Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club

Important reminder

Can we please remind all members to ensure the courts have been properly locked when they leave.

BBHTC Newsletter & Membership Renewal Details - Spring 2025

Now that the clocks are about to change, we look forward to a new season and we hope that you will once again enjoy a great year of tennis at the Club.

Membership and Subscriptions. The committee continues to promote the Club as widely as possible. Last season saw a few new members and we are pleased to say that we have maintained our membership at approximately 70. 

As reported at the AGM in November, we have increased membership fees this season to keep up with inflationary increases to the cost of maintaining the courts which we anticipate will need resurfacing in the next 5 years.

Existing members, please ensure that you have logged on to our website (go to top right-hand button). Once logged on, go to the Membership page and scroll down to the heading “Memberships” then select your Membership Package by pressing “Join” and follow the instructions including how to pay. Failure to follow this sequence will result in you not having full access to bookings and court access padlock codes. 

Court bookings can be made up to 3 weeks in advance but only on our website.

Social tennis sessions have been scheduled this season for Tuesday and Friday mornings. For further details please contact Jo Waddingham at jowaddingham@btinternet.com

Coaching - Nigel Matthews, an LTA level 5 Masters club coach can be accessed through our website or directly at  www.matthewstenniscoaching.com. 

Upcoming Events – details nearer the time to follow by email: -

• Summer American Tournaments - May & July

• Summer Social - June

• Summer Round Robin Doubles Gentlemen and mixed Tournaments – April to September

• AGM – November

• Winter Social – December 

¹The club recently held its annual fundraising quiz in February raising £530 which will help to pay for our twice annual moss treatment that helps to keep the courts in such excellent condition.  Ten teams consisting of 60 members and their guests enjoyed a highly entertaining evening with a fish and chip supper. The winning team was The Knob Hill Gang with Paul Singleton and his friends and neighbours. Thanks to Mike and Joanne Coombs for being such fantastic quizmasters. 

Parking – Parking of players’ and visitors’ cars is only allowed in the lay-bys in Byfleets Lane.

Thank you for renewing your membership once again this year and we look forward to seeing you on court. Have a great season!

Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club A.G.M.

Monday 25th November 2024

7pm in Parish Room, Warnham

Present:

Committee members: Mike Coombs, Ann Lines, Paul Singleton , Jo Waddingham, Janet Applegate, Martin Calway, Nick Malzer

Club members:, Peter Ballard,, Mike Doran, Lawrence McGraghan, Daniel Evans, Rob Flavell, John Bicknell

Apologies: Rick Hall, Jackie, Calway, Annabel Walker, Jackie Hepburn, Sue Whitty, Jenny Faulkner, Michael Heeley, Roger White, Ian Jaffe

Minutes of the 2022 AGM

Accepted as a true record of the meeting. Proposed Martin Calway, Seconded Janet Applegate.

Matters Arising from the Minutes:

To be covered later in meeting.

Chairmans report. A copy of the report is attached in the file

• Martin and Nick joined committee this year, Paul took role of Treasurer and Jo now Safeguarding Officer.
• Membership stands at 66,
• Funds rely on 65 members to keep to our financial plan
• Finances are strong
• Moss treatments undertaken, courts repainted in 2022 and are in good condition.
• Tues/ Fri group members, run on a rota  by Jo but any member welcome to join.
• Wed and Fri mens group run on a rota by John Bicknell and similarly any member is welcome to join, note to be put on website to this effectSummer doubles competitions for Ladies and Men.3 airs ladies and 7 pairs men
• Cups to be kept in Greets cabinet.
• Thanks were given to Janet for organising this.
• Rosie’s memorial tournament took place in the Spring organised by Mike
• A working party took place in March and another is scheduled for 30th Nov to improve the path to the courts.
• Peter has handed  leaf blower to Martin. Thanks were given to Martin for all his hard work keeping shrubs and undergrowth cut back around courts.
• The cesspit belonging to Broomhall has been replaced so it is hoped the issues arising from the foul water will be resolved.
• Quiz in March was very successful with £650 raised. Another has been booked for 15th February
• Thanks were given to Ann in her role as secretary and to Paul as Treasurer.

Treasurer’s report:  A copy of the report is attached in the file separately.

• Paul reported that the club is in a healthy position with a balance of £26k in the bank.He highlighted that subscription income was slightly down.
• It was agreed that committee should raise subscriptions slightly, by approx 2 percent in most areas but it was suggested keeping family memberships static in the hope of attracting more younger players.

The report was proposed by Janet Applegate and seconded by Martin Calway

Election of committee

A discussion was held on limiting the number of years an Officer should remain in role . Ann has been secretary for 17 years and Mike as Chairs almost the same. and they feel this may deter others from stepping forward. It was decided by the majority to alter the constitution to limit the years in office to 5 but with the possibility to extend if all parties wish for this. Committee to review wording.

Chair -Mike agreed to stand for another year. Proposed Martin Calway Seconded John Bicknell

Secretary -Ann agreed to stand another year Proposed Janet Applegate secondedLawrence McGraghan

Treasurer -Paul offered to stand  again Proposed Jo Waddingham seconded Mike Doran

Ideas and suggestions from the floor:

• Improve and expand social media for advertising and attracting members
• Merging of social play groups within the club more

Mike presented trophies

• In absence to Annabel Walker and Jackie Hepburn winners of the Ladies Doubles
• To Mike Doran and his partner Alan McLean winners of the Mens Doubles
• Meeting closed at 9pm