Broadbridge Heath Tennis Club A.G.M.

Tuesday 11th November 2025

7pm in Parish Room, Warnham

Present:

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

Club members:, Peter Ballard,,Lawrence McGraghan, John Bicknell, Alan McLean, Rick Hall, Kevin Elv, Brendon Fitzpatrick

Apologies: Janet Applegate, Mike Doran,  Jackie, Calway, Jackie Hepburn, Jenny Faulkner, Michael Heeley, Roger White, Sally McLaughlin  Rob Flavell,

Minutes of the 2024 AGM

Accepted as a true record of the meeting. Proposed Paul Singleton, Seconded Lawrence McGraghan

Matters Arising from the Minutes:

Changes to the constitution limiting years spent in office - No agreement reached on how best to tackle this.

Social Media improvements - to be discussed under any other business.

Merging social play groups - only been appropriate so far in tournaments.

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

• A change of roles as Nick and Paul will swap after this AGM if voted for.
• Mike stressed the importance of attracting new committee members. More discussion on this to take place under AOB
• Membership 60 - slightly down
• Need 55 to sustain Clubs infrastructure.
• Non 65-70 including more families for variety and long term viability.
• Financial position remains strong.
• Great season weather wise and heat does not appear to have damaged courts. The two social play groups working well and thanks to Jo Waddingham and John Bicknell for organising.
• Round Robin tournament held this summer. Mixed won by Peter Ballard and Jackie Hepburn.Mens hasn’t been completed yet, final due to take place on 23rd Nov. Thanks to Janet Applegate for organising and monitoring. Mike likened it to herding cats! It was suggested that perhaps starting earlier in the year and having a set final date may be good next year.
• Another tournament to commemorate the life of a former member, Rosie Browning took place for the 3rd year with Mike Doran and Dave Robinson winning. Thanks went to all those taking part and organising.
• In the Spring working parties undertook maintenance to the court surrounds including installing drainage to help with the perennial drainage issues near the path. A big thank you went out to the 15 volunteers and especially Martin and Alan.
• Martin was also thanked for all his work keeping the courts free from leaves, weeds, grass cutting and general maintenance.
• The polluted ditch which we hoped had been sorted due to the installation of a new sewage treatment plant its still smelling. The committee to investigate further.
• Quiz held in March. Great success, 10 teams but raised less than previous year. Thanks to all those who helped.
• Thanks went to all the committee members and especially Ann in her role as secretary and Paul as Treasurer with Lee Gibson as Hon auditor.
• Treasurer’s report: A copy of the report is attached in the file separately.
• The club carries forward £28,000, increased by £2000 on last year despite less members and outlay on court maintenance.

The report was proposed by Sue Whitty and seconded by Lawrence McGraghan

Election of committee

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

Secretary -Ann agreed to stand another year Proposed Jo Waddingham secondedLawrence McGraghan

Treasurer -Nick offered to stand to replace Paul Proposed Alan McLean  seconded Sue Whitty

Ideas and suggestions from the floor:

• Improve and expand social media for advertising and attracting members. Many ideas were discussed including approaching U3A to see if members there are aware of the club and what we offer.
• Lawrence has agreed to look at how effective our current communication is and make suggestions on how we may be able to improve this.
• Alan suggested we look at floodlights again but Mike explained that with problems such as lighting the path and other issues the current committee do not feel this would be a good use of time or resources.

Mike presented trophies To Peter Ballard and Jackie Hepburn (in her absence) for the Mixed Doubles

• Meeting closed at 9.10pm