Regular meets

The golfing season has started with a flourish (and the odd flurry of snow) with our season opener attracting 200 members from all sections of the club it was great to see our juniors, ladies and gents all on out enjoying the course. There was also a real buzz outside the clubhouse with the arrival of our new catering outlet run by Neil giving us a glimpse of normality of enjoying a bite to eat and a drink after your game. The first Ladies competition of the season was held on Thursday 18 March in glorious sunshine. 54 ladies played 9 holes and were also treated to the new caterer’s delicious picnic lunchboxes, which went down a treat. Nicky Stirrup and Jane Wilson came out winners, with Anabel Kane and Brenda Rankin a close second. Due to continuing restrictions the annual ladies social was an online affair which we are all more accustomed to now, with over 50 ladies joining us on Zoom. After a brief talk on the new handicap system and upcoming competitions there was an online quiz which proved great fun, thank to Michelle the Ladies secretary for organising. Our younger players are also back into the swing of things, our Junior Section continues to thrive with 60 young golfers attending Easter Golf Camps and over 30 taking part in April for our 18, 9 and 7 hole events catering for all abilities. We have a big event coming up on Tuesday 1 June - a Texas Scramble - for all juniors from 6-18 years old. It will be a fun way to end the Mid Term holiday. Our website and app list all the events for the month of May. We are fully engaged with Scottish Golf who are supporting our juniors with various coaching resources and their club hire scheme. New members are very welcome - it’s an ideal time to take up and improve your golf. With the return of the Masters, we held our inaugural 9 hole Par 3 competition, a great event that saw nearly 60 players from a cross section of the club approaching the greens from different angles and distances to the norm, with an interesting set up of the course, well done to our winners David Etheridge and Jamie Whyte! With the clubhouse now re-opened we will be offering catering and bar services again, (alcohol served within Government guidelines) with a large indoor space allowing distancing it will be a great spot for catching up over a cuppa or a bite to eat we look forward to welcoming everyone again. Our indoor golf studio will also be open once again, giving the perfect opportunity for indoor tuition, practice or social golf. Alongside, our Pro Shop will be fully open with an array of golfing goodies on sale, and our Pros are taking lessons both up at the range or in the indoor studio. Visit our website www.kilmacolmgolfclub.com and follow us on Facebook to keep up to speed with all the golfing news!

I’m sure we are all looking forward to brighter days ahead. To the day when we can reunite at our fun filled classes to enjoy the friendship, laughter and wonderful music that lifts our spirits. As soon as we are able, I will be in touch with all my class members to confirm the restart date. Contact Fiona 07811 766672 or visit www.moveitorloseit.co.uk

Mondays at 9.30am - 10.30am & 7pm - 8pm Tel: Yvonne 07786 224367 or yvonne@clydephysiotherapy. co.uk Zumba Light

St Fillan’s Church, Kilmacolm Mondays at 10am All the fun and energy of Zumba but at a lighter pace! Fabulous music, full of fun - a fantastic class for for all levels. Contact Mo 07505 126416.

Online Yoga Classes. Monday - Beginner friendly DDP Yoga at 6pm Thursday - Intermediate DDP Yoga at 6pm Contact energisewithlaura@ gmail.com or visit www. energisewithlaura.com Jennifer Sloan Physiotherapy Led Pilates

Kilmacolm Community Centre, Wednesdays at 6.15pm - 7.15pm & 7.30pm - 8.30pm For more information or to book a class call Jennifer 07731 303709 or email: jennifermcghee@hotmail.co.uk

Freeland’s Church Hall, B of W Tuesdays at 10am - all levels Tuesday at 6.45pm - all levels A brilliant new Reebok Step class. Lots of fun, fab music and a fantastic workout. Why not come along and give it a go? Booking essential. Contact Mo 07505 126416.

Due to current government advice many of the classes which usually feature in this section have been unable to resume for the time being. Check out previous Advertizers or our website for various class details and contact information.