MAY 2008
NEWS FROM JM GLENDINNING LIFE + PENSIONS
As proud sponsors of ILTSC, we would like to offer the Members the opportunity to review their existing pension arrangements. As products have evolved and pension legislation has changed, existing plans may no longer be appropriate. You may be paying too much in charges, and/ or the performance of the underlying investment funds may not be meeting your expectations.
A thorough review of your pension plans could make a significant difference to the income you can secure in retirement. Whether you are already in retirement or just approaching it, we can also ensure you get the right option for you - be it standard and enhanced annuities, pension consolidation or income drawdown. Here at JM Glendinning Life + Pensions Ltd we can help you secure the most competitive terms and ensure you get what best suits your needs.
For further information on this or any of the other services we offer, or to arrange an initial no obligation appointment, please contact Richard Carr or Andrew Holder on 01943 876631 or email us at lifeandpensions@jmgib.co.uk
APPLEYARD JAGUAR 10 DAY USED CAR SALE EVENT
Friday 2nd May - Monday 12th May 2008 inclusive. 0% Finance available on selected cars* or 2 years free servicing or 2 years extended warranty. Over 200 used Jaguars in group stock.
CAFÉ M&V
Cafe M&V are delighted to have opened their doors in the newly refurbished, stylish cafe bar at the clubhouse.
Cafe M&V is under the ownership of the award winning Martha & Vincent restaurant, Ilkley. Cafe manager Jose Vital and chef Gary McDonald have come across from the restaurant to launch the new venture.
Jose says "Martha & Vincent Restaurant is renowned for combining excellent food, cooked with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with a relaxed, friendly, yet attentive service. We are looking forward to bringing these values to a more informal, cafe style format at the tennis club".
The Cafe will be open from 9am until late daily for coffee, drinks, tapas, meals. A full children's menu is available featuring freshly prepared healthy meal options.
The room is available to hire for private functions and menus for these events are available on request.
Cafe M&V look forward to welcoming the members of ILTSC to the cafe and to a long and successful partnership with the club.
NO JOINING FEE OFFER
There is a no joining fee offer for all new members who join the Club in May through to the end of Wimbledon so if any of your friends or family are interested in joining please let them know!
SOCIAL DATES FOR THE SUMMER
Wimbledon Draw Evening – NEW DATE – Sunday 11th May
(Opportunity to meet the new Café M&V team including new manager, Jose Vital. All members welcome (see below for eligibility criteria for the draw). Please come along and join Café M&V for a complimentary glass of bubbly.
The club receives an allocation of tickets for Wimbledon each year. Any members interested in purchasing tickets should attend the lucky draw evening at the club on the above date.
Members present at that evening will get a numbered ticket. If your number is drawn then you choose your pair of tickets.
The available tickets will be listed. (We usually receive a selection of tickets for most days including the finals.
First number drawn will have the choice of any of the tickets available, and so on…. Tickets must be paid for on the night.
If you can’t make it on the night, ask a friend to come along on your behalf. The only stipulation is that they will not be able to enter the draw themselves.
The draw is open to full adult, adult rackets’ members and student full and rackets’ members (fitness, junior and social members are not eligible).
Once issued, the tickets are not transferable. If a member is unable to use the tickets, then they must be returned to the club for reallocation.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NEW DATE AS PRIVATE SCHOOL SPRING BANK HOLIDAYS HAVE FALLEN SLIGHTLY EARLIER THIS YEAR AND A NUMBER OF MEMBERS ARE AWAY ON THE ORIGINAL DATE OF 18th MAY.
SQUASH NEWS
ILTSC Squash Awards Winners 2008
JUNIORS
U15 team - Ethan Thornton,
Tom Bearpark,
Jack Bearpark,
Tom Pughe,
Millie Pughe
U17 team - Tom Pughe,
Ken Corless,
Lloyd Boven,
Ethan Thornton,
Charles Holroyd
Yorkshire rep ‘s - U19 Girls Millie Pughe,
U15 Girls Millie Pughe,
U13 Girls Tilly Spence,
U15 Boys Tom Pughe & Ethan Thornton
Most improved junior - Lloyd Boven
Rising Stars - Matthew Heap,
Stuart MacGregor,
Dudley Spence
Junior player of the year - Millie Pughe
Outstanding Achievement - Millie Pughe
2008 COMPETITIONS
Men’s Champion - Andy Hutchinson, RUp Kerrin Webster
Ladies Champion - Jane Paul - Nicky Dando
U11 boys - Stuart MacGregor - Matt Heap
U15 boys - Ethan Thornton - Rhys Boven
U19 boys - Sean Thornton - Lloyd Boven
U19 Girls - Tilly Spence - Daisy Spence
Leverets Draw - Ken Corless - Helen Rice-Birchall
Rabbits Draw - Ethan Thornton - Peter Lower
Hares Draw - Martyn Chapman - Sean Thornton
Handicap tournament - Kerrin Webster - Andy MacGregor
SENIORS
Ladies team player of the year - Anne Jones
Mens team player of the year - Kerrin Webster
Mini-league player of the year - Lloyd Boven
Perseverance award - Lis Scull
Team of the year - Bradford Metro
Outstanding contribution to squash - Jonty Hawkes
Grand Prix Team winners - Phil’s Phantoms -
Phil Hall,
Andy Heap,
Jeremy Suddards,
Ken Brook-Crispin,
Brian Bouttell,
Peter Templeman
TENNIS NEWS
Tennis Trio Triumphs for Yorkshire
Three budding tennis stars from Ilkley Tennis Club represented Yorkshire U10s in the 16 Counties Championship in Corby. Zoe Judkowski, Thomas Weir and William Hatton travelled south to compete against Middlesex, Buckinghamshire and Norfolk doing the town proud.
Zoe won two out of three matches playing her part in the girls, taking second place behind a strong Norfolk side. William also took two matches and with Thomas winning all of his the boys’ team took first place.
This fantastic result keeps their county at the top of the first division.
Ilkley Closed Tournament – Sponsored by The Grammar School at Leeds
Entry forms for the Club annual tennis tournament are available now from Reception and to download from the website. The tournament is open to all adult and junior members whose membership includes rackets. It’s only £2 for juniors and £3 for adults and you can enter up to 4 events (as long as you meet the correct criteria). Entries close on 19th May.
JMG Ilkley Open
Entry forms for the JMG Ilkley Open will be available from the Club Reception and website from mid-May.
Summer Court Rates
Summer indoor tennis court rates are now in use. £4 per hour for indoor courts. If you require lights there is an extra charge of £3 per hour which must be paid at Reception before play.
Grass Courts
One tier of the grass courts will open on 1st May weather permitting. Please note that correct grass court shoes MUST be worn when playing on the grass. If you are unsure if your shoes are suitable please check with a tennis coach or at Reception.
Volunteers needed for Wednesday Social Night
Would you be interested in helping run one of the summer Wednesday social nights? No experience is needed and you would still be able to join in. For more details or to sign up please see Reception.
Nidd Vale Group BSPA International Squash Tournament – 25th to 27th April 2008
The Nidd Vale Group, Ilkley Squash Open, being held at the Ilkley Tennis & Squash Club this weekend, has attracted a number of world’s top players.
The Ladies event, has World no8 Vicky Bothwright as the top seed, who will be hoping to defend the title she won last year. But she will have some tough opposition; second seed is world No12 Laura Lengthorn-Massaro. The other 2 seeds are world no21 Dominique Lloyd Walter and World no31 Sarah Kippax.
The Men’s event has last years runner up Scott Handley World ranked 65 back and hoping to get his hands on the title. But the men’s draw looks quite open with a number of players capable of going all the way. Seeded 2 is Andy Whipp, while the other seeded players are top Irish player John Rooney and the ever reliable Steve Meads. There are a number of players ranked in the world 100. There will also be a team from Scotland at the event.
Matches start this Friday with the Men’s first round from 12.00pm, the 2nd round starting from 5.30pm, with the first round Ladies. On Saturday Ladies Quarter finals start at 10.30am, with the Men’s following. Ladies Semi finals start from Saturday 4.00pm, followed by the Men’s events. The finals on Sunday starting with the Ladies from 1pm. Admission is free all weekend and this is a great chance to come and watch world class squash in the area.
Nidd Vale Group the local Peugeot dealership are the main sponsors and the Ilkley Club thanks them for their sponsorship. Supporting sponsors are local estate agents Dacre Son & Hartley, Fudge Hair Products and local property development company Olivetree World.
APRIL 2008
ILKLEY OPEN SPONSORSHIP
We are delighted that JM Glendinning Life + Pensions will be our tournament title sponsor for the next 5 years.
We are also pleased to announce that Last Cawthra Feather Solicitors are back as sponsors this year and will be sponsoring the Women’s British Tour event with Skipton Building Society once again sponsoring the Men’s British Tour and Appleyard Jaguar Bradford the Boys 18U event.
We welcome new sponsors and there are various sponsorship packages available from as little as £200 + VAT. For more information please contact Caroline Buncall.
FITNESS NEWS
Welcome back to our part-time fitness instructor Rob Johnson who is back at work after nearly 3 months off after breaking his ankle playing rugby.
New Fitness Timetable
The new group fitness timetable is out now at Reception or available to download from the Club’s website.
SQUASH NEWS
BSPA International Squash Tournament – 25th to 27th April 2008
Nidd Vale Group certainly don’t waste any time … hot on the back of announcing that they have taken over Glovers Peugeot in Ilkley they are now firmly cementing their relationship with the Club by showing their support for this key international squash event.
Over the years the tournament has attracted top players from all over the world and last year, the standard couldn’t have been higher with 2 of the world’s top 10 ladies fighting it out to take the title with Vicky Botwright finally winning over Madeline Perry. The men’s event was similarly exceptional with Malaysia’s Ong Beng Hee (number 16 in the world) taking the title by beating Scott Handley in the final.
We are once again expecting a very strong entry and are delighted to have such a high profile title sponsor in the Nidd Vale Group. Their support and sponsorship is invaluable and is key to enabling us to host this international squash event once again. We look forward to a long and successful relationship into the future.
Paul Stokes, Managing Director of the Nidd Vale Group, commented, “ We are delighted to be able to sponsor this local prestigious event, so soon after our acquisition of the Glovers business. I am sure the event will receive a lot of local interest and this will be good for both our concerns.”
Dean Eustace, Group Sales Manager of the Nidd Vale Group added “ We are always keen to support local events like this in the community and it has always been part of our strategy to have our name high profile.”
Nidd Vale hold the franchises for Vauxhall, Saab, Mazda, Seat, Mitsubishi and now Peugeot and trade from locations at Harrogate, Wetherby and Ilkley. For further information, please contact Dean Eustace on 01423 500005.
TENNIS NEWS
Success for players over Easter
Ilkley Players have had some great success over the Easter Break in Player Plus Tournaments. This is where the coach sits on the side of the court as in Davis Cup matches.
In the Under 11 age group at South Leeds Thomas Knapton reached the semi final just loosing to the eventual winner on a deciding tie break. Thomas hit some spectacular forehands which we hope to see more of in the future.
At the Under 10 age group in Hull, Thomas Weir played some great tennis to reach the final and Will Hatton showed super improvement in his matches only loosing to the eventual winner. Again in Hull, Thomas Burton in the Under 10 age group reached the final with out dropping a set, showing very good all court and tactical skills. Jai Cant came an excellent third and Will Roberts fifth.
Well done to all the Thomas’s - they were a real credit to the club. I would like to thank Amanda Kayes and Simon Ickringill for giving up their time and doing a great job on court.
Bradford Parks League – Players wanted
If any juniors wish to play friendly Bradford Parks Tennis on a Saturday morning from April (either under 15s mixed or under 18s boys) ,please sign up on the junior notice board or leave a message for Penny Hunt at Reception.
Ilkley Closed Tournament
We are delighted that The Grammar School at Leeds will again be sponsoring the Club Closed Tennis Championships. Tournament entry forms are available from reception.
Summer Court Rates
Summer tennis court rates will apply from the 28th April. All rates will stay the same as last year for tennis - £4 per hour for indoor courts plus an extra £3 for lights if required. Outdoor courts and floodlight charges also remain the same as winter rates - £1 per hour for advance outdoor court bookings and £4 per hour for floodlights. Squash court fees will also stay the same at £4 per 45 minutes.
MARCH 2008
COUPLE MEMBERSHIPS
A reminder to members that they may like to consider a couple membership which is cheaper than 2 memberships in the same category. Couple memberships also apply for mixed memberships. For example if you are a couple and one of you is a full member and the other a fitness member you would pay half of the full couple rate and half of the fitness couple rate.
SPORT RELIEF ACTIVITIES
The Club will be holding 3 events to raise money for Sport Relief.
*THE SPORT RELIEF MILE – Saturday 15th March at 10am. (Prompt start so please arrive early). Following the main national theme from Sport Relief we will be holding our own Sport Relief Mile round the sports field. It costs a minimum £5 to enter which can be paid on the day and you can raise this through sponsorship or your own donation. For insurance purposes the Sport Relief Mile is only open to Club members. PLEASE SIGN UP AT RECEPTION BY WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH.
*THE SPORT RELIEF SPORT STAR BODYPUMP CLASS Saturday 15th March at 10.15am. Come dressed as your favourite sport/fitness personality and raise money for Sport Relief. £3.50 to participate with all proceeds going to Sport Relief. PLEASE SIGN UP AT RECEPTION BY WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH.
*PERSONAL TRAINING RAFFLE Raffle tickets are available from Reception to win Personal Training Sessions with our in-house trainers. 50p for a ticket or £2 for 5 tickets. Tickets available until Sunday 16th March.
EASTER MONDAY SOCIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Join us for the bank holiday social tennis tournament on Monday 24th March between 2pm and 5pm. No partner is required and it costs £3.00 to enter which includes tea and cakes after. Please sign up at Reception.
NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL
JM Glendinning Life + Pensions Ltd is pleased to announce a 5 year sponsorship with Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club. They say, “We are delighted at our association with you, and look forward to making regular contributions to your various newsletters. Over the coming months you will hear much more about the services we can provide, but in the meantime if you would like to take advantage of our Pension, ISA, or Mortgage review, please do not hesitate to contact us".
J M Glendinning (Life & Pensions) Ltd, Airedale House, Park Road, Guiseley, LS20 8EH.Tel: 01943 876631 Fax: 01943 883650. www.jmgib.co.uk
JAGUAR TEST DRIVES
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR ILKLEY LAWN TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB MEMBERS
RIDE AND DRIVE DAY – SATURDAY, 12TH APRIL 2008
With a superb selection of Jaguars available, why limit yourself to just one test drive? Come to our Ride & Drive Event and you can spend the day test-driving some of the most desirable cars on the road in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
You will also have the opportunity to be one of the first people to enjoy an unaccompanied drive in a brand new XF (full range of models available) and the new X-Type 2.2 Diesel Auto (Saloon and Estate)*. Age and driving restrictions do apply. Please contact the dealership for further details.
Itinerary
From 9.30 am until 3.00 pm at our Canal Road Showroom in Bradford, light refreshments will be provided.
As demand for slots will be high, you will need to pre-book your test drive appointment, please email Amanda.brown@jardinemotors.co.uk or telephone her on 01274 514400.
FITNESS NEWS
Thank you to all of you who have supported the Group Fitness Classes this term. We are running a limited timetable over the Easter break so please pick up a timetable from Reception. The Spring timetable will be available shortly from Reception which will include an earlier Wednesday Bodypump class and a late Friday morning Bodypump class. Please remember that all classes need to be paid for at the time of booking and refunds will only be given if the class is cancelled the day before.
SQUASH NEWS
Club Closed Champs
Please put your name on the entry forms located on the squash notice board. This event is being held from 11th – 16th March. Entries will close end of next week. Open to all members, senior and juniors.
Squash Sponsorship
Over the last few weeks, a number of local businesses have become sponsors. Dacre Son & Hartley, Ilkley Osteopathic Practice and Olive Tree International Property have continued with their sponsorship, while a new sponsor, well known hair product Fudge has come on board and will sponsor a number of junior events and our top junior players. All club members please support our sponsors, so they will continue to support squash at Ilkley.
Squash Juniors
A number of juniors continue to perform well at tournaments. Millie Pughe had an outstanding tournament at Pontefract, finishing runner up in the under 15 girl’s event, defeating a number of higher ranked players on the way. Lloyd Boven, Ethan Thornton and Tom Pughe also played in this tournament.
Ethan Thornton played in tournament at Manchester and won the plate in the under 15 boys.
Millie and Tom Pughe, both played in the under 15 National Champs. Tom won his first round match, and then lost in the 2nd round, while Millie had a bye first round and lost to the top seed in the 2nd round.
BSPA squash tournament to be held in April, watch out for more news regarding this tournament.
Junior squash tournament sponsored by Fudge being held in May, Events will be under 15 and under 13 boys and girls and a mixed under 11 event.
TENNIS NEWS
Indoor Club League
The next Indoor club league match is Bourdons Bashers V Nobbys Nuts to be played on Saturday 5th April 6.30pm. The previous match was on Saturday 23rd February and Wilcocks Warriors beat Scruff Bags 5-4.
Bradford Parks League
The Bradford Parks league Boys U18s and Mixed U15 Team lists will be going up on the notice board shortly. Any one wanting to play in the Saturday morning matches please sign up on the Junior notice board or speak/leave a message at Reception for Penny Hunt.
Junior Sucess
Cameron Johnston represented Yorkshire at tennis in the U18s County Cup at Sheffield. Four counties took part, Yorkshire Cheshire Essex and Warwickshire. Cameron won 3 out of his 4 matches, one singles and 2 doubles to help Yorkshire win the cup and gain promotion to the 1st division where they truly belong.
FEBRUARY 2008
CAFE BAR & SOCIAL EVENTS
Karaoke Night on Saturday 23rd February in the Clubhouse from 7.30pm. The night is open to all members and you can bring your friends too. £1.00 admission fee to be paid on the night.
MOTHER’S DAY CARVERY- SUNDAY 2ND MARCH 12 – 2PM
The Café Bar is now taking bookings for the Mother’s Day Sunday Carvery. £7.95 for two courses (to be specified at the time of booking).
CAFE BAR OPERATION
Since Darren left at the end of October, we have been seriously looking at the options in terms of running the café/bar operation. There are a number of possibilities which include having a concession in the bar area with a local reputable catering establishment/restaurant taking on the operation or replacing with another manager. We hope to have more news to report soon.
CAFE BAR REFURBISHMENT
The Policy Committee has agreed to make a budget available for the refurbishment of the café/bar. The refurbishment will take place by the end of 2008 and will include redecoration, installation of a back bar, new lighting and furniture. More details will be provided in forthcoming newsletters.
FITNESS NEWS
NEW STAFF
We are delighted to welcome two new fitness instructors to the team. James Sinclair has joined us full time and holds a Level 3 qualification including sports massage and personal training. Vanessa Paul is a Level 2 qualified instructor and is working for us on a part time basis whilst working at another gym in Leeds. Rob Johnson, our part time fitness instructor is currently off work with a broken ankle (in 3 places) after playing rugby – we wish him a speedy recovery.
RACE FOR LIFE
Ladies – you are invited to Race for Life with other Club members on Sunday 11th May at 10.30am at Broughton Hall in Skipton. Race for Life is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event, where women of all ages come together to raise money and walk, jog or run 5k (3 miles) to help Cancer Research UK beat cancer. The Fitness Team have put together some training plans for all levels so whether you want to challenge yourself to walk it all, part jog and part walk or run the event we are there to help you on the way and on the day. You will need to enter the race your self by calling 0871 641 2282 or log on to www.raceforlife.org. If you can’t manage the 11th May there are plenty of other races in the area that you can enter.
SQUASH NEWS
Top Ilkley squash junior, Millie Pughe, had a very successful Christmas. Millie won the Norththumbia Under 15 girls title, then the following week, played in the British Junior Open, beating a seeded player first round, the number 2 player from Holland, before losing in the last 16. A great performance from her, which will help lift her national ranking even higher. Millie’s brother Tom also made it into the main draw in the under 15 boys event, but lost 1st round.
A number of Ilkley players have played for Yorkshire over the last few weeks. Millie Pughe played in the under 15 girls and won her matches, which puts Yorkshire in the finals. Tom Pughe and Ethan Thornton were selected in the under 15 boys team, Tom won both matches and Ethan won 1 match and the boys team also made it into the finals to be held in March. Lastly Tilly Spence has been playing in the under 13 girls team where she won 1 out of 3 matches, with the team just missing out on a place in the final.
The squash closed champs are to be held from March 11th – 16th. This is open to all members. Details will be posted on the squash board shortly.
Phil Newton is organising a 1 day tournament on the 23rd of February. Please keep checking the notice board for details.
The squash club would like to thank all our sponsors who help make squash the success it is at the club. Please support them where possible and let them know you are from Ilkley Squash club:
Thanks to;Dacre Son & Hartley, Ilkley Osteopathic Practice, Olive Tree International Property Developers, Ashlands Veterinary Clinic, Barretts Shoes and a big welcome to our latest sponsor Fudge Hair products, with a number still to confirm over the next few weeks. Watch this space.
TENNIS NEWS
DAYTIME SOCIAL ROTAS
Christine is now making out the summer tennis rotas. Everyone is welcome at any standard but to choose the day you play, please contact Christine Fletcher on 01943 830414 by around February 17th. The rotas take the form of ladies doubles and no partner is needed.
JUNIOR TENNIS
The Junior Indoor Club League teams are now on the junior notice board and the first matches will start on the evening of Saturday 23rd February. Anyone still wishing to join in please ring Penny Hunt on 07817 730903. Ratings Matches will start again in April - see Penny Hunt or Alan Cutts for more information.
NEW COACH
We are pleased to welcome Daniel Meltzer to the tennis coaching team, replacing Mike Withnall. Daniel is a student in Leeds and is a DCA qualified coach. We wish him well in his new position.
INDOOR COURT REFURBISHMENT
We are due to hear by the end of February whether our planning application to insulate and re-roof the indoor courts has been accepted.
STAFF NEWS
On Reception we are sorry to see Fiona Marshall leave us to concentrate on her university studies. Nyla Russell will be starting as a part time receptionist with us from Monday.
Jake Parkinson, who has been jointly supervising the café bar in the last few months, will also be leaving us at the end of the month to take up a graduate type position at Pendle Sports. We thank both Fiona and Jake for their hard work and enthusiasm and wish Nyla success in her role at the Club.
JANUARY 2008
NO JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS IN JANUARY
Do you know any friends or family who are interested in joining the Club? If so please tell them that there is no joining fee for any new memberships throughout January 2008!
CAFE BAR & SOCIAL EVENTS
NEXT SOCIAL EVENT IS A KARAOKE NIGHT
Saturday 23rd February in the Clubhouse so save the date and start practicing your favourite tunes. The night is open to all members and you can bring your friends too. Further details to follow.P>
CAFÉ BAR MENU & OPERATION
The new café bar menu is now up and running and there are a variety of new dishes including breakfast and salads as well as fresh fruit smoothies-perfect for helping to stick to the New Year resolutions!
A full review of the café bar operation has now taken place and an announcement will be made at the end of January with regard to its’ future operation.
CLUB DEVELOPMENT
Just a quick reminder that you have until 31st January 2008 to hand your feedback in about the Club’s development plans. There are green slips on the notice board displaying the plans that can be completed and handed in at Reception.
The planning application for the refurbishment of the indoor courts was submitted before Christmas and we hope that the plans will be passed early in the New Year with a view to the work being carried out over the summer period.
FITNESS NEWS
The Fitness Centre staff are here to help get you motivated and set you on the right track to achieving your health and fitness goals this year. We have a variety of inspiring ideas including a new tailor made programme for you, personal training sessions, group fitness classes, fitness test and fitness challenges. Please speak to one of the instructors to find out more!
SQUASH NEWS
Well done to the Millie Pughe, Ethan Thornton and Tom Pughe who won the September Grand Prix in the under 15 Harrogate League Team. There trophy is displayed in the cabinet by the squash viewing corridor.
STAFF NEWS
We are sad to report that three members of staff will be leaving us during January. Mike Withnall (coach) is leaving to concentrate on his university course and Rob Smith is taking up a fitness role in a developing gym closer to home in Leeds. Ian Parcell has left his position as Café Bar Assistant to try his hand at something new. We wish them all well for the future and thank them for their work at the club.
We are now currently recruiting for all positions (although Chris Wheeler will be taking over some of Mike’s coaching sessions). Further details of the positions can be found on the homepage.
INVESTMENT AND TAX PLANNING SEMINAR
Please remember to book your place for the Investment and Tax Planning Seminar to be run by our title sponsors, JM Glendinning (Life + Pensions) Ltd on 28 January 2008 in the club house bar. Due to recent increased interest, an additional speaker has been added to the session, to give information on how effective funding for both residential and long term care can be achieved within one's existing portfolio of assets and investments.
For more information or to book your place please call Donna Connolly on 0943 883624.
DECEMBER 2007
OPEN DAY – SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER 10am-12noon
Why not invite your friends and family down to the Club to our Open Day on Saturday 8th December, which is sponsored by Ashlands Veterinary Centre and Appleyard Jaguar Bradford. Between 10am and 12noon, the club facilities will be open for viewing and juniors can try tennis and squash with guidance and coaching from our professional staff. Adults will also be available to use the Fitness Centre free of charge during this time. The joining fee will be waived for all those who join the club on the day – this could save your friends and family up to £120! If you know of any children who would like to benefit from the coaching sessions on the day please register their interest at Reception by calling 01943 607182 or visit the club website to download a form.
The ‘no joining fee’ offer will be extended to all juniors who join the club between 8th December and 31st January 2008!
GIFT MEMBERSHIP VOUCHERS
Membership gift vouchers are now available from Reception and make a great Christmas present. You can purchase short term memberships which give people a chance to try the facilities out or an annual membership to various membership categories.
CAFÉ BAR & SOCIAL EVENTS
CHRISTMAS PARTY-SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER
Tickets are selling fast for this year’s Christmas Party so don’t delay in purchasing yours from Reception. There will live music from international singer Janet Jaye who will be sure the get the party going. Remember tickets are £9.95 if bought on or before Saturday 1st December and £12.95 after. (For catering purposes, ticket sales close at 10pm on Wednesday 5th December or earlier if tickets have sold out).
CHILDREN’S PARTY WITH MAGICIAN
Don’t forget the children’s Christmas Party on Saturday 15th December between 4pm and 6pm. Games and a party picnic will be followed by Harlequin Magicians. Bookings are being taken at Reception now and it costs £7.00 per child if booked before 8th December and £8.50 if booked after this date. Children can bring their non-member friends for the same price.
Please note that children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 16. This person cannot be responsible for more than two children under the age of 5.
SAVE THE DATE!
Valentine’s Karaoke on Saturday 23rd February in the Clubhouse. More details to follow.
NEW CAFÉ BAR MENU
We are pleased to announce that the café bar will be launching a new menu from 10th December which will include breakfast items, light bites, salad dishes and exciting new main dishes. Fresh fruit smoothies are also available now!
A further announcement will be made early in the New Year regarding the future operation of the café/bar facility.
CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
A number of Christmas meal specials will be added to the menu from the 10th December. Also look out for mulled wine and mince pies from 17th December and drinks’ promotions on various draft and bottled beers.
On Friday 21st December the Café Bar will be serving free mince pies and filter coffee between 9am and 3pm, so it’s the perfect opportunity to take some time out in the busy run up to Christmas and stay and chat with friends after a game or a workout.
LTA OFFER FOR ALL ILT&SC ADULT, JUNIOR AND STUDENT RACKETS’ AND FULL MEMBERS
Members a FREE 2008 membership to British Tennis, its new membership programme. To access this FREE 2008 membership, please click onto: http://www.lta.org.uk/Membership/MembershipReview or obtain a form from reception (a copy is also included with the printed newsletter which you will receive in the post in the next few days.) Please complete and return this form to reception by NO LATER THAN 21ST DECEMBER 2007.
British Tennis membership includes a broad range of valuable benefits such as a player rating, membership card, advice from professional coaches and top players, an e-newsletter, special members-only website content and information on competitions and events. In addition, the LTA may make it a requirement of the Club’s 2008 Wimbledon ticket allocation that only those Club adult and student members who are also British Tennis members are eligible to enter ILT&SC’s Wimbledon ticket ballot. For this reason we are asking all full and rackets members to sign up. Please note that existing LTA Advantage members also need to re-register.
CLUB DEVELOPMENT
As you will be aware the Club’s blueprint for future development is displayed at Reception. The Development Committee would greatly appreciate any comments or feedback you may have on the proposals. There are comments cards available for you to complete in Reception or please email manager@iltsc.co.uk. We would appreciate all feedback by 31st January 2008.
FITNESS NEWS
We are excited to announce that we will be launching a new class called Bodypump® on the weekend of 5th & 6th January. Bodypump® is the fastest way to shape up and lose body fat and is for just about everybody.
The launch weekend is an opportunity to find out a little more about the class, the benefits and results it delivers and to try it for your self. There are various sessions throughout the weekend (please see the fitness page of the Club’s website or posters around the club) so why not book in and find out what all the fuss is about.
SQUASH NEWS
Looking for that different Christmas present, how about some squash coaching vouchers? See Robbie at the club for more information.
Get your car cleaned for free, Squash sponsors, Richard Alexander are giving away free car washes, see Robbie for vouchers or check out the squash notice board.
TENNIS NEWS
LTA U14 SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
The Club is hosting a LTA U14 Sanctioned Tournament on 27th & 28th December. This is open to all players who are 14 and under and have an LTA rating (this must be shown at the tournament). Closing date for entries is Thursday 13th December so either download a form from the Club’s homepage or pick one up from Reception.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
We will be running two junior holiday tennis days over the Christmas period as follows:
Tennis Fun Day on Saturday 29th December. There will be a session for mini reds from 9.30am – 11am, mini orange and green players from 11am to 12.30pm and teen tennis (players 12+ years) from 2pm to 4pm.
All sessions will offer coaching and are open to members and non-members of the Club.
Team Tennis on Wednesday 2nd January – an opportunity to play matches in a fun environment at the club for mini reds, oranges, greens and teens.
Application forms can be downloaded from the Club’s website or picked up at reception.
NOVEMBER 2007
OVER 70s MEMBERSHIP
At the AGM held on the 29th October 2007 the members unanimously voted in favour of the following rule change which shall be introduced for all memberships due on the 29th October 2007 or later:-
“All members over the age of 70 who have been members of the Club continuously for more than 25 years will receive a discount of 10% off the annual subscription for their membership class”
For the avoidance of doubt, any previously agreed concessions will no longer apply. The renewal forms for December will be amended to include this membership option. If you are currently renewing your membership for November and meet the criteria for this discount, please inform reception of your date of birth and the date you joined the club when you pay your subscription and you will be entitled to receive this discount.
NEW CLUB OFFICERS
Peter Templeman has now come to the end of his 4 years as Club Chairman and Val Kerr was voted in as the new Chair at the Club’s AGM. Ed Hucks and Steve Spencer have also come to the end of their terms as Club Secretary and Club Membership Secretary respectively and Ed has now taken up the position of Membership Secretary. Rod Walmsley has been voted in as the new Club Secretary. The Club thanks all outgoing Officers for all their hard work over the past few years. The following committee members also came up for election/re-election and were voted in as Committee members without portfolio at the AGM:-Stuart Longbottom, Steve Spencer, Fiona Scaife, Dave Bullock and Pam Noble (President).
BONFIRE NIGHT
The Club’s annual bonfire and spectacular firework display will be on Monday 5th November. Tickets are available for the evening from Reception and cost £4.95 if bought before the day and £5.95 on the day. This includes a pie and pea supper.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
We now have a variety of stalls at the Christmas Fayre that will be held on Saturday 24th November from 10am to 1pm in the café bar. It’s a great opportunity to find some exquisite and different Christmas gifts in a stress free environment. Coffee and mince pies will be available on the day so you can really get in the festive spirit.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Club’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 8th December in the Clubhouse. It will be a very relaxed affair with live music from the popular Janet Jaye who will surely get you into the festive mood and a light buffet. Tickets are now available from Reception at £9.95 each if they are bought before Saturday 1st December and £12 in the week leading up to the party. Tickets are sure to sell out fast so get yours on your next visit to the Club!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH MAGICIAN
New for this Christmas we are holding an under 10s children’s party with a magician and Christmas fun and games. The party will be held on Saturday 15th December between 4pm and 6pm and costs £7.00 if booked with Reception before 8th December and £8.50 if booked after this date. The price also includes a party tea.
Please note that children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 16. This person cannot be responsible for more than two children under the age of 5.
NEW EARLY MORNING TENNIS COURT RATES
The Committee has agreed a new rate of £8 per hour for indoor tennis courts booked between 7am and 8.30am for anyone who would like an early morning game before work.
JUNIOR SQUASH RESULTS
Ilkley top squash junior Millie Pughe was narrowly beaten in the final of the National under 13 Championship by top Welsh player Fiona May Murphy, by 3 sets to 1.
It was a great performance by the English number 1 to make the final as the competition was very strong, with players from all over Great Britain. Millie played well, but just found the Welsh girl’s ability to retrieve shots from all over the court too good. A good learning experience for Millie, which is sure to help in her long term goals.
Ilkley had another player at the Nationals, Sean Thornton who played in the under 17 Boys. Sean lost in the first round, but fought back in the in the plate division winning his first round game, but then lost in the 2nd round.
Recently there has been more good news for Ilkley junior squash players, as a number were selected to play for Yorkshire and they all won their matches. Millie Pughe was selected to play in the under 19 girls and to her surprise won her match 3-0. Tom Pughe and Ethan Thornton played in the Boys under 15 and they too won their matches 3-0. Both Yorkshire teams won and now move into the next round.
STAFF NEWS
Jon Keith has now been appointed Head Groundsman and Richard Lord has taken up a permanent position as full time assistant Groundsman.
Darren Lodge has now left his position as Café Bar Manager. Richard Holmes and Jake Parkinson are now the key contacts for the Café Bar including booking functions/meetings. At present we are using an outside caterer for larger functions while the Committee conduct a review of the operation of the Café Bar and how best to move the facility forward.
We wish all them all success in their future roles.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Junior Squash Player, Millie Pughe who is now ranked No.1 in England in the Under 13 girls. This is the first time any player from either tennis or squash at Ilkley has attained this fantastic achievement. We wish Millie all the best for the rest of the season!
OCTOBER 2007
NO JOINING FEE
NO JOINING FEE IN OCTOBER FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS! Tell your friends and colleagues – it’s an offer not to be missed!
SOCIAL NEWS
CHRISTMAS PARTY – SATURDAY 8th DECEMBER
The Christmas Party will be on Saturday 8th December. We are delighted that Janet Jaye will be entertaining us for the evening with her wide collection of popular disco and party tunes. More details to follow but in the meantime put the date in your diary.
BONFIRE NIGHT – MONDAY 5th NOVEMBER
Come down for a pie and pea supper and enjoy a bonfire and some fantastic fireworks from 5pm. Tickets are £4.95 if bought in advance from Reception or £5.95 each if bought on the day.
AGM
The Annual General Meeting will take place in the Clubhouse café bar on Monday 29th October at 8pm.
SQUASH NEWS
MILLIE HITS THE TOP SPOT
Congratulations to Millie Pughe. Millie has become the first player from the Club from either Tennis or Squash to be ranked Number 1 in England in the Under 13 Girls. It shows that all the hard work and time she has put in has been worth while. Millie will get the chance to attend a number of England training sessions and to travel across Europe and her long term goal is to represent England. We all wish Mille good luck for the season.
At present Mille is looking for sponsorship so if you can help please contact Robbie Burnett at the Club.
ILKLEY JUNIOR WINS SQUASH TOURNAMENT
More good news, with Sean Thornton winning the Under 17 Boys West Yorkshire Junior Open. Sean who has a national ranking of 33 was top seed for the tournament and proved to be too strong , winning the final 3 sets to 1. Ethan Thornton also played and finished 6th in the under 15 Boys while Millie Pughe played up an age group in the under 15 Girls and finished in 4th position.
SQUASH JUNIOR NIGHT
Junior night starts on Friday 12th October. It is open to all junior members and costs £1.50 per session. Two coaches will be on hand each week to organise play. The first session is from 7-8pm for 8 to 11 year olds and the second session is from 8-9pm for 12 to 16 year olds. No need to book – just turn up.
DEAL FOR MEMBERS FROM SQUASH SPONSORS
Squash sponsors, Richard Alexander Volkswagen dealership in Otley are offering a free car wash and vacuum for members. Please contact Robbie Burnett at the club for more information.
TENNIS NEWS
BLOCK BOOKINGS
A couple of people have not taken up block booking spots over the winter period and there are also some historical places that are still available. If you would like to take up a block booking, please contact Allyson Barrett for further details. Once booked your booking is confirmed for the same time and day of the week for the whole of the winter period.
STAFF NEWS
Darren Lodge (Café/Bar Manager) will be leaving for pastures new at the end of October. We thank him for all his hard work at the club and wish him well for the future. The Club will be reviewing the Café/bar operation before a replacement is appointed and in the meantime Richard Holmes and Jake Parkinson (Café/bar staff) will be the initial points of contact for any café/bar meetings and functions. Assistance will also be brought in from outside caterers, as and when required.
A NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Unsupervised Children
While recognising that we are a family Club which welcomes and encourages children to use its facilities, members of staff, our Acting Manager and the Policy Committee have become increasingly concerned about some behaviour.
Over the Half Term Holiday we had complaints from other Club members and staff about children running around the clubhouse as if it was a playground. Therefore, as the Christmas holidays start next week, we thought we should ask parents to help us to make life tolerable for everyone.
As a rule, unsupervised children should only be at the Club for coaching or to play tennis or squash. Therefore, for the sake of other members, on safety grounds and for the respect of the Club’s facilities, would Parents either supervise their children or explain to them what acceptable behaviour is. Our Staff and Coaches have been told that they may reprimand bad behaviour and if it persists, Parents will have to be contacted to come and collect their child!
Please remember The Club is in no way responsible for your children, except when they are participating in organised activities.
Peter Templeman
Honorary Chairman
July 2006
APPLEYARD JAGUAR TIM HENMAN EVENT
Tim Henman visited Ilkley on the 13th July and it wasn't his first time at the club! Yes Tim played in the Ilkley Open in the early 1990s winning the 18U Boys event and also scooping the Courtesy Cup which is given to the player who exhibits the best conduct during the week of the tournament.
Tim was involved in a number of activities on the 13th including giving out prizes to primary and secondary schools. Later in the afternoon he also passed on coaching tips and prizes to our club mini tennis players who were involved in a fun tournament. He also attended a question and answer session involving some of our older most talented junior players, mini tennis players and a number of other children from the club's tennis programme. Our older talented players then took part in a coaching session with Tim and he passed on some of his considerable expertise to them.
Adult members were not by any means left out and more than 300 members attended "An Audience with Tim Henman" which was held on indoor courts 4 and 5 in the evening. Tim's answers were very interesting including his message to juniors that if they are to excel in the sport they must give it a huge amount of dedication and commitment. He also mentioned that he would like to see the Davis Cup altered so that it is more akin to the World Cup football tournament format. Tim also neatly side stepped member, Marion Smith's request for him to partner her in this year's Veteran's Mixed Doubles Ilkley Open event!
Tim must have signed in excess of 400 autographs on the day and the feedback has been fantastic with comments such as "we are so lucky and so grateful that Tim was prepared to spend a day with us…. he was so amenable and approachable and ….it is the best day I can remember at the tennis club." We have sent a letter of thanks to both Tim and to Jaguar for making the day possible and we have also included a letter from 7 year old Zoe Judkowski who has thanked him on behalf of the juniors.
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