Just three hours into 2025, Roland Harris had his first headache of the year. A couple of hours later, he was facing disaster.

When the Mersey burst its banks on New Year’s Day, much of south Manchester was devastated, and the council had to evacuate hundreds of people.

One big casualty was Roland’s Northenden Golf Club , surrounded on three sides by the River Mersey. A ‘green oasis’ in the shadow of the M60 , it’s played a vital role in Northenden life since 1913, and still proudly sources most of its staff and suppliers from the neighbourhood.

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However, in its 112-year history, the club has had its share of troubles: Not much golf was actually played here

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