Harry Carlisle has been honoured with the BEM for services to World War I and II remembrance Harry, 82, has written five books about servicemen from Cheshire, Macclesfield and Norfolk who served in World War I and II. In 2014 he started research into all named servicemen on all the war memorials in North East…
With no wins in the last five games, there’s no escaping that being a ‘Blues’ supporter is a tough gig this season! For lifelong Birmingham City FC fanatic and Cavendish Captain, Pat Campbell, a diversion was needed as he anxiously contemplated tomorrow’s fixture against Blackburn Rovers! So donning his very best ‘Peaky Blinders’ cap, proudly worn…
We would both like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who have sent us best wishes for 2021. We would also like to pay tribute to Mike and Fiona for their unstinting efforts to make 2020 an amazing year despite the Covid 19 Pandemic. It is very important to also mention our fantastic Greens…
Sign of the times What can you do when you’re the new Lady Captain and you can’t hold your annual Christmas lunch owing to Covid 19 restrictions? Well Cavendish Lady Captain Danielle Banks (‘Chief Elf’ for the day) and Vice Captain Rachel Child, turned to ZOOM for the answer. 25 lady members enjoyed an 80…
Look what’s happening during lockdown! Hot on the heels of the remodelling of the bunkers protecting the 1st and 3rd greens, the 18th green is now getting the ‘treatment’. Specialist contractor Martin has been modelling bunkers for 30 years and is now making a great job on the Cavendish course. Martin’s artistry is clear to…
The on-going Covid restrictions meant that the the Captains’ drive-in planned for today had to be cancelled. The drive-in is normally the high-energy, kick-start to the new Captains’ year, so understandably a big disappointment … and as if to compound the disappointment, the weather was perfect! Captain Pat just couldn’t resist going out on this glorious…
As my Captaincy year draws to a close I would just like to reflect on what has been for us all a year like no other! Everything started so well after donning the green jacket from Neil last November. The Children’s Christmas Party was a blast, the Club’s Christmas Party was a lovely evening with…
2021 Captain, Pat Campbell, received his green jacket from outgoing Captain Mike Higgins – the social distance measured as two club lengths! At the Ladies Zoom AGM earlier today, 2021 Lady Captain Danielle Banks took over from outgoing Lady Captain Fiona Wylie. The pandemic restrictions have made Mike and Fiona’s year uniquely challenging, but…
It is with a feeling of deep regret that I must now inform all affiliated golf clubs and driving ranges that they should prepare to close from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020. Pending a vote today in the House of Commons, the UK government has confirmed these closures are required as part…
Well it’s happened, after 6 years in the making, the new universal WORLD HANDICAP SYSTEM (WHS) went live on 2 November. Know your Slope Rating from your PCC? So what’s the big idea – if it ain’t broke, why change the historical system we all know? For many the ‘black art’ of M&H is baffling,…