Blaydon Tennis Club

FAMILY Tournament July 27
16 pairs competed for the title of Family Champions. Winners were Alex and Andy Boynton for the second time, defeating Phil & Neil Stewart in a close final match. Last years winners Adam & Eddy Boba were defeated in the semi finals

SAT AUG 16 6.00pm , Family Barbq (provisional date)
Great food, Team quiz, Bar, even tennis if you fancy
Contact Ian on 07719817129 for tickets

FAMILY TOURNAMENT - Rearrange new date Sun July 27 1.00pm
Confirmed - Lets get lots of entries, if we all pray we might even get some sunshine !
£6 entry fee per pair + some food for pooled tea
Fun tournament for all ages and all abilities, eg all juniors could get their mams, dads or grans to partner them
Contact Ian Pearson 07719817129 or email ianpearson.tennis@tiscali.co.uk

LIGHTING AND CAR PARK UP-DATE July 05

I wrote earlier with the good news that at long last the Council were to install lights from the car park to the club in the 2008/2009 financial year and later to resurface the car park in the 2009/2010 financial year.

We have now been informed that the lighting work is likely to be started in the autumn and that the car park will be closed. We have been told we will have to use the Dam Head car park instead (the one beside the football club) I have made fairly strong representation about getting this time-scale changed so that the work can be done before the clocks go back at the end of October. If not then we are faced with an even longer, more dangerous walk than we have now, especially in the dark, in the winter and this could lose us members apart from being risky.

I have to say that the response from the officers has been poor and I suspect we will have to push pretty hard and soon to get a better solution for us. I have written to Counc. Malcolm Brain but not received a reply. If anyone knows him or has him as a Councillor can you please seek his help on this issue.

David Rochester (Chairman)

JULY 5 - ENTER THE AUTUMN SINGLES LEAGUE
An Autumn singles league will be run starting Mid Sep and extending probably into Nov depending on entries
All standards are welcome and trophies will be awarded to the winners of each division
To enter send email to phil.@blaydontennisclub.org.ok, with home and mobile contact numbers. Cost £3 per person, entries close Sep 1 2008.

JULY 5 - SPRING SINGLES LEAGUE COMPLETED
The 2008 Spring singles league was finally completed after 50+ matches, with many very close results.
Congratulations to Holly Robson who won the Ladies League with Rachel Farrey finishing runner up, and also to Bryan Manning who won a close Mens B League, finishing 4 points ahead of David Miller. The Mens A League was cancelled, mainly due to unfortunate injuries to 4 of the competitors, the trophy will be awarded to winners of the AUTUMN A league

May 17 - FAMILY TOURNAMENT 2008 - Sunday June 1 at 1.00-4.00 Final 5pm
£6 entry fee per pair + some food for pooled tea
Fun tournament for all ages and all abilities, eg all juniors could get their mams, dads or grans to partner them
Contact Ian Pearson 07719817129 or email ianpearson.tennis@tiscali.co.uk

April 25 - New Lock on main gates on MAY 2

On Friday evening May 2, the existing padlock will be replaced with a new combination padlock
All committee members, coaches & team captains will be provided with the combination. Members requiring the combination should call or text Phil on 07879 430659.

April 17 - Great start in National League for Mens A
Blaydon Mens A defeated Blackburn 4-2 in their first National League match. Blaydon led 3-1 after singles round with victories for Boba, Esther & Newton, and completed victory with Boba & Esther taking their doubles.
Members are encouraged to come and give support especially for National League games which guarantee high quality and exciting tennis

April 17 - DIRECT DEBIT OPTION CANCELLED
Due to unforseen circumstances with company processing our direct debits, we are unable to offer this service this year. Renewing members wishing to spread their payments , may do so via 3 post dates cheques of equal amounts dated May 31 , July 31 , Sep 30, made payable to Blaydon Tennis Club and sent to membership secretary

Mar 23 2008 - Membership Fees Due

Membership renewal letters will be sent out to all members in next few days
Fees are due by End May latest. Renewing members can now pay by direct debit. Fees can be paid over 6 months with first payment to be taken May 28. Members wishing to pay via direct debit should collect a form from clubhouse send completed form to membership secretary Phil Robson. Direct debit forms not yet available in clubhouse but expected in next 2-3 weeks
Note renewing members can get cashback reward by persuading famiy/friends to become new members. *Link to further details

Mar 12 2008 - GREAT NEWS CLUB CARPARK TO BE IMPROVED

Hello all,
Some good news at last on the car park/lighting. I have heard today that the scheme has been approved to be implemented in two stages over 2008/9 (lighting from car park to club) and 2009/10 (resurfacing of the entire car park and landscaping). The whole scheme will cost over £200,000 so success is a major achievement. It took only nine years!
I will find out which department in the council will be responsible and try to ensure the lighting work is carried out before the clocks go back in October 2008.
We can give this news to those attending the AGM on Wednesday.
David