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OK who is up for an event in the North of England?  I would be willing to help organise something for between Sat 25th Oct and Sun 1st Nov (half term for me so i can definitely be available).

 Seeing as a Manchester event is too narrow I thought a Northern one would be a great idea. We could base it somewhere reasonably central to alow the largest possible entry. Emphasis would of course be on FUN!

It could be a High Handicappers comp or open to all.

 Put your thoughts down below - on 1) Location, 2) Whether you can help organise, and 3) Who event should be open to. If we get enough interest I will open it as a proper event on here. Idealy gofshake registered players but if you have mates who can play that would be fine so long as you can cajole them into signing up on the site.

Am definately interested but would  have to confirm when some details have been finalised as im self employed so time is money....

1) Location, Ideally Greater Manchester but willing to travel if need be.

2)would help where I can but not no experience doing so (Newbiw)

2) Ideally no point playing against someone with handicap of 4 (Mine is 27.6) When im a beginner but again if the needs as to numbers say it should be open so be it... 

i could get time of work so you can count me in.

i live in manchester but would be willing to travel

I am happy to take part, i live in Sheffield, happy to travel (a reasonable distance), i could maybe get a few friends to join too. Im playing off 18.

Not sure about what help you need to organise, i would have thought something like:

1. Limit event to 24 players (or how many you feel)

2. Book 6 Tee - Times (for the course you select)

3. Ask the course about extras (morning brunch, meals after, etc)

4. Post the event with directions, costs, course details, any comps, etc

5. Ask members to confirm asap and set final date to register for event.

I reckon that should be enough, some courses ask for deposits for multiple tee times which will be rather tricky as you cannot guarentee full attendance even if everyone commits.

Good luck, if its inside 50/60 miles to me i shall make one.

 John

Currently looking at Mottram Hall in Cheshire - sounds like they do good Society deals!

I'd be up for a game but cant do the 25th October, its half term and I'll be with the Kids

2hrs to Manchester but willing to travel, lol.

Hi all, yes Steven it would be a one day event. What about Sunday 26th October or Sunday second November?

 There is a certain amount of flexibility, I'm sure you could stop over if you wished. Here are the details Mottram Hall emailed to me today: I was thinking the winter warmer package, views please folks?

 Bacon Roll Package
Coffee & Bacon Rolls
18 Holes Golf
£20.00 per person (1st October 2008 – 31st March 2009)
£25.00 per person (1st April 2008 – 30th April 2008)
 
Winter Warmer Package
Coffee & Bacon Rolls
18 Holes Golf
Homemade Steak & Ale Pie and Chips on completion of play
£35.00 per person (October 1st 2008 – 31st March 2009)

 Sunday Driver Package
Two rounds of Golf
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Full use of Leisure facilities
£99.00 per person (April 2008 – October 2008)
£80.00 per person (November 2008 – March 2009)

I would be keen to play - my preference is the Bacon Roll PAckage.

Also I have played Mottram Hall a couple of times, and is a good course in Greater Manchester. Will the Winter Greens be on then though?

You could possible collect monies through Paypal for deposits - set an account up and ask those interested in depositing monies there. With the balance payable on the day or a week before the event.

Good luck with the organising

From the horse's mouth:

"We try to use full greens all year round here at Mottram. Obviously weather permitting I would expect the course to be on full greens during October and early November."

 So now we know. 

Sunday 2nd October looks like the date, then.

 We need a few more definites so I can open the event!

hi

i can make any date just let me know where and when

my brother in law is also a member on here so you can count 

2 of us as certs

Spoke to a couple of mates, there interested (golfshake members)

OK folks, the event is now up on the site! Get registering!

!

first time for me to register for a event.

please can you let me know how and where

thx kevin

Just been down to the Venue to confirm it with them. What a gorgeous place! Looks fantastic, and suited to all abilities. Patrick down there was very welcoming and accommodating, and looks like we should have a great day.

 Saw David Lloyd of cricket/SKY fame in the spa too!

Depending on interest we may well open more spaces as the comp has been very popular so far. We may also move the opening tee time back to 10:30 or so on account of the light.

I will PM those who have signed up with payment details.

Cheers

Simon

Well said Simon, I've felt for a long time that as a minimum anyone wishing to join a local event should be a basic member, and for other events (golfshake day's) a premium member and then to attend an overnight golfshake event a platinum member.

I'll start a new thread on this one.

You should have had a PM about that Stephen.

However am about to change payments to paypal to keep my bank account details out of it - am waiting for an email form PayPal today so watch this space.

Hi guys

 All payments now through paypal for the event please - 

my account is simonjhowells@gmail.com

Amount payable is £25

De Vere Mottram Hall was No. 50 in Golf Monthly's list of 50 Best Places to Stay and play in GB & NI:

"An 18th-century Georgian country house, Mottram Hall lies in attractive parkland between Macclesfield and Manchester. The course was designed by Dave Thomas and features two distinct nines. The front side is played over relatively flat meadowland then, on the run for home, you make your way into woodland where play is over more undulating terrain. The rooms are beautifully furnished and there are four stylish suites on offer if you really feel like treating yourself. There's a spa and fitness centre, while clay pigeon shooting and archery sessions are also available. Nathaniel's restaurant provides fine dining using seasonal ingredients and Manuel the sommelier has built up a superb wine cellar." 

We'll put you in the stables, Chris

Wayne,

It might be easier to have a poll on the members who don't think your pimped for golf!!