SHORT MAT UPDATE

Text of e-mail sent to relevant members:-

The temporary surfacing of the access track through the allotments to enable us to hold the Christmas Coffee Morning did not stand up to the wet weather in the second half of December and the heavy vehicles accessing the site during this period.

The Contractor has been actively organising a permanent solution. This is now planned for 6^th/7^th January which means we must delay the start of the 2024/25 Short Mat Season once more. Our first short mat session is now planned for Saturday 11^th January (be there for 1.50pm please) and these will continue on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons going forward.

Please keep an eye out for any further announcements in case circumstances change especially if there is bad weather next week.

As previously advised the RBC Directors have waived the short mat fee for 2024/25 and any fees already paid will be reimbursed or credited against your 2025 subscriptions. The normal £2 charge per afternoon will still apply to cover the cost of refreshments, heating and lighting.