Wymsey Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 (edited) On 03/11/2017 at 19:23, Mistyblue said: Forest Hills Golf Club Botcheston Got told by a member of theirs earlier that this is certainly correct. Mixed views on this according to him amongst fellow members within the club. The golf club itself isn't expecting too many changes in the short to medium term apparently. As mentioned by others, will be probably be a long process as the deal has only just recently been accepted. Suppose the business will get a strong £ deal out of this, so likely to be a win-win for all parties involved? Don't know the club well, but it does look appealing from the outside and has good road links either way to and from the location. Won't take ages for the players etc to get out of. Remember hearing that Paul Dickov was sometimes seen playing there, when he was living in Markfield whilst employed by LCFC. Edited 11 November 2017 by Wymeswold fox
davieG Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 On 07/11/2017 at 20:16, Spudulike said: I don't think that's possible due to the covenant on the land restricting it to be solely used for sporting and recreational purposes. Whilst the club pursued the hope of building a new stadium on Bede Island, Morrisons had first option on the Freeman's Wharf site. However, permission for a supermarket was refused despite an appeal that ultimately ended in the House of Lords. That's my recollection. Morrison's had approval for a supermarket but where too slow in building it. The planning approval was time based that ran out, LCFC came in, Morrison's tried to renew but were refused. It all worked out for the best as the supermarket is now in a better location. The only shame is that the Western Road mob were allowed to highjack the Bede Island plan.
Stopper Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 Have it on good authority from a significant person within golf club (not named as employed), that this is NOT happening !
Wymsey Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 6 minutes ago, Stopper said: Have it on good authority from a significant person within golf club (not named as employed), that this is NOT happening ! Have to see then..
Stopper Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 Indeed, also aware of at least one other purchaser still viewing the club with an interest in buying. Not done.
jamesmilner Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 Its happening , the staff have already had a meeting and their input asked for . 100% true !
Wymsey Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 (edited) So it appears it's conflicting reports on this.. Edited 11 November 2017 by Wymeswold fox
Stopper Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 Ultimately, unless you are THE seller or THE buyer none of us will know exactly. Even those who are supposedly closest to the powers that be may not know the actual truth. Confidentiality clauses in offers will always hold sway over anyone who isn’t an actual interested party. For the sake of business continuity, sellers will not necessarily disclose full facts to staff or members in case a deal falls through and the business needs to continue trading.
dynamark Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 1- How the hell can it be a win win.A well established golf club 600 members with 26 years of history will close full stop.It is privately owned so the owners can do what they like but people are leaving in numbers this spring when fees are due- due to speculation -the current owners are seriously damaging their own business and will continue to do so until they clarify. 2 -My daughter worked there last weekend and the staff knew nothing 3-I was out on Thursday with two lads both past captains/committee very well informed and nothing other than a few senior members getting very hot under the collar about the rumour. 4-The site is just not suitable,Its cold foggy undulating footpaths limited services.Planning could easily take 18 months and no guarantee various covenants etc all manner of objections. 5-The players travel all over the world in the course of their careers so a few minutes in the traffic on Lutterworth road at 10 am should be no problem Having said all that until the owners make a statement to the members it remains .a question mark?
dynamark Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 Stopper -the confidentiality agreements on this one on both sides have been garbage.Very poor all round.
Stadt Posted 11 November 2017 Posted 11 November 2017 2 hours ago, dynamark said: 1- How the hell can it be a win win.A well established golf club 600 members with 26 years of history will close full stop.It is privately owned so the owners can do what they like but people are leaving in numbers this spring when fees are due- due to speculation -the current owners are seriously damaging their own business and will continue to do so until they clarify. 2 -My daughter worked there last weekend and the staff knew nothing 3-I was out on Thursday with two lads both past captains/committee very well informed and nothing other than a few senior members getting very hot under the collar about the rumour. 4-The site is just not suitable,Its cold foggy undulating footpaths limited services.Planning could easily take 18 months and no guarantee various covenants etc all manner of objections. 5-The players travel all over the world in the course of their careers so a few minutes in the traffic on Lutterworth road at 10 am should be no problem Having said all that until the owners make a statement to the members it remains .a question mark? Don't sit on the fence about it mate 2
AjcW Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 Chinese whispers are bad enough.... but Chinese whispers between a bunch of old upper middle class white blokes at a golf club Christ... bet there’s 300 different stories and everyone thinks theirs is right
Collymore Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 Can't believe the debate this is generating. People are talking about a golf club like it's a hospital or a school that's getting bulldozed to the ground. 2
dynamark Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 Colly - Perhaps you would like to give us an example of something that is important to you and we,ll offer it to King Power.to close and knock down. The golf club has a history and ,tradition and was pretty unique in some ways .very much a working mans club all welcome equal rights for ladies and juniors. A valued and very well supported leisure facility.Probably 150 folk up there today. Obviously we,ll see what unfolds.It is very raw for many of us when there are countless other possible sites around the county that could be considered.
AjcW Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, dynamark said: Colly - Perhaps you would like to give us an example of something that is important to you and we,ll offer it to King Power.to close and knock down. The golf club has a history and ,tradition and was pretty unique in some ways .very much a working mans club all welcome equal rights for ladies and juniors. A valued and very well supported leisure facility.Probably 150 folk up there today. Obviously we,ll see what unfolds.It is very raw for many of us when there are countless other possible sites around the county that could be considered. But you also understand that if that business is no longer making money then its owners would be stupid not to sell it? Perhaps if people really are bothered, open your wallets and start spending more on food and booze, or ask how much of a membership increase would be needed to keep the club in profit... But of course no one would do that because they’re happy how things are. So what choice does the club have? If they turned round and increased membership cost, put drink and food prices up, you’d all go mental. Edited 12 November 2017 by AjcW 1
Rogstanley Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 2 hours ago, dynamark said: Colly - Perhaps you would like to give us an example of something that is important to you and we,ll offer it to King Power.to close and knock down. The golf club has a history and ,tradition and was pretty unique in some ways .very much a working mans club all welcome equal rights for ladies and juniors. A valued and very well supported leisure facility.Probably 150 folk up there today. Obviously we,ll see what unfolds.It is very raw for many of us when there are countless other possible sites around the county that could be considered. NIMBYism. It's your right to be a NIMBY of course but that's all this is. All of the alternatives will also have NIMBY's. For the city as a whole, I reckon the football club having a world class training facility is more important than the existence of one of many local golf clubs. 1
Wymsey Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, dynamark said: Colly - Perhaps you would like to give us an example of something that is important to you and we,ll offer it to King Power.to close and knock down. The golf club has a history and ,tradition and was pretty unique in some ways .very much a working mans club all welcome equal rights for ladies and juniors. A valued and very well supported leisure facility.Probably 150 folk up there today. Obviously we,ll see what unfolds.It is very raw for many of us when there are countless other possible sites around the county that could be considered. I played at Kirby Muxloe Golf Club this morning, and the shop manager there heard mixed sayings from others about what's happening at Forest Hill. He said the club have "strong interest" in the site and recently sent people out to assess certain aspects but talks aren't at a "serious" stage yet (if it ever gets to that stage, no-one knows it seems..). Personally think there's too many rumours and some people are being quite nosy about it tbh, and only a couple of people actually know what's happening. So will only believe things on this matter when the Leicester Mercury or the OS mentions anything on it.. Edited 12 November 2017 by Wymeswold fox
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Wymsey Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 (edited) Can't imagine Lekki (sp?) (the main guy) allowing another business to use his land whilst keeping the course for the current golf members imo. Edited 12 November 2017 by Wymeswold fox
norwichfox Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 1 hour ago, Rogstanley said: NIMBYism. It's your right to be a NIMBY of course but that's all this is. All of the alternatives will also have NIMBY's. For the city as a whole, I reckon the football club having a world class training facility is more important than the existence of one of many all local golf clubs. Fixed it for you....
Strokes Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 Just find another course you miserable bellends. 1
mozartfox Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 Makes sense to have a Morrisons built near by so new player medicals and shopping expeditions can take place more easily. 2
jamesmilner Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 17 hours ago, dynamark said: 1- How the hell can it be a win win.A well established golf club 600 members with 26 years of history will close full stop.It is privately owned so the owners can do what they like but people are leaving in numbers this spring when fees are due- due to speculation -the current owners are seriously damaging their own business and will continue to do so until they clarify. 2 -My daughter worked there last weekend and the staff knew nothing 3-I was out on Thursday with two lads both past captains/committee very well informed and nothing other than a few senior members getting very hot under the collar about the rumour. 4-The site is just not suitable,Its cold foggy undulating footpaths limited services.Planning could easily take 18 months and no guarantee various covenants etc all manner of objections. 5-The players travel all over the world in the course of their careers so a few minutes in the traffic on Lutterworth road at 10 am should be no problem Having said all that until the owners make a statement to the members it remains .a question mark? I think when they (sellers) asked for a price this was taken into consideration . There's other golf clubs , 9 holes are being kept tho . 2 years is the time to complete . Belvoir Drive is outdated and too small , so it was going to be somewhere its just there !! Get over it ( you've got 2 years to anyway like i said) , this is happening trust me . 1
Wymsey Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, jamesmilner said: I think when they (sellers) asked for a price this was taken into consideration . There's other golf clubs , 9 holes are being kept tho . 2 years is the time to complete . Belvoir Drive is outdated and too small , so it was going to be somewhere its just there !! Get over it ( you've got 2 years to anyway like i said) , this is happening trust me . There's some on here being strongly adamant that it won't happen.. Hope the club comes out with its plans regarding new training location, so this debate can be put to rest. Edited 12 November 2017 by Wymeswold fox
Soar Fox Posted 12 November 2017 Posted 12 November 2017 On 01/11/2017 at 16:12, Bob Hazels shorts said: Gary the chef can now take a gentle walk and be their in 5 mins. Not sure if thats a reason for the club to not move on. The only walking Gaz does is down to The Union.
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