SVLGA Blairgowrie 2020 - News

Whilst Coronavirus is dominating all of our thinking at present, it is difficult to consider what life will hold in 6 months' time. However, we hope that the worst will be passed by September and we will be able to go ahead with our Blairgowrie event as planned. so, we are planning as normal, and are now asking each Division to co-ordinate entries for this year.

The Patrick Rosebowl (played over Rosemount) - singles - Monday 21st September 2020
The Beddows Quaich (played over Lansdowne) - greensomes - Tuesday 22nd September 2020

East Vets has been allocated 8 spaces for Blairgowrie 2020 so a ballot will take place if applications exceed our allocated spaces. The number of entries/spaces are for a partnership, so 8 spaces means 8 couples or 16 ladies.  (Note: We have been lucky enough to acquire more places in previous years where other divisions have not used their whole allocation but that is not guaranteed).

Those interested in applying should download an application form which can be found on the FORMS Tab :

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Send the completed application form to:   esvlgasecretary@gmail.com no later than Friday 17th April. 

The cost of the entry is £124 per couple for the full event.  The SVLGA are not asking for payment of entry fees at this time.


FORM COMPLETION - Tee times for both competitions: SVLGA has asked those applying to please vary their choice of tee times as they do receive numerous requests for a start time of between 10.00 - 12.00.

Copy of Letter sent to all members:

Coronavirus - Impact on Fixtures for 2020

In light of the latest updates concerning the Coronavirus and the government recommendations we have had to make the following decisions:

1. The Spring Meeting scheduled for 6th April at Dunbar GC has been cancelled. We are conscious that we have collected entry monies for this competition which with your approval and co-operation, we will retain to go towards the entry fee for the Summer Meeting. If this situation changes then we would obviously put in place a process to provide refunds.

2. The Ramsden Cup and Friendship Foursomes have been cancelled.

3. Cross divisional matches scheduled to take place over the next 2 months have been cancelled.

4. The British Seniors match scheduled for 19th May at Elie GC has also been cancelled.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on other fixtures. Obviously, we are all extremely disappointed but agree that this is in the best interests of our members.

Please keep safe and try to enjoy some of this good weather!

The Committee

Coffee Morning & Fun Quiz held at Glencorse GC on Monday 17th February.

The new season for 2020 got off to a great start at Glencorse Golf Club today where we received a very warm welcome from Billy and Emma. Around 40 members enjoyed the delicious spread of homemade scones, cakes and biscuits. 

It was a fun morning catching up with friends as well as welcoming 3 of our new members: Marion Currie, Nancy Thorne and Liz Millar. We look forward to seeing all our new members at our events and fixtures throughout the year.

9 teams took part in the Fun Quiz with team Castle Stuart beating the other teams to win. Congratulations to Katie Gillies, Nancy Thorne and Pamela Williamson.  Well done Ladies!

Thanks to Anne Brownie for preparing some thought provoking questions on some of the recent rule changes, as well as providing some context around the answers which was greatly appreciated.

Subscriptions Update

Many thanks to all our members who have paid their subscription dues direct into the Vets bank account. Over 50% of our members have now paid their dues to date. 

Start of the New Season Coffee Morning & Fun Quiz on 17th February at Glencorse GC 

All members should now have received a copy of the attached letter containing details of the above event. The cost is £5 to be paid on the day.

HON. SECRETARY POST - EAST VETS NEED YOU! 

The first committee meeting of the year has now taken place without the support of a Secretary. We are making another appeal to all our members to consider who can help support the running of the East Vets.

See attached letter which highlights the streamlined role. If this role is not filled soon, it will be difficult to deliver a good service to our membership and will put a lot of pressure on the existing committee members. The committee is appealing to anyone who can help with this matter.Click here

ESVLGA Subscription renewal 2020

The annual subscription for 2020 is due by 14th February 2020. 

The subscription remains unchanged at £20.

All members have been sent an email containing details of how to pay the subscription. If you have not received this email, please contact Anne at rorrisanne@hotmail.com