An additional event was held to mark the 50th year. This was an overnight trip to the Belfry with rounds being played on the Brabazon and PGA National courses. Whilst the attendance was small (in part due to members having other commitments around the middle of the year) it was nevertheless a successful trip thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended.

The year culminated with a 50th anniversary dinner held at Chester Golf Club on 1st November 2008. Over 100 people attended including eighteen past captains. In addition to the President (Cllr Steve Wilkinson) and Vice-President (Jeremy Taylor) it was particularly nice to welcome Margaret Melrose and Ron Carey who were Presidents of the Society in 1984/85 and 1986/87 respectively. Past President Cllr Neville Price and past Vice-President Colin Cheesman also attended.

It was an evening that typified the spirit of CCOGS and was enjoyed by all who attended. However whilst Sir John Boynton had been able to send people home happy from the 40th anniversary dinner the evening was tinged with a little sadness. This was because, as a result of the organisational review referred to earlier, Cheshire County Council would no longer exist after 31st March 2009.