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Welcome
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ambridge Meridian Golf Club is so called because it is one of just ten courses in the world to straddle the Greenwich Meridian Line. Just five miles west of the historic and picturesque city of Cambridge, not only is our club situated in a noteworthy geographical location, the course itself has an equally special feel. Set in 212 acres of majestic countryside between the villages of Toft and Comberton, the large expanse of land leaves the player with the luxurious feeling that they are playing millionaire’s golf – in other words that their group has the course to themselves.
Designed by Ryder Cup players Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, Cambridge Meridian opened in 1994 and rapidly gained a reputation as a friendly club that offered golfers a tough but fair test whatever their standard. With its eye-catching striped fairways and perfectly-manicured USGAstandard greens, little wonder our championship course has become a favourite in the East of England.
She and her team can accommodate 80 in the club’s restaurant and are equally adept at catering for golfing societies or for more formal functions such as weddings. Please remember we are dog friendly and you are welcome to bring your best friend to play golf with you, providing they are well behaved.
Come for the golf – and stay for the food. Lizzie’s home-cooked Sunday lunches and the now famous “Cow Pie” have become the stuff of legend.
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The Course
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t 6,700 yards from the white tees and with a par of 73, the course has established itself as a true test to even the most accomplished of players. Frequently used by the PGA and county associations for championships and matches, it has also proudly played host to the English Ladies’ Seniors’ Open Championship on three occasions. The greens are smooth and true in all weathers – a testament to the excellence of their surface is the decision to bring a number of international putting master classes and championships to Cambridge Meridian.
In fact, the excellent drainage and top-notch maintenance means not only is the course always open, but there are never winter mats or temporary greens to contend with. Be it the meandering Bourn Brook or the strategically-situated lakes (or both) that the course plots its way so neatly around, water is in play on two thirds of the holes. But this is far from an unfair challenge, with a good share of wide, welcoming fairways to please those who struggle at times with accuracy off the tee.
There are so many highlights to the round that it is difficult to select a handful, but the three tiers of the 5th green are sure to live long in the memory, while the par-5 18th has been voted the best finishing hole in East Anglia. And if your game happens to suffer an off-day, simply stand back and marvel at the wildlife and countryside around you.
Three holes have dog-legs to tempt the brave soul who regards risk and reward as a part of the game to be embraced.
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Take the Course Tour Hole 1 (Sheepshank) 311 yards, par 4 The hole could be named after the knot, or perhaps after the animals that are ready to welcome your ball should it flyout of bounds to the right. Keep your tee shot to the right side of the fairway, too far to the left and you are likely to be blocked out on your approach to the green and face a tricky shot over trees and a stream.
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Hole 2 (Church Drift) 365 yards, par 4 A drive favouring the left side of the fairway will negate the couple of craftily-placed bunkers ready to snare any ball that goes too far to the right. A well-placed tee shot will set up a short iron to an undulating green that is guarded by a lake on the left and a vast bunker on the right.
Hole 3 (Watersmeet) 158 yards, par 3 The first of the four par-3s on the course, which you should note all come on the odd holes if you are playing foursomes. The green is a generous size but undulating and slopes to the left and there is a lake to catch anything too far left. Deceptive for distance, trust what it says on the scorecard.
Hole 4 (Hounds Haunch) 529 yards, par 5 A fantastic dog-leg par 5 which will tempt the longer hitters to cut off the corner by carrying the bunkers to leave a second shot over the river and the chance of an eagle putt. The safer route is to keep to the left of centre from the tee, play to the dog-leg and play up to the river. The green is well guarded, with another huge bunker to the right. Make sure you take enough club as long is better than short.
Hole 5 (Barnes Field) 200 yards, par 3 A delightful short hole to look at, but one of the most difficult on the course, with a well-bunkered green. Despite being on three layers, the green is difficult to hit, and can provide some very tricky and never-tobeforgotten putts should you not finish on the same level as the flag.
Hole 6 (Priory Meadow) 526 yards, par 5 A long, uphill, challenging par 5 which needs the right club selection and a little luck to avoid the two fiendishly placed bunkers in the middle of the fairway which are not easily seen from the tee. The green is large and inviting, but watch for some tricky borrows.
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Take the Course Tour (CONTINUED) Hole 7 (The Hog’s Back) 389 yards, par 4 One of the most inviting driving holes on the course with the lack of trouble off the tee and the wide fairway. Aim for the marker post and slightly left of centre, which should afford some magnificentviews as you reach the brow of the hill. The second shot appears straightforward, although pay attention to the downhill lie.
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Hole 8 (Willow Green) 361 yards, par 4 The water to the left should not come into play off the tee, but check your yardages to make sure you are not caught out by the cross bunker in the centre of the fairway. A drive too far left can leave a second shot blocked out by trees, not a good thing when there is also a stream in front of the green to negotiate.
Hole 9 (Doublecross) 440 yards, par 4 Patience, caution and accuracy are the watch-words on this hole, which has a 90 degree dog-leg to the right. The hole gets its name because you have to traverse the winding Bourn Brook twice, once off the tee and again with the approach into the green. It is possible to cut the corner, but generally the greedier the attempted tee shot, the more costly the results.
Hole 10 (Lord’s Meadow) 500 yards, par 5 If you have not acquainted yourself with the Bourn Brook on the previous hole, there is another chance here, with water crossing the fairway twice and continuing up the left hand side. Keep well right with your second shot, which should leave a short pitch to the green.
Hole 11 (Long Meadow) 300 yards, par 4 Some welcome relief between the stern tests before and after, this is one of the easiest holes on the course and offers a definite birdie chance. The long hitters will fancy going for the green, but more important is to hit the wide fairway and leave a straightforward approach into the green.
Hole 12 (Rotadale) 554 yards, par 5 This used to be Stroke Index 1 and still has claims to be the toughest hole on the course, particularly from the back tees. Ladies and those playing from the yellow tees should look to carry lake on the corner of the dog-leg without over-clubbing and finding the bunkers on the far side of the fairway. Another lake runs down the left and with trees on the right, accuracy is at a premium.
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Take the Course Tour (CONTINUED) Hole 13 (Greenwich Green) 369 yards, par 4 Drive up the right side of the fairway to avoid the lake which cuts into the fairway on the other side. There is a ditch to cross in front of the green, but this should not pose too many problem proving your tee shot finds the short grass.
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Hole 14 (The Meridian Line) 413 yards, par 4 A long, testing par 4 that offers a challenge from the tee with water in play down the lefthand side and a trio of bunkers ready to end any hope of reaching the green in regulation down the right. Choose enough club with your second shot to attack the green, which is slightly uphill.
Hole 15 (Cundells Green) 214 yards, par 3 At nearly 200 yards even off the yellow tips, this is a hole which requires a long iron or a fairway wood to reach the putting surface, which is long and narrow. Even those hitting long and straight enough to hit the green are not guaranteed to exit with their par.
Hole 16 (Bunker Hill) 415 yards, par 4 The toughest hole on the course, with a host of sand traps and two long uphill shots required to reach the raised, undulating green. If the bunkers or the distance doesn’t get you, the green might, as downhill putts can be wickedly fast, especially in the summer months.
Hole 17 (Hill Field) 162 yards, par 3 It may be the shortest hole on the course off the yellow tees, but it is still one to treat with respect. A nice hole to look at as long as you don’t have a fear of water, which must be carried off the tee. The green is long and thin and the pin position can mean a difference of up to three clubs.
Hole 18 (Westward Home) 526 yards, par 5 A stunning test to end the round with a par-5 that has been voted the best finishing hole in East Anglia. The first lake must be carried to shorten the distance into the green but that is not even half the job done as trouble abounds. Fairway bunkers, a stream short of the green and more water to the left, this hole has just about everything, including an audience watching your every move from the clubhouse terrace.
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Pro Shop
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ambridge Meridian Golf Shop has a well stocked Pro Shop with all golfer essentials. You will always be greeted by a friendly face, Mike Snow – Club Professional or one of our expert golfing assistants.
The Pro Shop provides an excellent regripping service with a wide range of grips available from several different manufacturers. Please do not hesitate to bring your clubs in for a grip check.
If you are on the lookout for new clubs or clothing, the pro shop has a wide range of golfing equipment from leading brands such as Titleist, Srixon, Greg Norman Collection, Sunice, Hi-Tec, Ecco, Bridgestone and Yonex.
Our Ultrasonic Club Cleaner is always available, so if you haven’t had time to give the clubs the once over, then this service will have your clubs shining in no time.
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Tuition
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ven with the right equipment specifically tailored to complement the idiosyncratic swing mechanics of the individual player, things can still go swry. That is when expert tuition comes into its own and the team at Cambridge Meridian can get your golf game back on track or turn what were previously problem areas into new-found strengths
Our Head PGA Professional Mike Snow has been coaching Cambridge Golfers for over 15 years. His teaching philosophy is that every golfer is unique and if no two swings are identical, then no two lessons should be either.
Mike has run group coaching sessions for the whole of his career as a PGA Professional, Seniors, Ladies and Open group coaching run on a weekly basis at CMGC. All sessions require booking, so please call us on 01223 264 700 to make arrangements.
With Mike you can have your game reviewed in a numbers of ways, putting green, driving range and course sessions are available all with the aid of VI Digital Coaching System, allowing you can take your lesson home.
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Practice Facilities
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ambridge Meridian Golf Club is committed to offering its members all the facilities possible to enable them to become as proficient at this great game of golf as their talent and application allows. As well as the highly-regarded tuition on offer from our head professional Mike Snow, there are several areas where players can work on ingraining new swing thoughts or turning previously weaker areas of their game into strengths.
Just a short walk from the Clubhouse is our newly built driving range. 8 fully covered bays, where you can practice with every club in the bag, right up to and including the driver.
On the practice ground there is a pitching green to enable work on improving the short game. This has a bunker next to it as well for those who wish to perfect their sand-save technique.
At the range we also offer practice from turf giving that true feeling when refining your strike.
In addition, there is a large putting green at the entrance of the club along with a chipping green and two practice nets which are ideal for warming up before taking to the course.
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Membership
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f you find appealing the thought of belonging to a warm, friendly club that offers year-round golf on a perfectly-maintained course and excellent facilities off it, then why not consider becoming a member? There are a number of memberships available, including seven-day and five-day, with special rates for students, juniors, partners joining at the same time and for those only wishing to play after 2pm.
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Joining the club offers you the chance not only to make new friends but to test your mettle in regular competitions both at weekends and during the week whether you are male or female, a senior golfer with a lifetime’s experience or a youngster just taking up the game.
Benefits of being a member include: • a loyalty card which entitles the holder to a 10 per cent discount on drinks and food for use in the clubhouse • earliest advance opportunity to make tee bookings • members-only tee times before 10am at the weekend • reduced rates for members’ guests and offers throughout the year. • on line tee bookings
As well as enjoying all Cambridge Meridian has to offer, there are also several ‘away’ days and weekends throughout the year, whereby some of the members get together and play a different course and sometimes make a weekend of it. Any sporting organisation that does not recognise that young people are its future lifeblood is short-sighted in the extreme and it is no surprise that juniors are embraced at a forward-thinking, progressive club like Cambridge Meridian.
The youth section is positively thriving thanks to the enthusiasm, dedication and time invested in it by our professional Mike Snow. Corporate Membership is also available and has proved extremely popular with local companies of all sizes because of the great value it represents.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of our friendly club, give either Steve Creighton or Cathy O’Connor a call on 01223 264700 or email us at meridian@golfsocieties.com
Directors and staff are able to play the course all year round and enjoy the bar and restaurant facilities as any other member of the club would.
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Points 2 Play Membership
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e are proud to be the home of what we believe is the future of golf membership –– Points 2 Play. A membership option that is designed to improve cost efficiency to suit today’s time driven society.
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Do you play as often as you want to? The average amount of rounds played by the 5 million golfers in Britain is 6 per year! For the vast majority an annual fee is not cost effective. E.g. Annual fee £875 to play 20 rounds, cost per round £43.75. Alternative Points 2 Play. Join on our Option C for £455. Play 20 rounds, cost per round (weekend) £21.16 + points over for more golf!
Points 2 Play membership gives all the benefits and flexibility that is expected as a member of a golf club including club events, levy card discount and advanced booking. Points 2 Play Introductory membership starts at only £125. This is an initial option only and is designed for the infrequent golfer to ‘try out’ our membership. When your points run low simply ‘top-up’ with our five available options – It’s easy!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Please ensure you report to the Pro- Shop and have your points deducted before you play on the Golf Course.
tricks or hidden costs involved no need for interviews or proposers, sign up today and enjoy the delights of modern golf at Cambridgeshire’s most progressive golf club.
2. P 2 P members are unable to sit on Club Committees or represent the Club in away matches.
P2P Entry - £125 for 45 points* Option A - £170 for 65 points Option B - £235 for 100 points Option C - £455 for 215 points Option D - £620 for 325 points Option E - £825 for 480 points
If you are a more frequent golfer, just choose from the other 5 options, which suit the amount of times you play. There are no
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Playing Categories Men The Men’s Membership Section is very successful and is continuously growing, mainly due to the excellent all-year round condition of the course along with the busy diary of competitions and welcoming, friendly atmosphere among the current members. Whether you’re a golfer looking to further your game or simply play and get involved in the section, you will enjoy your time here at Cambridge Meridian.
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With a season full of weekend and midweek competitions, friendly and scratch matches there is plenty of competitive and social golf available to play and get involved in. There is also a weekly ‘Swindle’ amongst the members played every weekend in a relaxed friendly format. Although playing golf on a quality Championship course is the main reason golfers choose to have their membership with us, there are also an array of social events, such as a monthly quiz, race nights and themed events which give added value and enjoyment to being a member here.
Other benefits of membership include a loyalty card, giving 10 per cent discount on drinks and food for use in the clubhouse, advanced tee bookings, members-only tee times before 10am at the weekend, reduced members’ guest rates and frequent special offers. There are also several ‘away’ days and weekends throughout the year, whereby some of the members get together and play a different course, sometimes making a weekend out of it. One of the great things about the Men’s section is the friendly and relaxed atmosphere both on
the golf course and in the clubhouse, which means you can be sure that you will enjoy a membership at Cambridge Meridian. Seniors The Seniors Section at Cambridge Meridian Golf Club was formed in 2003. From the very modest beginnings it has grown strongly to involve more than 50 members and has a full and interesting calendar of competitions, matches and social events.
The section is now organised through an annually elected Committee to manage and develop the increased numbers and activities of the Senior players. Being a member of the Seniors section here at Cambridge Meridian is certainly a thoroughly enjoyable way to play your midweek golf. The section play regularly every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.45am with Medal, Stableford and social golf being played throughout the year, as well as fun and unusual formats, especially on a Thursday.
Open to both men and women you couldn’t ask for a better atmosphere or group to be involved with. Along with the Tuesday and Thursday meets, we also play 20 friendly matches against other local Seniors sections, giving the opportunity to not only meet and socialise with members from other Clubs, but also play a few courses that you may not already have played.
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Playing Categories (Continued) In their short history, Meridian Seniors have achieved notable successes in the local CAGU league: winners of the league in 2008, winners of the knockout competition in 2009, and last year 2013, losing finalists. Last year also saw our men’s team reach the finals of the National Seniors Golf Assoc Plate Matchplay Competition, losing in the semifinals at Staverton Pk GC, Northants.
Ladies The Ladies Section is strong and active at Meridian with some 50 lady members enjoying their regular competitions and social events.
First and foremost, the Section is about: • Being serious about golf • Being equally committed to having fun • Enjoying companionship through golf
Ladies day at Meridian is on a Thursday but they have regular weekend competitions for our business lady members so they don’t miss out.
We have a mixed roll up every Friday evening at 4pm, so meeting new people is always easy and fun.
Much to the ladies delight, especially, we now have a ‘Portaloo’ at the 9th Green, next to the Halfway House to make your comfort breaks complete. Mike Snow our popular Golf Professional runs regular teaching clinics for ladies groups. Please see ‘Tuition’ page for details.
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Juniors
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ambridge Meridian Golf Club runs a vibrant Junior section at the club. We pride ourselves on the development of our juniors starting at a grass roots level in our scholarship coaching programmes to the full integration into competitive club golf.
During the year as a junior member at CMGC you can get involved in our full calendar of events including: competitions, tournaments and activities.
If you are coming to the end of your Junior years CMGC offers intermediate membership as a follow on. As an intermediate you member you have full member playing rights at the club for the age group 18 – 25.
The club takes care of its youngsters, who we hope will graduate to becoming full Adult members here and represent Cambridge Meridian with Honour, Pride and Distinction in the future. Some of them are already doing just this.
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Visitors
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lthough Cambridge Meridian has a thriving membership we welcome visitors on weekdays and weekends. It is advisable to book a starting time or to check on tee bookings. There are no restrictions for lady members or visitors.
We have a fleet of buggies to ease your way around our championship course to help save you time and energy. Visitors are welcome to use all the practice and clubhouse facilities. We have an extensive practice area which is great to loosen up on, practice nets, driving range
and an excellent putting green to put in the finishing touches before your round. Visitors are also invited to rest at our pleasant halfway house during their round and take refreshment.
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Visitors (Continued) Cambridge Meridian is a relaxed and friendly club, but we do ask visitors to respect our rules and standard golfing etiquette to ensure their visit runs as smoothly as possible. In common with other clubs we also insist on a minimum standard of smart casual dress at all times.
Although handicap certificates are not mandatory, we do prefer golfers to be of a sufficient standard for them to be able to enjoy their round and for them not to inconvenience other players when out on the course.
To book your tee-time, give us a call on 01223 264700 or visit on line tee bookings at www.cmgc.co.uk and receive a discount.
Green Fees represent outstanding value and we often offer even better twilight rates for those able to play at less busy times later in the day.
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Golf Societies
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he club has become a very popular destination for golfing societies and corporate groups. Special packages are available to cater for every dietary and golfing requirement and with Lizzie’s culinary expertise no golfer will ever leave feeling unfulfilled, no matter what their performance on the course. Why not sample our big breakfasts, or partake of lunch or dinner which can range from assorted sandwiches to the worldrenowned ‘Cow Pie’, potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Don’t forget also that on the busy days we have a halfway house to quench the thirst with hot and cold drinks and a selection of snacks.
The shotgun start enables 72 players to enjoy a stunning round of golf, followed by the famous Cambridge Meridian hospitality in the restaurant afterwards.
Whatever the size of your society or corporate group, we can tailor a package to suit your needs and ensure that you truly do have a day to remember. Back by popular demand for 2014 is The Big Society – an opportunity for large companies to have exclusive use of the course on a Monday.
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Open Competitions
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ambridge Meridian is proud to offer its members a truly outstanding 18-hole layout on which to play their golf, but feel that it is such a magnificent venue and wonderful test that others should also be given the opportunity to enjoy it. To that end, we host a selection of open competitions and invitation events which, as their name suggests, can be entered by all-comers. The first Wednesday in August sees the Seniors Open, a fourball betterball Stableford event for golfers aged 55 and over.
On the second Wednesday in August it is the turn of the Ladies Open, which again features a Stableford format but this time with teams of three. On the Sunday of that same week there is a fourball betterball Mixed Open Stableford event, while the Junior Open, also held in summer, sees some of the area’s best junior golfers display their talents on our championship course. The year’s most prestigious event is the English Ladies Senior International Open towards the end of August. First played at Cambridge Meridian in 2009, it features three days of outstanding golf in a 54-hole scratch medal championship with a £1,000 prize
on offer to the leading professional. This is always such a friendly event and has drawn golfers from as far afield as the United States and Canada. March sees a new Open Competition. ‘The Greene King Society Team of the Year’ This was very successful last year. For more information please see the website www.cmgc.co.uk There is a Sunday Roll Up now also which is available for anyone from visitors to members to play 9 holes, from 1pm. Details of all these events can be found on our website.
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Clubhouse
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nwind after your round with a meal and a drink in our friendly clubhouse. There is real ale and great food which can be enjoyed in the bar or restaurant, with the bar menu being available all day, every day. A favourite spot in the warmer weather is the terrace, which enjoys sunshine all day long in the summer. Relax over a refreshing drink and look out over the nearby lake, or on to the 18th green and watch with interest to see if those following play the last as well as you did!
Now is the time to enjoy Lizzie’s famous “Cow Pie” which you have heard so much about, accompanied by gravy, potatoes and peas, it is a treat not to be missed.If you fall in love with the venue, remember our fabulous facilities are available for weddings, conferences, corporate events and small trade fairs as well as the golf. Should you feel peckish out on the course, then why not try out our halfway house next to the 10th tee, which is open weekends, Bank Holidays and busy society and corporate days. There are freshly-cooked bacon or sausage baps to keep you going, cakes and Bakewell tarts and you can quench your thirst with coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soft drinks.
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Weddings and Functions
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ere at Cambridge Meridian Golf Club we appreciate your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life. Our friendly approach and experienced personnel allow us to help you plan your reception so that your wedding celebration is the perfect way to finish your perfect day.
The clubhouse is set in a beautiful 212-acre site which exudes peace and tranquillity, so much so that visitors easily forget that the hustle and bustle of the city of Cambridge is a mere five miles away. The idyllic setting affords opportunities for some wonderful photographs with which to remember your big day.
Our chef has catered for many weddings with us and has received only glowing reviews along with many recommendations. Whilst we feel certain that you will findthe ideal combination for your wedding reception with us, our professional team is always happy to discuss your own ideas and help you create the perfect occasion.
Our large dining room and clubhouse help provide an enjoyable, vibrant atmosphere. We offer a choice of packages and can cater for up to 80 guests for a sit-down meal and up to 120 guests for an evening buffet and disco.
Please give us a call and speak to our catering staff on 01223 264700 for any enquiries or further information. We recommend that you meet with us to discuss your requirements and to view our facilities.
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Corporate Facilities
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ambridge Meridian is delighted to offer businesses the opportunity to make use of our club and its facilities as corporate members, for corporate golf days or as the memorable spot for a meeting.
those advertising banners by tees and greens and all the usual needs for helping you entertain your guests. We can provide a fleet of buggies, halfway house, leaderboard and prize table. And, of course, you’ll get exclusive use of our large dining room.
You will find us willing, welcoming and accommodating hosts and we may not have invented the phrase corporate hospitality but we certainly know its meaning!
For business meetings and conferences you can make use of our bar and dining area. Up to 80 people can be accommodated in a theatrestyle seating arrangement, or the room can be set up so delegates are seated around tables.
We can make your golf day one to truly remember and there is even the option to book out the whole course if you desire. If you are a large corporate client we know just how to help with those product launches,
The club also offers a corporate membership, which allows play seven days a week. Here, as with everything else at Cambridge Meridian, you will find us extremely versatile, and if our set package is not quite what you are looking for, talk to us about tailoring it to meet your exact needs.
Audio-visual facilities can be hired on your behalf or you are most welcome to bring your own equipment.
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Social Activities
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ith excellent facilities and a sociable, friendly group of members, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the off-course benefitsof being a member at Cambridge Meridian Golf Club. The club has an active social calendar that features popular events such as our wellattended quiz nights.
As you might expect, with having a Championship course at our disposal, much of the social activity revolves around the golf, with sociable Texas scramble and Turkey trot events inked into the calendar. One of the big events of the year is the Christmas Cracker, when members play a round of golf before everyone returns to the clubhouse for Christmas dinner and the club’s presentation night.
Our excellent caterer, Lizzie, has a reputation for producing finefood, so dining is also high on the agenda of our favourite pastimes! The club has seen steaks nights, Chinese nights, and hopes to host many more themed food evenings in the future. Our excellent Sunday lunches are not to be missed and offer another chance for members to meet in the relaxed, friendly family atmosphere which we look to foster here at Cambridge Meridian.
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How To Find Us Directions For Sat Nav users some appliances will use the postcode CB23 2RY, for others it will be CB3 7RY.
Coming from London Exit J12 from M11, Follow signs Coming from Huntingdon Exit A14 at J30 signposted Dry Drayton. Drive through Dry Drayton heading for Hardwick. Once in Hardwick follow signs for Toft. At the T-junction in Toft, turn left. The golf club is approximately 300m up on the right.
Coming from Newmarket Exit A14 at J14 onto the A428 heading Bedford. Exit A428 signposted Hardwick. Once in Hardwick follows signs for Toft. At the T-junction in Toft, turn left. The golf club is approximately 300m up on the right.
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Contact Us Cambridge Meridian Golf Club Comberton Road Toft Cambridge CB23 2RY
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Telephone: 01223 264700 Pro Shop: 01223 264700 Fax: 01223 264701 Email: meridian@golfsocieties.com Website: www.cmgc.co.uk
To book a tee time: 01223 264700 To book a Society Day or event: 01223 264700 Membership details: 01223 264700
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How are Implants placed? They are placed in the position of the tooth root in order to support a natural looking crown.
Implants lifespan varies depending on many factors. Generally a wellplaced implant in good bone, done by an expert in Implantology, and looked after well by the individual can last for many years. What are the situations that dental implants can be advisable? • When you have lost a single tooth and it is affecting your look or chewing or both. • When you have already lost several teeth • When a whole side of teeth are gone • When an entire jaw of teeth are gone, upper or lower • When you need a complete upper and lower replacement of all teeth.
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