captains page 2006

James Shipman BUNGS Captain 2006

I feel very honoured to have been elected as society Captain for 2006. I would like to thank Tim for his sterling efforts both on and off the golf course in 2005. Last year Tim set and achieved some very realistic aims so here are mine. Firstly to raise  ¼ of the money that Andy Smith raised in 2004, secondly reduce my handicap by ¼ that Tim Thacker managed in 2005, finally and most importantly have fun doing the job. If I can do these I will be delighted! Steve, with the help of the committee, has lined up an excellent menu of course once again. I hope all the places will be booked at each golf day to ensure the continued success of what must be the best golf society in the UK. For me the highlight of the golfing year is the weekend away. This year's trip is to Southport with what must be some of the best links courses in England. I am looking forward to choosing an opposing challenging captain in the weeks ahead so if you have the bottle or know someone who may be up for it get your nomination in. Most of you will be aware last year I had open heart surgery to correct a leaking heart valve so it will come as no surprise that my nominated charity is the British Heart Foundation. Visit  http://www.bhf.org.uk/ for further details. I wish you all a happy, successful and fun golfing year.

Captains Comments

1st September 2006
Can I remind you all that we need some more people to come along the the charity golf day taking place at Broughton Heath Golf Club on Saturday October 7th. The response to this fund raising event from the society members has been very very poor, so please have a re-think and see if you can come along, as it should be a lot of fun. Further information can be seen by clicking here.

26th May 2006
Enville Golf Day
Total raised £ 38.15 (Bunkers £9, blackout £20, other £9.15)

28th April 2006
Druids Heath Golf Day
Total raised £ 60.39 (Bunkers £8, blackout £20, other £32.39)

6th April 2006
Worfield Golf Day
Total raised £ 69.34 (Bunkers £2, blackout £20, other £47.34)

Half Marathon
On-line £450.00 (BUNGS members £250.00)
Cheques £125.00 (local companies)
Off-line £484.00 (BUNGS £142.00; Surgery  staff £140.00; Surgery patients £111.00; Primary Care Trust Staff £91.00)
GRAND TOTAL £1059.00 before gift aid. from half marathon

Charity running total for year £1230.61

BUNGS questionnaire results
I am grateful for the 19 responses received from members. 15 were in favour of a charity Golf event with 9 willing to pay a £15 and 6 a £10 levy. 13 indicated preference for a more informal do and only 8 were in favour of a Charity Ball. A mere 6 wanted a social gathering without fundraising and 3 indicated they preferred to keep golf and social lives separate. The majority were not bothered if children came to an informal do, with only 3 expressing if kids came this would stop them attending.

21st March 2006
I successfully completed my first half marathon around the Silverstone motor racing track on Sunday in 2 hours 21 minutes. The course was very exposed and windy but stayed dry. I am truly grateful to all my sponsors for this event and will endeavour to have a total figure of the amount raised as soon as possible. I expect the figure to be around £1000 from all source. Retrospective sponsorship welcome.

Could anyone who has sponsored me but not yet paid please do so before the end of March. Many thanks to sponsors from Barton-under-Needwood Golf Society, staff and patients at Wetmore Road Surgery, colleagues from East Staffordshire Primary care trust and my immediate family. Thanks also to Fitness First who provided me with 1 months complimentary membership to support my efforts.

11th March 2006
Weekend away challengers:
To date one member has put his name forward. A decision will be made by the Captain on the Worfield Golf day as to the successful challenger.

Charity event:
Can members please return their slips to Steve or email me with their replys by 31.3.06. I've already been given 5 prizes to auction off from local companies

Charity donations at Worksop:
Bunkers £11.50
Blackout £20.00
Other donations £70.77
Total: £104.27

In addition members have sponsored me a further £99 for the half marathon next Sunday 19th March.

January 2006

After having the heart surgery last year, I hope to put back as much as possible and to that ends have entered the Flora half-marathon at Silverstone on 19/3/06 along with Alan Tolley. We would welcome either co-runners or sponsors to get the charity off to a great start..

Anyone wishing to sponsor me can do so by visiting the following web page: http://www.bhf.org.uk/sponsor/bungscaptainscharity2006jamesshipman

Money raised so far during the season