Tennis AGM Minutes
As we were well below a quorum last Sunday an actual meeting was not held. The topics that would have been covered are documented document here (23 KB) .
Tennis News
Let There Be Lights
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Last Sunday, Brondesbury tennis members came together for a celebration to mark the new floodlights on courts 1-3. The afternoon started with a Parent & Child tournament, which was entered by 36 pairs. It was fantastic to see so many parents and children enjoying themselves on court. Congratulations to all who played and especially our finalists, listed below: Red ball: Runners up- Regina & Felix. Winners- Laurence & Alexander. Orange ball: Runners up- Chi & Harry. Winners- Andre & Alex.
Following on from this, Matt kicked off the ‘Lavarello Cup’ with a very competitive torch relay between Team Cricklewood and Team World. Team World got the first points on the board, however, Team Cricklewood raced ahead once the tie-breaks commenced. In a late surge, and with some help from their team captains, Team World were crowned victorious.
The drinks flowed, the crepe van was inundated, music played and even a couple of fireworks made for a brilliant event. Brondesbury's inclusive spirit was on full show with players of all ages and ability joining in the fun.
Special thanks to Matt and Marina for organising, with great help from Angus, Joe, Eliot, Alex and Finlay. Special mention must also go to Martin and Svetlana for all their work on the floodlights project.
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CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Saturday 10th December at 6.30pm
Can you stop the Coaching Team? They are on a winning streak and their heads are swelling. Come and put a stop to this revolting spectacle.
Entrance fee £10 per person, plus one item of canned food for the food bank at the O2 on Finchley Road. Let’s get into the Christmas spirit whilst helping others who are going through a rough time.
Quiz • Buffet • Bar • Prizes
See you on the 10th.
Matt Bamford
Sunday's AGM
Please do come along on Sunday, at 6pm in the main clubhouse. The agenda is document here (10 KB) . We are keen to see as many of you as possible from all sections of the club, whether team members or not, non-member parents, and junior/student members.
Lavarello Cup … Breaking news
| And we’re off! The final showdown between Cricklewood and The Rest of the World has begun.
Team Captains, Angus (Cricklewood) and Joe (World) launched the event with a sack race challenge. See video below for the disputed result:
Please note that all courts will be out of action for general play from 2.30pm, when the parent/child tournament begins.
Other events start around 4.30
Although the grounds are starting to dry out, please endeavour to keep muddy shoes off the playing surface.
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Save The Date
Christmas Quiz : Saturday 10th December
More details coming very soon.
Matt Bamford
AGM Reminder
The Tennis AGM will be held in person on Sunday, Nov 20, at 6pm. Please do come along both to learn the state of the club but also to contribute your own opinions. It will take place, as previously, in the main clubhouse.
Let There Be Lights
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Dear All,
Just a reminder that the Lavarello Cup is little more than a week away. On Sunday 13th November, Brondesbury plays host to this world-renowned, yet politically sensitive event. Who can forget how, in 2016, Cricklewood voted to separate itself from the Rest of the World? Feelings were hurt, friendships endangered, and arguments carry on to this day. Nobody disputes what Cricklewood has brought to the world: pub fights, traffic jams and, of course, the inimitable Crickley Rhyming Slang. Some doom-mongers were worried that cutting itself off from a large trading block just across the road would result in higher prices for services and goods. Those fools forgot about the local Co-op and it’s new slogan ‘Here For You For Life’. Hopefully their copyright infringement court case with the local herpes clinic will be successful.
Wherever you stand on the fascinating subject of Crexit, please come along to this floodlit celebration, where we can agree how lucky we are to hit tennis balls and laugh together. All standards are welcome - we will be operating the tried and tested ‘tickle-down’ theory, which means your Captain will massage your legs if his restraining order allows it. Should you wish to enter one of the teams just email me on [email protected]
There will be a creperie food van and a drinks stall on site from 4.30 - 7.30pm. This will serve sweet and savoury crepes, with the possibility of the odd portion of humble pie. Please help the event run more smoothly by ordering/paying for your refreshments in advance:
Adult Ticket £10
Junior Ticket £5
This will buy you 1 delicious crepe and 1 drink to drown your sorrows. Supplies are limited, so look out for Marina at the club - she has the tickets.
See you on the 13th, alternatively you can catch me on ITV’s I’ve Lost My Credibility - Get Me Out Of Here!
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** additional events include awards for:
Player of the Year
Most Improved Player
Brondesbury Spirit Award
Matt Bamford
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