| Aug | Clarkston Starlets Collect More Silverware
Clarkston
Tennis Club, represented by Steven Bradshaw and Hannah Pickford, have
won the Carrickmines Bowl following a closely contested final over
Uddingston pair David Campbell and Julie Dalgetty.
Strathgryffe
Tennis & Squash Club hosted the 2010 event which was first
contested in 2004, the centenary year of Tennis West of Scotland. This
very popular handicapped mixed doubles event is open to pairs from all
clubs affiliated to Tennis West of Scotland and was well supported.
Profits from the day go to the Dan Maskell Fund which provides
tennis-playing opportunities for people with disabilities, primarily
wheelchair and deaf players, and players with learning difficulties.
The
Clarkston club is a previous winner of the Bowl, donated by the
Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club of Dublin, having won the
event in its inaugural year.
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| Jul | West of Scotland Premier League
Champions 2010
Congratulations to the Ladies First Team winning the West of Scotland
Premier League.
Clarkston Ladies have won this title four times now: 1966, 1970, 1972,
and 2010.
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| Jul |
Message From The Wing Commander
Gentlemen,
As
we have at last arrived at the end of the campaign, I thought it
pertinent to voice my sincerest thanks to each and every member of the
Squadron for their efforts this year. Last night's sortie
at Kilmacolm was typical, with everybody's "kite" slightly
banged
up, we fought valiantly, securing another win for Queen and
Country! The cameraderie this campaign has been magnificent
and a
prime factor in the success earned. This coupled with the
hilarity and japes have made it entirely enjoyable. It is
indeed
an honour to serve with such a fine body of men. Special
mention
must also be given to the reserve Squadron, for bolstering the defences
when called upon. "GI" Hahn and "Mossad" Hornstein served
with
distinction and were a credit to all. Success brings promotion and a
chance to pit ourselves against new "enemies". I know that we
will not be found wanting.
Tally Ho
Wing Commander "Biggles" Moustache DFC and Bar
Back Row: "Plasters" Johnstone, "Wing Commander", "Stretch" McGeoch
Front Row: "Date In The" Marginson, "Squadron Leader" Smith, "Nipper"
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| Feb |
We are the Champions
Clarkston Lift First Silverware of 2010!
Yesterday on a cold but sunny winters afternoon Clarkston's 'Sunday
Afternoon Winter League Team' triumphed 6-3 in a top of the table clash
against an in form Thornpark. To add to the glory of this victory the
win also secured Clarkston's position as 1st Division Title Champions.
Congratulations to yesterdays team of David 'Elusive' Evans, Eric
'Magical' Margison, Sharon 'Magnificent' Mitchell, Lynsey
'Hell-of-a-Player' Hood, Steven 'Bobbydazzler' Bradshaw, Hannah
'Pratically Perfect' Pickford and to all the players who have chipped
in over the season. This is a great start to the season and hopefully
one the other teams can continue continue.
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| Feb |
Interview With Steven Bradshaw
Just
a little fun and a chance to get to know some of the movers and shakers
at Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club. This month we find out why
our
current gents champ trips over his feet and that tennis isn't his best
sport... sickening isn't it.
Click here to see the interview.
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| Feb |
Dylans Delight at Eglestaff Glory
Last
week, Clarkstons ex Gents Tennis champion was beaming following his
wife Susan's emphatic singles title win at the Yonex Scottish National
Badminton Championships. Susan once graced our courts as a promising
junior but having swapped ball for shuttlecocks is now well on her way
to representing her country at the Commonwealth games and hopefully the
2012 Olympics.
All at Clarkston are chuffed to bit for the Eglestaffs and wish Susan
every success in the future. |
| Feb |
What Can Clarkston Do for You?
Since October the new Tennis
Committee have been focused in trying to
put in place a new coaching structure / alternative fundraising streams
/ Court Redevelopment and means of improving our communication with our
members. In addition to this the committee would also like
to look
at providing our members with more for there membership. In
order to
achieve this we would like to here from you. What would you like to
see?, What could we do better?, what are we not doing?. Our Captain
stated in his Captain's Log the Clarkston B&TC is not like a
David
Lloyd or Cannons Gym but a community club where the input from members
is what makes the club that we are.
All comments are gratefully received and where possible we will try to
action as many as possible.
Tennis Committee |
| Feb |
Noughty Quiz Boost Club Funds
Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Clubs first social event of the year
proved to be a massive success thanks to the support and generosity of
the members. Over 120 of the Clarkstons best minds
battled it out to
be acknowledged as the CB&TC Quiz Team Champions.
Congratulations
must go to Ian Smiths (Scotland for the Grand Slam) Team who triumphed
in a very tightly fought contest.
The success of the night is largly due to those members who managed to
cojole and persuade friends and family to make up a team. Of note I
would like to thank Craig Lowe for drawing in 17 friends and also Joan
McArthur for making up a team from our lady
bowlers . It is always a
delight to have you girls at the quiz and I have asked Mark to
make
sure that next year the questions are all on the 50's/60's and 70's
with no sports round.
These functions don't happen without some effort and
I would like to
pay special thanks to Mark Weir for putting together the
quiz, my
wife Claire for her support in the run up and on the day.
Gregg McGeoch
& Justin Notley for their help on the night and
setting up the
hall. Shona Doodson & Lynne McGeoch for selling all the raffle
tickets. Niall & Alison McLaren, Kevin Drewitt & Shona
Kennedy
for distributing the half time hotdogs/sauces and onions so
professionally. Finally a thank you must do to the people who
generously gave raffle prizes.
I am glad to put on these nights for the club and hope that future
events will be as well supported, possibly even from all sections of
the club.
Iain Coventry Vice Captain |
| Jan |
Charity
Collection
Mark Weir would like
to thank all those who kindly donated towards the Netherlee collection
for Clic Sargent at the quiz on Saturday, raising a fantastic £180.
Mark and some colleagues from Netherlee Primary are climbing
Ben
Lomond on 24th April, in memory of a former pupil. All
proceeds will
go to Clic Sargent who raise money for children's cancer care.
Anyone
wishing to make a donation can access the groups' Just Giving page at:
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| Jan |
Tennis
Captain Maturing like Fine Wine
All at CB&TC would like to wish our illustrious Tennis
Captain
(Errol Hornstein) the happiest of Birthdays for Sunday 24th January.
Sharing his birthday with Jools Holland and Vic Reeves Errol is in fine
company although his birthday cake will have slightly
more
candles. Just remember Errol with age comes wisdom, and you're
one of
the wisest people we know! |
| Jan |
Clarkston's Coolest Grandparents
Clarkston B&TC are
delighted to share the news that Carol
and Paul Milne have become Grandparents to a
little boy Moss Nelson
Mine. Little Moss was born on the 9th December, 4 weeks early, but
still managed to weigh in at a health 5lb 14ozs. He
also was the first
baby born in the new Glasgow Southern Suite getting
his picture in the
Daily Record. New Parents Bruce & Pamela are overjoyed
with there
new arrival and from the hundreds of pictures on Carols facebook page
it is clear to see why as he is gorgeous. Carol has said that being a
Granny won't change her but we will see how that holds up when a
babysitting request clashes with a tennis match. Congratulations to all
the Milne family we couldn't be happier for you. |
| Jan |
Another
Hogmanay Cracker from Gregg & Lynne McGeoch
This
years Clarkston Bowling & Tennis
Club celebrated Hogmanay in
style with 200+ friends, family and children seeing
in the New Year at
the Clubs annual celebrations. The feedback from the event has shown
the night to be a massive success with many families already looking
forward to next year. The Club funds also benefited by over £1000.
The success
of this night is without question a result of the total
enthusiasm and
attention to detail that Gregg and his wife Lynne put into the event.
From the catering to the decorations Gregg and Lynne commit
a many evening in December and days over the festive
break to ensure
that everybody has a good time and the event is a success for the club.
This commitment can no more be seen by the 1100+
balloons which Gregg and Lynne physically blow up (Lynne tied them all
as Gregg can't manage this task) in order to decorate the hall and
provided a balloon drop at the bells.
The Club owe Gregg and Lynne a massive thank you for there efforts not
just for this event but for the many thousands of pounds which
they
have raised over the past years during Gregg's reign as social
convenor.
Gregg
has asked that we thank those tennis members who
assisted in setting
up the hall and preparing the food. ( Shona Doodson, Iain
Coventry,
Suzanne Mathieson)
To Errol and his partner Pauline for assisting with games and
organisation on the night.
Special thanks also go to Gregg & Lynne, Mark Weir, Katy
McFarlane,
Ross Johnstone, Fraser Hodge and Errol Hornstein for taking
time on New
Years day to tidy the hall in preparation for a private function on the
2nd. |
| Jan |
The
Noughty Quiz - 30th January
For
one night only, the legendary quizmaster Mark Weir looks back at the
decade which brought us the Millennium Dome, the rise of Simon Cowell,
and the Global Financial Meltdown. But it has not all been fun and
games, and when we think of the human suffering on a massive scale this
decade has seen one name we all try to forget comes inescapably to our
minds - Simon Cowell
Get your team of experts together
because the Clarkston Tennis Clubs Noughties Quiz starts at 7.30pm
prompt, Saturday 39th January at the Club. Maximum 8(ish) in a team.
Only £5 per head!
Get their early to secure the best tables! or Reserve with Iain
Coventry at 07825138967.
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| Jan |
Floodlight
New Charging
For
those of us who play during the dark nights under the illumination of
the Floodlights the amount of playing time you get for your £1 will
decrease to 30mins. This change has been brought into effect to help
try and recover some of the costs required to run the lights. The
current 40mins has been in place for over 6years during which times we
have seen significant increases in the cost of electricity. |
| Jan |
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