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RENDEZVOUS
TENNIS VOL.36
No.2
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NEWSLETTER ARTICLES The Rendezvous Newsletter exists to keep all members of the Rendezvous Tennis Club informed of the happenings within the club, especially those members who, for one reason or another, are unable to attend all of the meetings and events. The Editor relies on the contributions of members to provide this information. Articles which members may think are of general interest and relevance to the Rendezvous Tennis Club are also very welcome. Please post or e mail your articles for the next edition to reach me by 31st July 2006. newsletter@
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Dear Member, Another
season is underway and early events such the Opening Day tournament,
the Opening Day Dinner and our Annual Church Praise Service have
to date proved very successful, well supported by club members and
as you will read in the articles below a great time was had by all
those attending. Many
thanks
TENNIS OPENING DAY - SATURDAY 31st MARCH Blue skies set the scene for a great Opening Rendezvous Tennis tournament with eighteen players registered to compete. Ronnie McFarland welcomed everyone, explained the rules of the competition were each match comprised of four games with each players serving for one game. Four rounds of tennis were played with many close, entertaining and exciting games. As usual, time was taken for some refreshments mid afternoon with an enjoyable cup of tea and a few sweet goodies - Thanks to Maureen Lindsay. Continuing in dry but a little cold conditions play kept moving and eventually four ladies and four men had reached the semi-finals and after some competitive play we had our finalists.
Hazel and Robin Mulholland presented the prizes to all the finalists, with the Runner Up prizes going Florence Corrigan and Ronnie McFarland and the Opening Day winners' trophies to Lorraine Heaney and Paul McCrum.
The Ladies winner Lorraine Heaney was presented with the “Molly McCormack Memorial Cup” and the Mens winner Paul McCrum recieved the new the “Leslie Steenson Memorial Trophy 2006” presented in memory of our dear friend, long time club member and tennis buddy Leslie Steenson.
Congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who participated in a great day. Ian Burch Opening Day Dinner - Saturday 31st March 2007 Having completed our tennis tournament we were looking forward to our Opening Day dinner and we were very pleased to get a good attendance for the meal and once again our caterers provided us with a beautiful dinner. Judging by the empty plates and the favourable feedback everyone seem to enjoy their meal. At the end of the meal Jane Laverick and Alan Templeton organised a Beetle drive for those people who stayed behind. The dice started to roll time and time again until 10 rounds were successfully completed. Hazel Mulholland ran out the winner with a high score of 386, Charlotte Murtagh took the mid score prize with 310 and Ronnie McFarland taking the wooden spoon with a score of 242. Alan Templeton said he had seen some very odd and peculiar beetles during the evening and and the last prize was awarded for the weirdest Beetle to Ian Burch. (I called it very artistic). To conclude the evening Alan and Jane presented the prizes to the winners and thanked everyone for participating. Many thanks to both Alan Templeton and Jane Laverick for organising this Beetle drive and providing us all with a fun evening. Ian Burch
Seventeen Ramblers and One Four –Footed Friend Saturday 7th April MMVII saw 17 ramblers plus one four-footed friend set off from the lower car park at Kilbroney Park Rostrevor on a dull but pleasant morning. Following a rough track by the side of the river and through the trees we quickly ascended the lower slopes beneath “Cloughmore” or the 40 Tonne Big stone -- An ice age boulder. The river track led us to a very good tarmac road which continued up and leading to a second car park cunningly known as“The Upper Car Park”. Here the road ended and we continued ever upwards to the “Big Stone” where we had a marvellous view of Carlingford Mountains across the sea inlet. Leaving the stone (it wouldn’t fit in the rucksack) we proceeded up Slieve Martin, 485 metres where we relaxed, enjoyed our lunch and could even have fallen asleep had we been allowed! ! !. Again we took time to enjoy the wonderful view and I think everyone agreed – we must return another time. We descended via a different forest track just in time for the 3 pm tea on the Park café. Betty Bingham
You are invited to Captains Day on Saturday 30th June @ 1.30 pm with last entries by 2 pm. Please make this a date in your diary and come and have a great day of tennis. Following the tennis everyone is welcome to attend the Captains Day buffet in the Knockbreda Parish Minor hall @ 6.30 pm. This will be a self catering with each member attending bringing a little something for the buffet. Ladies - Savory Items Men - Sweet stuff ( Buns, Biscuits & Cakes) You
DO NOT need to be playing tennis to attend the Buffet
This year we are going to Tollymore Forest Park , meeting at 3 pm beside the cafe area. If you wish you can bring a small picnic with you for afternoon tea and then we will have a leisurely walk through Tollymore Forest Park. Having worked up a good appetite its off to Enniskeen Hotel in Newcastle at around 5.30 pm for high Tea with a great choice of either Roast Chicken & Ham , Fillet of Plaice, or Roast fillet of stuffed Pork with Bramley sauce at a cost of £12.50. All of the above will be served with Garden peas, grilled tomatoes , French fried potatoes and bread & butter. To round off this meal tea & pastries. To confirm you will be attending this outing, please complete the form attached at the end of the Newsletter and return it to Eleanor Godfrey with your payment by 12th July 2007.
You are invited to Presidents Day on Saturday 18th August @ 1.30 pm with last entries by 2 pm. Please make this a date in your diary and come and have a great day of tennis. Following the tennis we are going our for a meal at RICKS RESTAURANT at the Carryduff meeting 7 pm at the restaurant. You will have full menu choice with a great variety of food. No money will be taken in advance and individuals will settle their own bills on the night. All Club members are welcome, so why not come along for the meal and some good conversation and friendship. To confirm you that you will be coming to Ricks Restaurant please complete the attached form at the end of the Newsletter and return it to Eleanor Godfrey by 04 August 2007.
Fellowship
Meetings Details as usual will appear in the printed programme later in the summer and on our web site. ALL
WILL BE WELCOME TO ATTEND David Beesley
RAMBLE DATES FOR June to August 2007 02 June
07 - Branagh Forest Park, Dungiven 07 July
07 - Delamont Country Park 04 August
07 - Murlough, Co. Antrim
30th
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