ian Elliott who defeated Peter Weewan […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 7
Course Maintenance As you would all realise we had to delay the works planned for the greens at the club due to the excessive rain. We hope to be able to reschedule the works in the next few weeks. Keep watching this space. Don’t forget about our adopt a bunker initiative. Keep up the good […]