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Bob Weston - Further Info

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Bob's daughter, Nicky, has been in touch with me and said that the family is still waiting for a death certificate before the funeral can be arranged, at which point we will be informed of the details. However, those of you who wish to communicate their condolences should send them to his widow, Margaret, at:

29 Lisle Court
Cricklewood Lane
London NW2 2EP

Bob Weston

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It is with great sadness I have to pass on the news that Bob has passed away. Many of you will have known Bob as he had been a member for probably longer than anyone else, since, I believe, the mid-1970s. He played in men's teams for many years and continued to play in his later years despite mobility issues. Even then, if he could get to the ball, he'd be likely to outfox you.

I had hoped to have learned by now of the details of his funeral and to whom and where any messages of condolence could be sent. I will, of course, pass that on when I know.

In the meantime, Matt Bamford is procuring a plaque to be attached to the olive tree housing outside the pavilion, which was installed in memory of another past member many of you will remember, Philip Wolmuth. At a suitable time, we will organise a memorial event, when I hope Bob's family can attend.   

 

Court Work Update

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The work to repair and support the court edge and replace the fencing on the block of four courts was scheduled to complete by this Friday. It will take a bit longer. The back two courts (6 & 7) should be finished by this Friday and all 7 courts will be usable over the weekend. The work for the front two courts (4 & 5) will start on Monday.This means that court availability next week will be as previously advised. 

Mon Tue Weds Thur Fri
8-11AM 2  2  2  2  2 
11AM - 12:30PM 0  2  2  0  2 
12:30-2PM 2   2  2 2   2
2-3:30PM  0  0  0 0   2
3:30-6:30PM 1  1  1  1   1
6:30-9:30PM 2  2  2  2  2 

Given the limitation of courts available for general play can I please remind everyone of the club's court usage rules. These are that if you are playing doubles and people are waiting for a court then you must vacate your court at the end of the set. If you are playing singles then you must immediately offer to play doubles with those waiting. 

Thank you for your patience whilst we are making these much needed improvements to our facilities. 

Court Availability Next Week

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Due to the work being done on the block of four over the coming weeks court availability for members will be reduced. The table below shows at what times and on which days how many courts should be available for general play. The work continues until Friday 8th March.

Mon Tue Weds Thur Fri
8-11AM 2  2  2  2  2 
11AM - 12:30PM 0  2  2  0  2 
12:30-2PM 2   2  2 2   2
2-3:30PM  0  0  0 0   2
3:30-6:30PM 1  1  1  1   1
6:30-9:30PM 2  2  2  2  2 
Sat Sun
8-10AM 1 2
10-11AM 2 2
11-12 3 2
12-9:30PM 3 3

Please note that junior matches on Sat/Sun Feb 24/25 will also take 2 courts between 12-2:30PM. 

Marina's new arrival

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Dear All,
 
As many of you will know, our dedicated Head Coach Marina and her partner welcomed a baby into the world last week. They are back home and doing well.
 
Many members have said they'd like to send their well wishes and asked if I would organise yet another collection - so my apologies but here I am again!
 
If you'd like to contribute to a big Brondesbury Welcome to Marina and Rach's new arrival, you can do so here:
 
We will aim to buy a small gift for them (ideas welcome!!) and give them the remaining funds so they can buy what they need.
 
We will do this in early January, so if you want to contribute please do so by 8th Jan when we might see Marina back on court.
 
And thank you SO much to everyone who has contributed to the other pots this year - both Angus and Eliot were so blown away by your generosity. We were able to fund Eliot's first year of club membership with plenty to spare, he was delighted!
 
Have a wonderful Christmas.
 
Laura

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