Wednesday 12 June 6pm
Ladies’ FREE golf taster session!
PGA professional Jim Hetherington is holding a free golf taster session for Ladies at Greetham Valley on Wednesday 12 June at 6pm. All equipment will be provided, please wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes or trainers. Please phone Jim on 07712 052763 for more details
Bank Holiday weekend – free golf taster sessions in Rutland!
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on May 15, 2013
Rutland Walking & Cycling Festival + accommodation offers!
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on May 8, 2013
Come to Rutland and enjoy the Active Rutland Walking and Cycling Festival from 18th May – 1st June 2013!
The Festival is a celebration of Rutland’s beautiful landscape and the many walks and cycle routes in and around Rutland. The walks and cycle rides are all led by qualified volunteer walk and bike leaders, making this festival free!
The first week of walking (18th-25th May) offers a variety of different length walks at different times and locations around Rutland. The second week (26th May – 1st June) will offer the 7 sections of the Rutland Round over those 7 days.
With two of the walks starting and finishing at Greetham Valley, it is the perfect excuse to pop in for some well-earned refreshments in our lounge bar!
Over the two weeks there will also be cycle rides to suit everyone, ranging from family to nature rides and even a led cycle ride around the whole of Rutland Water, including the Hambleton Peninsula. There really is something for everyone!
Rutland is the perfect place for walking, and has long attracted ramblers, who enjoy finding their way around the tiny villages, little known tracks and country lanes. As well as the popular Rutland Water there are many other footpaths covering varied terrain with several famous walking routes as well:
The Macmillan Way was originally developed to raise money for Cancer Research, and was opened as a fully signed and waymarked route in 1996. This route passes the south banks of Rutland Water.
The Viking Way winds its way southwards from the Humber Bridge, through the Lincolnshire Wolds and finishes in Oakham.
The Hereward Way follows a path through Rutland, passing through villages including Empingham, Whitwell and Barnsdale, before reaching Oakham.
The Jurassic Way follows the band of Jurassic Limestone that runs along the northern boundary of Northamptonshire, along the Oxford Canal, via Middleton Cheney and Woodford Halse to Braunston on the Grand Union Canal. Here it passes between Market Harborough and Corby, following the Welland Valley to Rockingham with its castle.
Full details of the free events can be found in the Active Rutland Walking and Cycling Brochure, click here for details. Why not make a ‘Staycation’ of it and enjoy accommodation at Greetham Valley? We are offering some great late deals on self-catering and B&B breaks during the festival, starting at just £15 per person per night!
Motown Tribute Night ticket prizewinners announced!
Posted by Claire Daniels, Corporate & Events Manager on May 2, 2013
Prizewinners from Morton are delighted to have won two tickets to the next Greetham Valley Great Night Out – Motown Tribute Night on Friday 5th July!
Stuart and Kathy Dodds were guests at Greetham Valley’s 21st Birthday Party in April, where everyone was offered the opportunity to provide their email addresses in exchange for a chance to win the prize. They said they were delighted to have won as they had already planned to book tickets, which are worth £22.50 each.
Tickets for the event are already selling well - a third of the tables are already fully booked, with two more months to go. This promises to be an excellent, entertaining evening, so don’t miss out – reserve your tickets now!!
Restaurant Offers
Posted by Ivan Holroyd, F&B Manager on May 1, 2013
The renowned Greetham Valley Black Rock Grill continues to grow in popularity – word spreads fast! Try our fabulous, great value Black Rock Grill Steak Duet offer – just £18 for TWO succulent 6oz prime rump steaks served cooking on a pair of our hot volcanic rocks, accompanied by chips, mushrooms, onion rings and salad. We also have a range of other choices on our Black Rock Grill menu.
Our seasonal Restaurant menu features some fabulous new approaches to preparing deliciously wholesome food to suit all palates. Enjoy the taste of Greetham Valley’s own line caught salmon, fresh from our lake, and steamed with an infusion of ginger and thyme; linger over our juicy lambs’ rump accompanied by a rich red wine jus, and sink into decadence with sinfully scrumptious homemade desserts – Greetham Valley invites you to tantalise your tastebuds this season and discover why our chefs have become locally renowned for innovation, attention to detail and culinary genius.
The Lounge Bar menu features some new twists on old favourites – my personal favourites are the jumbo haddock in Greetham Valley’s famous beer batter, and i love sharing a Greetham Valley platter with one’s nearest and dearest….
Table booking is always a good idea and at busy times can be absolutely essential! We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Table reservations (01780) 460444
Hit and giggle! Ladies’ beginners golf classes
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on April 29, 2013
New course starts Thursday 23rd May 7pm
Ladies, come along to Greetham Valley to enjoy a 6 week beginners course, learning to play the wonderful game of golf! Jim Hetherington’s Hit and Giggle course costs just £48 per person and includes:
- range balls
- equipment
- coffee
- FREE 3 month Academy course membership
The course is for 6 x 1 hour weekly lessons, every Thursday evening commencing 23rd May at 7pm. Learn to play golf in a fun, social and group-supported environment!
To book your place, phone Jim Hetherington on 07712 052763 or email james.hetherington@yahoo.co.uk. Don’t delay – Jim’s first Hit and Giggle course was quickly fully booked!
Junior Golf lessons at Greetham Valley!
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on April 29, 2013
Be a part of Greetham Valley’s Junior Golf Academy – join Jim Hetherington’s Junior Golf Classes!
Due to popular demand, Jim is running a further 6 week course of Junior Golf tuition for just £48 for 6 x 1 hour lessons. This price includes:
- range balls
- equipment loan
- FREE 3 month Academy course membership
Course begins: Saturday 25th May 1pm
Learn to play and develop golf skills in a safe, fun environment – with the emphasis on enjoyment!
Phone Jim on 07712 052763 or email: james.hetherington@yahoo.co.uk
Improve your game in 6 weeks!
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on April 29, 2013
Next course begins Monday 27 May 6pm
Ladies and gentlemen of all ages are invited to join Jim Hetherington’s 6 week Improvers’ Course for just £48 per person – maximum 8 people.
This course of 6 x 1 hour lessons will cover your long game, pitching, chipping and sand play and provide you with the tools to help your concentration on the golf course.
To book your place contact Jim Hetherington on 07712 052763
Coloured flag positioning trial at Greetham Valley
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on April 3, 2013
Following a suggestion from a member, and in agreement with Course Manager Adi, Greetham Valley is trialling coloured flag positioning on both the Lakes and the Valley courses.
From today, for a trial period, coloured flags will be used to indicate hole placement on individual greens, as follows:
- red flag – hole is positioned towards front third of the green
- yellow flag – hole is positioned in the middle third of the green
- white flag – hole is positioned in the back third of the green
Need an easy way to remember? Think of the location and colour of the ladies, gents and competition tees – red forward, yellow middle and white back respectively!
No trial would be complete without valuable feedback from those who play the courses, so please do let us know your thoughts. Does it help or hinder your game or are you confused.com? Either speak to the Captains, to Dee Hinch or email dee.hinch@greethamvalley.co.uk - we look forward to receiving your input.
Be a Pro for the Day at Greetham Valley!
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on April 2, 2013
Friday 19 April 9am to 6pm
Spend the day like a golf professional in a completely relaxed environment, having every aspect of your game monitored, assessed and improved. Jim Hetherington will cover your long game and every aspect of your short game, set personalised practise and skill development routines and give you vital mental tools and focus to maximise your performance.
Cost is just £149 per person and includes:
- breakfast
- lunch
- 9 hole playing lesson
- range balls
- manual
This is a very special day for a maximum of just 4 people, so book now to avoid disappointment! Phone Jim on 07712 052763
Jim Hetherington’s Short Game Masterclass
Posted by Dee Hinch, Business & Marketing Director on April 2, 2013
Friday 3 May 10am to 5pm
This Short Game Masterclass is a superb day of short game golf tuition, covering the arts of pitching, chipping, sand play and putting. Jim will also give you the mental tools used by the world’s best players to improve concentration and reduce nerves, plus a manual to help you continue and develop your personal routines.
The cost of this invaluable day is just £75 per person, with a maximum of 8 people.
To book your place, phone Jim Hetherington on 07712 052763 or email james.hetherington@yahoo.co.uk
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