CLUBHOUSE NEWS and SOCIAL DIARY

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
DAY	DATE	TIME	EVENT	COMMENT
Friday	3 February	7.00 for 7.30pm	The Burns Experience (£15.00 for a 3 Course Supper & Coffee)	Members & Guests

PAST CAPTAINS It is with sadness that Dollar has lost two stalwarts of the club during the past six months. They were close friends, good golfers and in later years could be found exercising their skills on the Club snooker table: Peter McGROUTHER - Peter (pictured on the left) was a member for 55 years having joined the Club in 1956, he was a long time member of the Club Council and Captain in 1966. He died at Forth Valley Royal Hospital on Sunday 21st August 2011 aged 83 years. Ian RITCHIE - Ian was a member for 50 years having joined the Club on moving to Dollar in 1962. He was Captain in 1970 and was a member of the Club Council for many years. He died at Forth Valley Royal Hospital on Saturday 7th January 2012 aged 85 years.

LET’S PLAY POOL!!! At no cost to the Golf Club but to be enjoyed by members and their guests a pool table has now been installed in the former dining room in the Clubhouse. At only 50p per frame you can forget the weather and the winter - this game's always on!

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BAR & CLUBHOUSE OPENING HOURS (10th October 2011 to 30th March 2012) Clubhouse open daily with vending machine service 24/7 (Coffees, teas, soft drinks, soups, snacks and food items) Catering by prior arrangement outside bar hours (Including receptions, parties, funerals and other occasions) Visiting parties welcome with special package prices for golf and catering. (Call 07551 524632) NCG CATERING Telephone: Nicole - 07551 524632 E-mail: info@dollargolfclub.com Nicole Giannandrea and Linda Sutherland have a menu with a choice of dishes to satisfy every taste. Snacks, starters and main dishes at unbeatable prices are all excellent value for money. Order in advance if possible - then sit and savour. Specials available with varied menus including Mediterranean foods. CLICK HERE FOR AN UP-TO-DATE MENU BAR OPENING HOURS (10th October 2011 to 30th March 2012) Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday - Thursday 1100 - 1700 hrs Friday 1100 - 1400 hrs 1700 - 2300 hrs Saturday 1100 - 2300 hrs Sunday 1100 - 2000 hrs

Click for more 'WINE TASTING PLUS' With the Club appropriately decorated to match the occasion it was Pauline Kirkwood, Moragh Dunning and Maggie Todd (left) assisted by the Ladies Committee who were delighted to welcome over thirty wine connoisseurs to the Wine Tasting Evening on Friday 15th April 2011. To start the evening a sheet of anagrams relating to wine was handed to everyone to employ their grey matter as they dined on a splendid supper provided by Nicole. Then on to the wine tasting - everyone had the chance to sample two white, one rosé and three red wines and to fill in a four part multiple choice questionnaire to indicate the country of origin, the grape variety, the bouquet and suitable food to accompany each wine. The resulting efforts caused much chat and considerable amusment but certainly the evening provided much entertainment to the enjoyment of all those present. To conclude the evening prizes were given out to the winners of the quiz and the wine tasting.

The Burns Experience 2011 As a variation "The Burns Experience" delivered to a full house on Friday 28th January proved very successful and indeed an altogether great evening of traditional entertainment. Presented by the Dollar Ladies, members and guests were welcomed by the Lady Captain (Di Dunning) and Social Convener (Carol Hak). Mens Captain (Dugdale Bradley) introduced the various speakers as well as giving The Selkirk Grace. Barbara Pratt in clear explanation set out why we all continue to appreciate and celebrate Burns. We were delighted that Poosie Nancy (Jan Bradley) arrived on cue with the haggis and an excellent 'Address to the Haggis' was delivered by Margaret Duncan. A toast to The Queen was raised by Ladies President (Moragh Dunning) and also to Clubhouse caterer Nicole Giannandrea who had produced an excellent meal. There was 'The Rights of Women' addressed by Pauline Kirkwood, Olive O’Sullivan gave an 'Address to The Toothache' followed by an 'Address to The Avocado Mousse' by Maggie Todd. The evening finished with a sing-a-long lead by Ashley Leitch, Richard Dunning, Pauline Kirkwood and Dugdale Bradley. All in all a memorable evening very much enjoyed by all. Click for more

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Club Branded Golf Wear

Club General logo Jersey Slipover Polo Shirt Club Centenary logo Baseball Cap Beanie Tie Various colours and sizes of Pullovers (Lambs wool V-neck & R-neck), Slipovers and Polo shirts are available. Caps are in black only. Fleece Hats (Beanies) are in navy and black. Ties are Navy Blue. Order from Moragh Dunning (01259 743239) or by email at info@dollargolfclub.com

LIMITED EDITION Pictured left is the pastel by Ayleen Goldie of the fourteenth green showing play during the Club Championship final of 2005 between Craig Downie (the eventual winner) and Tom Carson - the referee holding the flag is the Match Secretary, Jerry Cant. This is a very limited edition with high summer on the course beautifully captured and set in a quality wooden frame this picture would grace the fairest of rooms. Any member interested in obtaining a signed and framed print can contact Ayleen through the Club Secretary.

Clubhouse Notes Bobby Jones at Dollar Bob and Anne Jones (left) from Canby (Oregon), USA, played the course on 4th October 2005. Bob, a retired lecturer runs 'Pen & Print' (Speciality Writing & Photography) but among other things he is a golf writer with a particular interest in the lesser known golf courses of UK. His book "Scotland's Hidden Gems; Golf Courses and Pubs" was published in March 2005, his second volume - Hidden Gems II: Scotland and Wales - is now complete but currently (Aug 2009) only available in the US. So for many it remains to be seen what he has to say about the slopes of Dollar but these two books between them offer some of the finest but least known golfing venues in the land. Click here to see some great photography and for more details of this busy golfer and writer. Centenary Day - Saturday 9th September 2006 In 1906 The Countess of Mar & Kellie led off the ladies to inaugurate the start of golf on the "Dollar Banks" when both the Ladies and Gents Golf Clubs came together to play on the present course. To commemorate the event the present Countess attended a reception in the Clubhouse on Saturday 9th September 2006 after which she lead off teams of players, dressed in period costume, to the first tee from where they played a better ball competition over 6 holes. With the golfers on their way she visited the nearby Dollar Museum where a special exhibition celebrated 100 years of Golf on the "Dollar Banks". Click for more Presentation Lorraine Paterson was an employee at the Club for many years, as a regular for at least eleven and on and off, including post-retirement, for some fifteen years or so. During her employment - which encompassed everything from Club Stewardess to bar duties - she dealt effectively with a variety of duties and problems including high spirited visitors and a damaging fire. It was a pleasure, therefore, on 13th September, 2006, for the Hon Secretary and his wife, Stuart and Jean Morrison, to present her with a Debenham's voucher and a basket of flowers to formally recognise her valuable service. Eat Your Greens Put together by the the Dollar Golf Club Ladies this collection of over 60 recipes is a real gem of exceptional ideas. Neatly set out detailing a variety of dishes from starters to desserts and much more it will enhance the culinary prowess of the best of kitchen managers. An ideal present, too, for any household cook who likes only to produce the very best of dishes for the dining table. £7.00 each or £20.00 for three - available from the Club Manager.   Preferred Lies Author Andrew Greig is a noted Scottish writer, a Former Pupil of Dollar Academy and a winner of the Saltire Society Scottish Book of the Year Award. In addition to books of poetry and mountaineering, he has produced five novels. However his latest book, Preferred Lies, is a reflective “Journey to the Heart of Scottish Golf” and includes a full, amusing and accurately descriptive chapter about Dollar Golf Course. £12.99 - available by order from the Club Manager. "Golf is a good walk ruined" (Mark Twain) In the booklet "CLACKMANNANSHIRE RAMBLERS' WALKS" one Dollar Golf Club Member has set out 30 graded walks within 30 miles of Alloa and of distances from 4 to 9 miles. On sale locally at County libraries, the Gartmorn Dam Visitor Centre and the Mill Trail Visitor Centre, Alva, it is excellent value at £3.00 only - so leave your clubs behind, just LOOK ABOOT YE and enjoy the views. All sales proceeds go to the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team

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