March 2025 newsletter 

AGM Information 

28th April 7pm

The following Directors  positions are up for nominations this year 

1. President
2. Treasurer
3. Membership Director

In addition we would like to propose that nominations are put forward for Directors in the following roles 

1. Squash Lead
2. Bar / Facilities Director.  

Further details will follow however in the meantime members interested in any of the above posts please contact any of the current team for more information. 

Squash Championships  2024-25

A very successful club championship culminated in finals day on Sat 29th . 

14 matches were played and there was excellent and entertaining singles and doubles squash as well as racketball on display. 

Thanks to Rhodri Hughes for organising such a smooth tournament all the players and staff involved, and Paul Thomas Squash Wales official tournament referee. 

New House construction rear of the Club House. - 

We have been informed that there will be 16 months of construction work on a new dwelling at the rear of the club house. 

Work will be Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm.  

Greens Construction Co - 01792 368778 enquiries@greensltd.co.uk

Tennis Repairs 

Our fencing has been successfully repaired by Ark Construction.

At the same time Peter and a band of volunteers repaired the tennis nets on 12&3.  Thanks to Fatima, Kerry, Nikki, Enid, Andrew, Martin, Nigel and foreman Peter.

Now the new fence is up players notice how without the screens there is substantial light pollution from Uni hockey pitch lights at night - and the distraction of players 'behind the bowlers arm' that affects both the upper and lower courts. Even during daylight, players moving around can be clearly seen from courts 123 and 456 - far from ideal.

The screens we had up were very good at stopping light - BUT also stopped over 90% of wind from passing through - causing the fence to collapse during a northerly gale after over 20 years. Investigation has located screens that will allow around 50% wind penetration - but not stop quite as much light

The picture shows the light pollution at night and further trial samples etc are expected imminently to allow us check effectiveness.  Peter 
 

Junior Squash Easter Camps

Jenny will be running camps on 2 days during the Easter school break.

Wednesday 16th April, and Wednesday 23rd April, from 1.00 pm to 3.00pm. Ages 8 - 14. All standards are welcome!

Cost is £10 per child.

Please email Jenny at "members@swanseatennisandsquashclub.com", or contact her on 07958 427125,  to book your place."

New Bench - Harriet Davies 

Many club members have donated towards a bench & to Marie Curie in memory of Harriet.  A lovely addition to the club .  Thank you to all involved. 

Mix in nights all welcome - open to all members 

Squash  Friday 6.15 -  Training and games 

Tennis Tuesday 6.15 & Saturday 2pm - Doubles Games 

Forthcoming events 

19th April 2-4 pm  Social tennis Easter tournament Saturday April 19th between 2-4 pm. Fun, mixed in doubles event. £5 entry to be paid over the bar or to Kerry or Marc.

28th April AGM 

2 – 5th May 2025  Swansea Seniors Open 2025 - see poster attached 

Friday 30th May  French Open Theme Tennis event (5.30) followed by Wine tasting 7.30  tickets £20 to include tasting wines and canapés. Tickets available from behind the bar. 

September 5th -7th 2025 - Torquay visit -  Some spaces still available - Interested in coming?  please let Marc Lloyd Evans know on +44 7798 721662

Lost property - clothing will be removed and recycled  at the end of the month -