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14/12/12 Christmas Meal
The 2011 Christmas Meal was held at the The Bird In Hand, Saltford. There was a good turn out with 15 people enjoying some good food, drink and a good atmosphere.
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| A good
turn out for the Christmas Meal |
A good
time being had |
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| Nigel
can't wait to get started! |
Humm...
Good cake Anna!! |
09/10/11 - 2011-12
Fixture List Released
It's the beginning of October and the 1st matches of the season are under way. The fixtures list for 2011-12 has been released, click here for a copy of the list. Check back later for full squad / team listings.
05/09/11 - 1st
Club Night Of The New Season
The new season starts up again on Monday 5th September. We are looking forward to seeing you all back, refreshed and gunning for a successful season.
08/11 - Val To
Represent England In The World Senior Championships
Val O’Neill is to represent England once again, this time at the 5th World Senior Championships, to be held in Vancouver, Canada in August. She will play over 60’s Ladies doubles with Joanna Elson also from Avon, with whom she won a silver medal at last year’s European Championships, and play Mixed doubles with Jim Garrett from Kent. We wish them well.
18/06/11 - Dave &
Val Talk Badminton And Chew Park On BBC Radio
On the 18th June, Dave and Val
from Chew Park, along with Penny Shears the Avon Regional
Development Officer, took up an invitation from BBC Radio
Bristol & Somerset to talk about Badminton in their
Summer Of Sport feature on Summer Saturdays show with
Howard Bentham. We took the opportunity to try to
promote Badminton and Chew Park both as a great sport to
get involved in and a great club at which to play
it. We hope we did you proud!
19/04/11 - Bowling Night (BowlPlex Longwell Green)
Following a year's absence, the annual
Bowling Night has returned and great fun was had by all
who attended. As I didn't win, I have conveniently
forgotten who did, but congratulations to whoever that was
(although I think that I managed 1 game win).
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| A motley crew at the Annual Bowling |
Strike!! - Well maybe, but good
action! |
What a rogues gallery! |
11/04/11 - AGM (The Ship,
Keynsham)
The AGM was held on Monday 11th April at The Ship in Keynsham. Please let a member of the committee know if you haven't had a copy of the minutes and would like one.
31/10/10 - 2010 European Seniors Success
Bristol
Evening Post Article
Once again we have to congratulate Val on her success at
the recent Seniors European Championships held in Dundalk
Ireland with players in age groups from over 35+.
Representing England in the ladies 60+ age group with
Joanna Elson, also from Avon, they progressed comfortably
through the early rounds, beating the Swedish second seeds
21-16, 21-15 on the way. The final was an all English
affair, where they lost to the Yorkshire pairing of Sue
Ely & Pam Firth 21-16, 21-13, but were nevertheless
pleased to come home with Silver Medals. Joanna also won
bronze at mixed 65+with Ken Tantum (Notts). Avon were also
represented by Penny Shears who took a bronze in Mixed 60+
with Bob Bell (Cornwall), and Dave Gribble playing Mens
singles at 50+.
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| Val & Jo Win Silver at the 2010
European Over 60s in the Ladies Doubles |
England Over 60's Team At the 2010 European Championships |
21/10/10 - Dinner & Darts At The Ship
The dinner and darts evening, held at The Ship in Keynsham, was voted a resounding success by all who attended. We were treated to a nice meal in the upstairs area and then moved down to the bar for coffee and darts. Playing 'killer' the last 3 'players' left were all ladies, with the final winner being Mary. However the men were the more successful in the highest score competition which was won by Johnathan. Certificates were given to the winners. Thanks to Pam for organising the event.
01/10/10 - George Rowden Cup
Anyone who is interested in taking part in next year's George Rowden Cup on Sunday 3rd April 2011 please speak to Steve O who is organising teams.
01/10/10 - Mary Wins Ray Evans Award
Congratulations to Mary for winning the Ray Evans award, presented to her at the Bristol AGM, for winning the most points throughout the season.
01/10/10 - Mixed 1st Team Win Division 3
Congratulations to the Mixed 1st Team for winning Division 3 last season. Good luck to them as they tackle Division 2 this season.
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| Mixed 1st Team - Gary C, Pam P, Mary A & Nigel S |
27/09/10 - 2010-2011 Fixture List Released
The new season fixture list has been released. Click here to download the Word version or check the team pages.
06/09/10 - Start Of The New Season
Monday the 6th September is the 1st club night of the season. Here's to a good season.
27/08/10 - Val O'Neill Represents England In The Over 60's
Following her successes over the last two years, with Bronze medals in Ladies and Mixed Doubles at the Senior European Championships in Spain and then a silver medal at Mixed Doubles at the Senior World Championships, also in Spain, Val is once again to represent England in this year's Seniors European Championships in Dundalk, Ireland at the end of September. She is playing over 60's Ladies doubles with Joanna Elson, also from Avon, and over 55's Mixed doubles with Roy Lord from Essex. We wish her luck.
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| Val O'Neill & Mike Cox Collect Their Silver Medals at 2009 World Championships |
England Over 60's Team At the 2009 World Championships |
19/04/10 - AGM (The Ship, Keynsham)
The AGM is being held on Monday 19th April at The Ship in Keynsham. The AGM will start at 19:30. Please let a member of the committee know if you are unable to attend.
27/04/09 - Bowling Night (BowlPlex Longwell Green)
It's that time of year again for a bit of bowling fun. Can anyone who wants to come along please let Mark Ashman know either before or during the AGM. Details of meeting time and menu options will be posted later.
20/04/09 - AGM (The Ship, Keynsham)
The AGM is being held this Monday at The Ship in Keynsham. The AGM will start at 19:30. Please let a member of the committee know if you are unable to attend.
02/12/09 - Christmas Meal (The Ship, Keynsham)
The club Christmas Meal is coming up this Wednesday at The Ship pub in Keynsham. The meal is booked for 19:30. The menu can be found here.
28/09/09 - Club Fixtures List Released
The fixtures list has been released. Check out the individual team pages for a list of relevant fixtures. For a full list download it here.
14/09/09 - Rally Point Scoring System Voted In At Bristol And Mid. Glos. League AGMs
Following both the Bristol League and the Mid. Gloucestershire League AGMs, Rally Point Scoring has been adopted by both leagues meaning an end to the traditional 15 point scoring system. The required 2/3 majority to change the system was reached at both AGMs. If you would like a guide to how the new scoring system works then follow the following links: 10 point guide, service guide.
17/12/08 - Christmas Meal
Christmas
Meal 2008 Photos
The Club Christmas Meal was held at the The
Upton Inn, Upton Cheyney on Wednesday 17th
December. The night was well attended, if only just
remembered by a couple of people, you know who you are
Rich and James, and proved to be very enjoyable and
entertaining. We managed to find a good use for the
"High quality" cracker toys, and, I believe, improved the
decor somewhat.
19/09/08 - Coaching Night
A night of coaching has been booked on Friday 19th September between 19:30 and 21:30. The fee will be £5 per person. Please let Val know if you are hoping to attend on or before Monday 8th September. If you have any specific item you would like to receive coaching on them let Val know. As a courtesy to the coach, please turn up at 19:20 for a 19:30 start.
14/09/08 - 15 Point Scoring System Stays For Another Year
Following both the Bristol League and the Mid. Gloucestershire League AGMs the traditional 15 point scoring system remains in place in both leagues for this season at least. No vote was held regarding the change to rally point scoring at the Bristol League AGM, while at the Mid. Gloucestershire League AGM a motion to change to rally point scoring fell 1 vote short of the required 2/3 majority.
14/09/08 - 2008 - 2009 Fixtures Released
The Bristol League and Mid. Gloucestershire League fixtures lists have been released, check the team pages for details.
12/09/08 - Club BBQ
There is a club BBQ planned for
Friday 12th September, subject to the weather
of course. For details on the BBQ refer to your
pre-season letter or keep your eyes peeled at the first
club night.
Unfortunately, this is cancelled.
09/08/08 - Free Courts Available
It is probable that as part of council plans to promote Keynsham we may have access to some free courts on Saturday 13th September between 10 and 12. If you are interested in coming along then speak to Mary ASAP so that we can gauge numbers.
09/08/08 - Tactics & Techniques DVDs Now Available
The Club has purchased the new Badminton
England Tactics DVD. It is hoped that this may be
viewed in small groups to enable more club members to view
it quickly and promote discussion. Some ladies
have already done this and Richard Cron has kindly agreed
to organise a night so if there are anyone who would like
to see it, please contact him.
Also, the Club owns a copy of the Badminton England
Technique DVD. This is available on weekly loan,
please speak to Val if you would like to borrow it.
14/04/08 - Bowling Night (BowlPlex Longwell Green)
Once again there was a good turnout for the annual bowling night. Unfortunately, the only results I can remember from the night is that I didn't win. Therefore, you will all have to take my word for it that there was a healthy level of competition and a good night was had by all.
16/04/07 - Bowling Night (BowlPlex Longwell Green)
Rogues
Gallery, Results
A good night was had by all those who attended the annual
bowling night at the BowlPlex at Longwell Green.
Nothing like a bit of friendly competition away from the
badminton court.
01/09/07 - Chew Park Badminton Club Launches Its New Website
Chew Park Badminton Club has launched this its new website for everything badminton and Chew Park Badminton Club related. We hope you find this website fun, informative and useful.