In 2021, the Okehampton Ladies Section, led by their Lady Captain, Jane Warren, celebrated it’s Centenary. The first recorded Lady Captain was Mrs Dora Milner; she was also the Club Captain in 1925. Our 2024 Lady Captain is Sue Williams.
Although a relatively small section, the ‘Lilac Ladies’, as they are known, have fielded teams in all of the women’s county competitions. Having enjoyed success in the Still Cup, President’s Trophy, the Sheelah Creasy Bowl and the Doris Willes-Little over the years. The 2021 Ladies Devon County Champion, Abby Turner, is a member at Okehampton.
Welcoming and inclusive, the section plays on Wednesdays but it is also possible to play stablefords, medals and in team games on Saturdays. There are plenty of opportunities to play in friendly fixtures with clubs in Devon and in Cornwall, both during the week and at the weekend. Mixed matches are regularly arranged both internally and with other clubs.
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Okehampton Ladies Section is very welcome to contact the 2024 Lady Captain, Sue Williams, through the club’s office.