Anybody who has visited the club in the last few weeks might have noticed a spot of work has been going on!

A significant amount of work has gone on to boost the electrical supply to enable the club to put floodlights on court 2. Firstly, the club’s interesting wiring had to be investigated and a fair bit of work done to bring it up to the standard needed before we were allowed to beef up the supply to 3-phase. A new fuse box had to installed along with a new meter and a significant amount of subterranean cabling – hence the big hole in the drive that some of you may have noticed! British Gas have so far been the only one of several contractors who didn’t complete on time. Happily the hole is now filled in and it did not  not affect the actual operation of the floodlights.

Returning the hall floor to its former glory.

Court 2 finally floodlit

The floodlight contractors have been back to install new heads on the pillars around court 2 and install new control boxes so that we can actually switch off the lights at the end of play with some confidence.

For anybody who doesn’t know, Gymboree has ended its association with the club and we wish them all the best in their new venue. The hall how now been returned, which are for the most part much easier on the eye. The hall now looks much cleaner, brighter and bigger. In addition, a team of club members have also painted all doors, window-frames and cupboards in the hall to match; emptied the “gents’ changing room” and put its contents into the original storage area; re-painted the gents’ changing room and boarded out and recovered the floor. Whilst all this activity has been going on, all male members of the club will be glad to know, the gents toilets has also been upgraded to a similar standard to the ladies, including extending the time the light will stay on without any movement so that anybody using the shower is not suddenly plunged into pitch darkness! Any ladies who have been surprised to find their facilities invaded by the opposite sex during the summer now know why.

The floors in the hall and bar have also been sanded and re-sealed. It’s some years now since this was last done and the hall floor particularly is showing signs of fatigue. A nice shiny new finish should really make the hall look lovely again in time for the club party at the end of September – put 24rd September in your diaries if you haven’t already.

It’s a real tribute to those who organised and completed all the works that they have been achieved with so little impact on the real business of the club – playing tennis. It may have looked calm on the surface, but the swan’s legs had nothing on this one!

Next Sunday, 17th July, sees the conclusion of our annual tournaments with the finals of all competitions taking place at the following times:
10:30 Ladies Singles Final & Ladies Plate Final
12:00 Gentlemen’s Singles Final & Gentlemen’s Plate Final
14:00 Ladies Doubles Final
16:00 Gentlemen’s Doubles Final
18:00 Mixed Doubles Final
There will be a BBQ provided, at minimal cost, beginning at approximately 17:00. Come along, and bring your friends, to what is always a thoroughly entertaining day
ALSO
On Friday, 15th July, there will be a BBQ during our usual social tennis sessions. This will be followed by an acoustic music night. Members and guests are welcome to what promises to be an entertaining night all round

?

Friday 17th June at 20:30
Quiz Masters Mike Foy and Andrew Pond
Teams can contain up to 5 people and non-members are welcome. Teams can be formed on the night
The cost is £3 per person to cover the cost of alcoholic prizes and light refreshments
If you intend to attend please could you please reply to this mail so we can cater appropriately

?

Come and join us

Our winning team of Heino, Hector, Thomas and Paul

After a hard fought and competetive competition the results are as follows:

Dominoes:                         Paul Doerr

Table Tennis:                    Hector Pinnington

Darts:                                  Rob Guest

Overall Champion:        Hector Pinnington

Well done to the winners and thanks to all entrants for a very enjoyable competition.  Same time, same place next year?

New Years fitness resolutions broken?  If so re-ignite your sporting life by entering the annual athletic extravaganza that is ……..

THE GARDENS TRIATHLON

The competition comprises:

DARTS – Can James reproduce last years form?

TABLE TENNIS – Can anyone stop Robin cleaning up again?

DOMINOES – Can Nige retain his title?

TRIATHLON CHAMPION – Will Robin be the first to defend the title?

OR CAN YOU DO BETTER?  IF SO THEN ….

Sign up by emailing nigel.tabbron@tiscali.co.uk and promising to pay your £5 entry fee to avoid disappointment.

Rules of Engagement and dates attached

Unfortunately due to Keith Brogan having to have a knee operation we regret that the Saturday morning coaching sessions have been suspended until the New Year.  It is expected that Keith will be back to his best early in January when another update will be published.

In the meantime I am sure you will join me in wishing Keith a speedy recovery.

It’s that time of year again.  The Christmas quiz will take place this coming Friday, 3rd December, at 8pm.  Entrance is £2 per head, in teams of up to 5, which includes light nibbles.  As usual mulled wine will be available as well as the usual range of fine wines and ales.

See you all there

Christmas Quiz 2010