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RENDEZVOUS
TENNIS VOL.35
No.1
Previous newsletters:
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, I trust you all had a great Christmas and that 2006 has started well for you. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Rendezvous Newsletter during 2005, it was very much appreciated. As we start another year I certainly look forward to once again getting your articles and photographs for inclusion in the Rendezvous Newsletter, for it is your input that is helping to keep all our members up to date with what is happening within the club For sending me any information or photographs that you want included in the Newsletter and on our web site we now have are own dedicated e mail address : newsletter@rendezvoustennis.net Many
thanks
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RAMBLE TO CAVEHILL - 05 November 2005 Led by Ronnie James we climbed the steps from Bellevue Car Park up to the first cave and after a short stop took the narrow path to our right and soon reached another viewing area where we again stopped and gazed at Belfast below us. After a short climb and a walk on a level track we reached Napoleon's Nose and McArts Fort where we ate lunch and enjoyed the tremendous panoramic view from Slemish to the Mournes. We descended by the broad path towards Ballysillan and then turned left on a narrow rocky path which brought us past Belfast Castle and back to our first viewing spot under the First Cave. We descended the steps and were soon back at the car park. Ronnie has invited the Ramblers to his home on the Ravenhill Road and once there we enjoyed light refreshments and a slide presentation illustrating Ronnie's travels to Holland, Thailand, Morocco and Australia. This brought a good day out to a most enjoyable conclusion and we are most grateful to Ronnie for his leadership and his hospitality. As a token of our appreciation a small gift was presented to Ronnie. David H Linton
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RAMBLE TO STRANGFORD - 03 December 2005 The ramble commenced at the slip way car park at Strangford and though we set out for the Castleward Estate we quickly diverted into Cuan Hotel both to escape the heavy rain and to enjoy coffee and scones. We resumed the ramble when the rain stopped and and turned into the estate, walking along a very muddy path which gave us good views of Strangford Lough. We came across a sign "To the House" and dutifully following our leader, Olive Burgess we headed towards the house and soon found ourselves in a courtyard where a "Victorian Craft Fare" was in progress. We visited the stalls and some purchases were made. The event was of particular interest to Betty Bingham whose handicraft skills are well known. After an all too short visit to the Craft Fare we made our saggy way back to the car park and having abandoned the hiking gear we returned to "The Cuan" where we sat down to a most welcome Christmas lunch. We were pleased to have our Chairman - Robin Mulholland and his wife Hazel join us and at the conclusion of the meal Robin spoke to the gathering and expressed our thanks to Olive Burgess for once again organizing our Christmas lunch. We returned to our cars and headed home but rumour has it that one rambler made a second visit to the Craft Fare. There are no prizes for guessing who that rambler was !!! David H Linton
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RAMBLE ALONG THE LAGAN TOW PATH - 07 January 2006 We stopped beyond Shaws Bridge and Edenderry at a pinic area and our packed lunches before turning back. We reckon the walk would have been between 7 and 8 miles. Some folk finished with afternoon tea at the Cutters Wharf before returning to their cars. A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL. Margaret Dougherty
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING 2006 Hon.President
Robin Mulholland All existing Committee members were successfully re-elected and I am very pleased to say that the Committee has also got a new member - John Gourley. Congratulations to John and we all look forward to working together in the interest of the Rendezvous Tennis Club.
Rendezvous
Tennis Club Annual Dinner The dinner will be 4 course and detailed below is the choice of starter and main course. A delightful selection of homemade desserts will be available on the night with tea / coffee and a chocolate mint rounding off a fabulous meal. The committee look forward to seeing you at this event so please complete the form and send it to Eleanor Godfrey with your remittance by 10th March 2006
Playing
Member £40.
ALL CLUB FEES ARE PAYABLE ON OR BEFORE 24th MARCH and should be forwarded to Eleanor Godfrey.
Rendezvous
Tennis Club Annual Thanksgiving Service W do encourage you to be present together with former members and the Knockbreda congregation to make this a really joyful occasion. SUNDAY 2nd APRIL, KNOCKBREDA PARISH CHURCH HALL @ 6.30 pm
TENNIS
OPENING DAY - SATURDAY 08 April Registration starts at 1.30 P.M. with play commencing 2.00 P.M. We hope to see as many of you as possible at this opening event of the new tennis season.
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TENNIS CLUS OPENING DAY DINNER As we are having outside caterers to provide the meal it is essential to return the Booking Slip and payment to Eleanor Godfrey by 24 March 2006. 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 are attending the dinner. ALL RENDEZVOUS CLUB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME SO WHY NOT COME ALONG FOR A LOVELY MEAL AND A GREAT EVENING. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE TENNIS OPENING DINNER 6.30 pm
TENNIS
CLUB NIGHTS New members will be made very welcome, so why not bring a friend. It is extremely important that we we grow as a club, welcome new friends who want to enjoy a game of tennis & great fellowship together. During club nights we can have the use of one of the Kitchens to make a nice cup of tea or coffee (Coffee is for Ronnie McF) , have few buns & Biscuits and a bit of a chat but remember we must vacate the church by 10.30 pm. PLEASE NOTE : Using the Tennis courts during Holy Week - 10th to 14th April is NOT permitted.
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BOOK WORTH READING! This book is the amazing story of a three-times World Kung Fu Champion who not only was an expert in this art but traveled the world guarding wealthy and influential people. The account of his fall from such heights to imprisonment in Cyprus's notorious Nicosia Central Prison is both compelling and chilling. All indeed would have been lost for him had it not been for visits of a stranger. A stranger who shared with him the love of Jesus and his power to save from the very depths. And that stranger? None other than our own Michael Wright who as Tony Anthony says in his dedication "Called out to me in the wilderness and continues to call out to others". This is a tremendous read - don't miss it! Hilary Jewhurst
Christmas Miscellany Romania Donation Dear
Eleanor, Thank
you once again Sincerely,
RAMBLE DATES 4 March
2006 - Windy Gap Leitrim 1 April
2006 - Fofanny Dam / Butter Mountain 6 May
2006 - Brandy Pad / Commedagh / Slievenaglogh 3 June
2006 - Divis and Black Mountain NOTE: For rambles in the Mournes Area please meet in the LidI car park Ballynahinch at 9.30am. DATES
FOR YOUR DIARY 24
March 2006 - RTC Annual Dinner - Rockmount Golf Club Fellowship
Meetings 18 March
2006 - Through the Roof - Ted Deane ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND |
