Being able to respond competently to incidents and injuries can save lives so it’s important to have trained staff and volunteers on hand. 12 staff and volunteers attended a ‘Health & Safety First Aid at Work’ course learning new skills and gaining knowledge of just how to respond. Thanks to ‘The Way Ahead’ for running…
Many of us have taken on lockdown projects during the past year or so – redecorating the house, painting that garden fence, or even clearing out the attic. But few of us will have used our time to try to uncover a long-lost golf course. That’s exactly what Chris Powell did when he started clearing…
Strong team in new red team shirts Fielding some new faces in the first round match against local rivals Chapel in the Dunham Forest Trophy competition, Cavendish got off to a great start with an away win. Cavendish fielded a very strong team sporting their new red club polo shirts courtesy of the Match & Handicap…
Funny old weather – 4 seasons in a single day for the Ladies Coronation Foursomes But despite the meteorological challenges the Cavendish Ladies played on and proved their resolve. Hilary Whatmore & Anna Major won with 34 points beating Maxine Chuwen & Chris Campbell by 1 point. Well done to all the ladies who competed.
A complete introduction to golf After two successful junior sessions during the Easter Holidays, Lee and Liam are now offering junior coaching sessions on Saturdays and Mondays, starting this Saturday 8th May. These sessions will provide youngsters with the opportunity to learn a range of golf and personal skills, whilst having fun on the putting…
New Cavendish lady member Wendy Goldstraw is walking the 200 mile ‘Peak District Boundary Walk’ to raise money for Blood Cancer UK (formerly known as Leukaemia & Lymphoma/Blood Wise). Wendy’s partner sadly died from Leukaemia 2 years ago and the charity gave them tremendous help when they were in most need. Wendy’s brother, Steve Goldstraw…
The Cavendish Team proved too good for Stockport at the weekend playing in the prestigious Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes knockout competition, Playing at Stockport, the team led by Captain Pat Campbell and Lady Captain Danielle Banks were delighted with a 5:2 winning result. The Cavendish team comprised: Captain & Lady Captain Phil & Anna Major…
The new Piccolo Course and Practice Area are already proving a real asset to the club. Professional Lee Marshall and Assistant Pro Liam Hancock are delighted with the resource and will soon be starting special lessons for Juniors and members. Earlier they were busy helping new member Jonathan Reynolds and also a ladies group session.…
Virtual Drive-In You’ve got to empathise with our Club Captains trying to fulfil their official duties and leading the club, in the teeth of an unprecedented worldwide pandemic! They say that ‘enterprising people adapt to change’ and this is certainly the case with Captain Pat and Lady Captain Danielle who have been hard at…
England Golf Accreditation Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults was identified by the Cavendish Board as an essential strategic requirement for the Club moving forward and during lockdown the necessary resources were allocated to achieving the ‘GolfSafe’ standard. The board is very proud to announce that Cavendish has just achieved the Safeguarding Award, accredited…