At the recent AGM we heard about proposed changes to the SSA building and around the green. Both are subject to planning approval but should result in improved facilities going forward.

As a result of the drive for women’s cricket at the club there is a proposal to change the “bowling club” end of the building to provide women’s toilets, showers and changing room. In so doing our space will contract but will result in a more usable space with additional facilities, nicer decoration and ready access to the bowls green! The target date for the work is next winter. Separate to this is a new facility by the green .. a summer house in the name of Barbara McQuade, who kindly provided the funds for this in her will. Other topics discussed were expenditure for a new mower; fresh ideas for club competitions and the debate between round-robin or knockout for the day-long ones; proposals for a drive to remove cash payments and for tiered membership schemes; a request for some Monday night “how to” and coaching sessions. We also have a new President in the shape of Diane Saunders .. not the first woman in the role as that honour went to Miriam McDonald back in 2010, but very welcome anyway. There are also a couple of new faces on the committee .. Andrea Edwards as Safeguarding Officer and Gary Langford as a general committee member.

Our December winter social on Tues 3rd December 7:30pm will have a Christmas theme – everyone is welcome.

The SSA AGM is Thurs 28th November 7:30pm.

Safeguarding documents are available here .. Safeguarding