And so, another New year, how time flies! True to form we played on New Years Day. It was a dull overcast day but 15 of us turned out hoping against hope that the weather would hold. We welcomed Wendy to play for the first time since her hip operation. As play progressed it got colder and colder but the rain held off.
We did, however, get an opportunity to ring the 'Fanny Bell' (newly donated by John L), for the first time.
After two games the lure of mulled wine and mince pies was too great and we called it a day,and were about to adjourn to the tennis hut when Dave S appeared from the club house and said we could come in there until 3.00 – a welcome haven from the icy wind. Thanks Dave.
Since then we have played as usual, Round 5 of the winter pairs has sorted out the qualifying players (none of us (PW) this time, but we came pretty close – perhaps next year). But we continue to play Melees with other clubs – 2nd Wednesday of the Month at Winnersh British Legion and last Thursday of the month at our Boulodrome in Wallingford. (We are not playing at Winnersh in February though because A has too many commitments.)
We did, however, get an opportunity to ring the 'Fanny Bell' (newly donated by John L), for the first time.
After two games the lure of mulled wine and mince pies was too great and we called it a day,and were about to adjourn to the tennis hut when Dave S appeared from the club house and said we could come in there until 3.00 – a welcome haven from the icy wind. Thanks Dave.
Since then we have played as usual, Round 5 of the winter pairs has sorted out the qualifying players (none of us (PW) this time, but we came pretty close – perhaps next year). But we continue to play Melees with other clubs – 2nd Wednesday of the Month at Winnersh British Legion and last Thursday of the month at our Boulodrome in Wallingford. (We are not playing at Winnersh in February though because A has too many commitments.)
Now we get ready to play our Club Matches and some regional Games. Three people want to do the coaching course, two are going to do the Club Umpire's Course. We have also started work on the Grass Protecta around the Boulodrome because it has got so bald and muddy. Take care meanwhile till the grass grows as the Protecta mesh can be slippery. And (high) heels are not a good idea!
A lot is happening. Keep an eye on the Noticeboard for any announcements, and of course, watch out for emails!
