November’s newsletter

 Ladies Thursday morning Christmas Lunch 

This month saw our ‘Thursday morning ladies’ hold their Christmas lunch at Clyne Golf Club. A lovely Christmas carvery  followed in wonderful company. Thank you to Heulwen for arranging and lovely to see both new and long established members starting the Christmas celebrations.

WE also held the Billie Jean King Cup event for our tennis ladies. The event consisted of teams of 4 in doubles games. Great fun had by all. Winners were Wendy, Kerry, Mandy and Sandra, with Iris, Rebecca, Judith and Marilyn as runners up. Thank you so much to Ellinore for running the competition and our wonderful prizes… Wimbledon mugs, so very chuffed. 

Repairs 

Following detailed discussions and various site meetings over the last 6 months, we are now drafting the tender documentation for the roof repairs to the clubhouse, this being done in conjunction with a Principle Design consultancy who we appointed. They will oversee the work and ensure that the club and the contractor to be awarded the contract are meeting and adhering to all the necessary Health and Safety requirements for a project of this scale.

The project we hope to start towards the end of January/early February and it will take a couple of months, we will provide further details in due course, but there is likely to be some disruption because of the work. We will also need to provide the specialist contractor with the necessary compound and welfare facilities, but we’ll endeavour to minimise the inconvenience caused to members and guests.

Further updates will follow

Rising Costs -

As we are all aware there are imminent increases in costs. Subsequently we shall be considering our options for the future. Any suggestions are welcomed for riding out this forthcoming financial squeeze. 

Health and safety

The club wishes speedy recovery to Gavin Young who fell whilst undertaking work within the club. Reminder to all members that there is an accident book which is stored by the bar door and entries should be made following any accidents, incidents or near misses. 

In addition we would urge all members to ensure that their medical information is updated on their profile on Club Spark.

First aid kits are located within both changing rooms and behind the bar, with the defibrillator outside the ladies changing room.  

A list of first aiders is also displayed, and the club would be grateful if any additional first aiders made themselves known to the management committee. 

Note:-  any tasks undertaken on behalf of the club, whether voluntary or remunerated should be with the prior approval of the management committee for the safety of all involved. . 

Safeguarding survey and policies 

Reminder that the LTA is undertaking an audit of safeguarding and all members have been emailed the survey to complete if they wish. Safeguarding information is displayed around the club and all policies are on the website.

Skills  needed 

Thanks to the volunteer army for keeping the flowerbeds / gardens / bird boxes / handyman jobs /  carpentry under control.  In addition we are looking for help with the following 

Marketing / Sponsorship / Social media / Merchandise / Recyclable (tennis balls),Catering etc  . If anyone has the skills and time and would like to offer their services in any capacity please let a member of management know or email Admin@playtennisandsquash.co.uk.  

Events hire - reminder the clubhouse is available for events for members - birthday parties / gatherings and bar hours are flexible to accommodate requests. Email Admin@playtennisandsquash.co.uk,  see Kerry or Justin. 

Membership Cards

Your card/sticker  will be ready for collection from the bar shortly, apologies for the delay. You will be informed by email when they are ready and of any new functionality as it rolls out.  These are a major innovation for the club and big thank you to all working on this to improve facilities within the club. 

Forthcoming events 

Boxing Day … Tinsel Tournament. 11-1 pm 

Bank holiday Jan 2nd United Cup tournament -mixed doubles event 12-3 pm 

Look out for further  details of these events and how to enter. 

And a date for the diary we are looking at arranging a visit to Torquay possibly around June 10th 2023 … further details to follow, but, if potentially interested please let Kerry 07825 740395 or Mark Lloyd Evans 07798 721662 know. 

Bar opening hours over Christmas period.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Nadolig Llawen.