Hello Members, Sponsors & Patrons
Friday night went very well with the new chef Hamish and a new format. We had nearly 100 in for dinner who all enjoyed their meal and the night. Tapas style food will be available this Saturday and Sunday from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Grab a friend and come to the Club and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.
Seniors’ Day
A very successful Seniors’ Activity Day was held at the DDCC on Thursday, Nov 12th. The day was open to seniors in the community and about 70 participated.
The organisers are very grateful to the Club for allowing the use of their wonderful facilities that allow such varied activities to be centered on the one site. Thank you to the bowls, croquet and tennis sections, the carpet bowlers, mah jong players and table tennis players who provided instruction, to Greg Banfield for being available for cycling, and to Ron Glencross for leading the informative bush walks.
We are grateful to the City of Busselton for funds to provide morning tea and lunch, and were pleased to have Councillor John McCallum join us for the morning. A big thank you to the members of the croquet section for their work in the kitchen.
The organisers would appreciate any feedback to make this event even better next year.
Croquet News
AGM: At the AGM on Friday the following were elected
President: David Morris
Vice President: Terry Herd
Secretary: Vaile Drake
Treasurer: Helen Beer
AC Captain: David Bell Vice Captain: David Morris
GC Captain: Glen Mackiewicz Vice Captain: Rosie Bastian
Greenkeeper: Raelene Willis
Twilight Croquet:
Please arrive at about 5pm for a quick lesson, and then play until 6.15pm, finishing in time for the Friday Night meal. Cost will be $3 for members and $5 for DDCC social members and non-members. The golf croquet players will still be on the court when you arrive, so don’t think we have started without you.
Summer playing times:
Association Croquet: Tuesdays and Fridays 8.15 – 12.30. Newcomers welcome between 10.30 and 12.30 on Fridays. Tuition and equipment is available.
Golf Croquet: Wednesday and Friday afternoon 3pm – 5pm. Names in by 2.45pm please. Newcomers welcome to join anytime. Tuition and equipment available.
Golf News
Men’s Golf Newsletter
24 November,2015
(Ron Carmody Capt)
Coming Fixtures
Wednesday 25 November -Scroungers.Names by 11.30 Hit Off 12.00
Visitors Welcome
Saturday28 November – Stbd – Club Event 12.00 Hit Off
Monday 30 November Vets Golf Bunbury
Golf Fixtures 2016
A combined committee from the Ladies’ and Men’s Golf sections will meet on Monday 7 December at 9.00 am to set up the fixtures for 2016
Tennis News
Good Afternoon Tennis Members
This is a reminder regarding the raffle tickets which some of you have kindly taken to sell.
Please note there is only another 10 days or so to sell the remainder of these tickets prior to the date of the draw. For those of you who still have tickets to sell, please make an extra effort to sell these as soon as possible. As you all know this is a joint effort to raise funds for our much wanted and needed new courts.
There are also tickets available at the Club – just ask Bruce Taylor.
Thank you all for your efforts.
With kind regards
Marlene Howes
PO Box 515
DUNSBOROUGH WA 6281
Email: marlene.howes@bigpond.com
Mobile: 0415 999 260
Tennis Members enjoyed a very sunny Saturday of Social Tennis on 21 November with 25 players in attendance. Four of these were visitors to the Club which is excellent. This also highlights the necessity for extra courts to accommodate the increasing tennis membership. The Tennis Section’s raffle, (the information is set out below) aims to raise funds to assist with this endeavour. The raffle will be drawn on 7 December so please check with Bruce at the Club or any tennis member or email: marlene.howes@bigpond.com or if you wish to purchase a ticket.
The raffle will be drawn on 7 December 2015 and I am sure will be appealing to a number of tennis players or those interested in tennis. There are only 200 tickets available @ $50.00 each and already there has been significant interest. The prizes are as follows:
1st Prize – Australian Open Quarter Finals Package for two (2) – 26-27 January 2016 (including accommodation (Citidines – Bourke Street central Melbourne), Rod Laver Arena tickets, and $800 cash air fare allowance) – Value $3,200;
2nd Prize – Hopman Cup Finals Tickets (2) – 9 January 2016 – Value $300;
3rd Prize – Money back – Value $50.
Cycle News
A huge thanks to Roman for organizing another ripper DUN-B GRASS ROOTS RIDE. Kids and mums enjoyed the coaching over a variety of obstacles. We learnt track stands, weaving through narrow obstacles, simulated rock gardens, bunny hops, see saws, and drops.
Thanks also to Craig for his assistance, and Regina for organising the yummy hot dogs!
The musical track stand competition was great fun, and Rory won the wheelie comp by a mile!
Keep an eye out as the next location will be posted on Facebook. (Cape Mountain Bikers and Dunsborough Cycle Club) Kids and beginner adults welcome, or come along for a chat and sausage sizzle afterwards. Please RSVP for catering.
Rides are fortnightly with a cost of $5 for materials, prize lollies and hot dogs. Next ride Monday Nov 30 4.30 pm. Location to be advised.
Cheers, Helen Baker
Friday Night Dinner
Friday night meals will now be available from 5.30pm with last orders by 8.00pm. Hamish is offering a selection of cooked to order dishes. Tapas style dishes will also be available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm. When booking please state what time you would like to arrive. With change there is always a few teething problems. So I ask please be patient and understanding.
Friday Night Dinner Menu
Pasta with chicken, blasted tomato, almond pesto, olive oil and Parmesan. $20
Freshest available local fish, hand cut Carters potato chip, coleslaw and tartare sauce. $22
Crispy fried pork, Thai salad of aromatic herbs, bean shoots and peanut caramel dressing. $22
Warm roast vegetables, river valley sheeps milk feta, garden herbs, toasted pumpkin seeds and spinach dressing. $20
Kids fish and chips. $10
Side salad. $5
Dessert: Pistachio meringue, chocolate, roast peach and berry
Saturday and Sunday nibbles and small food menu. Cheeses, light vegetable dishes, local meats and seafood designed to share with a drink or two. 3.30pm to 7.30pm
Email: manager@dunsboroughcountryclub.org.au
To book your table Click Here
Friday Night Jackpot
The Members Jackpot was not won on Friday night. This week’s jackpot will be $600. Members must be financial and present to claim. The Jackpot is drawn between 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm in the Club rooms.
Keep Smiling!
