Troon Welbeck Ladies enjoy Captain's Day

Jul 18 2008

THERE were no excuses for the ladies of Troon Welbeck Golf Club when they competed in their Captain's Day competition held on Wednesday, July 9. Warm sunshine and no wind made for good scores over Lochgreen.

At the buffet lunch held after the competition, lady captain Kandy Stanley-Bone thanked everyone for joining with her in an excellent day's golf.

Prizes were awarded as follows: Winner of the captain's prize with 37 stb. pts (BIH) – Valerie McColl; runner-up – Jill West – 37pts; 3rd Maria Watson – 35pts. Longest Drive at the 4th (bronze) – Helen Davidson. Longest Drive at the 9th (silver) – Jill Scott. Nearest the Pin on the 6th - Margaret Miller.

Hidden Hole – Jill West (Gordon McKinlay 5 Wood). Birdies – Flora McPhail and Valerie McColl.

Thanks were given to South Ayrshire for the excellent condition of the course and also to the Welbeck bar staff for all their help.

NEED dental treatment but are not registered with an NHS dentist?

Treatment is available at the following clinics: Irvine: Ayrshire Central – 01294 323301; Ayr: Miller Road Clinic – 01292 293170.

CHEST Heart and Stroke – if you have recently suffered a stroke and are finding it difficult to communicate why not join the group which meets every Monday from 1pm to 3pm. in Troon at the Marr Resource Centre.

Amongst a friendly and helpful group you will be taught the basic computer skills which will help you to email friends, pay bills and book holidays.

For more information contact Diane on 01292 262381.

CHILDREN aged from three to nine years can gain confidence, learn how to concentrate and have fun with a ball. Eight ball sports are taught at local venues. For more information contact 08452 26 26 94.

GOING into hospital can be a testing time for anyone, even more so if you have a pet to care for. The Pet Fostering Service urgently need volunteers to house pets whilst their owners are in hospital or respite care. Please note this is not for holidays or for re-homing.

Contact the Pet Fostering Service on 01292 287 017.

TEAM Challenge – a Holiday Club will be run by members of Portland Church and St Ninian's Church during the week Monday, August 4, to Friday, August 8, from 10am to 2pm.

The club is suitable for primary school youngsters and the cost is £5 or £10 a family. Bring a packed lunch.

Registration is at 9.45am at Portland Church.