LATEST NEWS
The most recent news and stories from Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa.
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The Gym team successfully overcame the 'Bog of Doom' and the 'Hills of Hell' to complete the 11 mile Hell Runner event in Hampshire on Sunday 15th November.
We will be entering more events in 2010 so watch this space for further details.
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We were blessed with bright sunshine for the family fun day on Sunday 16th August 2009. There was plenty to see and do, with the Fire Engine and Brawn Formula 1 car generating particular interest and not just from the children! All the activities on the day were well received including laser clay pigeon shooting, remote control cars, bouncy castle, penalty shootout, try golf, and the highlight being the members verses staff tug of war which the staff narrowly won. We would like to thank all those who attended, all the stallholders, and also staff for helping out on the day. We managed to raise a grand total of £166.81 for Save the Children, look out for the next members social event coming soon!
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Bicester Country Club hosted their 2009 Summer Ball on Saturday 18th July 2009 in the Orangery and Windsor Suite. 162 guests enjoyed a Pimms and Canapé reception with a longest drive golf competition provided by Bang and Olufsen of Oxford, photography by Studio 8 of Oxford and entertainment from Roaming Magician Mick Cairns and Caricaturist Paul Raymonde. A three course meal followed by a balloon raffle held in aid of the captain’s charities Macmillan Cancer Support and The MS Trust raised over £600.00 to be split between the two charities with prizes including a Serenata mobile phone provided by Bang and Olufsen of Oxford and £250.00 to spend on a day out shopping with lunch at Carluccios courtesy of Bicester Village.
Guests were entertained by five piece band 'Sticky Jack' and Black Cat Promotions DJ Barrie with non-dancers choosing the casino tables or bucking bronco provided by Rodeo Dan. Breakfast baguettes finished the evening for most at 2am although 4 golfers including Director of Golf Jamie Herbert tried to play golf shortly after dawn!
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Bicester Country Club held their annual PGA Pro-Am on Thursday 16th July 2009. With the weather proving kind until after the last group finished, the Golf Course held its own against 37 of the best Professionals in the B,B&O area. Pictured above is the winning Professional Mark Booth having shot a fine 3 under 68. Mark held off challenges from two local Professionals, Dusan Gavrilovic who was a junior at the original Chesterton Golf Club now Director of Golf at Studley Wood golf Club who shot a 2 under 69. In third place was Bicester’s very own Golf Course Manager Jamie Herbert who shot a 1 under 70 to tie with Paul Simpson from West Berks.
The team event was won by Matt Collis from Blue Mountain G.C. Matts team had pulled out at the last minute so frantic race was on to find 3 Bicester members to fill in. What a result that was, Brian truby, Ryan Birch and Laura Watkins won with a fine score of 14 under. Second was Bicester’s Head Professional Peter Thompson with his team on 13 under, Peter’s team consisted of Darren Broderick, Drew Blackburn and Wayne Dobbins.
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Over £7,000 was raised for Watford Mencap at Warren Clarke's Celebrity Golf Day held at Bicester Country Club on Wednesday 8th July 2009. Seventeen celebrities played on a rare July day when the rain held off. Pictured above are Warren Clarke with the main sponsor's team from St James's Place Wealth Management. Also pictured are Event Organiser Sarah Bridgeworth of Deliver Events with Kenny Lynch, Warren Clarke, Dennis Waterman and Gareth Hale and Barry Fitzpatrick chatting with Aston Villa Football Manager Martin O'Neill in the buggy.
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Funding raised by The Co-operative Bank's Oxford Corporate Banking Centre for The Oxford Children's Hospital (CHOX) passed the £20,000 mark after a golf event held at Bicester Golf and Country Club.
The CHOX Charity Golf and Spa Day proved to be a great success with over £5,000 raised for the charity.
The Oxford Corporate Banking Centre supported the event, which this year had wider appeal with the option of a Spa Day for non-Golfers.
The money raised will go towards the ongoing need to invest in the latest equipment and to maintain a high standard of care, not only within the Children's Hospital but through the whole of Children's Services within the Oxford Radcliffe Hospital.
The event included a three course meal, auction and a prize presentation for the top three teams, with former Radio 1 DJ Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart acting as compere and later joined by actor Warren Clarke.
Penny Hambridge, Children's Development Officer, Charitable Funds; said; "We are delighted that The Co-operative Bank is continuing to show its commitment to local children by fundraising for the Children's Hospital in Oxford. The support we receive really is phenomenal, especially at this difficult economic time and helps to make a real difference to thousands of children across the South."
Steve Bateman, senior business development manager, says: "We are delighted to be helping to raise money for such a worthwhile charity and really pleased we have now surpassed the £20,000 mark. The golf days have proved to be a great success over the past few years and Bicester Country Club proved a superb venue for this event."
The winning team (pictured above L-R Tom Jennings, John Farragher, Steve Bateman, Penny Hambridge, Ed Stewart & Graham Payne) was Bicester Country Club's own team led by Director Graham Payne with Duty Manager and Fitness Instructor Tom Jennings winning the individual prize.
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The 80’s themed evening was a great success and everyone got into the spirit with the fancy dress. The highlights of the evening were Martin’s fancy dress outfit, Reas' skimpy costume and the high volume of fluorescent leg warmers and sweat bands. Look out for details of the next Members social evening coming very soon.
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The health club staff turned into Smurfs for Red Nose Day and the beauty girls dressed in their pyjamas to raise money for Comic Relief. We would like to thank all members and staff for donating a total of £378 which was a fantastic effort.
