Coaching at Nairn with Pat Smillie

Pat Smillie the England National Junior Girls' Coach for the last 15 years and Head Professional at Wilton Golf Club gave up her time last week to help raise funds for the county by hold coaching sessions for the ladies at Nairn Golf Club.  Pat who is a lifelong friend of Jane Rhodes the Lady Captain at Nairn Golf Club was pleased to help out when Jane suggested she come along for a "busman's holiday" and help raise funds for the county.  Although originally from Scotland Pat met Jane when they both played junior girls' county golf in Yorkshire.

Jane Rhodes (Lady Captain - Nairn), Florence Allan (Captain) and Pat Smillie

Forence Allan and Pat Smillie

Florence and Pat with the Wednesday coaching group

The coaching sessions took place on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th March with long game in the morning and short game in the afternoon.  Unfortunately Tuesday was a bit miserable when it rained for most of the day but no-one seemed to mind and enjoyed the sessions.  You will see from the photographs, which were taken on Wednesday, that the ladies enjoyed a much better day with sunshine most of the time.

We are indebted to Pat for giving up her time and raising £550 over the two days.  This was possible as she waived her normal coaching fee and refused to claim any expenses. WELL DONE PAT

Florence Allan
Captain

Bridge Luncheon at Dornoch

The County would like to thank Marie Orr for once again hosting a Bridge Luncheon at her home in Dornoch to raise much needed funds for the county.  There were five tables of bridge players who all enjoyed the cards, the wonderful lunch provided by Marie and the afternoon tea with excellent cakes baked by her sister Jane.  Everyone brought a raffle prize and Marie provided prizes for the teams.  Over £300 was raised on the day which is much appreciated.

Dorothy Marshall
Secretary/Treasurer

Alison Bartlett wins place on Scotland Veteran Women's Team

Congratulations to Alison Bartlett ( Royal Dornoch) who joins Mary Smith and Anne Ryan on the Scotland veteran women's team to defend the Mary McKenna Cup against Ireland's senior women's line-up at Craiglaw Park in April.

Florence Allan
Captain

2011 Committee

At the Delegate's Meeting held on Sunday 27th February at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club the captain welcomed the new committee members - Lynne Fraser - vice-captain and Anne Rose - junior organiser.  With the whole committee together it was an ideal time to take a photo.

2011 Committee Members

From Left: Anne Rose (Junior Organiser), Lynne Fraser (Vice-Captain) Mary Law (President) Florence Allan (Captain) Dorothy Marshall (Secretary/Treasurer).



Dorothy Marshall
Secretary