Ashby Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0LQ

Tel. 01283 565 043 (evenings)

NAMIBIA PROJECT

 

In the summer of 2011 a group of fifteen 6th formers from the local Abbot Beyne School will travel to Namibia to make a difference in the day to day lives and education of those living in this under privileged country.   The total cost of the trip is £36,000. The money will enable them to make a long term difference to a struggling rural community which includes rebuilding a school for youngster.  Congratulations goes to club members Steve Green, Jake Green and school friend Ally Talbot who climbed Tryfen and Snowden in 10 hours and 50 minutes raising £500 towards this project. A BIG THANK YOU goes to all the club members that contributed towards this.  Well done all.

 

RACE NIGHT - 2nd October 2010 - money raised will also be going towards the Namibia Project

 

Back by popular demand so make sure you contact Nigel Stilgoe to book your table....

First race underway at 7.30 pm

Owners available to pre buy.

Prizes for winning Owner per Race

See Nigel Stilgoe or ring 565645 to reserve a table

 

PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE TO HOSPITAL TRUST

 

 

On Friday 27 August, Jim Morrison, chairman of the Trust, ward sister Jackie Whiteland, Anne Picken and Liz Williams, from the neonatal unit, attended the clubhouse to receive the cheques for the money raised at the race night and the charity ball. The first cheque was for the scanner appeal ( £1000 ) and the second was for the Neonatal Unit (£880).   Congratulations and thanks go to all who contributed to both nights and to all members who put their hands in their pockets.  

 

Duffers Doubles - held on Sunday 11 July was a blazing success with the biggest turnout ever.  There was such a brilliant atmosphere and everyone enjoyed themselves.  The weather was gorgeous and the level of tennis was fantastic.  Congratulations to the winners - Phil Brailsford and Paul Baker.  They played a well fought match against Rob Lathbury and his son Nick.  Andy & Martin Corbett are seen here presenting their Father’s trophy (Stuart Corbett).  A big thank you to all who helped with the organising and tidying up, especially Heather and Steve Green and to Pete Scobie and his partner for the BBQ.Thank you to Jimmy and Maddie for acting as ball boy/girl.  The evening continued into the night with those that stayed for the World Cup Final and the Pizza delivery.  FANTASTIC - WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT......    To view more photos of the day view the new slide show in the photo gallery.

 

Squash League Success 2010

 

The lads can boast a 100% team win record for their first season in the men's Derbyshire Squash League and have achieved the double by winning the league (division 6) and the cup (section C). It has been a season when the lads (Owen, Tom and Lewis) have shown a dramatic improvement from the start of the season when they were struggling to be competitive, to the end of the season when they were all tending to be dominant in their own playing positions. The overall individual rankings achieved within the league as published on the Derbyshire league website are: Owen No2, Lewis No5 & Tom No42.

They have all thoroughly enjoyed their first full squash season and along with on court success have had some good nights out, eating everything in sight and playing snooker and pool at various locations around the county.

The summer League is due to start Thursday with the introduction of three new lads (Tom.W, Jake and Brandon) and will hopefully bring all the lads on, enjoying both the social and a high standard of squash.

The target for next winter season will be to keep the lads together and move them up two divisions to div 4 in order to keep them at the right level to be fully challenged, with the ultimate target for all of the lads of playing division one derbyshire squash. Burton have just made the historic step of winning the Derbyshire League division 1 for the very first time.

 

AGM - 13 July 2010 start 7.30pm

 

Please attend if you want to have your say and to elect committee members. All members are urged to attend the AGM.  This is your opportunity to speak out and be heard.  If there is anything you wish to bring up at the meeting please contact the Secretary, June Leafe, so that it can be added to the Agenda.

 

RACE NIGHT - 5/6/10

 

Back by popular demand so make sure you contact Nigel Stilgoe to book your table....

First race underway at 7.30 pm

Owners available to pre buy.

Prizes for winning Owner per Race

See Nigel Stilgoe or ring 565645 to reserve a table

Minimum bet is 50p

Facebook - The club is now on facebook so if you have an account put a search in for Burton Tennis & Squash Club and press the'Like’ button.

 

Administrator of the Year

18th March 2010

 

Colin Bagshaw Vice Chair Burton Tennis and Squash Club received Administrator of the Year at the East Staffordshire Borough Council Sports Scholarship Awards held at Pirelli Stadium.

Colin moved to Burton, East Staffordshire in 1966. He has been a member at Burton Tennis and Squash Club (formerly known as Ashby Road) for more than three decades, initially as a squash player.His first position on the club’s committee began as bar secretary in 1980. He then succeeded into the position as Treasurer in 1983, which continued for an astounding 23 years until 2006. Today Colin still continues to be involved in the business and financial day to day management of the club.

 

Always demonstrating enthusiasm in whatever role is undertaken, Colin is by many admired for his tireless commitment and efforts behind the scenes to sustain the philosophy of the members run club. Colin is a loyal volunteer who demonstrates excellence in his adaptability of his skills contributing to the clubs success.

 

He acts as an ambassador for the club always exhibiting an approachable and friendly attitude. He exhibits a broad depth knowledge of the history of the club, always supporting the club’s values and strategic initiatives.  His communication and networking abilities assisted the club to achieve a successful bid in 2003 from Sport of England Lottery Fund for a grand total of £73,678 to perform surface improvements, new floodlights, disabled access to clubhouse and courts.  

 

Colin after standing down from the role of Treasurer in 2006, could not severe his loyalty from the committee and was elected, following an overwhelming support from club members the role of Vice Chair and was entrusted with an Honorary Life Membership. To reward Colin for his compassion and commitment to the club, in 2006, two annual awards were given his name The Colin Bagshaw Most Improved Junior in Squash and similar to the sport of Tennis.

 

In 2009 Burton Tennis and Squash Club, became a Community Amateur Sports Club and along side the present committee, Colin assisted myself to be successful to ensure the club was one of the first sports clubs in Burton achieve the Clubmark award.

 

Colin takes ownership of his role and decisions, participating with community and professional organisations and embraced the opportunity last year of welcoming  President Stuart Smith of the Lawn Tennis Association to the club.

 

As a senior club official he provides myself as Chair an insurmountable level of support and guidance of leadership. Words to describe Colin would be calm, intelligent, warm, sentimental and hard working, wise, modest, knowledgeable, loyal and above all trustworthy.

 

Well worthy of this prestigious award.

 

Heather Green

Chair

 

Renewal Envelopes

Can all members please collect their renewal application forms from the club as soon as possible.  Please remember they need to be completed and returned by March.  If you need any more forms you can download these from the Membership page.

Results from Burton and District Inter Club League

Friday, February 19, 2010

 

Congratulations to Burton Tennis and Squash Club in this years Burton and District Inter Club Men’s Tennis League.

 

The finishing positions were as follows:

 

Burton A came 2nd in Men’s Division 1

Burton Brewers won Men’s Division 6 and Burton Juniors won Men’s Division 5 – this team has evolved from BTSC Junior coaching programme.

 

Well done from all club members to all players that took part.

Article by Heather Green

 

Derbyshire Closed 2010 Championships

 

Congratulations goes to Paul Baker who was a quarter finalist in the men’s over 45's, Guy Litherland reaching semifinalist in the men’s over 35's and Owen Whitfield semifinalist in the Men’s open handicap held at Repton Squash Club from 15th to 17th Jan.  Well done to all.

 

Grand Summer Ball 2010

In aid of Burton Hospital Neonatal Unit

Date: 11th June 2010     Time:  7pm to 12pm

Place:  Ashfield House, Ashby Road, Burton on Trent

Dress:  Black Tie

 

4 course meal

Live DJ and disco

Max 108 people (12 per table)

Club members and partners will be given preference

Only £25 - £30 per person depending on numbers

 

Organisers:  Azhar Manzoor, Paul Betts, John Williams and Dave Frater

To reserve tickets please write your name and how many tickets you wish to request on the ticket request sheet at the clubhouse.  Thank you and hopefully see you there!

 

Race Night

 

SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2010

First race underway at 7.30 pm

Horses, Jockeys and Owners available to pre buy.

(Ring Nigel Stilgoe on 01283 565645 or email Stilgoe231@btinternet.com)

Minimum bet is 50p

Cobs available to purchase if hungry

 

Happy new year to all members for 2010!

 

What a great night was had at the New Year Eves party held at the Clubhouse.  Congratulations to the winning team of the trivia quiz.  (Thank you Nigel Stilgoe)  Next trivia quiz to be arranged shortly.  Please speak to Nigel if you have any suggestions.  Is anyone interested in a Mr & Mrs contest?  Please let Nigel or Jackie Stilgoe know.  If anyone else is interested in running an event please put it forward to the Committee.

 

Renewal of Membership 2010

 

Please keep your eyes open at the club for your renewal letters to renew your club membership. These will be available to pick up at the club by end January or early February.  Please ensure you renew your membership by end April or penalties could be incurred.

 

Forthcoming Events

 

Monday 7 December - LITTLE LUXURIES - Pamper Party

at 7.30pm by Jeanette Burton.

Little Luxuries sells a wide range of luxurious, organic and novelty skin care, bath time, body care and cosmetic lines for men, women and children. This Pamper Party will give you the opportunity to purchase a treat for yourself or gifts for friends and family for Christmas that are not available on the high street.

 

At the party you can also discuss with Jeanette any treatments that you may be interested in. These range from body and beauty treatments to holistic treatments and sports massages.

 

2nd Trivia Quiz Night - Saturday 12 December - 7.30pm

 

This is just a quick reminder to say that there are only 19 days to go to register as a British Tennis Member for the Wimbledon Ticket allocation in 2010. Wimbledon Tickets in 2010 will be allocated by the LTA to each club by the number of club members they have signed up to British Tennis Membership by 30th November 2009, we will only distribute tickets to British Tennis Members.

 

EGM

    Wed 18TH November at 7.30pm - all members welcome, please support this very important meeting.  Increase in membership fees will be discussed.  

 

A fantastic night was had by all on the first trivia quiz night.  The winning team (The C.H.A.M.P.S) won £30.00 - well done.  

 

Trivia Quiz Night - Saturday 17th October

 

All members are invited to attend this first Trivia Quiz night starting at 7.30pm.  Each team is to have no more than 4 adult members, each paying £1 to participate.   At least one adult should be a member as there is a ‘Guess the Member’ round.  There will be a small cash prize for the winning team.  It is just for fun and if it goes well there could possibly be more.  

 

As the club no longer has a Social Secretary, it is asked that if anyone is interested in putting on any entertainment for the club to contact the Committee.

 

Wednesday 15th July

 

An excellent evening again saw the presentation of awards to the junior tennis section. All participants received a variety of trophies for their contribution of last terms achievements. A short presentation was delivered from Simon of Sports 981 (Conditioning coach) on the importance of the fitness and conditioning sessions that are accessed by some of the juniors. Many parents have helped this term either through sponsorship of the box leagues or working on the BBQ on the night. The committee wishes to thank all who attended and created a vibrant evening.

 

Tuesday 14th July

 

This year’s AGM was well attended by a good cross section of the membership and the committee would like to thank all those that did attend.  The committee was re-elected apart from Treasurer, however, that position has now been filled.

 

FOOTBALL FORECAST TROPHY

August 15th Saturday starting 3.30pm to 8pm

This competition will consist of 24 Players in teams of 4 playing against each other with American Scoring.  All points will be added together to give a winning team.  Come and cheer your favourite players.  Food available on the night.  

 

AGM - 14th July 2009 starting 7.30 pm

 

All members are urged to attend the AGM.  This is your opportunity to speak out and be heard.  If there is anything you wish to bring up at the meeting please contact the Secretary, June Leafe, so that it can be added to the Agenda.

 

Squash Finals Evening 30th May 2009

 

This years finals were again very exiting.  It was fantastic to see two junior squash players thrashing it out on court for the Stuart Fegurson Junior Handicap Trophy.  Both did exceedingly well,  with Lewis Baker (8)  beating Owen Whitfield (0) 2 : 1 after an excellent well fought game.  

 

Owen Whitfield has had an exceptional season, improving his game from league 6 to league 1.  Owen was seen receiving the Colin Bagshaw Trophy for the most improved junior player  - Well done Owen - keep up the good work.

 

Carl Smith retained the Chris Banford Plate, beating Robb Bell in a bruising battle 3 : 0.  In the over 45s Stuart Ferguson beat Dave Elliott 3:0, and in the Open Carl Timms beat Phil Brailsford 3: 0.  Over 45’s Nigel Baker beat Stuart Ferguson, Over 55’s Stuart Prestidge beat Ian Hughes and the Handicap game Nigel Baker beat Carl Timms.

 

On Sunday 19th April the club held a Road to Wimbledon Tennis Tournament for 14 and under year old boys.  Nine participated on a beautiful sunny day, in a lovely friendly atmosphere.  Olllie came out the winner in a very close final against Reece.  Those two will now go on to play in the county stage on the 4th-5th July, with the chance of going on to the national finals held at Wimbledon in August.  The other participants were, Bradley, Matthew, Richard, Callum, Jacob, Tim and Bill.  Well done all of you!

 

Easter Tennis Fun Days

 

We are running Easter Tennis Fun Days for 5-16 year olds from 10am to 3pm on 15-17 April, £25 or £10 per day for members and £35 or £14 per day for non-members, contact Alison Smith to book a space.

 

Draycott Winter League - Junior Tennis Players

 

The girl’s team, Molly Lloyd & Lucy Matkin, came first winning all their matches - well done girls!

 

The boy’s under 18’s team & the under 12’s came second in their leagues, the under 16’s took third position and the under 14’s took fourth.  Congratulations to you all.

 

The Men’s Doubles Winter League

 

This league is ran at our club and other local clubs are invited to enter.  Our team came runners up to Esporta in a close final that went to a deciding tie-break.  

 

Website Forum

 

Please take a look at the new Forum that has been included on the site.  There are two themes at the moment one for tennis and one for squash.  As it builds we can add more if necessary.  To get started you will need to sign up as a user using your email address and select a username and password.  You will then be able to login and post messages etc.  

Squash Tour 2009

A great time was had by all at the annual squash tour.  This year the tour took the group to Newcastle upon Tyne, where they all enjoyed several games of squash and several pints of Newcastle Brown.  Welcome home lads.

 

New Look Website

 

Welcome to the new look website of the Burton Tennis & Squash Club. Please keep an eye on the website for up-to-date information on events, competitions and general news etc.  Any comments or suggestions are welcome.  If you would like to add anything to the website, please contact Jackie Stilgoe - Adult Membership Secretary using the Enquiry Form.

 

Direct Debit - Renewal of Membership

 

Please remember to return your renewal form as soon as possible.  If you pay by Direct Debit and have NOT returned your form, it will be assumed you will be renewing your membership, as so many of you have still not returned your form.  However you are still asked to return your form so that the database can be updated with the new information that is required.  If you are wishing to terminate your membership please contact Jackie Stilgoe who will make the necessary arrangements to delete your DD submission.

 

2009

Happy new year to all our members. A great night was had by all those that turned up to celebrate the New Year at the club. Thank you to all those that brought food. It was brilliant. Keep an eye out for Nigel Stilgoe who has the photos taken on the night.

 

Membership Renewal Forms

 

Yes it is that time again where we need to deliver the new application forms so that you can renew your membership. This year, to save on postage, they will be available in a box at the club and addressed to the main member if part of a family. They should be available sometime in January. Those not collected by end February will then be posted. Please help us by ensuring you collect yours, and remember you have until end March or beginning of April at the latest to return them to the membership secretary.

 

You will notice that each member now has to complete their own form. There are two types of forms one for junior members and one for adult members. This is necessary so that we can collect more individual information about our members to show our diversity. Please ensure that you complete these forms in full otherwise it will delay your application. Those few members who take their time returning their forms will run the risk of being excluded from the club as it will be considered that they do not wish to renew....Even those members who pay by Direct Debit or are Life/Bonded members MUST complete the forms. Any queries please contact Jackie Stilgoe - Membership Secretary.

 

2008

Event

Due to lack of support the Snail Race night was postponed. This is now to be held on Saturday 29th November at 7.30pm. I ask all members to support this event especially now the refurbishment has been completed. Use it as an opportunity to come and see the new club and help us to raise money.

 

Please also remember the EGM on Wednesday 19th November. If you have any questions or strong opinions this is your chance to put them forward......all welcome.

 

Congratulations to Burton LT & SC for being one of the first two clubs in Staffordshire to achieve the Tennis Clubmark. This provides a framework and helps clubs to develop and to ensure their programmes; policies and procedures are all in line with best practice. In achieving Tennis Clubmark we have demonstrated our contribution to British Tennis and that we are continually improving the quality of our club.

 

Clubmark is a cross sport quality accreditation programme that demonstrates we have recognised standards of child protection, coaching, equality and good management, which will attract and keep members, improve the club profile and build for our future.

 

I wish to express my thanks to the committee members who assisted me in the hard work to achieve this for the club.

Well done everyone.

Heather Green Chair

 

Applications for use of clubhouse

 

The committee now request any members who wish to use the clubroom facility for a private function to contact a committee member. Following the AGM there is now an application form to be completed at such functions.

 

Refurbishment

 

Work continues towards this. The furniture is currently being made. The refurbishment will now start on 3rd November. Any member who would like to help remove the old furniture on Sunday 2nd November - this would be appreciated.

 

Tennis Floodlights

 

The committee have secured £6000 funding for lights to be placed on court 1. This money was obtained by achieving the Clubmark status and evidence provided for it.

 

Forthcoming Events

SNAIL RACING NIGHT - with compere 'PEEDY' the parrot

1st November 7.30 pm till late

To take part in the race night you will need to buy a programme available from Nigel Burton or Nigel Stilgoe for 50p. You will also be entitled to free food and to enter a prize draw. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Air Ambulance.

So bring your wallets and purses and don't be afraid to SHELL OUT! to make the night a success.

 

LITTLE LUXURIES - Pamper Party

17th November 2008 at 7.30pm by Jeanette Burton.

Little Luxuries sells a wide range of luxurious, organic and novelty skin care, bath time, body care and cosmetic lines for men, women and children. This Pamper Party will give you the opportunity to purchase a treat for yourself or gifts for friends and family for Christmas that are not available on the high street.

 

At the party you can also discuss with Jeanette any treatments that you may be interested in. These range from body and beauty treatments to holistic treatments.

 

EGM - 19th November 7.30 pm

Please attend this meeting particularly if you want to have your say about the running of the club. Membership Fees will be discussed at this meeting. Agenda will be displayed at the club on the membership board. This is your chance to voice your opinion and be heard!

 

British Tennis Membership

 

We are currently 3rd overall out of 50 clubs in Staffordshire. At a later date the committee will inform those members in respect of a ballot for Wimbledon tickets.