What we’re about
Hi! Thanks for looking at our site. We are a friendly active group for people who enjoy golf, and sometimes a few other sports or activities (mainly snooker, table tennis, and watching sports). Golf events are mainly held in east Berkshire (e.g. Ascot and Wokingham), north west Surrey (e.g. Camberley and Woking), and south Buckinghamshire (e.g. High Wycombe). Non-golf activities are held in Ascot or Sunningdale mainly (or occasionally Camberley or Bracknell).
Women and men of any age are welcome at our events. Having fun doing sports or activities, whilst perhaps making some friends are the main aims of the group - but please see further details below. Please ensure you have a facial photo of yourself when joining so that we can recognise you and welcome you when attending events (note: photos are only visible to members). Hope to see you soon! Note: New members are generally expected to live within travelling distance of the area defined above. If not, your membership request may be rejected. If the group is 'full' you will be put on a waiting list and let in to the group when a place become available.
More details:
- Golf - organised most weekends - usually over 18 holes (but at least once a month over nine). Note: Golf events are largely for intermediate or more advanced golfers (see ** below for extra details), and you will need to have played golf before.
- Snooker at Lavender Park, Ascot - held up to once a month during the week or at the weekend. Some experience needed for snooker.
- Other sports/activities: Table tennis* is organised occasionally (*see below also). Other non-team sports, and events to watch sport (including golf, badminton, and racing at Ascot) may also be organised. 'We' can also do basic badminton coaching - if that is of interest contact myself or David.
- Please say on your profile which of our regular and occasional activities you are interested in!
- Note: If you are interested in cycle rides locally, or table tennis in EGHAM please go to: Cycling and Table Tennis for fun and fitness (meetup.com) . If you are interested in playing bridge locally and online please go to: https://www.meetup.com/Ascot-Sunningdale-Bridge-Meetup/ .
There is roughly equal number of men and women in the group, and members are of various ages (mostly from late 20's to about 65). Temporary local residents or visitors to the area from other parts or the country or from overseas are welcome to join if they regularly come to the area or before a visit. If the group is 'full' there may be a delay in accepting you into the group (but this will be done as soon as possible).
If you are interested in organising a certain activity please contact Dave.
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*: Golf details: Events are organised at Courses to suit experienced, intermediate and improver players mainly. Cost usually £25 to £40 (for 18 holes), and occasionally higher. The area has some attractive and quite challenging golf courses. 'Less experienced' players should come to golf at Lavender Park, Hoebridge (Short course), Billingbear or courses listed below in South Buckinghamshire#. Other courses that we go to are usually only suitable for intermediate or advanced players: including includes Sunningdale Heath, Chobham, Downshire, Pine Ridge, Sand Martins, Mill Ride, Royal Ascot, Winter Hill, Hennerton, Hoebridge (long course), Theale, Sutton Green, Bird Hills, Swinley Forest, Datchet, and Pyrford Lakes. #From 2023 golf events are also organised at the following courses in South Buckinghamshire: Oaklands Park, Huntswood and Hedsor (and possibly other venues) . *Please check with host for any queries about standard of golf needed at any course.
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Notes:
**: There is a SMALL annual membership charge for 'active members'.
***: To keep the membership list up to date, because we have a maximum number of members, and possibly to save money on meetup fees (and/or have a waiting list), a few inactive members only who have not paid the annual membership fee may be removed as follows (though you can re-join on payment of the small fee):
a) any member who has not attended any events with the group and has not looked at our meetup site for 12 months,
b) any member who has attended at least one event, but not looked at our meetup site for two years,
c) any member who has attended at least 10 events before and has not looked at our meetup site for three years, and
d) any member who has not done any events within their first three years of membership (but who has been looking at our site).