The picnic planned for Sunday 16th has been postponed due to the poor weather. It will hopefully be rearranged for August.

Please come along to our next social event….

Badminton Club Picnic & Rounders

1-6pm on Sunday 16th July at Cawston Play Area

(the green area next to the play area)

Everyone and their families and friends are welcome.

We are hosting an afternoon of fun with a picnic and games of rounders.

It would be great if people can bring a picnic dish to share of either Chinese or Italian cuisine, style. If you let me know what you would like to bring, Alex and I are happy to co-ordinate to make sure we have a good mix of savoury and sweet foods.

You will need to bring some blankets, chairs, drinks, plates, cutlery etc … usual things including some other games if you or your kids do not fancy the rounders….

Small picnic tables would be handy for serving the food if you have them please…

Please feel free to catch me or Alex at badminton to ask any questions, get more information.

It would be great fun to have as many people there as possible ….

Barbara

The club will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15^th June at Harris Sports Centre Start time 8.00pm prompt.

Club night will start after the meeting concludes. We aim to be done before 8.30pm to minimise the interruption to club night.

All members and regular players should attend to ensure their queries and thoughts are included in the running of the club.

Dear members and friends of Hunters Badminton Club,

We are saddened to hear the media reports from Chile regarding the passing of former member of the club, and our friend, Professor Tom Marsh. Tom has been missing since late September whilst on a scientific research visit at Chile’s La Silla Observatory in the Atacama desert.

We extend our deepest condolences and best wishes to Tom’s family and friends at what will be a very difficult time.

Tom was a member of the club for many years and regular attendee of our club nights. He also played for our league teams.

Most will remember Tom as being a skilled and dedicated player, and a complete gentleman. He will also be fondly remembered by some for his unusual drinking receptacles, ranging from milk bottles to olive oil bottles. To my knowledge, he is the only person to be spoken to by centre staff about bringing a wine bottle (containing water) onto the premises!

To mark our respect we will be holding a minute’s silence during club night on Thursday 17^th November so we can take a moment to reflect on our memories of Tom. This will be done at 8.30pm and a whistle will be blown to mark the start and finish. During this time we ask all members to allow those who wish to reflect to do so.

If anyone wishes to send any personal messages to the family, please contact JP who is in contact with Tom’s family and we can find the best way to send those on.

Kind regards,

Steve Turner

Chairman

Hunters Badminton Club

This year’s Hunters Christmas Party will be at the Bacco Lounge in Rugby on Saturday 17th December.

Meet for pre-dinner cocktails at Cafe Van Cinq cocktail bar 5.30 – 7.30pm. Then on to Bacco Lounge between 7.30 – 8pm for table sit down at 8pm.

Barbara is organising – speak to her to secure your place with a £10 deposit by the end of November.

Menu …

Rugby Badminton Coaching is setting up a weekly training session aimed at adults.

The session is there for anyone who either wants to brush up on their skills or is new to the game. The session will run through the basic shots with training routines and introduce players to doubles play and tactics. The Badminton England registered coaches will also be able to give advice and tips on request.

We are confirming a venue and the day of the week and will issue an update when that happens.

If you would be interested in coming along, please either like their Facebook page “Rugby Badminton Coaching”, send an email to rugbybadderscoaching@gmail.com, or speak to Steve at club night.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 30th June 2022 during Club Night.

The Agenda will be:

• Membership
• Chairman’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Match Secretary’s Report
• Bank Account update
• Proposed Teams for 2022/3
• Election of Committee and Social Secretary
• AOB

If any club member has any other business to raise, please contact the Secretary in advance of the meeting using the Contact Us page.

Our next social event is a wine testing afternoon at Gallachers in Rugby on Saturday 14th May. If you would like to come along, speak to Barbara, or contact any of the committee.

Club nights at Hunters resume this Thursday 6th Jan 8pm at Harris Sports Centre. No matches this week, so four courts await those wanting to burn off that Christmas excess. Our club and match schedule are always kept up-to-date on the club website.

Thank you to all members for their support throughout a tough year. Our last club night for 2021 is tonight, 8pm at Harris.

Enjoy the break, and we resume back in the New Year on Thursday 6th January 2022.