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RENDEZVOUS
TENNIS VOL.34
No.3
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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 2005. newsletter@ Tennis Quotes "The
roughest thing I ever said to an umpire was "Are you sure"
"I
feel old when I see mousse in my opponent's hair" "I
played a great first point" |
Dear Member, Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Rendezvous Newsletter keeping to date with what is happening within the club - it was very much appreciated. We are now on the World Wide Web with our very own Rendezvous Tennis Club web site to keep you up to date with all club activities and events. For sending me any information or photographs that you want included in the Newsletter and on this website please meila me at: newsletter@rendezvoustennis.net Many
thanks
We were approaching the lower slopes of Pigeon Rock Mountain when the inevitable occurred - it started to rain and the "wet gear" was hastily brought into use. Thankfully the rain was of short duration and did not hamper our climb which was interspersed with welcome rest stops. Once
at the top we took shelter from the wind behind a wall and had lunch.
This was a day of almost perfect visibility and we could see across
Lough Neagh to the Sperrin Mountains and across County Down to Belfast
Lough and the Antrims Hills. We commenced our descent to the Rocky River Track and some keen mountaineers included a climb of Cock Mountain before we all met at the Car park. From there some of the party headed to Dromore for refreshment and others "ate locally" in Castlewelllan. Thank you lan Bradley for guiding our footsteps. David
H Linton
Twelve players registered for the tournament and they were all welcomed by lan Burch who explained the rules of the competition and wished everyone good luck. The draw was made providing a range of different matches with mens & ladies doubles and also mixed doubles. Play soon began and throughout the afternoon we were provided with many close, entertaining and exciting games. Mid afternoon we had our usual scones and jam with tea or coffee, very enjoyable and thank you to all who helped in the preparation of these refreshments. During this well deserved break the opportunity was taken to capture some of the players on camera. (See the gallery page) The weather was kind to us and so three rounds were successfully completed. Four ladies and four men had now reached the semi-finals and playing the best of five games we soon had our finalists. The final proved to be a competitive, sporting and enjoyable match with some fine rallies. The
prizes were to all the finalists, with the Runner Up prizes going
Evelyn McCrum and Paul McCrum and the Captains' Day
winners trophies to Claire Martin and lan Burch. Congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who participated in a great day. lan
Burch Captains'
Day Dinner - Mount Ober Rendezvous
Tennis Club Member and his faithful companion make the News THE preacher men at Glenabbey Non-Denominational Church don't mind a bit when their sermons send one of the regulars in the congregation to sleep, at Sunday morning services.
Congratulations Alan and Bismark
President's
Day - 21 August The weather was again kind to us and three rounds were successfully completed with many close, entertaining and exciting games. Mid afternoon we had our usual scones and jam with tea or coffee, very enjoyable and thank you to all who helped in the preparation of these refreshments. This year it was decided that the top eight players with the highest scores would progress to the semi-finals and playing the first team to reach six games we soon had our finalists. The final matched last year's winner Ronnie McFarland and Paul McCrum against Hilary Jewhurst & lan Burch. As you would expect the game was competitive, sporting and enjoyable and after a hard fought match Ronnie & Paul were victorious. After the tournament was over, everyone retired to the Knockbreda Parish minor hall for a bite to eat. An excellent buffet was provided by members of the club supplying plenty of savory and sweet delights. A
very special trophy was presented to the winners, The Molly McConnack
Memorial Cup, in memory of Molly McCormack who has been a member
of the Rendezvous Tennis Club for many years. Robin Mulholland,
Club President, presented the trophy to the winners Paul
and Ronnie and the Runner Up prize to Hilary and lan. See photos in the gallery section. Thank you to everyone who contributed to a great day. lan
Burch TENNIS
CLOSING DAY TOURNAMENT and DINNER DATE:
SATURDAY 24 September 2005 Registration from 1.30 pm with play starting at 2.00 p.m.
RENDEZVOUS
CLOSING DAY DINNER As we are having outside caterers to provide the meal it is essential to return the Booking Slip and payment (on your printed newsletter) to Eleanor Godfrey by 17 September. Please specify your choice of starter, main course and sweet when returning your booking form. Tea/coffee with homemade shortbread will also be served. Dinner
cannot be provided unless pre-booked and paid for in advance. Please
complete the return slip printed at the back of the Newsletter if
you intend to stay for dinner.
Michael
and Elizabeth Annual Appeal Each
year we try and support them with a donation from the Rendezvous
Tennis Club and if you would like to make a donation then please
complete the reply slip at the end of the printed Newsletter and
return it with your donation by 30 September 2005. RAMBLE DATES - SEPTEMBER 2005 to JUNE 2006 3
September 2005 - Lough Shannagh / Doan 1
October 2005 - Ballygally / Robin Young Hill 5
November 2005 - Cavehill Country Park 3
December 2005 - Castleward / Strangford 7
January 2006 - Lagan Tow Path 4
February 2006 - Mourne Coastal Walk 4
March 2006 - Windy Gap Leitrim 1
April 2006 - Fofanny Dam / Butter Mountain 6
May 2006 - Brandy Pad / Commedagh / Slievenaglogh 3
June 2006 - Murlough NOTE: For rambles in the Mournes Area please meet in the LidI car park Ballynahinch at 9.30am. DATES
FOR YOUR DIARY 24 September 2005 - Tennis Closing Day Dinner Fellowship
Meetings 17
September 2005 - The Fishermen's Mission - Alec Slator 15
October 2005 - Bridgebuilders - Rev Ron Milligan 19
November - U.F.M. Worldwide - Anne Magowan 10
December 2005 - Christmas Miscellany 21
January 2006 - To Niger with L.I.F.T.
- Daphne Caldwell 18
February 2006- Visit to Paraguay - Neill Templeton 18
March 2006 - Through the Roof - Ted Deane ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
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