Feb 2010 Newsletter

CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS

Following discussions with New Milton Table Tennis Club regarding a possible joint project venture, it has been decided that we must update our current facilities on our own.
A meeting has been held and sub committees formed to look at costs, designs and funding of two options:
1. The extension and renovation of the existing clubhouse and a new smaller pavilion for the second ground to include toilets and showers.
2. The construction of a new single clubhouse between the two grounds (a scaled down version of the initial proposed joint venture).
A further meeting has been arranged and it is proposed that we commence work on the preferred option as soon as possible.

PRE SEASON GROUND PREPARATION
There is a considerable amount of essential work required to bring the ground up to standard for the upcoming season. Work party dates have therefore been arranged for:
Sunday 21st February and Sunday 14th March from 10.00 am.
It is essential that we have a strong turnout for these dates.

PRE SEASON FIXTURES
We have the following warm up fixtures for the new season.
SATURDAY 17TH APRIL NEW MILTON 1ST HOME 2.00pm
SATURDAY 17TH APRIL ROMSEY & OT’s 2/3 HOME 1.30pm
SUNDAY 18TH APRIL FAWLEY HOME 2.00pm

SATURDAY 24TH APRIL PARLEY 1st AWAY 1.30pm
SATURDAY 24TH APRIL FERNDOWN 3rd HOME 1.30pm
SUNDAY 25TH APRIL HURSLEY PARK 1st AWAY 1.30pm

CHANCE TO SHINE
This initiative, launched by the Cricket Foundation Charity, aims to regenerate competitive cricket in schools in England and Wales.
Thanks to the efforts of Vicky and Josh Digby we are actively involved with this initiative. As a result the club benefits from strong partnerships with local schools increase in junior members, equipment and a significant spur to club development.

Indoor Cricket League
Bashley have entered one team this season in the New Forest Indoor League.
To date the team have a 100% record. We are top of the first division with five wins out of five and through to finals night in the cup on Sunday 7th March. Well done to all involved.

IMPORTANT DATES/MEETINGS
1. WORK PARTIES (See above).Sunday 21st February and Sunday 14th March from 10.00am.

2. QUIZ NIGHTS Saturday 27th February 7.30pm for 8.00pm Rob Ford and Bobby Paul
Saturday 13th March 7.30pm for 8.00pm Dave Corbett

3. TEAM GOLF DAY Wednesday March 31st.See Richard King for details.

4. CRICKET FORCE Easter Sunday 4th April from 10.00 am.