AGM news and outcomes…

 The AGM was held on December 17.  To summarise:

• The minutes of the last AGM and the Treasurer’s report were accepted and seconded.

• “Recognition of Service to the Club” awards were presented to Des Livings and Dean Clarke as they stepped down from their respective roles as Treasurer and Secretary.

• David Holborn is now also Treasurer  and Rob Evison is also Secretary.  Tim Fewster is now Membership Secretary. Mark Hughes has taken over as Over 50s Manager.

• The Ken Howard Memorial Shield – formerly known as Clubman of the Year – was presented to Ken Anderson by chairman Rob Evison (pictured) 
   

• The Players Player of the Year awards went to:

      Over 50s:  John George

       60s Yellows: Gary Bell

       60s Blues: Rob Kenton

       65s Yellows: Bob Hodges

       65s Blues: Reg Swallow

       70s Yellows: John Smith

       70s Blues: Rob Evison.

• The 70s Blues squad also received their runners-up medals for the 2024 Challenge Cup  -- deserved silverware especially in a season which also saw them miss out on the league title just on goal difference. 70s Yellows received their league Fair Play award for the 70s two divisions. 

In other news:

• A new rule for competitive games will see a penalty awarded after a team commits 4 non-walking offences (aka “running”); this will also be implemented in training so that players become accustomed to the rule.

• Thursday training will now be trialled at 10 a.m.(for a 10.30 start)  to see if this improves attendance numbers. The first session will be Thursday January 9 but note there will be no Thursday training on January 16

• Training sessions will now require booking on the Spond App so that sessions can be better planned. More information will be sent to members before the first session of the new year

• A new payment system  will be introduced with members receiving a monthly invoice