Smiths Row Competitors

Founded in 1902, Stowmarket Golf Club has been on its present site in Finborough Park since 1962. It is a pretty parkland course set in the quiet and peaceful Suffolk countryside with much wildlife and lovely views. The renowned high-quality greens and varied holes suit both low and high handcappers looking for a challenging yet rewarding game on a well maintained layout with excellent practices facilities and grass driving area. The club is also renowned for the friendly welcome it gives to members and visitors. The Course Now measuring some 6,107 yds from the whites, the par 69 course initially evolved through normal play but during the mid 60’s designs were invited from Hawtree and Charles Grayston. Grayston was chosen but Hawtree were involved in 1968 in the design of six new greens. Stowmarket’s parkland course requires accuracy and good ball positioning; appealing to long hitters and strategists alike whilst the greens give any golfer a master test of their putting skills.

Ufford Park Woodbridge is a family owned business and has been run by the Aldous family since 1992. Since this time the business has grown from strength to strength, growing from 25 to more than 90 bedrooms, with fantastic facilities for the whole family to enjoy. Set in 120 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, the hotel provides the perfect golfers paradise with an award-winning 18-hole, par 71 golf course, along with the only 2 storey driving range in Suffolk. The hotel boosts a Thermal Suite Spa that is the perfect choice to wind down after a busy day. Ufford Park is the perfect destination for a relaxing family break, a romantic weekend away with your partner or an enjoyable mini-break with friends. We cater for all types of events from conferences and team building days, to birthdays and weddings.

Mr Tony Thorogate at the very young age of 85 years, retired as Standard Bearer for Sheringham after many years of loyal and dedicated service to the Town and our branch. Over the years Tony represented us at numerous events, both big and small. Parades at the Norfolk Show, Newmarket Races and our own Town events, alongside the emotional attendance at funerals. Always smartly dressed in his uniform, carrying the Standard with pride, we as a Branch wish him a very happy retirement. Branch Chairman, Val Callaghan, thanked Tony for his service and President David Farrow then presented the Standard to Eddie Mayell. Officially taking up this important mantle is, Eddie Mayell, who has already put much work into his training and represented the Branch this year at GP90 in Ypres, accompanied by his wife Claire as our wreath layer. As a Branch we are delighted at this appointment and we already know that Eddie will carry this Sacred Emblem with both humility and pride. "The Standard which you are now privileged to carry, having been solemnly dedicated in a sacred place, represents the ideals of service to God and to our Queen and country. The Union Flag, in the top left hand corner, is symbolic of our unity and our loyalty to the crown, community and nation. The royal blue signifies fidelity, and the gold band recalls all those who have died in the service of our country, and reminds us who remain that we must ever be true to "Service not Self". The service was taken by Rev Christian Heycocks RN and included the Dickleburgh Standard carried by John Roberts.