CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!
More details on events are available in the Red Rose
The 10th Annual Golf Challenge
- Friday 26th April 2024 -
The Challenge will be held at the Hesketh Golf Club.
Competing for the Bob Abram Trophy, the competition is open to all OGA members.
The trophy will be presented to the winner, with prizes awarded to lower places and
special achievement. We have tees booked from 1100 to 1140.
The entry fee is expected to be £30 per player. This includes a contribution to the
prize fund. Monies will be requested in advance of the day to ensure that we secure
the course for the competition. The closing date to secure a place will be seven days
before the event. We will try to accommodate applications after this date but they
cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that we are requesting payment in advance. Payment by Bank transfer is
preferred. Please ensure that your name is included in the reference and starts with
“G23” (our code for the golf, e.g. G24YOURNAME). Please also email Chris when
the payment is made.
Cheques should be made payable to the Old Georgians Association. Please send you
entry fee to Chris Stitson. Chris (the real golfer) is the event organiser. You can contact
Chris for further information if required. Chris’ number is 01636 830036 and his
email is stitson.chris@gmail.com. Please ensure that you include the following
information with the entry fee:
o Players Name; name of members golf club; their handicap;
o email contact; telephone contact;
o preferred tee off time;
o preferred playing partners (to tee off at the same time, max 4 per tee time).
The facilities and catering (charge applicable) will be available to you. There is a varied
menu available for late breakfast or lunch. Please ask for Karen and mention the OGA
event.
The 74th Annual Dinner
- Saturday 27th April 2024 -
The 2024 dinner will again be hosted by the Hesketh Golf Club. The venue suits us
well and we had a great turn out in 2023. The ticket price has increased in line with a
meal increase. For 2024, it will be £37.50 for 3 courses and coffee/tea.Menu options
follow and need to be sent to Jonathan by April 14th – jonelliott61@hotmail.com.
PLEASE BOOK EARLY!
Please will you confirm your intention to join us as soon as possible, by
email, to Jonathan Elliott (jonelliott61@hotmail.com)
Please note that we are requesting payment in advance of the dinner, from January
31st. Payment by Bank transfer if preferred. Please ensure that your name is included23
in the reference and starts with “D24” (our code for Dinner 2024, e.g.
D24JonElliot). Please also email Jon Elliott when the payment is made.
Account details are:
• Bank: The Metro Bank
• Account Name: The Old Georgians Association
• Sort Code: 23-05-80
• Account number: 37372595
Cash or cheque (payable to ‘Old Georgians Association’) are acceptable.
Please avoid payment on the evening, but if you have no other option, please seek out
Jonathan Elliott on your arrival.
Contributions to the raffle prizes are welcomed. Please can you inform
Jon in advance if you plan to donate a prize and what it might be.
We can try accommodate requests for tickets after April 12th and we will confirm your
place once received should we still have places available. Cancellations made after
April 12th may not be refundable. Please ensure that your booking/payment is
confirmed by April 12th to Jon Elliott. Any not confirmed will be released, so as
not to incur a charge. Jon Elliott is on jonelliott61@hotmail.com or 07969889843.
Menu Options (Please choose one from each)
Starter
Homemade chicken liver pate served with a real ale chutney;
Smoked haddock chowder;
Butternut squash and wild mushroom Arincini balls (V)
*****
Main course
Cannon of Braised Beef, horseradish mash potato, w/ a rich red wine jus;
Mediterranean chicken, breast filled with mozzarella and sun blushed tomato;
Pan fried salmon with Hollandaise sauce and fresh asparagus;
Nut Roast (V)
(All served with seasonal vegetables)
*****
Desserts
Homemade Sticky Pudding;
Raspberry & White Chocolate Roulade;
Cheese plate w/biscuits ( £3 supplement)
*****
Coffee and mints
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We also offer cheese as a fourth course, which has a £6.50 supplement
