Richardson Trophy Match Cumbria v Yorkshire on Monday 28^th July 2025

at Wakefield Golf Club

 

               

Cumbria’s last away match was played at Wakefield Golf course and with preferred lies being used on the dry fairways, and many of them treelined, the course proved to be very tricky for our ladies.

The weather behaved itself on both days even for the practice round! and the match day itself was breezy with a combination of sun and cloud.

Yorkshire fielded a strong team who proved to be very tough opponents and although our ladies battled hard and never gave up, we were unable to win any points, so the match finished with a 7 – 0 win to Yorkshire, but the matches were keenly contested and the result a little closer than it seems on paper.

A special mention to Nic Tebbutt who battled against Yorkshire champion and English senior international Emma Brown and lost only on the 17^th.

Our team consisted of Nic Tebbutt, Janette McWhirter, Alyson Wood, Brenda Ewbank, Kath Bulman, Sue Cotter and Margaret Shepherd, all of whom produced some great individual play. Unfortunately, our county champion Rosie Waller was unable to play this time.

It was lovely for the team to see many old friends from Yorkshire and some new ones!

My thanks go to the Yorkshire captain Julie Wheeldon for her help and support and to her team for their camaraderie, and to the staff and caterers at Wakefield golf course for looking after us so well. Good luck in the rest of your matches ladies.

Thanks also to my vice-captain Hilary for her help throughout the two days and to Lady President Alyson who provided the goodies which kept everyone in good spirits.

              

         

      

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yorkshire having changed their County Colours from bottle green to navy make it a little difficult to identify the different Counties.  You will find the Cumbria players in Pink team shirts and Yorkshire in white team shirts.  Pictured above are both teams with officials and supporters following the match.

 

 

 

Champions: Brenda Ewbank and Emma Brown

 

       

 

                       

        

 

 

            

 

 

Shining sun flowers all of them. A relaxed Cumbrian Team.

 

Yorkshire brought their A team who proved to be very strong opponents, winning the match 6 points to 1, with Nicola Tebbutt winning Cumbria’s point against Lynn Wass, a newcomer to the Yorkshire side. Other matches were keenly contested by the Cumbrian Veterans who never gave up, with past Captain Janette only losing on the 18^th hole. The Cumbrian team were Brenda Ewbank, Kathryn Bulman, Nicola Tebbutt, Nicola Baseley, Janette McWhirter, Sue Cotter and Rosie Waller.

Many thanks to all the supporters on the day, it was very much appreciated and it really does make a difference to the players. 

This was the final match of the Richardson Trophy series and I must thank everyone who has played, been a reserve,  caddied or supported the team throughout the season. CVLGA has finished with two fantastic wins against Durham and Northumberland and losses against Cheshire and Lancashire as well as Yorkshire, all of which were very keenly contested.

 And finally, can I just say a massive thank you to all the players who have worn the pink shirt this year. You are some of the finest ambassadors of the game and are a credit to the Cumbria Association. Your team spirit, keen competitiveness and mutual support have been first class. I have had a great experience as your Captain; it really has been a privilege and thank you all for making that experience so memorable. 

Joan Armstrong CVLGA Captain.

 

 

 

Richardson Trophy Matches 2023  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1.Sue Dye & Rosie Waller 

3.Nicola Tebbut & Karen Jobling 

1.Carol Simpson & Trudy Hubbard

2. Julie Wheeldon & Sue Cotter 

3. The Teams Yorkshire & Cumbria