NEWS AND PHOTOS 
News Item: 13/May/2024
The Red Squirrels welcomed the Sandpipers from Silloth golf club today.
The weather was another lovely warm, dry day. Perfect for golf.
Everyone agreed it had been a great match. All enjoyed the company, the "crack", the course and the catering.
Captains for the day, Frank and Jim thanked all the players for making it a successful day.
Result .............. Carlisle 2, Silloth 6.
News Item: 29/April/2024
The Red Squirrels were host to Dad's Army from Penrith.
Match captains Alistair and Kevin lead the charge.
Many thanks were offered to players and staff for a good day,
although the weather maintained it's current trend
but the home team managed a good win 5 - 3.
News Item: 24/April/2024
The Red Squirrels travelled to Southerness Golf Club.
They were warmly greeted by the "Birdies" (Senior Golfers).
Under blue skies the Red Squirrels enjoyed the day and
came away with a brilliant 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 victory.
Players ready to do battle: Photo courtesy, Ian Kerr.
News Item: 11/April/2024
The Red Squirrels travelled west to visit the Sandpipers
at Silloth on Solway Golf Club.
Match captains Clem and Jim (centre), with partners
Eddie and Steve (left and right), ready on the tee
for the team's first 2024 fixture.
The players and clubhouse staff were thanked
for an excellent welcome and great food.
Good weather, excellent course and great "crack".
Home team winning 6 - 2.
News Item: 10/April/24
Red Squirrels and World Handicap System.
From 1st April we all suffered yet another change to our handicaps.
I'm in no position to say why or how but I can clarify:
When we play on our YELLOW course now, we ALL have had a reduction of 1.6 shots.
New Carlisle Yellow Course Handicaps equal:
[[Your Index) X 135 / 113]] + { (Yellow Rating) 69.4 - (Yellow Par) 71 }
[[Old course h/cap]] + {-1.6 } rounded.
So we ALL lose 2 shots.
If yours is different it could be rounding or you have put a card in recently.
News Item: 24/March/24
Red Squirrels AWAY-DAY.
Carus Green is ready and waiting, are you guys up for it?
MONDAY 15th JULY 2024. Entry list to be posted on 17th April !
28 golfers, first to sign and pay £10 deposit.
FINAL cost £60.00 (4 ball, better ball, Stableford).
Thanks: Alistair Kirkpatrick
News Item: 19/March/24
A group of Red Squirrels volunteer to help the club "Greenstaff",
following the winter storms.
News Item: 11/March/24
2 lucky Red Squirrels in Portugal spending the cash in this month's
200 club draw. 
Angus and Allan enjoy a pint at the 19th. Brilliant!
News Item: 1/March/24
3 lucky Red Squirrels gathered all the prizes in this month's
200 club draw. 
Allan Duncan, John Potter and Dave Smith. Brilliant!
News Item: 28/February/24
Red Squirrels gathered for prize giving, following today's competition.
Ken, Tommy and Alistair entertain with results, awards and quips.
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News Item: 22/January/24
Ken M. enjoys the view before another day's skiing, thanks Ken.
"Blue skies over Carlisle today".
But the "Course is Closed" again as 'Heavy rain is forecast' !!
News Item: 14/January/24
Angus enjoys a sunny morning.
"Buenos dias" .. "No mud here"
News Item: 31/December/23
" I rather enjoyed that but I'm glad we only had time to play 7 holes"! !!
A HAPPY NEW YEAR ------ Red Squirrels.
News Item: 17/December/2023
Red Squirrel Committee Member Tommy, out an' about
in the frozen heights of Alston, looking for Santa.
Chooses his Christmas Tree, (Should've gone to specsavers) !!
News Item: 15/December/2023
The Red Squirrels are very sad to hear the news
that "Dabber" Bell has unfortunately passed away,
a great Red Squirrel, he will be missed.
Still rolling the putts in !
News Item: 15/December/2023
Red Squirrel Ken Murray looking for the 8th Hole, its been missing a while,
I wonder if Trolleys are allowed.
News Item: 13/December/2023
The Red Squirrels' CHRISTMAS LUNCH and PRIZES
Red Squirrels getting "cheesed" off with photos and ready to eat.
Myke sorts out the next winner of the brilliant raffle prizes.
Victor gets the last laugh with a "truck load" of humour
and gives thanks to CGC catering management
and hard working Red Squirrels' committee.
News Item: 13/December/2023
The Red Squirrels have been busy this year raising monies to assist
the club Captains' charity and the Junior members of the club.
Committe members, John Waugh, Mike Cullen and John Barron (Left)
and Myke Nixon (Right) present cheques to Club Captains Geoff and Janette
and also to Club Professional / Junior Organiser Nicky.
News Item: 16/October/2023
Notes from the Red Squirrels AGM, 11/10/23
and dates for your diaries.
31 Red Squirrels attended.
Some apologies for absence were received.
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending. Squirrels have had a fantastic year, now an integral part of the club. He thanked the committee for all their work and informed the meeting that unfortunately Dr. George Raitt had sadly passed away.
The Secretary also thanked the committee for all of their hard work, he also thanked Mike Bland for keeping the website up to date, David Kirkbride for his photography work and Alistair Kirkpatrick for organising the away day. Tommy Little was thanked for his work in obtaining prizes and a special thanks to those who had volunteered to help out at the club competitions. He then thanked Carlisle Embroidery, Myke Nixon and Alan Causer for their continued support. We have lost three members, Dr. George Raitt and Clark Black and David Dalglish who decided not to renew their membership. On the recruitment side we have welcomed 8 new members. All of the Major winners were congratulated he also pointed out that the Majors were very well supported with entries of 43, 40, 39, 40 and 38. On the stats side we played 961 rounds scoring 29,856 points. In the race for the Terris Two`s 39 Squirrels accounted for 120 2`s, the most scored was 11 this was achieved by Mike Cullen and David Kirkpatrick congratulations to both. Finally there was just one more thanks and that is to the members of the Red Squirrels because without you there would be no Red Squirrels and your continued support is very much appreciated.
The Treasurer thanked Mike Jones for auditing the accounts. He then went through the balance sheet giving a very detailed account of the figures. There were less games played but we did have a donation from Dr. George Raitt and we also still managed to give to the Captains charities and the junior section. Once again we still have an healthy balance sheet.
Inter - Club 0rganiser, Nick Stewardson gave a rundown of the results and overall we had another poor year, of the 8 home games we won 5, lost 1 and drew 1 but on our travels we only managed 1 draw losing the other 7. We used 40 players with Tommy Little playing 15 out of 16, Gordon Henshaw scored 22 points from 10 games. Nick thanked Clive Beck for his help and then said that we must try harder next year.
Proposals: Mally Graham brought up the subject of handicaps, he said that he thought the lower handicappers found it difficult to complete. He then proposed 3 different solutions, the Secretary then mentioned using the 115 Standard Slope Index this would mean that your Index would be your handicap. Alistair Kirkpatrick then proposed that we have 2 divisions comprising of lower and higher handicappers. After a lively debate it was decided that we adopt the 2 division system with 2 prizes in each one and still keeping the maximum 4 shot cut.
John Hext proposed that we move the early major, Mason Trophy, to later in the year. Secretary to monitor the state of the course in April.
A.O.B. Mike Jones suggested that we use mats now but the meeting decided that we wait until the club bring them in and that we use them only on the fairways. A 666 game was suggested but this was defeated.
Closing Statement: The Chairman thanked everyone for coming and for their input into the debates and he then closed the meeting.
Dates for future diaries from the Secretary:
News Item: 12/October/2023
The Red Squirrels rounded off their match season 2023
with a "friendly" champagne scramble with the club's lady golfers.
Everyone enjoyed the day, the weather, the golf, the food and the "craic".
Pictured above are the WINNERS .. Ken, Janette and BrianAnd SECOND PLACE .. Bob, Julie, Tracey and Alan.(apologies from Anette .. missing)
News Item: 27/September/2023
The Red Squirrels travelled to Brampton Golf Club for the 2nd leg of
their "home 'n' away" annual Trophy, played against the "Curlews".
A severe storm forecast was in place for this season's final match.
A very tight contest and resultant "9 - 7 win" went the Red Squirrels way
Team Captains Tommy and Peter gave thanks to the players, the golf club staff,
the green keepers and the culpable weather forecasters.
Reminder ... Red Squirrels AGM ... Wednesday 11th October 2023
News Item: 25/September/2023
A great day to greet our visitors to Carlisle Golf Club for the Reivers from Hexham.
All players gathered for an enjoyable meal and get-together afterwards.
A warm and sunny day helped the match to a very close DRAW.
Captains for the day, Ian and John thanked
all the players and club staff for their efforts.
John reminded the group that the fixture with the Ladies
on 14th October still needed a few more players.
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News Item: 21/August/2023
A visit to Carlisle Golf Club for the Beckwatchers from Workington,
ended in a win 5 - 3 for the away side.
Captains for the day, John and Martin thanked everyone involved in this
excellent day.
Captain John shares a joke with the assembled teams.
News Item: 14/August/2023
Blackwell Grange Golf Club, Darlington
Red Squirrels Away Day
Champions on the day, Mike and Kevin ... 42 points
Despite the Weather, a great day, enjoyed by all.
Three photos of "Yours truly" supported on both sides
by the other prize winners. (past his bedtime)!
Angus and Terry .. 40 pts
Ken and Ashley .. 40 pts
Best back 9 .. Nick and Colin
Front 9 .. Dave C and Ian K
Nearest the pins .. Roger, John B, Ken B
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News Item: 8/August/2023
Brilliant win "7 - 1" for the Red Squirrels.
A warm welcome was given to The Curlews from Brampton Golf Club.
Captains for the day Sandy and Tommy enjoyed the day and thanked
the team players, club staff and green staff. The course, the catering and the weather
were in good order.
News Item: 31/July/2023
The Red Squirrels struggled through the rain to meet up with the Beckwatchers
at Workington Golf Club today.
Match captains Martin and Alistair, with partners Phil and John
led the teams for 2023's 1st fixture.
Many thanks were offered to the players, clubhouse staff and greenkeepers
for an excellent welcome, good food and drinks and a testing golf course.
A very enjoyable day and the Home team winning 5 - 3.
News Item: 24/July/2023
The Red Squirrels travelled to Penrith Golf Club today and were welcomed
by "Dad's Army" to a great day and team matches.
The recent wet weather had cast doubt on the fixture but the
course had made a brilliant recovery.
Captains Alistair and Don praised the players as the Trophy was presented.
A hard fought 81/2--71/2 victory to the Red Squirrels.
With the lakes and hills in the background,
the golf, weather and matches were enjoy here by Alan, Mark, Kevin and Mike.
News Item: 22/July/2023
The Red Squirrels sent messages to show their respect and sorrow at the news
that Dr George Raitt had unfortunately passed away recently.
Still rolling the putts in !
News Item: 3/July/2023
The Red Squirrels welcomed Vintage from Lochmaben Golf Club.
Match captains thanked the players and Carlisle GC for a warm welcome.
The weather though was a different story. Very heavy, squally showers.
Captains Colin and Jim enjoyed this return 2023 fixture which ended in
another of this year's few wins. A brilliant 51/2 - 21/2 victory to the Red Squirrels.
News Item: 19/June/2023
The Red Squirrels welcomed the Birdies from Southerness today.
Match captains Kevin and Dave shared the trophy for a moment.
Also pictured here are Captain Dave and partner Roger, who led the charge
for a brilliant 5 - 1 victory for the Red Squirrels today.
News Item: 11/June/2023
At Last a win for the Squirrels!
Nick takes a hand picked team to Northwest London and returned a triumpant WIN.
News Item: 11/June/2023
Red Squirrel match captain, Colin Connelly
thanked the Lochmaben team for a grand day out.
The home team posted a good win.
News Item: 19/May/2023
A visit to Northumberland today. The Red Squirrels visited Hexham Reivers.
A brilliant, warm, sunny day. Perfect for a golf match.
Both teams rose to the occasion, the Reivers a little more than the Red Squirrels.
A resounding win for the home team. .. 61/2 to 11/2.
Team Captains Chris and Martyn happily taking the first halved match.
News Item: 15/May/2023
The Red Squirrels welcomed "The Sandpipers" from Silloth Golf Club.
A cool, clear start to what turned into a fabulously warm spring day.
Both teams enjoyed the golf. The course is beginning to recover from the winter onslaught.
The Red Squirrels home result ...... a ....... DRAW.
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Team Captains Dave and Gilmour exchanged and gave thanks to the players.
News Item: 13/May/2023
Good weekend for "Shrimping"
The Red Squirrels on summer tour at Morecambe.
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'A grand day out' but no trophy.
News Item: 8/May/2023
Coronation Weekend (HRH King Charles III).
The Red Squirrels welcomed "Dad's Army" from Penrith Golf Club.
The weather was horrendous. Heavy rain and floods all over the course.
Both teams battled on to the end, reaching a very close result.
First win this year for the Red Squirrels.. 41/2 to 31/2.
Team Captains Alistair and Barry agreed on a good event.
Golfers enjoyed the food and "Craic" afterwards.
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for "Normal Squirrel Days".
........throughout the year..........