March News

NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS JM GLENDINNING LIFE & PENSIONS

Guaranteed investment solutions for uncertain times

Unless you've been in hibernation you will have noticed that there has been some volatility in the financial markets in recent times! In fact across the last 13 years the UK stock market has had some major ups and downs due to a number of factors, most recently the credit crunch.

With all that said, equities do offer good long term returns, although the danger being that when you want your capital or your income from your investment it is just the time when the stock market has crashed and you are now set to get back less than you expected, putting a strain on your finances and standard of living.

Many people have recently looked towards cash to make sure their investments are safe which in turn creates its own problems! Current interest rates are at an all time low and inflation looks to be on the up (3.5% announced recently). This in effect means that the value of your money is reducing as it can buy less. The fact remains that investing in the stock market is a solid long term way of beating inflation, but with the inherent risk that we will see further stock market corrections along the way.

So what can you do to stop that risk? For the last 15 years or so, there have been products available that allow you to invest with returns linked to and dependent on stock market returns, with a guarantee that you will get your money back, usually providing you hold the investment for a fixed period of time. Some of these provide a base level that your investment cannot fall below, for example what you invested. The problem is that because of the volatility in the stock market you might only get a return of capital!

A new breed of product goes a step further than this and 'locks in' your gains periodically so investing in the stock market means that when it performs you get the benefit and when it crashes you are not exposed to it! All in all this can be a win-win solution for clients looking for stock market returns but without the volatility. These new products are not however suitable for everyone and we therefore strongly recommend you consult an independent financial adviser, who will determine your personal circumstances, needs and objectives and risk profile before making any recommendation.

For further information, please contact Andy Holder or Richard Carr at JM Glendinning Life + Pensions on 01943 876631.

SOCIAL TENNIS BOOKINGS

We will shortly be changing the way winter social tennis on a Wednesday and Sunday are booked to make use of the online booking facility as requested by some members. Information will be available from reception from this weekend.

CAFÉ BAR & SOCIAL EVENTS

Mother’s Day Lunch

We will be serving a special Mother’s Day lunch in the café bar on Mothering Sunday (14th March). 4 courses for £16.95 and every mum receives a free gift. Please book your table with the café bar.

Sunday Carvery

Our next Sunday Carvery is on Sunday 28th February between 11.30am and 5.30pm. 2 courses for £9.95.

Sport Relief

Get involved in Sport Relief and your club this year with our Sport Relief Quiz on Friday 19th March and the Sport Relief Mile on Saturday 20th March.

The Quiz will start at 8.30pm in the café bar and it’s £1.00 per person to enter and is open to members and non-members. Food will be available to 10pm.

The Sport Relief Mile is being held on the club field at 10am on Saturday 20th March. The event is only open to club members and entry fees are £5 per adult, £3 per child (under 16 years) or £15 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children). All of the entry fees go straight to Sport Relief. For health and safety reasons you must register for the event either from 9.30am on the day or beforehand at reception. Warm up is at 9.50am

JUNIOR TENNIS COMMITTEE

As a new tennis season is approaching and there are lots of matches to play I am looking for new members to join the Junior Tennis Committee and help out where they can. Whether it be looking after a team, transporting juniors to matches, helping out on Friday junior club night, which starts again on the 7th May or just simply giving your thoughts or suggestions. If you are interested and want to get involved then please contact me on 07817 730903

Penny -Junior Chair person

PERFORMANCE PLAYERS HALF TERM UPDATE

Well done to Will Roberts, George Hill, Oliver Burton and Annie Stockdale who all represented the North East in the Inter-regional match against the North West. Will and George won all three matches, Oliver and Annie won two out of three.

In the Player Plus tournaments at Hull, the girls came out on top. Annie Stockdale won the girls orange ball and Caroline Cronin won the green ball. Will Roberts in a tough draw lost in the final. George Hill and Oliver Burton again in a tough draws finished 3rd and 4th respectively.

At the Thongsbridge grade 3 tournament Isabella Van Green reached the final of the U16 girls singles narrowly losing in a third set tie-break. Thomas Burton had an excellent run beating one boy ranked above him and just loosing 11/9 in the third set tie-break. Zoe Judkowski played well to beat a girl ranked above herself. Alistair Kwan won the 18 boys consolation.

A THANKYOU FROM CAROLINE

Caroline Buncall would like to thank all the members for their kind wishes and gifts sent to her when she left the club and her role as General Manager last month.

January News

NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS JM GLENDINNING LIFE & PENSIONS

Increase the Income from your Savings and Investments

A new investment opportunity has just been launched and is available for investments until 1st March 2010 unless it is oversubscribed before.

The Regular Income Bond is a product designed to bridge the gap between low return / low risk deposits and high income / high risk investments. With the final return of the plan linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 Index, investors in the Bond have the opportunity to enjoy a competitive fixed income through to maturity.

Although the Bond provides a significant level of protection, it is not a guaranteed investment and capital may be at risk. Repayment of capital depends on the performance of the FTSE 100 Index as noted in the summary below. The product might appeal to income investors who seek regular above-average income and who are prepared to accept some risk to their capital. I would however stress that the plan will not be suitable for everyone and we would undertake a full review of a clients attitude towards investment risk, their circumstances, needs and objectives before providing any recommendation.

The offer in summary is as follows:

· Six-year investment

· Income payable monthly or annually

· Income rates:

o Monthly payment option – 0.53% gross paid monthly in arrears

o Annual payment option – 6.5% gross paid annually in arrears

· Full repayment of investors’ capital unless the FTSE 100 falls by more than 50% during the term and fails to recover to its starting level by maturity. In this event capital will be reduced 1:1 in line with the Index. For example, if at commencement of the plan the FTSE 100 'initial index level' was 5400 and during the term it dropped to 2646 (51% drop) but had then recovered to at least 5400 by maturity (the 'final index level'), the capital would be protected. If however it did not recover to the 'initial index level' and say at maturity the 'final index level' was 4860 (10% lower than the initial level), you would only receive back 90% of your capital.

· Invests in assets issued by Barclays Bank PLC – Rated AA- by Standard & Poor’s and Aa3 by Moody's

· Eligible for Stocks and Shares ISA investment including transfers. Remember only 1 ISA per tax year can be held.

· If held outside an ISA as a direct investment, returns are taxed as income.

· Eligible in most cases for pension portfolio investment within a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or Small Self Administered Scheme (SSAS) investmentM

· Early withdrawal is possible but may reduce the initial investment

If you think that this type of product might be of interest to you please contact us on 01943 876631 to arrange an initial no obligation discussion at our expense.

JM Glendinning (Life + Pensions) Ltd is an appointed representative of JM Glendinning (Insurance Brokers) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.Airedale House, Park Road, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8EH (T) 01943 876631 (F) 01943 883650 E-mail: lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk

GRIT

We have had grit on order since before Christmas and are hoping to have some delivered early next week, although you will note from the news both locally and nationally that it is in short supply. Please take care when using the access roads to the club.

OPEN MORNING-16TH JANUARY 2010

10 am−1 pm Open Morning – On the morning of the 16th January, prior to the Greg Rusedski Indoor Tennis Court Opening Event, there is an opportunity for members to try out a different club activity and to bring along non-member friends. This is the chance for fitness members to try out tennis and squash and rackets members to try out the gym and the new cardio equipment and fitness classes for FREE. Tennis and squash coaches will also be on hand to provide adult and junior coaching taster sessions. The cafe/bar will provide information on functions and children's parties and it will be a chance to sample new dishes from the various menus. Sarah will also be available throughout the morning to discuss all of your needs.

Please contact reception to book your free coaching taster/indoor tennis court/squash court/ gym session/ Bodypump or Box Tuff fitness class.

NO JOINING FEE PROMOTION

The Joining fee (£80 for adults, £120 for couples and £20 for juniors and students) is waived as part of a Club membership promotion until the end of January. Please tell your friends and family about this offer which applies to all new members who join the Club and who have not been a member in the previous 2 year period.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE INDOOR TENNIS COURTS BY GREG RUSEDSKI

Greg Rusedski will be coming to Ilkley on Saturday 16th January between 2pm and 9pm and will officially open the newly refurbished indoor tennis courts. We have had grit on order since before Christmas and are hoping to have a delivery of grit next week. However, you will no doubt have seen from the news both locally and nationally that grit is in short supply, so if possible, if you live locally and you are attending the event, please can you come on foot. Please be careful on the access roads to the club however you are travelling.

There will also be the opportunity to Ride and Drive, Jaguar's award winning XF model (weather permitting). Representatives from Appleyard Jaguar Bradford will be on hand and please bring your driver's licence with you (both parts) if you would like to drive their vehicles.

FITNESS NEWS

Help with New Year's Resolutions

If you are looking for fun and motivating ways to shape up in 2010 the Fitness Centre can help! All club members and non-members can benefit from attending one of our group exercise classes – we have aerobic, conditioning, strength building and mind body classes running throughout the week days and at weekends. Classes are suitable for all levels and abilities, we just ask that you wear non-marking soles to prevent wear and tear on the squash court. Further details are available from the club or our website.

If the gym is more your thing why not try personal training? Personal training is available to club members and non-members (for an additional guest fee) and is great way for everyone to get that little bit extra from their exercise session whether you are new to the gym environment or an experienced user. There are no set rules as to how often you have personal training so why not book in for a free, no obligation consultation with a member of the team.

Finally, if you are a fitness member, why not speak to an instructor about updating your fitness programme or getting some fresh ideas to revitalise your workout.

New Gym Instructor

Welcome to our new part time gym instructor, Jane Lister. Jane will mainly be working at the weekends and has a wealth of experience from her previous roles working in gyms and teaching fitness classes. We wish her well in her new position.

Consultation Questionnaire to Fitness Member

The Fitness Centre Committee, under the guidance of the Development Committee has begun to think about the longer term development of the Tennis Club, including the gym and fitness facilities. If you have any thoughts about the development please pick up a copy of the questionnaire from the reception desk and return it via a gym instructor or the gym comments box by 5th February 2010.

CAFE BAR NEWS

Monday 25th January- Burns Night Supper

Your chance to give the haggis a try! Our usual menu will also be served. Kitchen open until 10pm that night. No need to book ahead.

Sunday 31st January- 11.30am-5.30pmSunday Carvery

2 courses for only £9.95! No need to book, just turn up.

We also welcome Halid Agnovanic and Will Atkinson to the cafe/bar team and wish them every success in their new roles. Colin Butler has now left the team for pastures new and we thank him for all his hard work over the last year.

TENNIS NEWSM

Ladies Singles Box League

Please sign up on the notice board outside the ladies changing room entrance if you are interested in a new ladies singles box league. The leagues will be graded according to standard. It is envisaged they will start at the end of January.

DO YOU WANT TO SAVE SOME MONEY?

Have you made your New Year Resolution to save money on your home (and/or business) utilities? Your club has arranged to provide, without contracts, landlines, telephone calls, Broadband, mobile services, gas and electricity at very completive prices.

There are additional special benefits when joining; indeed 177, of them.

For every payment of the single fully detailed monthly bill, the Club receives a commission, which goes into the New Projects account.

Just phone 0800 083 6128 and quote the Club's reference B62221, or speak to members Tony Ackroyd 01943 602254,or David Lowe 01943 817939 for further details.

December News

NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS JM GLENDINNING LIFE & PENSIONS

PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE

More people than ever are now choosing to receive medical treatment privately rather than through the NHS.

· We all lead busy lives, so having the ability to plan treatment when it suits you around holidays, business trips, family commitments can be a big help.

· Waiting for treatment on the NHS can not only be frustrating but also physically uncomfortable and emotionally stressful often causing you to put your life on hold until treatment has been received.

· If you need to be admitted to hospital, recovering in the peace and quiet of your own private room with en-suite facilities and good quality meals can help.

· MRSA is one of the major worries for patients being admitted to an NHS hospital. Receiving treatment in a private hospital may reduce this worry and provide further peace of mind.

· Having the ability to sleep in a private room as opposed to a busy noisy hospital ward can also help speed up recovery.

· Early diagnosis from a private medical consultant can often help prevent serious illness.

Already got Private Medical Insurance?

· Every year more and more new and innovative plans are being introduced by Health Insurance companies.

· Many people have seen an increase in their premiums in recent years.

When did you last review your policy?

Are you certain you have the right plan, at the right price to suit you and your families’ needs?

At JM Glendinning Life + Pensions Ltd we are able to help you review your policy and find the most appropriate Private Medical Insurance to suit your needs. Please contact Carol Garside on 01943 883621 or e.mail carol@jmgib.co.uk to arrange a meeting or request further information.

NO JOINING FEE PROMOTION

The Joining fee (£80 for adults, £120 for couples and £20 for juniors and students) will be waived as part of a Club membership promotion for the months of November, December and January. Please tell your friends and family about this offer which applies to all new members who join the Club and who have not been a member in the previous 2 year period.

NEW STUDENT SHORT TERM MEMBERSHIP

There is now a new student short term membership on offer which allows those students who study away from home and can only use the club facilities during the holiday periods, the option of taking out short term memberships. Please ask at reception for a membership form.

CLUB OPEN MORNING- 16th January 2010

10 am−1 pm Open Morning – On the morning of the 16th January, prior to the Greg Rusedski Indoor Tennis Court Opening Event, there is an opportunity for members to try out a different club activity and to bring along non-member friends. This is the chance for fitness members to try out tennis and squash and rackets members to try out the gym and the new cardio equipment and fitness classes for FREE. Tennis and squash coaches will also be on hand to provide adult and junior coaching taster sessions. The cafe/bar will provide information on functions and children's parties and it will be a chance to sample new dishes from the various menus. Sarah will also be available throughout the morning to discuss all of your needs.

Please contact reception to book your free coaching taster/indoor tennis court/squash court/ gym session/ Bodypump or Box Tuff fitness class.

COURT BOOKING SYSTEM

If you use the on-line court booking system please remember to change your password regularly. You can do this by logging into your account under the ‘member information’ section.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Club Gift Vouchers – an ideal Christmas present. The following gift vouchers are now available from Reception and make a great Christmas present or gift any time of the year!

· Short Term (1, 2 or 3 month) memberships

· Annual memberships

· Club Gift Vouchers which can be used for court bookings, membership fees, coaching or fitness classes

AGM REPORT

Dave Bullock, Stuart Longbottom and Chris Rawson have now stepped down from the Policy Committee and John Hare has stepped down as Club Treasurer but will remain on the Policy Committee. Stuart Longbottom will remain on the Development Committee and Chris Rawson will remain on the Tournament Committee. Thanks were recorded to all for their hard work. Sue Walters, Simon Bentley and Mark Kerr were appointed to the Policy Committee and David Noble has returned to the position of Club Treasurer. We wish them all well in their new posts.

FITNESS NEWS

Cardio Tennis Class

Don’t forget the cardio tennis class on Friday mornings from 7.30am to 8.30am. No tennis experience is needed as this is primarily a fitness class, done to music on a tennis course. It’s £6 per class and you can book at reception as places are limited. Tennis rackets can be provided if needed.

New Gym Equipment

The new CV equipment will be installed next Monday 7th December. The gym will not be closed but please expect some minor disruption for day time users. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

CAFÉ BAR NEWS

It’s that time of year again and we’re all set for some Christmas celebrations.

Our Christmas menu is now being served 7 days a week, right up until 23rd December with a great offer of 4 courses for only £14.95! Our usual menu is still being served plus our children’s menu.

If you fancy a more relaxed night this month we’ve got a great rock covers band ‘Valkyrie’ here on Saturday 12th December. Tickets are only £10 and that includes a hot supper. Our other Christmas party nights are now sold out.

We hope to see some members here on Saturday 19th December. It’s our Christmas Fayre and we’re raising much needed funds for Cancer Research. Mint Boutique will be here alongside other exciting stalls....not forgetting Santa!

May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended our Curry Night. I think everyone agreed it was a fantastic night and yes, we’ll be doing it again soon!

We’d like to thank all of our customers and send the very warmest wishes to you all this Christmas. Thank you again for your continued support.

Sarah and the café bar team.

TENNIS NEWS

Ladies Singles Box League

Please sign up on the notice board outside the ladies changing room entrance if you are interested in a new ladies singles box league. The leagues will be graded according to standard. It is envisaged they will start at the end of January.

Social Tennis Tournament - Sunday 27th December 1-4pm

You will be paired with a partner for the afternoon playing in a fun social tennis event followed by a winter warming soup and a sandwich up in the cafe bar at the end of play. No booking required, just turn up and play. £4 per person paid to the cafe bar on arrival at the tournament.

NEW STAFF

Welcome to Anita Perry who many will know from the Ladies Tennis 1st Team. Anita now joins our reception team, working mainly on a Friday night. Ethan Thornton has also joined our reception on a part time basis and Emma Herd (Sarah's sister) is making it a family affair and joins our cafe/bar team until February 2010. We will also shortly be welcoming back some of our students who will be helping out over the holiday busy periods.

FINALLY– as this will be the last newsletter of 2009 we wish all our members, sponsors, advertisers and players a joyous Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

November News

NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS JM GLENDINNING LIFE & PENSIONS

Why should I use an independent mortgage broker like JM Glendinning Life + Pensions Ltd

In these uncertain times it is hard to know exactly where to go when looking to secure a mortgage - go to your bank, investigate the market for yourself or use a mortgage broker. The experience of applying for and going through the mortgage process can be worrying, regardless of whether it's your first, second or fifth mortgage! By using JM Glendinning Life + Pensions Ltd we can handle all the paper work for you and take all the weight off of your shoulders.

Independent expert advice

Choosing the right mortgage from the long list of mortgage products from a wide range of lenders can be daunting if you do not know where to begin. By using JM Glendinning Life + Pensions Ltd, we have access to the whole of market - something that your high street bank cannot do! We can help you decide which product is the right mortgage for you, for example, a fixed rate mortgage, tracker rate mortgages, an offset mortgage or a mortgage for a first time buyer.

Reduce stress

We will do the hard work for you so you don't have to. We will keep you informed on developments throughout the entire mortgage process to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

The best deal possible

As independent mortgage brokers, we will ensure you get the best mortgage deal possible - the best rates and the best type of mortgage product to suit your circumstances.

So, if you want someone to do the hard work, contact Paul Davison or Sarah Redshaw on 01943 876631 or email lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk for a ‘no obligation’ appointment, at our expense.

Please think carefully before securing other debts against your home.Your home make be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.Our usual fee for mortgage advice is £195

AGM

The AGM will be held in the café bar on Monday 30 November from 8pm all adult and student members are invited to attend. The agenda is posted up around the clubhouse and copies of the AGM papers are available from reception.

NO JOINING FEE

The Joining fee (£80 for adults, £120 for couples and £20 for juniors and students) is now waived as part of a Club membership promotion for the months of November, December and January. Please tell your friends and family about this offer which applies to all new members who join the Club and who have not been a member in the previous 2 year period.

A NOTE FROM ILKLEY HARRIERS

For those tennis, squash, and fitness members interested in doing some running to improve your base fitness might like to run with a friendly group, if you can run a few miles why not come and run with the Ilkley Harriers? We have all ages, shapes, and sizes, but we all love running and welcome new members. We train on a Tuesday evening at 7pm, meeting in the ILT&SC cafe-bar (there are other sessions too) and you can try a few sessions before you join the Club. For more info, please see the web site www.ilkleyharriers.org.uk.

TENNIS NEWS

Saturday Adult Coaching Courses

Places are available for beginner, improvers and intermediate players on Saturday afternoons between the hours of 3.30pm and 6.30pm. Please contact Chris Wheeler on 07738 908185 or Simon Ickringill on 07906 021210.

Cardio Tennis Class

What is Cardio Tennis? – Hitting loads of tennis balls to music as well as part fitness circuit training (ladders, cones skipping ropes etc). Most of the balls are fed by the coach straight from the basket. Overall the result is a thorough cardio vascular workout. Open to all standards of player, rackets can be provided.

Start Date – 13th November until the 18th December

Time – 7.30am – 8.30am

Duration – Pay weekly at reception (£6 per week)

Coach – Chris Wheeler

Please contact reception to reserve your place.

*British Tennis Membership Deadline – 30th November 2009*

As per last year, the number of British Tennis Members we have as at 30th November 2009 will determine the size of our club’s Wimbledon ticket allocation for the 2010 Championships. It is an LTA requirement that any members who wish to obtain Wimbledon tickets in the ballot we hold in May must be a British Tennis Member, so if you do not have a membership number, please do sign up.

Members have 2 options for signing up, you can either fill in the form at reception and we will post it off for you or alternatively you can sign up online at http://www.lta.org.uk/britishtennismembership/

Ilkley Performance Update

George Hill was the first to strike with victory in an U9 Orange Ball County competition beating Oliver Burton in the final. George followed up with a second title in Bolton, winning their county event, joining him was Amber Woffindin who won her first Red Ball County competition.

Thomas Burton was called up by Yorkshire County to play in the U12, 16 county competition this was an excellent achievement as he is a year young. He managed to win 2 out of 3 matches.

Hannah Pulford has made excellent recovery from her injury which put her out for the entire summer season and she won her opening tournament the U16 Lancashire County event.

George Hill was back in the final trying to make it three titles in a row, but Oliver Burton got his revenge, by winning the Leeds Met Winter Series event. This was Oliver’s first orange ball win.

Will Roberts won his first green ball event, the Sunderland Winter series, and Will has been invited to the National Training Centre for a three day camp. The invites go to the top eight potentially rated players in the country, a wonderful achievement.

We are also delighted that Isabella Van Green has joined the club, she is rated in the top 15 in the country in the U14 girls and has already played a ladies match for Ilkley.

Well done to all involved.

Mini Tennis Triumphs

Our Mini Red and Orange teams have recently won the Leeds League and the Green team were runners up in their league. Well done to all who played. The next league matches will be after Easter so get lots of practice in before then. If you would like more information on matches for your age group or standard please ask you coach.

SQUASH NEWS

Yorkshire honours for junior squash players

A number of Ilkley squash players have been chosen to represent Yorkshire over the last month and all have won their matches.

Millie Pughe in the under 15 Girls, playing No 1, Tom Pughe under 17 Boys, No 3, Jack Bearpark under 15 Boys, No 3 and the newest player to represent Yorkshire, Stu MacGregor under 13 Boys No 5. A good effort by all, special mention about Stu, only 11 years and first year in this age group, excellent effort.

Ilkley now has a number of players in various age groups ranked in the top 10 in the county.

Millie Pughe is ranked number 1 in the country in the U/15 girls. Well done.

Squash Grand Prix

This started November 4th and will be held on the first Wednesday of every month for 6 months. Good social night, players play a match and then teams participate in a quiz. Thank you to the captains for their support.

Accommodation for visiting NZ squash team

Thank you to everyone who have offered to help, we still are short of numbers. The players are staying for 2 nights, January 3rd & 4th . If you can help with these nights, that would be much appreciated, please contact Robbie at the club.

Junior Squash Tournament

The Fudge junior squash open is being held over the weekend of November 21/22. Come along and watch some of the top juniors and our own juniors complete. Thank you to Fudge for their support.

UTILITY WAREHOUSE DISCOUNT CLUB

Everyone’s a winner – new incentive means more great benefits for ILTSC members

Wouldn’t it be nice to have some good news instead of the doom and gloom of the last year? Well, thanks to a special partnership between ILTSC and The Utility Warehouse Discount Club (UWDC), members are being offered an amazing opportunity to save £££’s on their household and business utilities while boosting the facilities here at the club.

What does this mean?

ILTSC members that sign up for UWDC services (even more money can be saved when purchasing in bundles) will not only be benefiting from the best deals and the service of an award-winning provider, but will also be boosting the club’s development funding, meaning better services at home and on the court!

The more members that sign up or switch to UWDC, the more money UWDC will donate to ILTSC’s development fund, which will be used to continue the improving member services both on and off the court.

UWDC will be holding several open days in the coming months in the club foyer to give members the chance to learn more by speaking to a UWDC representative. Keep your eyes open for the next one!

Who are we?

UWDC is a multi-award winning supplier of gas, electricity, landlines, internet services and mobiles. Voted consistently best in class for its services from consumer bodies including Which?, National Consumer Magazine and The Financial Times, UWDC is leading the way in service delivery and great deals.

With UWDC there are no contracts or minimum service times, all your services are shown on one, easy to understand bill and pricing is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure you continue to get the very best deals.

Want to know more? If you want to know more about how you can save money and help ILTSC in the process please call David Lowe on FREEPHONE 0800 0836128.

LOYALTY CARD

The cafe/bar is introducing a new loyalty card scheme (buy 9 hot drinks and get your 10th free). This promotion applies to any hot drink (large or small including speciality teas and coffees and hot chocolate). Your loyalty card will be posted out to you with your printed newsletter next week and additional cards will be available for you to pick up from the cafe bar from this Saturday.

GREG RUSEDSKI IS COMING TO ILKLEY.....

Our indoor tennis court refurbishment will be completed on the 11th January 2010 (with final snagging and court resurfacing work taking place the week of the 4th−10th January.) We are pleased to announce that we will be celebrating the completion of this work with an official opening on Saturday 16th January involving British player and former US Open finalist, Greg Rusedski. The fun packed day will be divided into two halves: there will be an open morning from 10 am−1 pm and Greg will then join us from 2−9 pm for a whole host of activities. Full details of this day will be posted out to members with the printed newsletter next week and we hope that you will join us on this special day.

October News

NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS JM GLENDINNING LIFE & PENSIONS

PROTECT YOUR INCOME AGAINST ACCIDENTS OR ILL HEALTH

Regardless of whether you are single or married, with or without a family, if you are suddenly unable to work, your income disappears. Yet, while many of us cover our lives to protect our families, very few take the time to protect our health.

An income protection plan is an insurance policy that provides you with a monthly tax-free income if you are unable to work as a result of accident or illness. Most policies pay a regular monthly amount until a full recovery is made although shorter-term plans are also available. They should also be seen as an extremely viable alternative to the more traditional accident, sickness and unemployment policy.

Income protection can be useful as a supplement to state benefits, such as statutory sick pay, as these could prove insufficient to maintain your lifestyle compared with what you may currently be earning. It is traditionally used to cover your salary and the maximum amount you can earn will enable you to broadly match the after-tax earnings you would lose.

Costs vary depending on your circumstances, your medical history, the time for which you defer payments but also on the provider. The more you are covered for, the higher the premium. However, cheaper is not necessarily better and therefore, as with all forms of insurance and protection, it is imperative you read the small print on your income protection policy to ensure you know what is covered.

Finally, it is also essential that you are open about any previous medical conditions, regardless of whether or not you think they are significant. Non-disclosure remains one of the most common reasons for claims being declined by providers and come right at the moment you need the money. Financial advice is therefore highly recommended to help ensure you find the plan most suitable for you.

If you would like to learn more about these type of plans for both you and your business (if applicable), please contact Sarah Redshaw on 01943 883627 or email her at lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk to arrange an appointment with one of our advisers.

JM Glendinning (Life + Pensions) Ltd, Airedale House, Park Road, Guiseley, West Yorkshire LS20 8EH

AGM

ILTSC is a members' club run by volunteers who give up their time to serve on the various committees. The Policy Committee is responsible for making vital decisions on all aspects of club activity and meets 6 times per year and there are currently 2 posts vacant on this committee.

If you would like to have more involvement in how the club is run and in the decisions made by the committee please see Caroline, Val Kerr or any other committee member as soon as possible for further information. All nominations for committee posts are due by 2nd November.

NO JOINING FEE PROMOTION

The Joining fee (£80 for adults, £120 for couples and £20 for juniors and students) will be waived as part of a Club membership promotion for the months of November, December and January. Please tell your friends and family about this offer which applies to all new members who join the Club and who have not been a member in the previous 2 year period.

CAFE/BAR

Thank you to everyone for your continual support of the café bar. The cafe bar is getting busier by the day and the feedback has been really positive. The new carpet has now been laid and the chairs have cleaned up nicely. We’ve also had Wi-Fi fitted in the back meeting/viewing room and it is available for hire.

We also welcome a few new members of cafe bar staff. Katie and Emma have recently joined us and they cover the day shifts with Sophie. Adam, Chris and Charlotte have joined Jovana, working part time shifts, mainly in the evenings and Colin and Claire continue to work as dedicated full time members of staff and also work as Duty Supervisors and can also run the kitchen.

Thank you to everyone who supported the ‘Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ on Friday 25th September. The morning was a fantastic success..we even made it onto the local radio station and a spot in the Ilkley Gazette! We can’t disclose the exact money raised just yet as the money boxes are collected sealed from Macmillan organisers and they take them away to count them, so as soon as we get that figure we’ll let you know. Thank you especially to Sue Walters who very kindly organised our ‘Bring & Buy Stall’ and the stall alone raised £150. Congratulations go to the winners of the Grand Raffle who were John Harrison (winning the 3 months full membership); Sam Seshan (winning a bottle of Champagne), Fiona McKinnen-Evans (dinner & wine for 2 at the café bar) and Linda English (5 free dance classes at Joze’s School of Dance.)

Thinking of booking a children’s party? We now hold them right here at your club. Tennis & Squash Parties can be booked at the weekends. Flyers are currently being prepared and the format involves a one hour session with a tennis or squash coach filled with fun games & activities, then up to the viewing room for a birthday feast and traditional party games with your personal party host. Please contact the café bar for further details on 01943 607182 or www.cafebar@iltsc.co.uk.

SOCIAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Quiz Nights

We hold a Quiz night every other Thursday evening from 7.45pm. This month they’ll be on the 8th and 22nd. They’re a great night out and we have a fantastic Quizmaster and DJ on the evening, playing some great music between the picture, music and general knowledge rounds. It’s only £1 per person to enter and that gives you a raffle ticket to play in the ‘Higher or Lower’ game at the end of the evening with a cash prize. The winning team will receive a prize on the evening itself and we also serve food until 9pm on the night.

Seasonal Dishes

Autumn is bursting with gloriously fresh, ripe British produce. Come along to the café bar and try out some great dishes and desserts such as ‘Apple & Blackberry Pie’; selected Bramley apples combined with British blackberries for an aromatic filling, encased in a butter-enriched pastry.

Bonfire Bonanza!’

Thursday 5th November

Join us for a fantastic evening in our club grounds. Warm yourself around the fire while you watch our fantastic firework display. A hot supper and warm mulled wine will be served from 5pm from the café bar and also from an outdoor gazebo. The bonfire will be lit at 6pm with fireworks starting at 6.30pm.Guaranteed a great night for all the family.

Fashion Show with ‘Mint Boutique’

Wednesday 11th November

Tickets can be purchased from the Mint Boutique. A full cafe/bar service in the room overlooking the indoor courts will be available for those members not attending the event on the night.

Wine Tasting Evening

Friday 13th November

Come and try our exciting new wine menu. Local wine merchants, Martinez Wines will be hosting the event starting around 7pm. It will also give you a great chance to stock up your supplies for the Christmas Season as the wines will be on sale by the case with very special prices for the evening. At 9pm we’ve also got a great live act- not to be missed. There's no charge to attend this event and canapés will be served throughout the night. It’s a great opportunity to see how the bar looks when it’s hired out for functions.

Quiz Night

Thursday 19th November. Starts at 8pm.

National Curry Week

22nd-28th November

Try a different curry every night…authenticity guaranteed! Join us on the Friday evening (27th). We’ve got local Indian Chefs coming down to show us their culinary skills in the very best of Raj Cuisine. All you can eat for only £10 per person; tickets on sale in the café bar.

December

Seasonal Dishes

It’s Christmas! Traditional Christmas Lunches will be served in the café bar from Tuesday 1st December right through to Wednesday 23rd December with a very special offer of 4 courses for only £14.95. Perfect for a cosy lunch or even an office outing and you can’t get a better setting with our warm and friendly café with what has to be the best views in Ilkley. Don’t forget we now serve food 7 days a week, up to 7.30pm in the week and until 4pm at the weekends. Don’t worry we’ll still be serving our usual menu with lots of tasty Winter Warmers too…just see the Specials Boards.

Quiz Nights

Thursday 3rd and don’t miss our Christmas Quiz on the 17th.

Christmas 2009

Saturdays are ‘Christmas Party Nights.

Enjoy a great evening on the 5th, 12th or 19th December from 7pm til late.

For the great price of £15.95 per head you can enjoy an evening of entertainment, greeted with a complimentary glass of fizz and a delicious hot buffet followed by scrumptious desserts in a relaxed atmosphere. Be it 2 or 20 in your party, a group of friends, a tennis or squash team or perhaps a small business group. It’s going to be a night to remember.

Family Christmas Fayre

Saturday 19th December

With all proceeds donated to Cancer Research come and join us for a festive ‘Bring & Buy’…everyone welcome..just speak to a member of our team if you wish to set up your own stall in the café bar. It’ll be fun for all the family…and we’ve been told that Santa’s stopping by too.

2010 Happy New Year

Come along and see our New Year dishes on the Menu.. With lots of healthy choices to get you started on the right path following the indulgent Christmas Season.

Nutrition & Fitness Open Week -4th - 8th Jan

Come along and have a chat with a member of our fitness team alongside our chef for any help and advice for a healthy and tasty New Year menu for you and all the family.

FINAL INVITE REMINDER - Justin Urquhart Seminar at Otley Golf Club on 28th October 2009

JM Glendinning Group have obtained the exclusive services of investment guru Justin Urquhart Stewart. This prestigious event will give you the opportunity to listen to Justin’s views on the recent market turmoil and the outlook for investment in the future. There will also be the opportunity for you to ask him any questions following the presentation.

Having originally trained as a barrister, Justin founded Broker Services in 1986 which went on to become Barclays Stockbrokers. In 2001, he co-founded Seven Investment Management and now manages and administers in excess of £1.6 billion on behalf of professional financial wealth managers.

Justin has been keen to break down some of the traditional barriers to investment for both private individuals and smaller companies. He writes regularly for national magazines and newspapers, and is a frequent commentator on television and radio.

This is your final chance to secure a place at the above event. Places are still available for the lunchtime seminar starting at 12 noon and the afternoon seminar at 3.30, however they are filling up fast. Don't delay, reserve you place now by calling us on 01943 876631 or email lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk .

FITNESS NEWS

New Fitness Classes at new times

We now have an 11am Body Conditioning class on Monday’s which is a low impact class, suitable for all plus an extra Bodypump® on Friday at 4.15pm. We have also introduced Box Tuff on a Tuesday afternoon. These classes are intensive 30 minute sessions using a mix of boxing moves to challenge your fitness and shape the body. The class is a great alternative to your usual CV session in the gym so why not try something different.

New equipment

Fitness members will be interested to know that at the last Policy Committee meeting, the Committee decided to invest in new fitness equipment for the gym and therefore we will shortly be replacing 4 cross trainers and 2 treadmills with brand new Technogym machines including the latest piece of CV equipment called the Vario. We will be the first club in Yorkshire to have these machines.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/FEEDBACK

Your views and suggestions are very important to us and we have suggestion/comments books/boxes on reception, in the gym and on the bar in the cafe. Please do provide us with your feedback . We’re all working really hard to give you, our members, the very best in customer service every time you visit and we hope to try and meet everyone's expectations.

THE BRAND NEW PEUGEOT 3008 FROM NIDD VALE PEUGEOT ILKLEY

Whatever you’re into, get into the new Peugeot 3008 Crossover

The launch of a new Peugeot is always an exciting time, but the 3008 has really caught the imagination. Combining the best of an MPV, SUV and a hatchback into a single vehicle, the 3008 means you’ll never have to compromise. The new 3008 gives you the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want. From the school run to the ski slopes, it’s always the right car to be in. And it does it all with style, space and some rather remarkable technology.

There are three models in the range: Active, Sport and Exclusive, and prices start at £15,999.

Come along and arrange a test drive and you could win vouchers for a family break at Center Parcs.*

COME AND SEE THE NEW PEUGEOT 3008 ON SATURDAY 24TH AND SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER, AT ILKLEY SQUASH CLUB AND BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SEE THIS FANTASTIC NEW CAR.

* Terms and Condition Apply

NEWS FROM MEMBER MIKE GIBBONS – TRANSPLANT GAMES IN COVENTRY

SQUASH NEWS

ILKLEY SQUASH JUNIOR MILLIE PUGHE WINS GRAND PRIX, ENGLAND NUMBER 1

Millie Pughe cemented her place as England No1 in her age group by winning the Grand Prix title last weekend in Birmingham. Ranked 1 for the tournament, she fought back to win a tough 5 setter in the semi-finals, having been down 10 – 2 in the 5th to win 12 – 10. In the final she showed her better fitness by winning 3-0. A fantastic result for Millie and great for the club to have the top nationally ranked player.

Squash Teams

The new season has well and truly started and the Ilkley teams are all doing well. There is a new team this year playing in the Harrogate 3rd Division. Simon Healey is leading the way, with old campaigner Nick White and a group of our top juniors, Tom & Jack Bearpark along with Ethan Thornton making up the team.

The ladies teams will start from mid October, while the Harrogate Junior squash teams will start from early November.

Juniors

A number of our junior players have played in a number of tournaments this season and the results have been very good. Millie Pughe, winning the Under 15 Grand Prix, has been the highlight so far. Recently at the Yorkshire Champs Millie Pughe was 3rd under 17 Girls, Tilly Spence 3rd Under 15 Girls, Stu MacGregor 6th Under 13 Boys, Jack Bearpark 5th Under 15 Boys, Tom Bearpark 9th Under 17 Boys, Ethan Thornton 8th Under 17 Boys and Tom Pughe 3rd Under 17 Boys. Ilkley has some of the best juniors in Yorkshire and we wish them all the best for the season.

Tournaments

There are a couple of tournaments coming up. There is a half day fun squash tournament on Saturday 10th October. Please put your name down on the list on the squash notice board.

The Junior squash tournament will be held on November 21/22. Come and watch our juniors playing in this tournament. This tournament is sponsored by Fudge.

Sponsors

Where would we be if we did not have our squash sponsors? Our sponsors help in supporting our junior programme, sponsor our tournaments, our squash leagues and give great deals to our members. Please continue to support our sponsors, so we can have a squash programme we are all proud of.

Squash sponsors, Nidd Vale, who sponsor squash coach, Robbie Burnett and the BSPA event have had a number of squash members come to them and they have received some great deals. Always mention you are from the Ilkley Squash Club . Ashlands Veterinary Hospital, Fudge and Ilkley Osteopathic Practiceare also our main sponsors. Thank you to Andy & Anne MacGregor from Ashlands Veterinary Hospital, Terry Sierocki, from Fudge and Amos Grech-Cini from Ilkley Osteopathic Practice. All these sponsors are members of the club. If you would like to be involved, please contact Robbie.

TELEPHONE AND WEBSITE SERVICES

We will shortly be investing in a new telephone system which should give members a much better service when calling into the club.

We will also be refreshing our website over the next couple of months to make it more user friendly and accessible and hope that these two improvements will give real benefits to members.

CHEWING GUM AND DRINKS

Following a number of issues with chewing gum being trodden into the carpets and court surfaces and left around the cafe/bar, which has caused damage to property and has also caused general inconvenience to members, the Executive Committee has made a decision that gum should no longer be permitted on Club premises.

There are also a number of sticky marks on the indoor courts where people have brought hot drinks and cordials onto the courts. Please can you ensure that only water is consumed on the courts.

Thank you for your assistance.

TENNIS NEWS

Adult Group Coaching Places

There are still some places available in the Saturday afternoon group beginner and intermediate group coaching lessons (members and non-members). For more information please contact reception or coach Chris Wheeler on 07738908185.

Indoor Tennis Court Refurbishment

The court contractors will be aiming to complete the snagging list of repairs to the courts by the end of the week of the 10th January which will include some resurfacing of the court areas. This will mean that the courts will need to be closed the week beginning the 4th January for a full week and that the Spring junior coaching programme will commence the week of the 11th January. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to members and particularly to block booking holders. Any block bookings will receive a cash refund for any courts already booked and paid for during that week. We are also hoping to have an official opening of the indoor courts in the middle/towards the end of January once this work has been completed. Please see notice boards and future email newsletters for further information.

JM Glendinning Group International Tournament

The LTA has recently reviewed its international tournament programme of events and has now decided to reduce the number of grass court events following Wimbledon. This means that its calendar has now been altered so that all grass court tournaments are completed prior to County Week (19th July). We are pleased to announce that despite the LTA reducing the number of international events that Ilkley has retained its Men's Futures event. The event will be in the same format on grass but will now take place the week beginning the 5th July (qualifying from the 4th). The majority of the other events including the junior competitions will continue to take place at the end of July in the traditional Ilkley Open week. The date change for the international event should now also relieve some pressure on the courts for the various Open competitions.

Please be assured that there will be some courts available for members to use during the international tournament week and we also hope to extend the interactive tennis roadshow and invite schools down to take part in tennis activities during that week. We also hope to involve the children in our coaching programmes that week in clinics with some of the international players.

September News

FITNESS NEWS and FREE CLASSES

New Fitness Classes

The autumn group fitness timetable will be launched on Monday 21st September and throughout the week, until Sunday 27th September, all classes (Pilates and Nordic Walking courses excluded) will be free to everyone. For those of you who are regular class goers it’s our way of saying thank you for your support and it’s the perfect opportunity for those of you who have not tried group fitness classes to give them a go. Please make sure you book at reception to reserve your place.

The new timetable will be out next week and new classes include an afternoon Bodypump and Box Tuff and a late morning Body Conditioning class.

SQUASH NEWS

Help Please!

We have a secondary school from Christchurch, New Zealand coming to the club for a few days, 3rd & 4th January to play matches against Ilkley and some training. I need to know, can anyone help in hosting these players for the 2 nights? There are a total of 9 players and 4 adults. It is great for our players to be able to play and socialise with players from overseas and many a friendship has developed from such occasions. Any help would be much appreciated, please contact Robbie at the club or on 07786948153.

TENNIS NEWS

Winter social tennis sessions will run on the indoor courts on Wednesday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm and Sunday’s 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Sessions will start Wednesday 16th September. Please sign up on a weekly basis if you would like to play. Each session costs £4 per player and payment must be made at the time of booking. Payment can be made in person or via the telephone using your online credit. If you need to cancel any sessions 48 hours notice must be given to receive a refund.

CAFÉ BAR NEWS

Hello everyone & may I begin by thanking everyone for their tremendous support in the café bar. Morning and lunchtimes have picked up nicely with our members coming up for a coffee or for lunch.

It’s been great to see our social tennis teams coming up after their matches especially in the evenings. It’s made for some good nights in the bar!

Also thanks to our squash players who have supported us and are holding a function here too!

Its great too see our team teas are so busy too and glad everyone is enjoying the new menus.

If anyone needs a copy of the new menus please email me at cafebar@iltsc.co.uk

Also welcome to the Nordic Walkers who have been meeting here for some time but have decided to look at eating here once a month or so after their walk.

Welcome back to our Harriers! Were glad to see you’re giving the café another shot for teas once a month – “we promise you won’t be disappointed!”

It’s also been encouraging to see more of our gym members in the café bar too and I’m hoping that with our new menus and great offers this month we’ll see more of you.

In August, which is generally considered to be very quiet following the Open was still quite busy and we had a great function on a Saturday night. It was a fantastic evening everyone thoroughly enjoyed, so let’s hope it’s the first of many! For any function booking be it for a private party (special birthdays, christenings, weddings, funerals) or for corporate events please call Sarah on 01943 607182 or email at cafebar@iltsc.co.uk. I can answer any queries you may have – and please remember anyone can book a function here you don’t have to be a member.

So what’s on in September?

Well, we’ve got our new menu coming into place – including a great kids menu too, we hope you’re going to be happy with it but please let us know your feedback – good or bad. We have a comments book in the café or feel free to email.

We’ve also reduced a lot of prices on the food and also on the bar. We want our members to feel valued and receive good value for money whilst in the café bar, so again we hope you’re happy with the changes made. All we ask for in return is your support. Please come in and see us and perhaps spread the word a little? Remember our café bar is also open to non-members so anyone can pop in for a coffee or perhaps a meal.

Our opening hours are:

Mon-Thurs 9am - 11pm – food served 9am - 7:30pm

Fri 9am - 10pm - food served 9am - 7:30pm

Sat 8:30am – 8:00pm – food served 8:30am – 4pm

Sun 8:30am – 10pm – food served 8:30am – 4pm

Our fortnightly quiz nights are on Thursday 10th & 24th September. For anyone who’s not been yet please come they’re a great night. We have a DJ so your music between rounds – which include a picture quiz, music round & general knowledge. We end the evening with “play your cards right” – it’s only £1 to enter & the prize money so far is £40! Food is served until 9:30pm

On Friday 25th September we’re involved with the worlds’ biggest coffee morning. This is in supports of MacMillan cancer support. We’ll have collection boxes & will be making a donation from the mornings takings – so please come along for such a good cause.

Overall we’re hoping for another good month ahead, we’ve got lots going on and hope everyone contributes with their enthusiasm & support for our café bar.

Many thanks

Sarah & team

AUGUST 2009

JM GLENDINNING NEWS

Justin Urquhart Stewart- Investment Seminars

JM Glendinning Life + Pensions Ltd are delighted to announce that Justin Urquhart Stewart will be hosting investment seminars at Otley Golf Club on Wednesday 28th October.

Having trained as a barrister, Justin took up corporate finance, working in both Africa and Singapore. He then went into marketing with a focus on corporate cash management facilities. This led him to help found Broker Services in 1986, which went on to become Barclays Stockbrokers, where he was Marketing Director. In early 2001, he co-founded Seven Investment Management, an investment management business that innovated the UK investment market with the introduction of the first Sterling Investment Wrap Account which now manages and administers in excess of £1.6 billion on behalf of professional financial wealth managers and intermediaries.

Justin has a keen interest in developing the investment market to break down as many of the traditional barriers as possible for both private investors and smaller companies. He writes regularly for national magazines and newspapers, and is a frequent commentator on BBC television and radio.

We are confident that the event will become fully subscribed, so to avoid disappointment register your interest in this prestigious event early by calling Sarah Redshaw on 01943 883627 or email lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk.

JM GLENDINNING GROUP ILKLEY OPEN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT FINALS DAY

This year’s international tournament will finish with finals day on Saturday 1st August. Play will start at 11am with the Women’s British Tour singles final. The Men’s $15 000 singles final will take place at 1pm with the Men’s British Tour singles final and the Men’s International Doubles final following. Other finals will also take place throughout the day. Please feel free to come down and watch. There’s no entry fee and plenty of viewing space in the grandstand if the weather is dry and the finals are played on grass. If wet the finals will take place indoor and seating will be set out.

NEWS FROM APPLEYARD JAGUAR BRADFORD

September brings a new 59 registered plate change and a fabulous offer on the award winning XF FROM £399 per month.

With Jaguar Privilege, you have the reassurance of a guaranteed future value and the flexibility to choose the size of your deposit and contract term. It’s just one of the accessible finance options available through Jaguar Cars Finance, whether it’s a company car or private contract. Contact us for a tailored quotation.

Its sleek, coupé-like lines attract attention wherever you drive. It has won accolades from press and owners alike. Yet the Jaguar XF Diesel has one more ace to play: outstanding value. You’ll enjoy a lavish specification that includes DVD satellite navigation, bond grain leather and F1-style shift paddles from as little as £33,900 on the road – and we’re now offering an exceptional new finance promotion for a limited period, making it even more affordable.

The new XF 3.0 Litre AJ-V6D GEN III Diesel engines deliver more power with lower CO2 emissions and better fuel economy than their predecessors. The new 240PS XF 3.0 Litre Diesel covers the 0-60mph sprint in 6.7 seconds, yet achieves up to 42 mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 179g/km. Its 275PS stablemate, the 3.0 Litre Diesel S, is even more dynamic, reaching 60mph in an amazing 5.9 seconds.

The XF Diesel 3.0 Litre combines exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious finishes. Rich wood veneers with aluminium and supple leather are executed in a fresh, contemporary way. Thoughtful touches like the JaguarDrive Selector TM, DVD Satellite Navigation and class-leading 6-speed automatic transmission with wheel-mounted paddles give you relaxed control in all conditions - the definition of sporting luxury.

The Jaguar XF continues to win accolades for its design, performance and reliability. It recently won the 2009 WhatCar? ‘Best Executive Car’ of the Year award, retaining the award for the second consecutive year. In the USA, Jaguar was recognised for its industry-leading overall long-term quality, coming equal first in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). And in April Britain’s largest customer satisfaction poll – the Auto Express Driver Power Survey – revealed that the Jaguar XF was rated Britain’s best car, with drivers praising the Jaguar's combination of luxury, comfort and driving dynamics. Now it’s time to book a test drive and make your own judgement.

ILTSC’s GOT TALENT!

This year, our junior awards night will be combined with a talent night on Friday 11th September. The evening is open to all but if you have a talent that you would like to share (within reason!) then please leave your details at reception or contact Penny Hunt, our Junior Chair and social committee member.

BRING A BUDDY MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION

Throughout August and September we are having a discounted membership for friends and family you would like to introduce to the club. People who have not been a member of the club in the previous 2 year period can join and have the same membership benefits as you from as little as £10 per month for a rackets membership (£15 for fitness and £20 for full membership for one month). Two month membership options also apply. This offer is only valid in August and September 2009 and any buddy member who subsequently joins the club immediately after their buddy membership expires will not have to pay the joining fee.

SQUASH NEWS

BSPA Series

The next series will be held next Monday and Tuesday (3rd and 4th August) on squash court 3. Each series features some of the best players ranked in the world so you will be sure to watch some great squash. It’s free to come down and watch. The next series will be held on Monday 31st August and Tuesday 1 September.

Help Please!

We have a secondary school from Christchurch, New Zealand coming to the club for a few days, 3rd & 4th January to play matches against Ilkley and some training. I need to know, can anyone help in hosting these players for the 2 nights? There are a total of 9 players and 4 adults. It is great for our players to be able to play and socialise with players from overseas and many a friendship has developed from such occasions. Any help would be much appreciated, please contact Robbie at the club or on 07786948153.

TENNIS NEWS

Social Tennis Tournament

The next social tennis tournament in on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August between 1 and 4pm. It costs £3.50 to enter, which includes cakes and coffee afterwards. Please sign up at reception.

Junior Summer Tennis Camps

There are still places available on the tennis coaching camps we are running throughout the school holidays. You can book your child on for a few days, or a whole week, whichever suits you best. Please see the website or reception for more details and prices.

Term time coaching

The letters for September’s coaching courses will be sent out by the end of next week.

Block Bookings

If you are interested in taking out a winter block booking please see reception.

CAFÉ BAR NEWS

Staff Qualifications

Two of our fitness instructors have recently attended courses to gain further qualifications. James Sinclair is now a level one qualified Thump Boxing instructor and Anne Connolly has a level 3 qualification in Pre and Post Natal Exercise. If any of these areas are of interest to you, please speak to Anne or James.

New Fitness Classes

We are looking at ways of increasing the number of fitness classes we run within the times squash courts are available for use (late morning and early afternoon). If you have any suggestions about future classes or the current classes we offer please speak to Julie, a member of the Fitness Committee or email fitness@iltsc.co.uk

So in summary, the following events are happening at your club in August. Please support them where and when you can.

Saturday 1st August – JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open International Tournament Finals Day

Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August-BSPA Squash Series on squash court 3.

Monday 3rd to Friday 28th August – Summer tennis camps

Thursday 13th August – Quiz Night in the café bar

Sunday 23rd August – BBQ and family fun day.

Monday 31st August – Bank Holiday Social Tennis Tournament.

JULY 2009

JM GLENDINNING NEWS

Catch the ups without the downs

Over the last 18 months or more we have seen significant volatility in investment markets. Whilst many industry commentators might argue that now is perhaps the best time to invest and 'get more for your money', investors are understandably wary, some having lost significant paper losses during this time. However the other dilemma is the poor returns achievable from deposits.

Structured Investment products could provide a solution for some clients. We would stress however that they are not suitable for all investors and we will not provide any recommendation before first assessing a clients personal circumstances, needs and objectives and attitude to investment risk.

Most of the products offer exposure to potential rises in the FTSE 100 index, whilst protecting any downside investment risk. Some will offer 100% capital protection whilst others will provide full capital protection if for example the FTSE 100 index does not fall by 50% or more and provide growth of 8% p.a. gross. An income producing product is also about to be launched which will pay a gross income of 7.25% p.a. 100% capital protection is provided if the FTSE 100 index or S&P 500 index does not fall by 50% or more over the 5 year term. It is certainly not a 'one size fits all' scenario, however for some clients who want to dip their toes back into the market but are wary about the potential downside, they certainly have a place as part of an investment portfolio. Many of the products offer an ISA option and a direct investment option so capital gains tax allowances can be used, and indeed some also allow Self Invested Personal Pensions to invest.

These types of contracts often become fully subscribed within a short time after launch. If you would like to find out more please register your interest as soon as possible with Sarah Redshaw on 01943 883627 or email lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk

J M Glendinning Life + Pensions Limited, Airedale House, Park Road, Guiseley, LS20 8EH

BRING A BUDDY PROMOTION

We will be holding a “Bring a Buddy Promotion” in August and September for friends and relatives of existing members (any person who has been a member of the club in the previous 2 year period will not be eligible). Friends and relatives of members will be able to join the club (any of the adult membership categories) for either a month or two month period (August and September only) at a considerably discounted rate. Members will need to introduce the player to the club and sign the promotional membership form. Please contact reception for further details or download a form from the website.

JULY EVENTS AT THE CLUB

Monday 20th – Friday 24th July - County Week – Group 5 Ladies

Saturday 25th July – 1st August -JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open

Monday 27th July - Quiz night. 7.30pm in the cafe bar. Just turn up. Last year's tournament quiz was full so please turn up early to get a table.

Wednesday 29th July - Karaoke night. 7.30pm in the cafe bar. Just turn up ready to sing or spectate

Saturday 1st August - JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open Finals Day

Friday 11th September- Ilkley’s Got Talent Night and Junior Awards night- We are looking for Ilkley’s own stars to perform for the tennis club’s very first talent night. All kinds of acts welcome (within reason!!)- Please contact Penny Hunt for more info and to register your act.

CAFE BAR NEWS

Hello to everyone from Sarah Herd (ILT&SC’s New Café/Bar Manager

I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who has made me feel so welcome here – it is such a wonderful place to work.

We’ve got lots of exciting new dishes on our menu and will also be offering smoothies, fresh juices, milk shakes, jacket potatoes, daily specials and much much more!

ALTERATIONS TO THE CLUBHOUSE

Although M&V have had the carpets and furniture cleaned in the café/bar, we do not feel that the carpet has worn well and our supplier has agreed to provide a replacement carpet for the café/bar and meeting room areas and new plants for the verandah free of charge. The carpet will be fitted in August, following the tournament.

Stourton Road and the approach road to the club currently has a number of pot holes in it and we are conscious that it does need repairing. We are, however, waiting until the builders have completed their work before filling and resurfacing sections of the road as the heavy lorry traffic is currently contributing to the holes in the road.

Our boilers are currently being replaced and the new boilers should ensure that at peak times we have plenty of hot water (particularly on Tuesday nights when the harriers are in the club).

We have had a problem with the drains and people may have experienced foul smells in the men’s and ladies changing room showers. Work has been carried out and we hope that this problem has now been resolved.

TENNIS NEWS

INDOOR TENNIS COURT REFURBISHMENT

The indoor court refurbishment is on track to be completed at the end of July and therefore the indoor courts should be available for members to use from the 20th July. It is however possible that some minor additional work may have to be carried out after the tournament but we will inform members if and when we need to close the courts down in August. Details of the indoor court rates for the summer period will be posted in reception from the 16th July and will also be automatically included on the computerised booking system. We hope to have an official opening of the indoor courts towards the end of September in conjunction with a launch party for the café/bar now that it has been brought back in house.

J.M.GLENDINNING GROUP ILKLEY OPEN INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2009

This event will take place from the 25th July to the 1st August and we are again hosting a Men’s $15,000 event. Members once again have the opportunity to watch top class tennis right here at the club. We have always had a strong entry in our events…Tim Henman was a winner of the Junior 18U title in the past and 2006 Wimbledon Champion, Amelie Mauresmo also played at Ilkley in the international event in 1994.

There is no entry charge to watch the event and we welcome members and non members alike. Please invite your friends and relatives.

Other events in the tournament include:-

The British Tour Men’s singles, sponsored by Skipton Building Society and the Women’s British Tour which attracts the top up and coming British players.

A full range of junior events - Ilkley is recognized as one of the strongest junior events in the country and has been granted Grand Prix status (Grade 3).

Veterans’ events – attracts top vets players from around the UK and this year there is also a 40 and over Women’s Doubles event.

Handicap events are very popular with club members and local players. You are given a number of points start in a game if you are playing against a better player.

The Men’s Evening Singles is called the Men’s Wharfedale Singles this year and will commence on Saturday 25th July.

The first time this year as well as the 10&U Mini Tennis Green event, we will also be hosting a 9&U Mini Tennis Orange and a 8&U Mini Tennis Red event.

There will also be a number of activities taking place during the tournament, including a multi coloured inflatable kids zone sponsored by Appleyard Jaguar Bradford (which will be positioned in the Club’s field from 27th July to the 1st August.) Please bring your kids down and have a go for only £5! There will also be a free Search for a Star (10 years and under event) on the morning of finals day (sponsored by Skipton Building Society) which will aim to identify the next Andy Murray with a prize of a year’s free coaching offered to the lucky winner. Application forms for both sets of kids’ activities are available from reception.

Parking is in the sports field adjacent to the club and access is directly from the sports field. Entry to the car park will be signed. There is no access for members to the normal car parking area adjacent to the clubhouse throughout the week. This is strictly reserved for disabled and emergency access. Your co-operation in parking in the sports field is appreciated.

Fitness Centre & Squash Courts-The fitness centre is open as normal although the free weights area is required for the referees’ control desk. This will be relocated to squash court 1. There are no fitness classes during tournament week (except Bodypump at 8.30am on Saturday 25th July). Squash Court 3 will be used as a rest area for the umpires and squash courts 2, 4 & 5 will be available as normal, but will be used as a back up for the children’s tennis activities in case of bad weather (between 11am and 2.30pm daily). We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our squash members during the week but hope that squash players will come down and enjoy and support the tennis event.

Thanks once again to our title sponsors, the JM Glendinning Group and to other key sponsors, Skipton Building Society, Appleyard Jaguar Bradford, Westville House School, Garbutt & Elliott, Bolton Abbey Mowers, Clough Tomblin, Raven Audley Court, Alan J Picken Business Transfer Agents, Priceless Print. We also have a number of additional sponsorship packages available, so if you/your company would be interested in being linked to this event, please contact Caroline Buncall at the club for further information.

CLUB CLOSED TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 SPONSORED BY THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AT LEEDS

Wimbledon may have been on, but Ilkley’s top players were also in action in Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club’s Closed Tournament Finals Day on Sunday. This finals day is the start of a busy tournament season at Ilkley, with County Week following closely on (20th -24th July) culminating in the blue ribbon event of the JM Glendinning Group Ilkley International Tennis Tournament (25th July to the 1st August).

The Club’s annual event caters for all the members, from 8 to 80 with Mini Tennis events for the younger players and a range of Junior and Senior and also Veteran events for the more experienced.

The main singles event was once again won by talented player, Steven Hunt, who beat his friend and rival James Ickringill, son of Head Coach, Simon. Steven then proceeded to take the Men’s Doubles title, partnering Ed Young who himself had been runner up in the 18U Singles event. They beat James Ickringill and his father Simon in a close 3 set match. Steven was then on for a clean sweep of titles but was thwarted in his attempt in the Mixed Doubles event, where James partnering club coach, Amanda Kayes took his revenge and beat Steven and Lauren Flint. In the boys’ events, Jaspar Morvaridi retained his title, beating Alex Wilkins in the 16U final and Cameron Davidson and Nikki Corless once again played a very close 14U final with Cameron just piping Nikki to the post, 2 sets to 1. Thomas Knapton was away on finals day, having been picked to represent Yorkshire in the 12U County Cup but before leaving for that event, won the 12U Club Closed event beating Thomas Weir in the final. The strength in depth of players at as young age an age as 10 has been recognized recently by the Lawn Tennis Association who invited a number of Ilkley players to its National talent ID day at Bolton Arena and in both girls and boys events many of these national standard players were fighting it out for the various titles.

The Women’s events were again dominated by talented junior players with Hannah Pulford defending her titles and taking the Ladies Singles title beating club coach Becky Bourdon in the final. There was also a strong Ladies Doubles final with Caroline Clay and Anita Perry just piping Linda Burton and Donna Brosnan to the title in a close 3 set match.

Thanks go to The Grammar School at Leeds and Fudge Hair Products for kindly sponsoring this event. For a full list of winners, please see the club board in reception.

Ladies Social Tennis

Christine Fletcher welcomes back all the social tennis ladies in the autumn with three tournaments on Monday September 7th, Wednesday September 9th and Thursday September 10th. These start at 9am and finish around 12.30pm. No partner is needed, and the various standards of play will be taken into account.

If you would like an extra game of tennis (indoors) during the Autumn season please contact Christine (again no partner needed), for play on Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30 and 11.30, Wednesday 11.30 and 12.30 and Thursdays 9.30 and 11.30 – all for 1 hour of play.

There are standards ranging from beginner to more competitive players. Please contact Christine – early evenings are best or at the club and have a chat with her on 01943 830414.

Performance Update

We had some excellent results over the May half term. Thomas Knapton lead the way by winning his first grade 3 tournament, the under 12s at Doncaster. Aaron Yang quickly followed up by winning the U9s green ball competition. Zoe Judkowski just fell short in reaching the final of the Under 11 Welti grade 3.In the County Cup Completions Ilkley was well represented. Thomas Burton played for Yorkshire in the under 10, where he won all his matches helping Yorkshire to reach the National Finals. In the Finals Thomas again won all his singles, unfortunately Yorkshire finished runners up. This is a fantastic effort to finish second in a National completion. Thomas Knapton got a call up to play for the U12 where again he won all his matches.

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SQUASH NEWS

BSPA Squash Series

Help

We have a secondary school from Christchurch, New Zealand coming to the club for a few days, 3rd & 4th January to play matches against Ilkley and some training. I need to know, can anyone help in hosting these players for the 2 nights? There is a total of 9 players and 4 adults. It is great for our players to be able to play and socialise with players from overseas and many a friendship has developed from such occasions. Any help would be much appreciated, please contact Robbie at the club or on 07786948153.

June 2009

JM GLENDINNING NEWS

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For further information and to see whether we can help you please contact Sarah Redshaw on 01943 883627 or email lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk. Sarah will be pleased to arrange an initial no obligation meeting with one of our independent financial advisers at our expense.

J M Glendinning (Life & Pensions) Ltd is an appointed representative of J M Glendinning Insurance Brokers Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

NO JOINING FEE OFFER

There will be a no joining fee offer for all new members throughout until the end of June 2009. The offer applies to people who have not been members of the club for 2 years or more.

CAFE BAR OPERATION

Following the recent decision of the Club and M&V to terminate the café/bar catering contract early, the Policy Committee has been actively pursuing a number of options in order to find a suitable replacement. After a lengthy review, advertising and interview process, a shortlist of three potential caterers was drawn up (two outside catering companies and one manager) and these candidates were given the opportunity to give a short presentation in front of the Committee. Following lengthy discussions by the PC, and given the strong body of opinion among members over the past 12 months that it is better for this operation to be managed in house, it was unanimously agreed to recruit another café/bar manager.

The position of café/bar manager was offered to Sarah Herd and I am delighted to say that she has accepted the job. Sarah will be joining the staff full-time on 15th June and will be present during the 2-week hand-over period, with M&V leaving the club on 30th June. This will give her a few weeks to find her feet before the tournament at the end of July. Sarah will be joining us from Bolton Arena where she is currently manager of their café/restaurant, and has a wealth of experience in sports club/pub/outside catering, marketing and sales. Sarah is very enthusiastic about the position and already has a long list of ideas about how she will go about developing the business.

Although it is envisaged that Sarah will be making some changes to the café/bar operation so that she can achieve the Committee’s long-term goals, it is unlikely that any significant changes will take place in the first few weeks as she will need time to consult with members and assess the demands/needs of various groups within the Club. Members should be reminded that the Club cannot sustain making losses in the café/bar for long and it is therefore important that we all support the new manager and use the café/bar to its full potential. It is hoped that, given her enthusiasm and experience and the support of the various committees, the café/bar will become the social focus of ILT&SC. I hope that you will all join with the Committee and make Sarah feel welcome in her new role.

Val Kerr (Club Chair)

PHYSIOTHERAPIST AT ILTSC

Kate Young graduated from Manchester University in 1998 with a 2:1 Honours degree in Physiotherapy. Over the last eleven years Kate has worked in a variety of clinical settingss both within the NHS and the private sector; specialising in musculoskeletal sports injuries. She has gained extensive experience in knee and ankle injuries; spinal biomechanics and 'the tennis players shoulder' injuries with post graduate courses.

Kate trained for twenty years in classical dance and studied full-time at the Northern Ballet School prior to studying Physiotherapy. This background gave Kate a further insight into posture and the importance of core-stability retraining in the prevention and rehabilitation of sport's injuries. She has studied this area of interest extensively at a post graduate level and specialises in injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Other post graduate training include Acupuncture; Muscle imbalance/rebalancing and Kinetic control; all of which are essential in successful treatment of sport's related injuries.

Kate established 'City life physio' as a private Sport's injury clinic in London in 2006.

She is offering a FREE ASSESSMENT (30 mins) between 10am and 4pm Sat 13th June at ILTSC. Please contact her on 07787 158336 to book an appointment.

Kate is a Chartered and State registered Physiotherapist and registered with all leading insurance companies.

TENNIS NEWS

JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open

This event will take place from the 25th July to the 1st August. Entry forms for the event are now available from the club website and from reception. The closing date for entries is the 6th July at 12noon and this year we have also incorporated a Mixed Mini Red (8 and under) event and a boys and girls Orange event (9 and under). The Men’s Evening Singles has been rebadged as the Men’s Wharfedale Singles and will commence on the first weekend of the tournament. A Women’s 40 & Over Doubles event has also been included in the schedule of events this year.

Other activities will also take place during tournament week, including a Search for a Star event on the morning of finals day sponsored by Skipton Building Society and a Kids Zone throughout the week on the club’s field, sponsored by Appleyard Jaguar Bradford. Search for a Star event forms can be obtained from reception now and the Kids Zone application forms should be available from mid June. Thanks once again to our title sponsors, the JM Glendinning Group and to other key sponsors, Skipton Building Society, Appleyard Jaguar Bradford and Westville House School. Welcome also to new sponsors, Garbutt Elliott (Accountancy firm) and to Bolton Abbey Mowers. We also have a number of additional sponsorship packages available, so if you/your company would be interested in being linked to this event, please contact Caroline Buncall at the club for further information.

Club Closed Tennis Championships 2009 sponsored by The Grammar School at Leeds

The draws for this event are currently posted in reception. Please complete your matches by the play by dates and as early as possible. A barbeque will also be held on finals day (28thJune). Even if you are not playing, why not come down and support the club players fighting it out for the various titles. To sign up for the barbeque, (£6 adults and £3 children), please contact reception. We thank The Grammar School at Leeds and secondary sponsors Fudge Hair Products and Jackpot for their kind sponsorship of this event.

Junior Night

Don’t forget every Friday is junior club night, all courts are booked out for junior social play. Coaches are on hand to guide the sessions but the emphasis is on fun play or competition play for those who want it. Younger age session starts at 6.30pm and older players session is at 7.45pm. See a tennis coach for more information.

Ilkley Juniors are Best in County

Skipton Building Society has always been a keen supporter of the local community and has for the past 5 years provided financial support to Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club’s junior activities at the JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open International Tournament.

As part of the Ilkley Open which this year will be held at the Club from the 25th July to the 1st August, Skipton Building Society sponsor the “Search for a Star Event” which takes place on the morning of finals day (1st August between 9-11am). The event is run by the Club’s LTA qualified coaches headed up by Alan Cutts, the Club’s Junior Development Co-ordinator. The event provides children with expert tennis tuition using a fun interactive roadshow. Last year 40 children attended the event and the winner, Amber Woffindin received the fantastic prize of a year’s free tennis coaching at the club and a number of other prizes were also given out to the children. The Search for a Star event was open to all under 11s, FREE OF CHARGE and was advertised widely in the local community giving access to all children in this age group to try the sport.

The event has now run for 5 years and the previous year, Matthew Revis came out on top. Both Amber and Matthew have recently scored another success by being invited to a Regional (North East of England) Talent ID Camp run by the governing body for tennis, the Lawn Tennis Association. This is a great achievement and proves how successful the “Search for a Star” event has been at Ilkley. In recognition of the great coaching work that Alan carries out as part of the team of coaches at the club, he has also been invited to run some of the mini tennis County LTA camps.

Ilkley players have also enjoyed other key successes and the U12 boys' team were recently victorious in the National Junior Club League (Yorkshire division) event at Hull at the beginning of May. The team was Thomas Knapton, Matthew Newell, Thomas Weir and Will Hatton. They beat Chapel Allerton 5-1 and Thongsbridge 6-0 in the group stage. In the semi-finals they beat Hallamshire (Sheffield) 5-1 and then went on to beat Chapel Allerton again in the final 6-0. Congratulations also to the 14U team who won the Yorkshire County LTA National Junior Club League event on the 9th and 10th May. The team was Thomas Knapton, Cameron Davidson, Nikki Corless and Rhys Boven. They beat Hallamshire 6-0, Thongsbridge 5-1 and in the final beat Graves 4-2.

There have also been various inter county and inter regional matches successes.Will Roberts, Aaron Yang and George Hill represented Yorkshire in a 9 & under County match against Lancashire where Will managed to win all his singles matches and George did well to win one being a year young. In the inter regional competition North East verses North West where only 2 players are selected from each age group, Ilkley had both 9 & under players, Will and Aaron and Aaron won all his singles matches. Thomas Burton was the non travelling reserve in the 10 & under event.

Finally, congratulations also go to a number of players who were recently selected to attend the LTA’s National Talent ID day. Will Roberts coached by Amanda Kayes, Aaron Yang, George Hill and Oliver Burton all coached by the Club’s Performance Coach, James Turner, attended and this is a fantastic achievement for the players and their coaches.

SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS

Saturday 27th June – French Evening in Café M&V with French music and folklore dance with tuition. Tickets £7 from Café M&V.

Sunday 28th June - Club Closed Tennis Finals Day- sponsored by The Grammar School at Leeds

Monday 20th – Friday 24th July - County Week – Group 5 Ladies

Saturday 25th July – 1st August - JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open

Monday 27th July - Quiz night

Wednesday 29th July - Karaoke night

Saturday 1st August - JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open Finals Day

Monday 31st August - Bank Holiday Social Tennis Tournament

Friday 11th September - Talent Night & Junior Awards night sponsored by Appleyard Jaguar Bradford

Weekly Summer Social/Team Tennis Sessions

Just turn up and play – no need to book. No sessions during the week of the Ilkley Open (eve of Friday 24th July to Saturday 1st August).

Ladies Daytime Social Tennis - Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm

Veterans’ Social Tennis - Tuesday & Friday 1.30-3.30pm (continues all year round on the hard courts in the autumn/winter.

Ladies Team Practice Night - Tuesday from 6.30pm – starts Tuesday 5th May. This is a practice night solely for those players who wish to play in the teams. For the first hour (6.30-7.30pm) there will be tactical tips coaching from Amanda Kayes - £2 per person (juniors free of charge).

Main Club Social Tennis Night - Wednesday from 6.30pm.

Men’s Team Practice Night - Thursday from 6.30pm – starts Thursday 7th May. This is a practice night solely for those players who wish to play in the teams. For the first hour (6.30-7.30pm) there will be tactical tips coaching from Alan Cutts - £2 per person (juniors free of charge).

Junior Club Night - Friday from 6.30pm – until Friday 17th July. On the Friday nights during the Summer holidays there will be tennis tournaments instead for junior players on all Fridays up to and including Friday 28th August with the exception of Friday 24th July and 31st July when the Ilkley Open is taking place. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN PARENTS DROP OFF THEIR CHILDREN FOR THE FIRST SESSION AT 6.30PM THEY MUST STAY DOWN FOR THE SESSION.

Social Tennis -Sunday nights from 7.30pm.

APRIL 2009

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EVENTS AT THE CLUB

Band Night – Unfortunately our last band night, featuring the Shambollix, on 7th March had to be postponed as a band member was ill. The Shambollix have been re-scheduled to play on Saturday 13th June. Tickets are £5 each and will be available from reception from mid-May.

The Comic Relief 10 Hour Treadmill Take Over – How Far Did We Go?

Thank you to everyone who made a donation and to those who ran/walked on the treadmill. We raised a total of £232.64 for Comic Relief and travelled 106.62km. Congratulations to David Day who won the £30 Café M&V voucher for the nearest guess.

Easter Monday -13th April Social Tennis Tournament from 1-4pm. Everyone welcome and no partner required. It costs £3.50 to enter which includes tea and cakes afterwards in Café M&V. Sign up at reception.

Style, Slap & Smile – 24th April – 7.30pm

An entertaining event presented by 3 professionals from the world of fashion and beauty. They operate under the trade name the Image Academy. Jayne Cooper has worked all over Europe on a number of shoots with high profile fashion photographers for top glossies and with designers back stage at a number of major fashion shows and is a regular on national TV. Colette Ali as an image consultant has established a regular clientele including celebrities and well-known business leaders and Malcolm Birkett works as a professional photographer and has worked with many of the world’s renown stylists, models and art directors.

This is a not to be missed opportunity to learn what to wear, how to wear it, get tips and techniques for applying make-up and on how to make sure you look fantastic in front of the camera. The tickets are £15 each and are available from reception and include a complimentary goody bag.

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SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS

Monday 4th May - Social Tennis Tournament

Sunday 17th May 6-8pm - Wimbledon Tickets Club draw

Sunday 24th May – Sunday 7th June - French Open tennis screened in the café/bar

Monday 25th May - Bank Holiday Social Tennis Tournament

Monday 22nd June – Sunday 5th July - Wimbledon screened in the café/bar

Saturday 27th June – French Evening in Café M&V with French music and folklore dance with tuition. Tickets £7 from Café M&V.

Sunday 28th June - Club Closed Tennis Finals Day- sponsored by The Grammar School at Leeds

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July - Wimbledon ladies and men’s finals respectively screened in the café/bar – special offers on strawberries and cream and Pimms

Monday 20th – Friday 24th July - County Week – Group 5 Ladies

Saturday 25th July – 1st August - JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open

Monday 27th July - Quiz night

Wednesday 29th July - Karaoke night

Saturday 1st August - JM Glendinning Group Ilkley Open Finals Day

Monday 31st August - Bank Holiday Social Tennis Tournament

Friday 4th September - Talent Night & Junior Awards night sponsored by Appleyard Jaguar Bradford

Weekly Summer Social/Team Tennis Sessions

Just turn up and play – no need to book. No sessions during the week of the Ilkley Open (eve of Friday 24th July to Saturday 1st August).

Ladies Daytime Social Tennis - Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm- starts Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th May to Tuesday 1st & Thursday 3rd September

Veterans’ Social Tennis - Tuesday & Friday 1.30-3.30pm- starts Friday 1st & Tuesday 5th May (continues all year round on the hard courts in the autumn/winter.

Ladies Team Practice Night - Tuesday from 6.30pm – starts Tuesday 5th May. This is a practice night solely for those players who wish to play in the teams. For the first hour (6.30-7.30pm) there will be tactical tips coaching from Amanda Kayes - £2 per person (juniors free of charge).

Main Club Social Tennis Night - Wednesday from 6.30pm – starts Wednesday 6th May to Wednesday 2nd September

Men’s Team Practice Night - Thursday from 6.30pm – starts Thursday 7th May. This is a practice night solely for those players who wish to play in the teams. For the first hour (6.30-7.30pm) there will be tactical tips coaching from Alan Cutts - £2 per person (juniors free of charge).

Junior Club Night - Friday from 6.30pm – starts Friday 1st May to Friday 17th July. On the Friday nights during the Summer holidays there will be tennis tournaments instead for junior players on all Fridays up to and including Friday 28th August with the exception of Friday 24th July and 31st July when the Ilkley Open is taking place. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN PARENTS DROP OFF THEIR CHILDREN FOR THE FIRST SESSION AT 6.30PM THEY MUST STAY DOWN FOR THE SESSION.

Social Tennis -Sunday nights from 7.30pm- starts Sunday 3rd May to Sunday 6th September

SQUASH NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS go to top Ilkley squash junior, Jack Bearpark. Jack was part of the Yorkshire u/13 Boys team that won the National inter counties, making them the top team in the country. Jack played at No 3 in the team and was unbeaten in his matches.

A number of Ilkley Squash Juniors have been selected for the North East Area team. In the Girls, Millie Pughe u/15 girls and Tilly Spence u/13 girls, while Tom Pughe u/17 boys and Jack Bearpark u/13 boys. Well done to all and keep up the good work.

Nidd Vale of Ilkley continues squash sponsorship with BSPA Open

Local car dealership Nidd Vale will sponsor the Ilkley Squash Club’s BSPA Ilkley Squash Open, being held on the weekend of 17th -19th April. This tournament is the highlight of the squash year at Ilkley as it regularly attracts some of the worlds best Ladies and Men’s players.

Andrew Thompson, Sales manager of the Nidd Vale Ilkley said “It is good to be able to continue our support for the tournament, having sponsored it last year”. Ilkley Squash coach Robbie Burnett said “Great to have the support of Nidd Vale and even better when you have a local company prepared to sponsor in these harder times. I hope all our members, will support Nidd Vale”.

Many thanks to our supporting sponsors for their help, Fudge, Ilkley Osteopathic Practice and Ashlands Veterinary Centre & Animal Hospital.

Grand Prix

The final night is Wednesday 8th April. Ethan Thornton’s team will play Mike Hargraves in the final. A great social night and a quiz to end it all on. Many thanks to Kerrin Webster for all his help in running these nights and thanks to the captains for there hard work.

TENNIS NEWS

Indoor Court Refurbishment

The works to the indoor courts (described in the recent edition of the printed newsletter) will commence on the 27th April. This means that there will be no indoor courts available over the Summer period. The grounds staff will also from the 20th April be removing some of the items including the curtains on the indoor courts in preparation for the start of the work and the back netting and court furniture will be removed from the 26th April. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to members during this time but we hope that members will feel that the benefits of newly refurbished courts will outweigh the inconvenience.

The Tennis Committee has tried to accommodate as many of its activities as possible on the club courts but other venues will also be used for some of the coaching/team matches. Outdoor courts can be booked as normal by members either through reception or online (£1 per court per hour), although demand for courts is likely on occasions to outweigh the available capacity. The grass courts will also be available for bookings in this way. Refunds will be provided to members who book all weather courts but cancel them due to bad weather. Bad weather is deemed to be where it is actually raining at any time in the 2 hours before and up to and including the time of play or where the courts are unplayable (e.g. if courts 6-8 are waterlogged or the grass courts are too wet to play on).

To all you social players......

...we have an increasingly active social tennis programme currently focused around Wednesday evening social tennis in the season together with social tournaments (dates available from reception).

As part of its review of our overall strategy for tennis the tennis committee is looking to find a couple of volunteers to develop and coordinate the programme so that once things get back to normal in terms of court availability we can make our social tennis programme a really vibrant and thriving part of our activities. Marion Smith has kindly agreed to act as point person for this so if you have any thoughts on how to develop social tennis and wish to get involved please contact Marion on 01943 816171 or our Tennis Chairman, Richard Bourdon.

We are also looking for volunteers to run the Social night each week. A form is posted on reception if you would like to volunteer. The organiser basically has to move people about on the courts and blow a whistle to change everyone round so that everyone mixes in.

Performance Player Update

Congratulations to the following players who have been invited to the regional talent ID Days:Thomas Burton,Aaron Yang, Will Roberts, George Hill, Oliver Burton, Matt Revis, Luke Tweed, Amber Wollfindin

Ilkley had the second highest number of players invited to Regional ID Days throughout the whole of Yorkshire.

Well done to Thomas Knapton and Thomas Burton who played for Yorkshire in the Six Counties tournament, both playing at number 2.

Aaron Yang continued his excellent form in winning another County Orange ball tournament. Aaron Yang and Will Roberts between them have won every Orange Ball tournament they have entered this year.

Thomas Burton reached the final of the County Green Ball tournament only losing to one of the best players in the country.

Club Closed Tennis Tournament

The Club Closed Tennis Tournament (Adult, Vets, Juniors and Mini events) commences on the 1st May with finals taking place on the 28th June. Entries close on the 27th April 2009. We hope all our rackets members will support this event. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website or obtained from reception.

NO JOINING FEE OFFER

There will be a no joining fee offer for all new members throughout May and June 2009. The offer only applies to people who have not been members of the club for 2 years or more.

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