Club

News round-up Nov 2025

NEWS


💡 Court 4 Floodlight Update

You may have seen the lights being tested recently and engineers from Halliday on site.
We are still experiencing intermittent faults, which means Court 4 remains closed for bookings at the moment.
Rest assured we’re working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.


🧱 Squash Court 3 Glass Replacement

Good news! Our insurance company has approved the work to replace the broken glass panel and has instructed a glazing firm to order the replacement.
We don’t have an installation date yet, but we’ll keep you posted — thanks for your patience!


👥 Membership Survey Feedback

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent membership survey!
There’s too much great feedback to fit into this update, so keep an eye on your inbox — a separate email with the full summary and next steps will be landing soon.


🏆 Keppie Cup

The Keppie Cup took place on Saturday 1st November, and participants were treated to four seasons in one afternoon as they battled rain, wind, and sunshine.
This year’s winners were Rally and Paolo, who defeated Dave and Laura 4–3 in a very close final.
Huge thanks to Sam for organising and coordinating everyone on the day!


🦊 KIT ORDER

The order deadline is just 4 days away!
There are now a few samples of the new items in the club lounge if anyone would like to try them for size — men’s and women’s gilets, kids’ zip hoodies, and kids’ long sleeve tees.
If anyone has questions or special requests regarding the kit order, please get in touch!

📅 Order deadline: 10th November
📧 Email: kit@abercornsportsclub.co.uk
📘 View full catalogue here


🍷 Festive Wine Orders

Our partners at Great Grog have put together a special selection of festive wines at discounted prices for Abercorn members.
Choose individual bottles or a mixed case — no minimum order.
Available to collect from their Edinburgh stores or for home delivery.

📄 Festive Wine order form


🎄 Christmas Trees

We’ve partnered with Parsons Green Primary to sell real Christmas trees this festive season!
Trees are available for pre-purchase.

Families can pick out their tree on either:

  • 29th November – Parsons Green Primary School Winter Fair
  • 5th December – Abercorn’s Festive Family First Friday

Choose whichever date suits you best when ordering.

🎁 One lucky person will WIN THEIR TREE FOR FREE! (All pre-purchasers will be entered into a draw for a full refund.)
🎟️ Order deadline: 16th November 2025
🌲 Order your tree here


🧍‍♂️ Squash Coaching – We Want Your Feedback!

We’re exploring the future of squash coaching at Abercorn and would love to hear your thoughts.
Our aim is to develop a programme that supports players of all levels — from beginners to league competitors — and offers year-round opportunities to improve and enjoy the game.

👉 Complete the short survey here
🗓️ Open until: 30th November


🏸 Junior Squash Coaching

A reminder that our Junior Squash Coaching Programme is now live! There is only one spot left in the current block running until the Christmas break.

📅 When: Saturdays, 10–11 AM
👧 Ages: 8–16 (split into two groups)
🗓️ Block: October–December (started 25 October)

Secure the last spot here today!


🎾 Tennis Coaching

The final block of our 2025 Tennis Coaching Programme is now underway!

Adult classes with spaces available:

  • Super Drills – Mondays & Wednesdays
  • Adult Beginners – Fridays
  • Adult Improvers – Sundays & Thursdays
  • Adult Intermediate Technical/Tactical – Thursdays
  • Women-Only Beginners & Improvers – Sundays

Junior sessions for all ages have some spaces, but these 2 have excellent kid : coach ratios at the moment:

  • Ages 4–6 – Saturdays
  • Ages 11+ (Girls Only) – Thursdays

Head over to our website to book in!


🏋️ Edinburgh Leisure Discount

Coming soon! Abercorn members will be eligible for a 10% discount on Edinburgh Leisure memberships.
If you’re already a member and would like to switch to our corporate rate, send us an email for more info.


💊 Partnership with Pharmacy Clinic Edinburgh

A reminder of the benefits available with our partners at Pharmacy Clinic Edinburgh, located on London Road.
Abercorn members can enjoy 15% off a range of services, including:

  • Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Travel clinic services
  • Minor ailments consultations

Use the code ABERCORN15 when booking online to claim your discount.
👉 Visit their website to book an appointment


🎟️ EVENTS


👪 Feedback Session for Junior Members and Parents/Guardians

🗓️ Friday 7th November | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Clubhouse
Join us to share your thoughts and suggestions. Tell us what you enjoy and how we can improve membership for juniors.


🎾 Junior Tennis Tournament

Come along to cheer on our juniors in action!
🗓️ Saturday 8th November
🕚 From 11:00 AM
👧 Open to: All junior members and those attending coaching, aged 6–18
Competitions for all age categories!


🏛️ Annual General Meeting

🗓️ Thursday 20th November | 7:30 PM
📍 Clubhouse
Please come along to support your club!
Find out what your committee has been up to this year and hear about plans for the future.


🎄 Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

🗓️Friday 28th November | 7–9 PM
Get festive and make your own Christmas wreath!
💷 £15 per person — all materials and light guidance provided.
Open to members and non-members, so bring your friends!
👉 Sign up here 


🌲 Festive Family First Friday

🗓️ Friday 5th December | 4–6 PM
We’re getting into the festive spirit with an early-bird First Friday social especially for families!
Expect festive tunes, maybe a movie for the kids, family-friendly food, and mulled wine — followed by our regular First Friday social from 6:30 PM.
You can also pick out your Christmas tree here! (See News section)


🥃 Burns Night 2026 – Expression of Interest

We’d love to host a Burns Night again in January!
Before we start organising, we’d like to gauge interest — no commitment yet, just let us know if you’d come along.

📅 When: Saturday 24th January
💷 Cost: Around £15–£20 per person
🎶 Includes: Food, music, poetry… maybe some dancing!
👉 Note your interest here