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RENDEZVOUS
TENNIS VOL.34
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 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. Another important change is that we now have are own dedicated e mail address: newsletter@rendezvoustennis.net for sending me any information or photographs that you want included in the Newsletter and on our web site. Many
thanks
I,
Michael, enjoyed being with you at the fellowship evening in the
Gourley's home. It was great to feel at one with so many, considering
we get to see you so seldom. It was a privilege to hear the report
from the Bible Society too. As a matter of interest, I managed to get into the Faith Mission Bookshop in Belfast on the Monday, and there found N I V Study Bibles on offer (slightly shop-soiled) at half price, and when I took 10, they gave me a further discount. We wish you could have seen the fun we had taking all our weight back in the airplane! But better still, we wish you could have seen the joy on the faces of the believers here as we brought them out and explained how they could be used in their personal Bible Study. Elizabeth is still getting texts every night from them, how the Bible is coming alive as they use the cross-referencing to get the fuller picture from God's Word. These young believers have such a hunger to get to know God and His ways better through His Word. The numbers in our fellowship are still growing, and the opportunities to share God's Word in homes also. We sometimes feel overwhelmed with the opportunities, but then God comforts us by keeping us close to Him and His direction. It's His work, and His responsibility - we are only His following servants. We also want to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the club for your prayers (God is answering), your e-mails and letters, and even your visits (in anticipation!). You are truly co-workers with us in the work of the Kingdom of God. Thanks. May each of you know God's presence, power and leading in your lives as you seek to live for and serve Him. Yours
in Christ's precious name,
We congregated in the Meelmore Lodge car park and led by Irene McAvoy we proceeded up a track which brought us up into the mountains and shortly we turned right in the direction of Fofanny Dam. As we approached the dam we could see extensive construction work in progress. We walked the length of the dam, then through a wood and up a slope to find ourselves on the Hilltown - Kilkeel Road. We crossed the road and walked a short distance to a small car park from there we ascended Butter Mountain and once at the top we found a sheltered spot where we lunched. After lunch we descended the mountain and retraced our steps back to Meelmore Lodge where we enjoyed refreshment. We
returned home having enjoyed a totally sun-filled and totally rain-free
day in the Mournes. David H Linton Bloody
Bridge Ramble - 02 April 2005 Led by Muriel Torrens we made the difficult ascent to the Hare's Gap and once there turned left in the shadow of Slievenaglogh and headed towards the coast. Shortly on our right we could see Slieve Beg, Cove Mountain, Lammagan and Slieve Bernagh and the full extent of the Annalong Valley. The path took us across the Bog of Donard and when we reached a suitable location with lots of stones to sit on, we had lunch. Late in the afternoon we arrived at Bloody Bridge and though it seemed that we had a simple level walk we did have to contend with crossing fences, boggy patches and several rivers, so we had more of a "mountain challenge" than a mountain walk. We were fortunate to have experienced superb weather conditions as the sun shone for the full day and some sun hats were in evidence! It was, as some remarked "a perfect day". We
returned to Meelmore Lodge, enjoyed some refreshment and then headed
back to Belfast. Thanks to Muriel Torrens for guiding our steps. David H Linton Tennis
Opening Day - Saturday 09 April 2005 The weather was mixed, with some wind and a couple of showers, but it did not stop us from completing our three rounds of tennis with many close, entertaining and exciting games. During one of the showers we took the opportunity to have afternoon tea with a few sweet goodies. Very enjoyable and thank you to Maureen Lindsay who helped in the preparation of these refreshments. 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. Ronnie McFarland presented the prizes to all the finalists, with the Runner Up prizes going to Alena Taylor and Peter Shields and the Opening Day winners trophies to Hilary Jewhurst and Graham Lorimar. Congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who participated in a great day. Ronnie
McFarland Opening
Day Dinner - Saturday 09 April 2005 Following the meal Jane Laverick and Alan Templeton organized a Beetle drive with 26 people participating. It was great fun and certainly helped burn off a few calories as we moved from table to table as each of the twelve rounds were completed. Having completed all the rounds prizes were presented in the following categories : Top
Score with 389 points Susan McFarland Congratulations to all the winners and a BIG THANKS to Jane and Alan for organizing the fun event - it really did round off a great OPENING DAY. Rendezvous Tennis Club Annual Thanksgiving Service The
Annual Praise Service took place on the day after the Opening Day,
Sunday It took the form of an informal service and was very well attended with almost 30 of our own members augmenting the congregation. As usual, Rendezvous members participated, the prayers being led by John Price and Alan Templeton and Irene McAvoy reading Matthew Chapter 14. Canon Patterson gave an especial welcome to the members of the club and preached the sermon while the praise was led by the instrumental group. Afterwards Maureeen Lindsay and her team of helpers served supper for all present. Many Thanks to all who participated and who attended the service. David
Beesley Rendezvous
Tennis Club - Captains' Day Saturday 11 June 2005 Following the tennis everyone is welcome to attend the Captains' Day dinner at Mount Ober, details of which are below. Captains'
Day Dinner at Mount Ober The dinner will be a set menu as follows : Starter:
Melon & Grape If preferred a vegetarian option will be available. Cost is £13.00 per person and if you will be attending please contact Eleanor Godfrey before Friday 3 June 2005. All Club members are welcome, so even you were not involved in playing tennis you will be very welcome at the Captains' Day dinner. DINNER 6.45 pm for 7 pm start Annual
Barbeque - Friday 17 June 2005 To confirm that you will be going please contact Eleanor Godfrey with your remittance by Friday 10 June 2005. Note: You may wish to bring your own chairs to sit on so that you can enjoy your burger or hot dog in comfort.
You may wish to bring a small picnic for afternoon tea before we have our leisurely walk through the forest park. Having worked up a good appetite it's off to the Burrendale Hotel and Country Club in Newcastle for dinner at around 5.45 pm with a good choice of main course and sweet plus tea, bread and butter. The cost will be £15.00 per person. To confirm you attendance at the dinner please contact Eleanor Godfrey with your payment by Friday 15 July. DINNER 5.30 pm for 5.45 pm
Details as usual will appear in the printed programme later in the summer and of course on the web site. ALL WILL BE WELCOME TO ATTEND
If you have any old photographs that you think may be of interest showing Rendezvous Tennis Club and its members throughout the years then let me borrow them to scan and add to our web site. Once this is done your photograph would be returned. Similarly if there is any information or articles that you feel would be useful to include on our web site then let me know. Email: newsletter@rendezvoustennis.net TENNIS
CLUB NIGHTS Play starts at 7 pm and we look forward to seeing you. TEA
for Two on Tuesday Evenings You do not have to play tennis but you can enjoy some good company so why not make a date each Tuesday and meet with other club members. If you are interested in helping to get the kettle on and open the biscuits then give your name to a committee member or a sheet will be displayed on the notice board within the church hall. RAMBLE DATES - JUNE 2005 to JUNE 2006 4
June 2005 - Hen / Cock / Pigeon Mountains 2
July 2005 - Hare's Gap and / or around Bernagh Area 6
August 2005 - Castlerock / Downhill Forest 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 11
June 2005 - Captains' Day Dinner (evening - all club members welcome) 17
June 2005 - Barbeque - Isabelle Tyrie's House, Islandmagee 23
July 2005 - Mid Summer Outing - Castlewellan Forest Park 6 August 2005 - Tennis President's Day |
