A brief reminder of the forthcoming EGM next Saturday evening, followed by a curry and then a few beers (to help Bails and Jes celebrate their engagement!). I understand that the intention is to have some real ale available on the night too!

Further to the Agenda below, as part of item 4, we have a further policy to adopt:

Child Welfare Pack.pdf

A brief update on recent news / activities and imminent events:?

• Congratulations to Sarah & Ritchie Hall on the arrival of Lucy Hall (7lbs 13oz) on Wed 20th September! Well done both! Lucy and Richie Lucy Hall
• Bails (yes that's me!!) and Jes were recently got engaged on Porthchapel beach in Cornwall on Sunday 10th September. We'd love you to come and join us for a celebratory drink or two on the evening of Sat 7th October at the new clubhouse (Grove Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16, 9DL)
Bails and Jes engagement
• The official opening of the new sports facilities at Salesian School on 21st Sept went well. TVHC ran a juniors session on the new astroturf before the official open speeches and unveiling of the plaque. The bishop who opened the facilities also blessed them, remarked to all that "Thames Valley Hockey Club had better watch what they do on here as it's now Holy ground" !! We released a statement to the press (Surrey Herald) to hopefully accompany some words from the school and some photos:

  "Thames Valley Hockey Club, who have recently received the Bronze Award through Active Surrey's Club Accreditation scheme, are pleased to be key partners with Salesian School for development & use of their wonderful new astroturf pitch. TVHC have injected a significant sum of cash into the project in return for use of preferred slots over a 3 year period, and a seat on the Partnership Management Committee. This is seen as the start of a long term mutually beneficial relationship between the school and the club, promoting the development of hockey at the school and within the community, providing TVHC with a much needed home ground and a membership feed. TVHC are keen to welcome new players of all abilities and ages, from all sections of the community. For more information please see http://www.thamesvalleyhockeyclub.com/."

  Dignitaries Unveiling the plaque
• EGM and Opening Social Evening: Sat 7th October. There will be an EGM at 6.30pm on Saturday 7th October (our first official bar night at the new clubhouse at Grove Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16, 9DL). Food will be available afterwards, hopefully an infamous Kulwant Aris curry, for a nominal fee, and obviously beer a plenty. Jeanette and Bails hope to see you there for a beer or two (or three etc!) to celebrate their engagement too.
• Remember training: Seniors on Wed nights 7.30-9pm and Juniors training Sunday mornings 10am-12pm, both at the new astroturf at Salesian School, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 9LU. Senior sessions have seen a steady number of attendees (around 25), its free for club members, the more the merrier so come on down!
• Subs now due - a gentle reminder - please see the attached: TVHC2006_2007_Subscriptions.doc

Dear all,

A few more items of potential interest for you:

• We have officially completed the signing of the agreement with CCC, photo attached. Many thanks to the 'find a new home' committee, especially Vics O'Dea for bringing this to it's conclusion:
Signing the agreement
• CCC are holding their end of season dinner dance on the 28th Oct at Laleham Golf Club, and we are invited to participate - let me know if you are interested in joining a TVHC table there (not sure of costs yet).
• We have purchased insurance for the season ahead, further details attached. All claims are to be made in conjunction with myself as Club Secretary. Please note the 'Quote' document provides further specific details of the cover provided, but check the policy first to see which items of cover we have purchased:
TVHC_Insurance_2006_2007.pdf MarshallWooldridgeInsuranceQuote.pdf
• Training continues to go well, we had nearly 20 people at the first session and then 25+ at the session last week. This is a great turnout and one we can hopefully grow. All are welcome, 7.30pm - 9pm on Wed evenings at Salesian School, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 9LU.
• The Junior section / colts (recently re-branded as the TVHC Falcons) are holding an enrolment day on the 17th September 11am-1pm at the new Salesian Astroturf. Junior training will continue then on Sundays from 10am-12pm. There will be some junior tournaments held 10am-12pm on Nov 12th and Nov 19th
• The official opening of all the new sports facilities at Salesian school (including the astro) will be on Thursday 21st September 6pm - 8pm. We hope to have the juniors playing from 6-6.45pm on half the astro (football will be on the other half) before official plaque unveiling and speeches at about 6.45. All are welcome to watch.
• There will be an EGM at the clubhouse at 6.30pm on Sat October 7th - agenda and official notice to follow, to agree constitution and adopt last years audited accounts.
• Some of you may remember Maaaaark Whitehead who has moved back home to the southern hemisphere (Aus, NZ). Maaaaaaark is marrying Rachel on October 21st in Palm Cove, I'm sure we'll all wish them well for the big day (photo attached):
MaaarkWhitehead&Rachel.jpg

Cheers all,
Bails