Thank you for turning up in such large numbers to wish Angus well on his Canadian adventure.
Several successful events added to the happy occasion:
• Mix & Match organised by Nicola:
•Barbecue hosted by Sirous
• Sports Day facilitated by our coaching team:
The day continued with Angus bestowing a well-deserved Life Membership on Bob Weston, for services to bad line-calling.
Angus was then given a bag of goodies, collected by Laura, from the whole Brondesbury tennis section, with thanks for all his efforts as coach, captain and, well, much-loved nutcase.
Yes, it’s true - Angus really is leaving us. Don’t forget to come along to the club on Sunday 2nd July to say goodbye.
Events will start at 1.30pm with a sign up for Nicola’s Mix & Match tournament. Play is expected to start at 2pm, so make sure you are warmed up and mentally prepared.
Our friend Sirous is hosting a BBQ from 4pm onwards. In honour of Angus’ contribution to food consumption in the North West London area, the club is providing one free plate per person. This will take place on the top lawn near the tennis pavilion. Drinks can be purchased from the bar in the main clubhouse.
Sports Day group warm-up begins at 4.30pm on courts 1, 2 and 3. Teams and participants will be selected during this choreographed ordeal.
Prize Giving and Surprise Giving are scheduled for 6pm in the tennis pavilion. Bring a handkerchief and make sure you are suitably hydrated.
The BBQ and music will continue until the neighbours call the police.
Matt Bamford
[and now, a few words from Laura Davies]
Hello everyone,
A few of us thought it would be nice to arrange a collection for Angus for all his hard work coaching us, and many of our children, over the years. As being on court with him is always quite an experience, I was hoping we might be able to rustle up enough to buy some form of experience for him and Jenny, possibly whale watching or a ski pass. We are doing a little digging around to see what might work, it will of course depend on the generosity of the members...
If you would like to contribute any amount at all, big or small, I’ve set up a Collectiv pot (click here or use the link below) which charges no fee if you do not 'tip'. You don't need to download any apps, you can just pay directly. Your donation will be anonymous, although I will be able to see who has donated, but I will of course keep this information private. I need the donations by 29th June so that I can get the present sorted before 2nd July.
There will also be a Brondesbury T-shirt (XXL) at the club in a bag in the wooden bowl on top of the fridge with some fabric markers. I thought it would make a welcome break from the classic leaving card, so when you’re next at the club please pop in and sign it / leave a message, do try not to let Angus see!
If you have any questions or problems with the link please drop me a What’s App message - 07956 603 936.
Please please do forward the link via Whats App to any members you are in regular contact with who you think might like to contribute, I'll be sending it round too.
St. Anthony's are holding their sports days today (Tuesday) and Thursday. Please could you avoid parking in the car park if at all possible and drive slowly at all times on club property.
St. Anthony's Girls school is holding its sports day on Wednesday between 9AM and 2PM. Please take great care and avoid driving while girls are walking in the car park.
The club received a complaint yesterday from St. Anthony's School after cars were manoevring in the car park while the school's boys were arriving and, later, leaving. One car had to be stopped to ensure the boys were safe.
Please ensure that, if you are in your car in the car park while children are coming or going, you wait until the children have left the car park before driving the car.
Aside from use by the schools, the drive and car park are always shared spaces with adult and child pedestrians, so please drive slowly and with due consideration at all times (as most do).
We are employing a professional sports surfaces company to maintain both sets of courts next week. Please take a note so you aren't surprised. On these days there will clearly be fewer courts available for general play.
Tuesday, May 16th
Renovation work Courts 4 & 5 - We would require courts 4 & 5 to be closed all day 9am to 4pm
Tuesday, May 16th
Application of Moss and Algae control to all Tennis court perimeters and net lines
Please join us on the afternoon of Sunday 2nd July at 2pm for a picnic, mini Sports Day, and a farewell to Angus.
Yes, you may have heard the sad news that Angus is leaving us for a Canadian adventure. The second biggest land mass on the planet, Angus has been entertaining us at Brondesbury for 24 years. As a doubles player his skills are legendary, and if you check the LTA website you’ll see that his forehand is classified as a dangerous weapon. Those of us lucky enough to have witnessed his development into captaincy and coaching have seen a unique talent, matched with kindness and humour, whether he is instructing beginners, juniors or senior players.
So, having reached our club ceiling, he’s off seal clubbing. And hopefully the experience of a lifetime. Please join us as we wave goodbye to a much-valued member of the Brondesbury family.
