1. Strawberry Luncheon – I take this opportunity to remind you of this popular annual club event being held this coming Sunday (1 July) at Gawdy Hall, Redenhall (IP20 9NY). Tickets are £12.50 (Adults), £5 (Children 7-12) with Under 7’s free. Please give David Alexander (01508 530237) or Daphne Beckett (07850 709297) a call if you are interested in attending. You and your family and friends will be very welcome.
2. Olympic Ball – it is many thanks to everyone who supported the Ball and who helped to make it so enjoyable and successful. Our thanks also go to all those who helped with the organisation of the evening with an especially big ‘thank you’ to Philippa Taylor, Jose Tibbenham, Tracy Reeve and Bella Hall who masterminded the event over many months of hard work.
3. Congratulations to:
a) Nick and Jose Tibbenham who celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary very recently. Now we know the real reason for holding the Ball!
b) John Pestell who has succeeded Robert Stimpson as clubhouse manager – best wishes John!
4. Annual General Meeting
a) After a good debate at a well attended meeting the following decisions were made relating to match fees, subscriptions and training fees for season 2012/13.
i) Match fees for synthetic grass games to be increased for senior members from £7.50 to £8.50 and for student members (i.e. those in full time education over age 16) and U16 members from £4.50 to £5.00.
ii) Subscriptions to be increased for senior members from £60 to £70, for student members from £40 to £50 and for U16 members from £30 to £40. Subscriptions to be due on 1 September 2012 and paid by 30 September 2012 and if not paid by the end of October 2012 a levy of £5 to be added and if not paid by the end of December 2012 a levy of £15 to be added.
iii) Training fees – no changes to those applicable in season 2011/12.
b) Please see the relevant sections of the website for the 2012/13 appointments. NB. Volunteers to captain the Men’s 4ths, 6ths and 7ths are still urgently needed. If you are interested please speak to Tristan Baynes (07799 790445). If captains are not forthcoming these teams are in peril.
c) Congratulations to the following 2011/12 club trophy winners.
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RUSHWORTH WARD TROPHY (For outstanding Long Service)
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FEMALE CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
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MALE CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR
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THE MAGPIE CUP
(To mark a season of outstanding service)
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Robert Stimpson
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Shirley McAllen
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Tristan Baynes
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Robert Steven
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LEEDER CUP
(Men’s 1st Team Player of the Year)
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LONGE TROPHY
(For outstanding Youth coaching services)
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MALE YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
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BETTY WHIPPS CUP (Ladies’ 1st Team Player of the Year)
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FEMALE YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR
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Richard Gill
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David Brook
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Elliot Smith
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Louisa Greenacre
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Sarah Brook
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Chris Whipps was at the AGM to kindly donate a cup in memory of his son Craig who so tragically died last year. We thank Chris and other members of the family for this donation which will ensure the memory of Craig lives on at the club in the years ahead. As Chris said in presenting the cup – to be awarded annually to ‘an unsung club hero’ – there could not have been a more appropriate and deserving first winner than Matt Brand who was both a friend and team-mate of Craig over many years in addition to being such a hard worker for the club.
5. Club Training/Coaching Programme for season 2012/13.
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START DATE
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Mondays
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Boys
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6.15 – 7.45pm
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To be advised **
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Tuesdays
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Ladies’ 1sts & 2nds
Men’s 1sts & 2nds
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7.00 – 9.15pm
7.15 – 9.15pm
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24 July
31 July
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Wednesdays
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Girls
Ladies’ Club
Men’s Club
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6.15 – 7.45pm*
7.45 – 9.15pm
7.45 – 9.15pm
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22 August
15 August
To be advised **
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Thursdays
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Ladies’ 1sts & 2nds
Men’s 1sts & 2nds
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7.00 – 9.00pm
7.15 – 9.30pm
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5 July
19 July
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Fridays
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U12 Girls
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6.00 – 7.30pm*
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7 September
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Saturdays
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U12 Boys
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9.00 – 10.30am
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To be advised **
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* Two pitches
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** please see website for updates
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6. Other news
a) The GB’s men’s hockey team for London 2012 is being announced at a press conference today.
b) The Magpies’ Golf Day to be held on Thursday 19 July at Bungay GC is a sell-out with 27 teams entered.
c) The lines on both pitches have been repainted in readiness for the new season.
d) For your diary please – Fireworks Spectacular – Friday 2 November 2012.
e) Please contact Carol Maycock (01986 782296) if you or any members of your family are interested in playing in the inaugural St Peters South Elmham Boules Competition to be held at St Peters Hall on Sunday 22 July. Fun event. BBQ etc. Registration at 9.30am for a 10.00am start. No experience of the game is required.
This column will be back on a regular basis nearer the start of the new season. In the meantime please keep an eye on the club’s website for updates.
With kind regards
Mike Denham
27/6/12
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