MENS MIDWEEK

Looking for a midweek runaround? Steve Perry organises mens doubles on Tuesdays & Thursday mornings. Contact Steve if interested!

LOCAL PRESS COVERAGE?

If you have local tennis stories or photos that you think deserve to appear in the local press, then DO contact  the Club Secretary if you want any help in submitting your stories & photos!

Welcome to the Autumn Tennis Season:
that special wet and windy time of stunning colours and wonderful contrasts. And I’m not just talking about the matching woolly hats and gloves.  One interesting point: When other courts go slimy, aren’t we lucky that our plain  unpainted tarmac courts retain their grip so effectively? “The wrong kind of leaves on the court” I hear the other clubs mumble as they slip & slide...

Yes - there IS a reason why we have saved on paint. As you’re probably aware, a small group of FTC members (called the Relocation Committee - see opposite) has been working hard over a number of years to find an alternative location for the club; so we’ve held off on the expense of court paint - thinking the move was imminent! The good news is that  - after MANY frustrating stops & starts we really do feel that we’re now very close to an agreement on the land for the relocation. A BIG thank you once again to this dedicated bunch - and Watch this space.... Regular updates on progress are posted HERE.

On behalf of the committee and the club membership,  we thank Don Cain for all his hard work over the past three years as chairman of the club; and we’re very pleased that Don is staying on the committee. 

Paul Silver is stepping down after nearly ten years on the committee - but will continue to help with maintenance.  Juliane Spiers takes Paul’s place, and Susanna has taken on the mantle of secretary. Paul, Juliane & Susanna - many thanks.

All other officers and members of the committee have kindly agreed to continue in their existing roles. 

Do remember that all members are very welcome to come to any committee meeting. Meeting dates for the next twelve months are posted HERE, where you will also find minutes & agendas.

Sjoerd - Club chairman

P.S.  If you DO want to print out this Newsletter, then all the text will be simple black on a white background - to save on green ink!

CLUB OFFICERS 2009/2010

Chairman: Sjoerd Vogt
Treasurer: Lin Ross
Secretary: Susanna Hunt

Committee Members:
Don Cain, Alan Elbourn,  Steve Perry,  Anne Sawyer,  Juliane Spiers, Dave Weston

Winter Matches:
Secretary: Anne Sawyer
Mens A  :   Graham Hand
Mens B  :   Don Cain
Ladies A:   Susanna Hunt
Ladies B:   Anne Sawyer
Ladies C:   Pia Sondergeld

Relocation Committee:
Anne Sawyer, Andy Cathcart, Don Cain, Lin Ross, Alan Elbourn

Other Responsibilities Maintenance Alan Elbourn Paul Silver Wimbledon tickets Alan Elbourn Social Activities Susanna Hunt Juliane Spiers Website & membership Sjoerd Vogt Head Gardener Andy Sawyer

The British Heart Foundation
 Annual Quiz

Corn Exchange Faringdon

Friday 13th November 2009
7pm for prompt start at 7.30

The Tennis Club are past winners of this quiz,
if you would like to be part of a TC team (each
team of 4 costs £10) please contact: -

Anne Sawyer

tel 01367 870 285
email asawyer-buckland “at” waitrose.com

WEREN’T ABLE TO
MAKE THE AGM?
AGM Meeting Notes
Chairman’s Report
Match Secretary’s Report
Coaching Report
Relocation Report
Membership Report

Here’s that amazing Federer Shot again!

ADULT SOCIAL TENNIS
Every Sunday 10.30-12.30 . Simply turn up - balls provided. Evening tennis has now come to an end  until March 30th 2010. See HERE for more details.

PLANNING YOUR
PLAY TIMES
The Court Planner (click on thumbnail below) shows you the times when the courts are free for social tennis.

COURT ETIQUETTE (click on thumbnail)

FAMILY-FRIENDLY
 SPRING SOCIAL EVENT!

Susanna & Juliane are in the process of organising a
low-cost family-friendly  “afternoon tea & cakes”   affair for early summer.
WATCH THIS SPACE!

COACHING

We’re very fortunate to have three LTA-licensed coaches who are members of the Club.

Through Susanna Hunt and Alan Elbourn, the ladies and juniors are well catered for (see HERE for more details).

Susanna & Alan ARE aware that the gents are feeling a bit neglected at the moment - and plans to rectify this are underway!

Adult Winter League Tennis

We have 5 teams in the Thames Valley Winter Tennis Leagues. Matches are on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, starting at 1pm. Each team usually has about 12 matches spread from the beginning of October until Easter, and the format is 2 couples per team. This means that you play 4 sets of tennis and are home by 5 or 6pm at the latest.  If you are interested in playing for a team please contact the appropriate captain:-

• Mens A        Graham Hand (01367) 240698
• Mens B        Don Cain (01367) 240474
• Ladies A      Susanna Hunt (01367) 241452
• Ladies B      Anne Sawyer (01367) 870285
• Ladies C      Pia Sondergeld (01367) 242485

Remember: To get into the Members’ Area of the website (you’re in the Members’ Area at the moment!) go to the homepage ( www.faringdontennis.org.uk )  - or any other page for that matter - and click on the cloud just to the right of the Folly Tower (top left of page) .