In fact, we’ve definitely found the best place to be today… In the pool. Out of the pool. In the pool. Out of the pool. On repeat until 9.30pm tonight.

When it’s 31°C in Exeter, it’s got to be:
Swim. Sun. Swim. Repeat. All day long.

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Here’s what our Greenkeepers got up to during our Golf Course Maintenance Week, with Dave’s dog Bella keeping an eye on progress throughout!

Last week our greenkeeping team gave all 18 greens - plus the practice greens - some serious TLC, carrying out essential maintenance to help protect the health and resilience of the turf, particularly during these exceptionally dry conditions.

🌱 Verti-cutting removed excess thatch and organic matter, encouraging healthier, upright grass growth.

🏖️ Top dressing helped smooth and firm the surfaces, improve drainage and manage organic matter.

🌿 Overseeding introduced fresh, vigorous growth to improve coverage and help strengthen the turf.

🔩 Spike aeration to 4 inches relieved compaction, improved air and water movement and encouraged deeper root growth.

🧹 Brushing in the top dressing worked the sand into the surface, helping to fill imperfections and support a smoother putting surface.

⛳️ New holes were cut to reduce wear and keep play fresh and fair.

With the course currently dealing with drought conditions, maintaining healthy roots, good drainage and resilient turf is more important than ever.

A big week of work to help give the greens the best possible chance through the rest of the season.

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Dartmoor League - Exeter vs Dartmouth

On another very sunny day, Exeter Golf and Country Club hosted top of the table Dartmouth Golf Club, resulting in a 3-2 win. Well done to our Dartmoor League Team! ...

A hidden piece of rare Victorian engineering has been uncovered in the portico restoration of our Grade II* Wear Park house.

Rather than traditional iron beams, the Portico was built using a rare early form of reinforced masonry - layers of brickwork strengthened with thin wrought iron straps known as “hoop iron”.

Dating back to around 1837–1840, this pioneering technique represents some of the earliest experiments in reinforced construction, linked to the engineering innovations of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel - father of Sir Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The discovery surprised even experienced conservation engineers, with the specialist leading the investigation describing it as the first example of this type of construction they had encountered.

What started as a restoration project has revealed a fascinating piece of Wear Park’s history - as a Georgian house built in 1804 for Admiral Sir John Duckworth, then enhanced later using innovative Victorian engineering which has remained hidden for almost 200 years.

Read the blog post about the restoration project:

https://exetergcc.co.uk/news/restoring-the-wear-park-portico/

Thank you to Woofenden Construction Ltd Corbel and Pinder Structural Engineers.

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Your new early-week Pilates fix.

Exeter Chiefs Women’s Assistant Physio and Pilates instructor Genevieve ~ Gene ~ is taking over the evening slots from BodyBalance on Mondays and Tuesdays, with her strengthening, stress-reducing and powerful core and back stabilising Pilates sessions. Breathwork, deep muscle targeting and body alignment for the perfect pre-bedtime workout and relaxation.

PLUS this SUNDAY 9TH - Gene will be taking Pilates in place of Sian’s BodyBalance at 9am.

BOOK ON THE APP
Free for Fitness Members / £9 for other Members

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JOIN THE TEAM - ASSISTANT POOLS MANAGER

This is a rare opportunity to join the Pools Management Team!

Love swimming, leading people and creating exceptional experiences? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Pools Manager to join our team at Exeter Golf and Country Club.
Working alongside our Head of Swimming, you’ll help lead our indoor and heated outdoor pools, support our lifeguard team and ensure our members enjoy a safe, welcoming and outstanding experience every time they visit.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their leisure career, with great benefits including:

✓ Up to 33 days` holiday (starting at 28 days, with an extra day each year after three years` service)
✓ Free use of our pools, gym and racket facilities after three months
✓ Free on-site parking
✓ Staff discounts on food during working hours
✓ Regular team socials
✓ Regular Employee Awards with gift voucher prizes
✓ Ongoing training, qualifications and career development

ESSENTIAL:
We’re looking for someone with an RLSS NPLQ qualification, Pool Plant Level 3 and a passion for safety, teamwork and delivering high standards.

Apply today and join one of Devon’s leading independent health, fitness and leisure clubs.

APPLY via the Careers page of the website - or DM for the link! ...