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Newsletter May 2010
Dear Members
Welcome to the first Newsletter of the year. We are continuing to build on the success of the Clubhouse refurbishment with a superb upgrade in the Men’s shower area and the improvements to the bar in the Clubroom. We have also purchased banqueting style tables and chairs for use in the Clubroom for functions.
Throughout 2010/11 we have an ongoing program of upgrades to our sporting facilities and grounds.
The Shower area took longer than anticipated to complete as there were some plumbing issues to be resolved before it was decorated with new tiling etc.
Thanks to our very patient Ladies who allowed the Gents to use their changing room for much longer than expected.
The min-courts are scheduled for an upgrade at the beginning of May and will be out of action for a week. May I apologise to mini players and their parents in advance for the disruption but the upgrade will make the area a much better playing area.
We are delighted to get Tom Ward as our new Club Secretary/Administrator. Tom will have his office in our reception area and his hours will be between 3pm and 7pm variable Monday to Friday from date. Tom will be looking after the membership and general administration. Tom is very approachable and if there is anything you want to discuss about membership or anything else have a chat with him.
We have also managed to acquire some picnic style bench seating for the patio and although not new (they will be getting a coat of wood preserve over the summer) I hope you all will enjoy sitting on them with some drinks and food on hot summer evenings this year.
We are in dialogue with the Giffnock Bowlers regarding an upgrade of the car park. It is taking time to put a plan together and at the time of writing we have asked a number of contractors for quotations to complete the upgrade. It is unlikely that we will start work on this until later in the year as both the Bowlers and the Club need the car park to be functional throughout the summer.
At this time of year and throughout the summer there is great pressure for playing time on the tennis courts. Please use the court booking sheets to avoid disappointment and have a look at the tennis rules/priority sheet on the tennis notice board, which clearly show the differing priority access times for members.
The Squash season came to an official end with the 4th Annual Dinner and Prize giving in the Clubroom, organized by Bill Stevely which was a great success. This event is becoming a welcome addition to the Social calendar of the Club.
That’s about it folks but can I also remind you about our annual Plant Sale and Coffee Morning on the 22nd of May? I hope you will all come down and support it as we have a wide range of plants for sale at great prices and some of the tastiest cakes and goodies in the bar at the coffee morning. There will be games for the kiddies of all ages and the usual fun and laughter.
Have a great sporting season.
Gordon Brownlee
Club President
May 2010
