Dear Members,
Please take the time to read this
important newsletter.
At last the paperwork is signed, the
money transferred and we own the tennis
club!
This means that we are now on a campaign
to raise money for a new clubhouse. We
have had promising words from HDC and a
local charity to support us in this venture
and we are speaking to the LTA about a
potential contribution from them.
As part of this process, a separate letter
will be coming out soon asking about
donations from the membership-this could
be financial or it could be a donation in kinddo you have a relevant skill we could use in
the planning and building of a clubhouse?
Everyone can help in a simple way-please
read the column opposite and act now-we
have a matter of a few weeks to pull all of
this together.
Please continue to talk to the committee
about any ideas or issues you may have.
Lesley (chair)[email protected]
Members celebrate the news of the freehold
freehold
Your help is needed-NOW
As part of our application process for
money, we need to collect evidence from
different groups of people who use the club.
We need letters/emails from you stating
clearly who you are and the advantages
that having a new clubhouse with changing
rooms a proper kitchen , toilets and shower
facilities etc would have for you and other
players like you. In particular what are the
aspects of the club you enjoy, stress these!
Could we encourage more members with a
new clubhouse? What other events could
we do with a new clubhouse that we do not
do now? How can we increase our
community input? All ideas welcome.
Members of the committee are working
very hard to make the very best application
that we can so we are asking for a small
piece of support from you-we will all benefit
from a new clubhouse, please take a few
minutes to help.
SO, IF YOU ARE A PARENT OF A
CHILD WHO HAS COACHING OR PLAYS
IN A TEAM, A MEMBER OF THE U3A, A
NEW MEMBER, A TEAM PLAYER, A
PARENT AND CHILD MEMBER, A
TEENAGER WHO WOULD LIKE TO
SPEND MORE TIME AT THE CLUB, A
SOCIAL PLAYER, A BEGINNER, A
STUDENT OR WHOEVER-PLEASE HELP
US BY WRITING TO ME WITH YOUR
THOUGHTS -THE MORE
LETTERS/EMAILS WE CAN GET THE
BETTER.
Thank you in advance for your support in
this matter.
Club Championship
This will start shortly and is organised by Tom
our Men`s Captain. Email him on:
[email protected]
It is played over the coming months at dates
to suit players. We play singles, doubles and
mixed competitions. It is open to any adult or
junior who has played in an adult league.
Doubles partnerships are drawn out.
Finals Day is Sunday September 18th. You need
to be available on that date.
You can sign up by either contacting Tom
directly or signing up in the clubhouse.
Mens Box league
We are looking at setting up a mens box
league for singles matches. This will give the
opportunity for more competitive play.
Please contact Tom as above if interested
or sign up in the clubhouse.
Junior Club Night
This starts on Friday 10th June between 46pm. All junior members are welcome free
of charge . Other juniors involved in
coaching are also welcome but for a charge
of £5. Parents and coaches normally try and
organise a BBQ for hungry youngsters(and
parents). No need to book, just turn up.
Parent and Child members
A separate email has come out asking about
a dedicated family slot on a Sunday-please
let us know what you think-do you prefer
the morning or afternoon? Email me to let
me know and we can set this up for you.
[email protected]
Adult coaching for new members and
beginners
New members this year are entitled to 2
free coaching sessions which will be at the
club on Tuesday14th and Tuesday 21st June
at 7.15 for 1 hour. You will receive a
separate email about this and should
respond to let us know if you hope to be
there. Other adult beginners are welcome
to turn up at a cost of £5 for each session.
This coaching may be extended if there is a
demand.
Any queries to Gordon 07801 929844
Ladies Singles event
As in previous years, we will run a ladies single
event on Saturday 13th August. This will be a round
robin event with the 2 winning ladies going forward
to the singles championship finals on September
18th. Put the date in your diary-all ladies and juniors
who have plated in adult teams are welcome. More
details to follow.
Potential members
Do you know someone who is interested in tennis
but not sure about joining in? Why not bring them
along on a Tuesday evening at 7pm . Non members
are very welcome to try us out for a few weeks.
They are also welcome to join in the coaching
sessions at a cost of £5 per week. Contact Domininc
Krone for more information:
[email protected]
Students-summer membership
If you are a student who normally is studying away
from home but wants to play tennis over the
summer months , then we are running a special
deal of £50 to use the courts from now until you go
back to University. Give it a go!
Contact our membership secretary Sarah Parr for
details [email protected]