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RENDEZVOUS
TENNIS VOL.34
No.4
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, Hello everyone and welcome to the fourth and final Newsletter of 2005. The winter nights are upon us once again and the electric blanket has just been put back on the bed. Thank you one or two individuals who have submitted articles for your Newsletter but generally response has been poor. Remember this is your way of getting other members in touch with what is happening within the club and it needs a wide range of input to keep it interesting and informative. 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 Tennis
Closing Day Tournament Nevertheless
the tournament proceeded with those who did come along and three
rounds took place before we reached the four top players gents and
ladies with the highest scores. A
welcome break during proceedings was provided by Maureen Lindsay
who provided light refreshments namely scones and cakes for all
the players -many thanks for a job well done. The
semi finals took place between Peter Shields and Florence Corrigan
against Gordon Buchannon and Evelyn McCrum, with Gordon and Evelyn
eventually winning a close run contest by 6 games to 4. The
other semi final took place between Denis Moore and Susan McFarland
against Paul McCrum and Hilary Jewhurst, with Paul and Hilary also
winning by a 6 games to 4 margin. The
weather began to close in at this stage and the final commenced
with conditions becoming worse for the players. Despite
this the final between Paul and Hilary against Gordon and Evelyn
went ahead possibly the first occasion when mother has played against
son in the final of any Rendezvous tournament. Eventually
Paul and Hilary ran out winners, congratulations to them and commiserations
to Gordon and Evelyn, son gaining the upper hand on this occasion!! As
Hilary was the only one staying for the dinner Ronnie McFarland
presented the prizes to all finalists at the conclusion of the match. Ronnie
McFarland
Closing Day Dinner Following
a great day's tennis, eighteen people arrived for the closing day
dinner which commenced at 6.30pm. Once again the meal that was provided
by the caterers was of a very high standard.
Saturday 1st October 12 walkers met at Ballygally and proceeded to Robin Young Hill which we walked up but !!!! WET, WET, weather forced a retreat downhill where lunch was enjoyed in the cars. Following a brief discussion it was agreed we would return to Ballygally and walk through the forest to Carnfunnock . The rain did stop and on reaching the country park the priority was to rearrange the furniture in the café and enjoy the leisurely cuppa, where the few non-energetic walkers who chose to travel by car rather that walk eventually found us. We tried to get rid of a few unwanted bodies by directing them into the maze but alas they quickly found the exit and a return trip through the forest soon had us back in Ballygally where we were reunited with our cars. In spite of the rain and change of plans we did have an enjoyable day. Betty
Bingham 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 - Murlough 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 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 |
