CCC Newsletter - May

Dear Members,

I hope this finds you well, and that you are enjoying all of the beautiful amenities here at the Cambridge Country Club.

This issue of the Cambridge Country Club magazine includes updates on new classes for you and your children to enjoy, a mention from our Corporate Partnerships lead on company wellness and leisure, and more

We have an update from our Events Team on the Royal Suite function room, where the bar has been updated with all new options and ready for the upcoming summer party season Throw open the doors and enjoy the terrace.

We are so thankful for your continued support as part of our Member community and look forwards to what promises to be a beautiful Summer season, where we can enjoy the Terrace. Call in and book your group or society and enjoy the sunshine together.

Sincerely,

Louise Rody

Corporate partnerships & company wellbeing

Having come from a marketing, fitness and company wellbeing background, I'm delighted to have recently joined the team at Cambridge County Club as the Corporate Partnerships Lead

We're building a Premium Package for companies to offer the following:

Employee access to our amazing wellness & golf facilities. Advertising opportunities (on the golf course, in the gym and throughout the club).

Access to our stunning spaces for networking, meetings and events

Invitations to exclusive events

The programme will be launching this summer, so drop me a line at corporate@cambridgecountryclub.com to hear more about how we can support your organisation. We really do have a fantastic space to impress your clients and employees.

Jane Hart Corporate Partnerships Lead

Referral offer

£250 voucher to spend at for the club for any members who successfully refer our corporate services Exclusions apply

May 6th, 2023

Coronation of King Charles III

The upcoming Coronation of King Charles III is an important event that marks a new beginning for the United Kingdom It's a good time to reflect on our history and traditions and look toward the future with optimism. As we prepare to mark this significant occasion, let us celebrate the importance of our shared community and be inspired to work towards a bright future for ourselves and for generations to come.

The Royal Suite Summer Ready...

Functions, weddings, parties and more! The summer season is on us and what better way to enjoy than by booking a party with friends in the Royal Suite! Capacity for 250 people

Lets talk about nails…

With the launch of our new menu here at Cambridge Country Club, we are proud to offer our beautiful nail treatments with a 15% discount for our members. We love having our members in to pamper and catch up with! We want our guests to feel summer-ready without having to break the bank. Just a little thank you, from us… to you.

We pride ourselves in our nail treatments here at the spa. We care about your nails and skin, so we only use the best products, which are good for you, and, of course, the environment. We use products of the highest quality, that are delicate on you. We have all seen articles of people expressing their concerns about questionable ingredients in certain products, unfair and inhumane testing, and increased reports of allergies and reactions. We don't stand for any of that. As a luxury spa, we ' ve chosen to exclusively use products that support the Federation of Nail Professionals and are partnered with Salon Rated. These regulated bodies aspire for high-quality products and treatments The ongoing commitment and passion of these individuals are inspiring, and with an increase in safety procedures and ingredient awareness, along with the continuous education of professionals within the industry, we are certainly on board and behind them every step of the way!

We can assure our clients, that it is our highest priority to continue practicing our outstanding treatments, with the health of your skin at the forefront

Sincerely,

Saskia Mitchell Spa Manager

In the Gym Dear Members,

This month we announce the winner of our Summer Body Challenge!

A big well done goes to Asal for completing 30 workouts in 6 weeks

Asal also had her body stats done and has increased her muscle mass by 2.1kg

We hope Asal enjoys her prize of a 60 min Wellness massage, well done!

Great news! New classes have been introduced to the timetable, we now have an early Fitness Pilates on Tuesday’s at 7am and an early Vinyasa Yoga on Thursday at 7am, both taught by our lovely instructor Mel Thompson Mel will also be teaching our new Sunday Hatha Yoga session at 8am so you can relax and reset ready for the week ahead This class will launch on Sunday 30th April, so look out for it in our app and get booked on!

I’d like to welcome Nichola Walker to my amazing team of instructors, Nichola will be teaching our new evening Hatha Yoga class on Thursday’s at 7pm, it’s set to be a success being fully booked already!

Meet our instructor

Gayle teaches an array of classes for us and is extremely popular with the members She is a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and teaches a wide range of fitness classes including Strength, HIIT, Circuits, Core and Boxing

Gayle started her fitness journey as a gymnast, as a child, and proudly represented Great Britain. She has always loved sport and can often be seen on social media completing running competitions

She qualified as a Personal Trainer after having her little girl and has never looked backHelping others achieve goals and become the best version of themselves, becoming fitter, stronger, and happier in themselves is what motivates her.

She looks forward to meeting new member in class, so look out for her classes on our app!

Healthy Regards

Jamiela Fitnesss Manager

Gayle

Martial arts lessons for all abilities!

Introducing Nato Ficarra, a world-class martial artist and coach who will be teaching karate at the Cambridge Country Club! Nato has an impressive record with the 7th Dan in Wado Ryu Karate and 2nd Dan in Shotokan, an unbeaten record of 120 fights, ten British titles, and three European gold medals He also led the England A team to three European victories and received a Lifetime Achievement award in 2010.

But Nato isn't just an outstanding martial artist; he's also an amazing coach and mentor. He retired from competitive fighting at the age of 42, but not before he took on the role of Head Coach for the England team His leadership led them to victory in all eight international tours. Nato also has a heart for charity and serves as the Cambridgeshire ambassador for children with cancer. He has donated half of his fees and tournament prize money over the years.

At 55 years young, Nato still teaches martial arts and shares his wisdom and passion with his many students. He believes that martial arts are more than just self-defense; they're an opportunity to build confidence, gain flexibility, and have fun! He teaches Wado Ryu Karate, Shotokan, and even Kung Fu, always ensuring that his students have an enjoyable learning experience

Lessons

Wednesday evenings

From April 26th

Adults 5:30-6:30

Childrens 6:30-7:30

£7.50 for members

£10 for non-members

May Offer In Spikes Bar

Monday's - Friday's only

Order a burger in May and get 1/2 pint beer or soft drink of your choice free!

Mention May Newsletter in Spikes Bar to redeem.

As the evenings are getting lighter please come and support Spikes Bar staying open later!

We are also open as usual over the May Bank Holidays | Bar 8.00am - 16.00pm Kitchen 8.00am - 16.00pm

Danny Bar Manager

Lovely seeing you all at the Trevor Kimber Memorial Competition this past month It was a great way to remember Trevor with such a great turn-out for the shotgun start competition. Special thank you to Meg (Trevor’s Wife) who came down especially to present the winners Matt Jones and Jake Hills with the shield It was lovely to see the club coming together for this popular event

The wet weather has made it difficult for the condition of the golf course to reach its full potential at this time of year. However, I’m hearing lots of positives from both visitors and members alike and Simon and his team are doing a great job in it’s progression

Our National pro am qualifier was held on the 22nd of April. It runs together with the directors cup. Well done to Tim Dart who won and I look forward to teaming up with him at East Herts later in the season to try and qualify for the world finals in Turkey. Our Pro shop has many exciting products lined up We have had new arrivals from Adidas and the new Ping G430 range Fittings are now available Still to come are Taylormade and Titleist plus lots of exciting clothing from Glenmuir and Under Armour. Please visit our Pro shop and see the latest deals.

I look forward to seeing you at the club soon

DearMembers, Sincerely,

Aaron Howard Accredited PGA Head Profession

Aaron Howard

Accredited PGA

Head Professional

Hello from the Golf Pro Team!

Joel Rickard

PGA Head Teaching Professional

Sarah Smith

Golf Retail Sales Assistant

Simon Winters Head Greenkeeper

Ollie Girling

Golf Retail Sales Assistant

Get a custom fit: golf equipment selected by our pros to suit your needs

When it comes to maximising your game, a custom fit makes all the difference.

PRO SHOP & FITTING

Summer Opening Times

April 1 • 07:00 am-18.00 pm

Speak to Aaron, our Head Golf Professional, for top advice on how to adjust any swing issues, get your clubs sized correctly for you, or to make any repairs to your equipment.

Lessons for All Abilities

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just now getting into the game, there are lessons available for all abilities with our PGA Head Teaching Professional Joel. Book in for a group lesson early - spots fill up fast!

Looking back on...

Trevor Kimber Memorial Competition

A lovely turnout from our members to commemorate our friend Trevor and his love for golf - on Good Friday we hosted a 4bbb casual championship which had many friends and members of the community attending and a prize draw and raffle for charity.

We were smiled down on by stunning weather, and afterwards hosted a raffle for charity where many of our members got involved by donating prizes as well as prizes donated by the Club. We were so pleased to welcome our golf players for the Memorial Cup and grateful for all of your support and kindness.

Golf member information is also available in the Member's Diary here

DearMembers,

Have you heard of Augusta syndrome?

Like most years the Masters hits our TV’s and we see a perfectly manicured Augusta golf course.

lots of people call that the start of the season and visit the golf course and expect it to be in perfect condition too, unfortunately the British weather plays a big part in the conditions on the course.

Having the wettest March since 1981, then April giving us showers, the course has struggled to dry out. MidApril and afterwards, slowly the weather is warming up and starting to dry the course out.

We have been busy trying to get the cut and defined. We have overseeded the greens again and managed to get two sand dressings on the greens.

We will start to see the seed popping by the start of May and this will fill out the bare areas on the greens. the greens are responding well to the new fertiliser program and I’m excited for the season ahead.

Simon Head Greenkeeper

Mens

Mens Matches –

Derek Burridge – win against St Ives

CAGU Greensommes League – Loss to St Ives Friendly Match – Halved match against Barkway

If you would like to sign up to the Mens Match Squad, please do the via the ClubV1 app.

Captain Vice Captain Challenge -

Win for Dave Hubbard and Tim Dart, very well played guys. Next challenge is on the 26th April, let’s hope that my Vice Captain and myself perform better.

POETs –

This 9 hole Stableford competition is here again for the summer, so please sign up on ClubV1 or just turn up on the day. Tee’s have been reserved on each Friday from 430 for an hour to allow as many as possible to play

Summer League –

This Team even starts from the second week of May and will be played on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Mens Captains Day is fast approaching so please block out Saturday 24th June as I would very much like all sections to be able to play. More details to follow in my News Letter.

Captains Charity Day is also fast approaching and details will be sent out shortly.

To finish a big thank you to our Greens Team who are working very hard on the course to give us the best possible playing conditions.

I feel that each week things are getting better and a little help from mother nature would be just grand.

MEN'S CAPTAIN

DavidRobinson

SENIOR CAPTAIN ColinDye

CAPTAIN'S CORNER

Ladies

Ladies matches start on the 17th March and continue through the season please sign up via ClubV1. These are an excellent way to get into match play ins friendly environment

There will be a Captain /Pro challenge each month with entry fees going to the captains charity - more details will be issued shortly

DavidRobinson

WOMEN'S CAPTAIN

DonnaPollock

Seniors

Hole In One - Dave Ritchie

Playing in a Seniors match, away, against John O Gaunt on 25th April, the Men's Competition Secretary recorded his first Hole in One

The tenth hole at John O Gaunt is 180yds off the yellow tees and Dave smashed a 5 iron onto the green and into the hole with ease.

Congratulations Dave, great achievement.

SENIOR CAPTAIN ColinDye

Jacinta Nalpon is a registered specialist nurse with many years’ experience working with patients both in an acute setting and treating those with chronic pain Jacinta uses auricular acupuncture, a technique utilising fine needles placed into specific points in the ear to modulate the nervous system to reduce pain. She combines this with education, cognitive behavioural therapy approaches, infrared and relaxation to offer a holistic approach to treating chronic pain. To book an appointment please contact or call 01223 953434

Alison McGurk is a Chartered Physiotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council She has extensive experience in Hydrotherapy and has treated a wide range of conditions, including complex neuro-disabilities and post-surgery, both in South Africa and in private practice. Alison also has a special interest in 1:1 Pilates, particularly for patients following surgery or with osteoporosis or breast cancer.

Emanuela Carinci is a Sports Massage Therapist & Rehabilitation Coach with extensive experience as a professional volleyball player and a fitness instructor/personal trainer. She has excellent manual therapy skills to help relieve pain, stiffness, and aid recovery. Emanuela combines sports massage with 1:1 exercise coaching to achieve optimal results for her clients. She also offers specific treatment for menopause symptoms.

Marika Mancino is a registered Dietician with several years of experience working with clients seeking to improve their lifestyle, lose weight, or manage medical conditions such as diabetes, Crohn's disease, or IBS. She takes a tailored and individualized approach, working with each person to find the right balance for their wellness goals. Book an appointment by emailing or calling 01223 953434

Liz Barker is the OneBody Physiotherapy Clinic Director, a Chartered Physiotherapist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Having worked in sports for many years, holding a BSc Sport Science as well as a Physiotherapy degree, Liz enjoys the challenge of diagnosing injuries, delivering treatment and planning rehabilitation programmes

Liz also has a special interest in pain management and menopause, using manual (hands-on) therapies, acupuncture and activity guidance to great success with her clients Liz works very holistically to get to the cause of painful issues and works with you to help you get the most from your treatment, be that using modalities such as Shockwave Therapy for tendon problems, to Pilates for back pain.

www.cambridgecountryclub.com/one-body-physiotherapy/physiotherapy-treatments/

We are now offering bespoke packages of care for women. We aim to give access to a single or combination of the following services privately, with fast access to a team of experienced clinicians all working together to help women with peri & menopausal symptoms.

Physiotherapy: activity and lifestyle advice; manual therapies for soft tissue and joint pain; acupuncture for pain relief

Pilates & Hydrotherapy: Physiotherapist led specific 1:1 or small groups

Pain Specialist: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, auricular acupuncture

Sports Therapist: abdominal massage, 1:1 stretching &/or strengthening exercise programming

Dietician: dietary and nutritional advice and programming for the menopause

We are are here to help, so if you prefer a non-medical approach to your health and need help and advice on the troublesome symptoms of peri & menopause such as sleep disturbance, anxiety, bloating, weight gain, and pain then get in touch.

Next Month: We're focusing on pain - and how we can help!