February's Newsletter 2023

AGM

Full minutes will be circulated in due course. 

Thank you to those who attended. 

Volunteers as always

Here are some of the jobs that need willing helpers.

Recyclaball - approx 1.hr a month  sorting and packaging the old tennis balls to raise funds.

Gardening -  pruning the purple tubs & weeding around the courts 

Red clay - clearing - a rota of sweeping is to be set up. 

Tennis court maintenance - A rota of small jobs to keep on top of the tennis courts 123 / 456.  Peter KIng kindly organising.

Please let any member of management know if you can spare some time to help around the club.

General -

 Reminder for all playing members that tennis shoes should be cleaned on exit from clay courts to prevent loss of clay and distribution along paths and into clubhouse, changing rooms and showers.  Squash shoes should be for indoor use only,  be clean and non marking.  All squash players should change their shoes on entry to the squash courts. 

Squash 

The club championships were a resounding success this year and along with the Tennis club championships reflect the growing strength of the club. 

Over 200 matches were played over 2 months in 13 events. 

Trophies were upcycled, refurbished and thanks to Mark Presdee for making the bases of some of the ‘new’ club trophies.  Congratulations to our winners. Here's to an annual event.

Tennis 

Players who played in Wrexham in ITF British Indoors, were Sue Mitchell, Jo Price, Tesni Metcalf and Jenny Burrows. Sue and Jenny each won a singles match, only to be beaten by strong opposition in the next round. Jo and Tesni won a doubles match. Well done ladies. 

Welsh Squash Masters survey feedback 

Squash Wales has shared its tournament feedback with us and it makes very positive reading for the club.

Events 

Torquay trip

The plans for our trip to Torquay in June (9th -12th) are moving ahead nicely. Marc Lloyd Evans has recently spoken with Torquay’s head coach and tennis matches have been planned for Saturday and Sunday. There will also be the chance to play some pickleball for those interested. 

Those attending have now booked accommodation too. 

If there is anyone else still interested in coming along please let me (Kerry) know asap on 07825740395

Eggstravaganza Easter event 

One for the diary- looking at arranging a fun mix in tennis and squash tournaments over Easter … possibly Saturday April 8th with a bring a plate buffet to follow. Further details to follow. 

 Squash Championship 2022/3 results.