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OUTDOOR CLUB LEAGUES AT DONYNGS IBC
Here are the standings at end-2024. In the Spitfire League RBC are in good shape to reach the finals with fixtures remaining againgst Brockham (2pm on 22nd Jan) and Caterham (4.30pm on 5th Feb). If so their semi-final opponents on 12th March could be any one of the 3 neck and neck clubs from Section …
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 6th/7th 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 11th 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.
OUTDOOR CLUBS LEAGUES AT DONYNGS IBC
RBC continued their Spitfire League campaign on Wednesday against Reigate Priory and came out 8-2 winners. So we remain 2 points behind Caterham who beat Brockham 8-2 but we are in a good position to reach the finals.
In the Colin Hibbs League our 2 teams are having differing fortunes with Redhill A having a match in hand over the top 3 and not too far behind them. Redhill B are near the foot of the table but again have a match on many of the teams above so could climb.
SHORT MAT SEASON RESUMPTION
Text of email sent to Short Mat Players (and potential new ones) – via bcc:
Thank you to our short mat players for your patience during the construction of the communications mast in our car park. It was certainly the correct decision to defer the start having witnessed the weekday activities and the state of the access track to the Club.
We plan to recommence Short Mat at RBC on Tuesday 7th January and then every Saturday and Tuesday until about Easter. Just turn up by 1.50pm for a prompt 2pm start – the finish is about 4.15 – 4.30 pm.
The Directors have agreed to waive the short mat fee this season due to the very truncated period. There will be the usual session fee of £2 which includes refreshments at the halfway point. Anyone who has paid their fee will get a refund or a credit towards their 2025 subscription.
Hope to see you there!
ACCESS FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY’S CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING
The contractor has today scraped the whole track and has laid 30 tonne of MOT Type 1 material. Please drive slowly as there will be some loose material. Also, keep to the centre of the track as the edges will be softer. The car park is clear. This is a temporary fix and will be …
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING – UPDATE
It has been a busy week at RBC with the mast erection. A meeting was held with the contractors this morning on site to inspect the damage to the access track through the allotments. They have arranged for an initial treatment tomorrow (Thursday) to facilitate members accessing the Club to set up on Friday morning …
