Clubhouse Refurbishment
Since the last update, plumbing work has been completed and the electricians finish next week, together with loft insulation and carpentry work. We will then have a big clean up prior to painting, scheduled for week beginning 18th August. Decisions soon regarding blinds/curtains and other furnishings.
Annual Club Tournament
Our annual club tournament takes place during the first two weeks of September. Forms will soon be available to download from the club website or can picked up from the club from today.We require a paper copy with details of partners, availability etc from everyone taking part. Please help save us time by making sure we have your form by the deadline. An information sheet is attached. (An entry form is also atttached but Ive had problems with the format and it may not open correctly - hence directing people to the website ! My technical advisor is away !). Any enquiries to info@oadbytennis.co.uk.
Men's Night - next Tuesday 6.30pm £6
18 currently signed up, so space for another 6. Doubles tennis, followed by food. Sign up at the club or by text to Tim Greenwood. Please note that if you have to pull out it is vital that you cross your name off the list (by Monday evening) or text Tim on 07746655196 after that as the tennis groups are being organised in advance. Thanks.
Ladies' Afternoon 2pm Saturday 16th August £5
Please sign up at the club, by e mailing info@oadbytennis.co.uk or by texting Louise on 07740072719. Doubles tennis followed by afternoon tea. Cakes by Jenny H if you need that extra incentive !! Non playing ladies welcome to join us for tea.
Leicestershire County Closed Championship
As in past years, a number of Oadby members have competed in the level and handicap events this week, supported by other club members. Lots of payers reached quarter and semi finals.
> > > Congratulations to the seven Oadby finalists :-
> > > Dan Poultney Men's - Over 35 singles
> > > Anna Randall Ladies' - Over 36 singles
> > > Hussein Khan (and Georgie Ashmore) - Mixed Doubles
> > > Di Zarins & Tim Watts - Mixed Doubles Handicap event
> > > Di Zarins and Jenni Lucas Ladies'- Vets Handicap Doubles finalists
> > > Ian McDade - Men's Singles Handicap event
> > > Louise Mehmet and partner - Ladies' Doubles Plate
Christmas Charity Raffle
We are all acutely aware of the tremendous service that organisations such as Glenfield Heart Centre provide and we feel that it is an excellent charity for our tennis club to support. We hope that members embrace a planned Christmas charity raffle by donating prizes and buying tickets.
Several very good prizes have been donated already - many thanks to members and their families.Any businesses/members who would like to give a prize please phone/see Sheila Colver 07752005105 / 01162713037 who is organising this charity fundraiser.
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