Club hoping to attract more non-golfers
THE new bosses of a Bulwell golf club say they are hoping to make it more inclusive as they ask Nottingham City Council for permission to stay open later.
Bulwell Forest Golf Club, on Hucknall Road, has applied for a licence for the sale of alcohol between 9am and 2am all week.
They also hope to be granted a licence for regulated entertainment between 11pm and 2.30am and late-night refreshment from 11pm to 2am.
Nick Davies and his wife Anna run the premises after taking over in December last year.
Mr Davies says the club has applied for an extended licence so they can stay open later for events such as weddings without having to go through the “hassle” of extending the hours each time.
The 48-year-old also said he hoped to make the club more inclusive.
“We’re trying to open it up more to the public. People think it’s a members’ club,” he said.
“We want more people who live nearby to come down and use the pub. We need people to get people to appreciate it’s not just for golfers.
“We’re open to the public. They can come here to drink. We’re a relaxed and family-friendly place. We want young people to come and play golf, we want people to use the facilities.”
Their intentions to extend the hours have generally been welcomed by nearby residents.
“I like to go up there for a coffee every now and then,” said 86-year-old Ian Renkin.
“I don’t know whether I’d go down at night but I should think it would be a good thing. It’s good to get more people down there. They’re friendly people who always say hello.”
Another resident, a 64-year-old retiree, added: “Anywhere that people can make a few quid I’d say is a good thing. Local businesses have been affected badly by the pandemic so it would be nice. It’s also a bit of socialisation. Good luck to them.”
Mr Davies insists that due to the distance between the club and the nearest homes, as well as a “not so loud” sound system, late-night noise will not be an issue.
The application is to be considered by the city council.