Grafton Tennis and Squash Club
70A Thornton Road • London • SW12 0LF
Tel: 020 8673 2891
Greetings Graftonites,
Packed agenda with items for absolutely all our members, including our social members, so do read on:
- MEMBERS' MEETING
- GRAFTON FILM NIGHT
- LADIES' NIGHT
- COURT BOOKING RULES
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
***If you want to put an announcement in next Monday’s broadcast, the only way to do so is by sending your broadcast to graftoncomms@gmail.com by Friday 6pm.***
ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING (Thurs 7 October @7pm)
On 7 October we will be holding this year's Members' Meeting. The committee will be discussing the latest club updates, future plans, finances, taking questions and suggestions.
To give things some structure and to manage time, the general agenda that will be covered is below:
- Introductions
- Progress over the last 2 years - what's changed / what's next
- Financial Overview
- Covid Impact
- Long term planning
- Membership levels
- Bar revenue and club operations
- Social plans
We would very much like suggestions on topics for discussion that sit outside the above, a suggestion box will be placed on the bar this week. Please do add your suggestions or email the committee at:
info@graftontennisandsquash.com
GRAFTON FILM NIGHT (Sun 3 Oct, 730pm)
Grafton is proud to announce the start of its Monthly Film Night. That’s right, on the first Sunday of every Month, a different host will take advantage of the new entertainment system and run their own film night.
Each host will have the right to the run the night their way. They can consult members beforehand for which film they wish to watch, they can choose, or they can let the attendees on that night make the call. Some hosts will offer food, others not so much. Each night may well have a different feel!
So far, we have 6 hosts….
Ben's Anti Heroes
Count Duckers Fright Night
Chairman’s Christmas Crackers
Amrita’s Alien Attack
Raj’s Tarantino Tango
Banerjee’s Musical Magic
Kicking Off Grafton Film Night on Sun 3 Oct (film 7:30) are a set of films which can describe most of our tennis and squash-- Flawed. A selection of Flawed Anti-Heroes. They are a mixture of dark, dangerous and/or deranged.
This time it will be up to YOU, to pick the film from the below poll:
https://www.poll-maker.com/poll3888575x80938Ea6-122
We aim to announce the most popular choice next Monday.
Your choice is one of the following.
Option 1: LOGAN
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Div0iP65aZo
In a future where mutants are nearly extinct, an elderly and weary Logan leads a quiet life. But when Laura, a mutant child pursued by scientists, comes to him for help, he must get her to safety.
Option 2: THE JOKER
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY
In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. This path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego: the Joker.
Option 3: THE DARK KNIGHT
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXeTwQWrcwY
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
Option 4: MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEJnMQG9ev8
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper, and a drifter named Max.
Option 5: DEADPOOL
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xithigfg7dA
A wisecracking mercenary gets experimented on and becomes immortal but ugly, and sets out to track down the man who ruined his looks.
LADIES' NIGHT (Fri 24th Sept from 7pm)
It's our favourite Friday night activity. It's a great opportunity to meet other female players in a relaxed and warm setting. If you're interested in playing in any of the teams you can meet the captains there over a social set or a social pint.
Next dates to year end are:
24th September
29th October
26th November
Feel free to join us via WhatsApp; here's the link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KajLngpaYIQAk9d4hBX4Pj
COURT BOOKING RULES - TENNIS AND SQUASH
All members are asked to keep in mind that courts are busy. If you have to cancel a court, please try to do so as early as possible. If it has to be a last-minute cancellation, then please put a message on The Grafton Chronicle or Squash WhatsApp chat, so someone else can make the most of that court. All bookings, including last minute bookings, need to comply with the below rules:
Please state your opponent on your bookings.
If practising on your own please select “Serving Practice" or “Solo Practice as your "opponent". Note these bookings are only permitted during off-peak hours
All bookings with no opponents selected within 72 Hrs (Tennis) or 48 Hrs (squash) in advance of play will be cancelled
Please bear in mind the below hours:
WEEKDAYS:
08:00-16:00 Off Peak Tennis
16:00-22:00 Peak Tennis
08:00-17:15 Off Peak Squash
17:15 -21:00 Peak Squash
WEEKENDS:
08:00-16:00 Peak Tennis
16:00-22:00 Off Peak Tennis
All-day off peak squash
PEAK AND OFF- PEAK TENNIS ACTIVITIES
The below is particularly pertinent to off-peak Tennis members, so please note:
SOCIAL TENNIS
Wednesday : Only Peak Tennis members may attend
Sunday: Peak and Off Peak Tennis members may attend
TENNIS TEAM PRACTICES
Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Weekends : Only Peak Tennis members may attend
Leagues and Tournaments: Only Peak Tennis members may participate
If you believe your tennis booking warrants an exception, then please contact graftoncomms@gmail.com in plenty of time to further discuss. Questions? Please email graftoncomms@gmail.com well in advance of your court booking to avoid disappointment.
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