The Competition entry forms for 2023 Middlesex outdoors will be at the club from tonight – Friday 30th September.

Please return to Norman Chart with entry fees (use C pigeon hole and mark as Middlesex Comp) at the club by 20th October latest.

Thanks

The current list of indoor fixtures are on the Calendar page – the usual table format is under the first list, which contains our team early National Competition dates.

The page will get updated regularly as more fixtures are added.

On Wednesday 5th October, we have an away fixture v King George Field in Chessington starting at 2.00 pm. This is a really good friendly, yet competitive fixture.  Because it’s very early in the seaon, it’s a great chance to get your name down to play sooner rather than later.  KGF are waiting to see if we will be taking 3/4 triples or 3/4 rinks with us.

They will be providing a hot two-course meal after the match, so including the green fee, the total match fee is £12.  The caterers do a pretty mean roast, which is a good reason to play and get fed afterwards with no washing up!

There are cars going from the Club, so if you need a lift, please put a note beside your name.  Kevin Keown is the captain.

Booking rinks indoors.  If you are booking a rink for indoor play, please use the Indoor Rink Booking page. If you know members who do not have internet access that might wish to book a rink to practice, please offer to book it for them or ask Jane or one of the indoor committee (to be confirmed on Thursday 29th).

Gee whizz, it was a bit of a dark morning at 6:00 am. Autumn is upon us and this morning’s constant drizzle might be good for the gardens but makes everywhere look a bit sad!

The Met Office does not forecast any rain tomorrow which is good. In the morning the Men’s Open Pairs and Mixed Open Pairs Finals start at 10:00 and should be finished in time for the afternoon’s match. Sandwiches are provided for after the game. Match Fee £5. Scott is running the bar.
UPDATE!  Sorry. I had the wrong information as one of the players is away until Sunday night. On Tuesday, The Ladies Open Singles Final between Sarah & Cathy is scheduled for the afternoon but the date for the Ladies Pairs Final accompanied by Lucy & Ann respectively has yet to be fixed

Morning roll ups start indoors on Monday at 10:00 am. . Monday, Wednesday & Fridays the 2 hour session plays right through and several stay afterwards for a beer or other beverage and put the world to rights, check up on league football and lots of chat about this, that and the other.
On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, there is a mid roll up break for coffee.

if today’s weather starts again after the weekend, we’ll be pleased to be back indoors!  Check out the noticeboard for upcoming evening and weekend roll ups.

If you’d like to join an afternoon or evening league, please contact David Hale. There are always spaces available to accommodate more players.

See quite a few of you tomorrow!

We hope you have a lovely day day and get spoiled rotten by the family!

Picking up every now and again on the clips of HM Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin lying in state and the long long queues makes me well up every time. Goodness knows how King Charles and the other members of the Royal family are really feeling.
What a display of a mark of respect for a remarkable woman by thousands of people of all ages from all over the world it would seem.
I remember standing on the Great West Road when the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother went past and, if the route permits, will do the same this time. I know even that will make me cry!

Have any of you been up to join the queue to pay your respects? Please let us know about your experience.

Or maybe you met HM the Queen? Again, it would be good to hear from you.

As mentioned last week, on Sunday 18th September, we are hosting the South Middlesex Competition Finals at the Club. We could do with a few more pairs of hands to welcome the players, serve teas and coffees and prepare the Ploughman’s
Lunches for the competitors.

Norman, Jean, Steve & Tricia are playing in two finals so can’t mastermind kitchen duties at the same time.

We would appreciate your help even if you can offer just a couple of hours so please let Norman or Jane know.

No kitchen experience required, just willing hands!

Thanks