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The Hook Norton Village Newsletter
October 2007 Series 32 No 5

Sports and Social



HOOK NORTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
Find details of EVENTS and OPENING TIMES on the NEW
SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB WEBSITE


NEWS FROM HOOK NORTON TENNIS CLUB

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Match results
In the Banbury Tennis Winter League (2006/7) the Hooky ‘A’ team were runners up in Division 1, the B team came 5th in Division 1 and the ‘C’ Team won Division 4. 
In the Floodlit Winter League (2006/7) the ‘A’ team came 5thin Division 1, the ‘B’ team and ‘C’ team were runners up in 2ndand 3rdDivisions and the D team came 5thin Division 4.  Congratulations to everyone who was involved in these achievements. 
This Winter’s weekend and floodlit matches are now under way, and we will again have 7 teams competing.
Tennis coaching for adults - weekends
Steve Bone is a fully qualified LTA coach and holds 2 adult sessions every third Sunday afternoon, each session being 90 minutes duration. The first session commences @ 4:00pm and the second @ 5:30pm. These sessions are pre-booked, however spaces ARE currently available. As Steve is based in Hertfordshire, your contact for this group coaching is through: Sean Callery, E mail: sean@caller.demon.co.uk
Tennis coaching for adults - weekdays
The ladies coaching sessions will be starting again on Tuesday 25th September from 10.00am-11.30am. There will also be a men's coaching session starting. Contact Marc Gilkes for further details.

Junior coaching programme for September to 13th October

Day Time Group Level Age
Tuesday 5.00 – 6.00pm Rafa’s Rookies Mini-Tennis Red 4 - 8
Tuesday 6.00 – 7.00pm Murray’s Marvels Grand Slam Juniors 11 +
Friday 4.00 – 5.00pm Lleyton’s Legends Mini Tennis Orange & Green 8 - 10
Friday 5.00 – 6.00pm Roddick’s Rebels Masters Juniors 11 +
Saturday 9.30 – 10.30am Andy’s Aces Mini Tennis Red 4 - 8
Saturday 10.30 – 11.30am Roger’s Rockets Mini Tennis Orange 8 - 9
Saturday 11.30 – 12.30 Tim’s Tigers Mini Tennis Green 10

Cost: £6 per session (£36 for 6 weeks non-members)
  £4 per session (£24 for 6 weeks members)


GET THE MOST FROM YOUR TENNIS AND JOIN AS A MEMBER NOW!!
Just turn up at a session or to book a place call Marc Gilkes, Club Coach on 01295 265085 For more information on the Junior Programme and becoming a member please contact Matt Hill, Junior Development Officer on 01295 262867

E TEAM BARBEQUE
This was held on Saturday 8thSeptember, preceded by a friendly match at the club at which the ‘blues’ narrowly beat the ‘reds’. A great evening was had by all – thanks to David Hudson for organizing it.



HOOK NORTON JUNIOR FC
The Jack Knight
Memorial Cup


Hook Norton Under 14s recently won the Jack Knight Memorial Cup in a pre season tournament held at Hook Norton against teams from Easington, Deddington and Chesterton. Each team played each other once with the top two meeting again in the final. All teams played good football in a sportsmanly manner through out the day.
After winning our first two games against Deddington and Chesterton we were guaranteed a place in the final meeting Easington (last years winners) in the final and deservedly winning 1-0 with the Easington goalie being the busier.


HOOK NORTON (SENIOR SECTION) FOOTBALL CLUB

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As I write this article in mid September, the 2007/2008 Hellenic League football season is already over one month old and whilst the Second Team is only just about to play its first match of the season, the First Team is very much up and running. Due to a combination of The Bourne being needed for cricket and the provision of new facilities, all seven league matches so far played have obviously been away from home, four of them resulting in victories, two in defeats and one ending as a draw. All in all, a very satisfying outcome and one that we would surely have grabbed with two hands, had it been offered before the season began. The team now needs to build on this sound beginning, with a view to consolidating itself in the Premier Division, come the season’s end.
In recent weeks, Adrian White decided to step down as First Team Assistant Manager due to work commitments. Adrian has been a good and loyal servant to the club over many years and apart from his First Team duties, he was, of course, for some long time Manager of the Second Team, responsible for encouraging a number of young players from the village and surrounding parts to join the club. Fortunately, Adrian is remaining on the Committee and will continue to carry out goalkeeper coaching with the First Team.
Meanwhile, the vacancy created by Adrian’s departure has been filled by an ex-player who is no stranger to Hooky football followers: Karlton Stratford. “Strats” began his football career in Hooky before moving on to greater things at Coventry City, Brackley Town and Banbury United, after which he had a further stint at Hooky when the club gained Hellenic League status. He becomes the First Team’s Joint Manager with Ben Spiero and there is not the slightest doubt that his wealth of experience can only benefit our club.
With Stuart Lester standing down as Second Team Manager, also due to work commitments, the club has been fortunate to acquire the services of Marcus Carberry, a Level 2 Coach, and Tony Luckett to take over this role. Marcus and Tony have been assembling their squad and we wish them luck as their season is about to begin.
With home matches for both the First and Second Teams about to start, it is pleasing to report that the first phase of approved covered spectator accommodation for The Bourne has just been installed and I must say it all looks very smart and complementary to the rural environment, in association with the dug outs which a workforce from the club assembled. What’s more, next week, work is due to commence on the installation of our floodlights, so it’s all happening!
Whilst it’s all very well to have these welcome new facilities, we nevertheless should not forget that the lifeblood of any organisation, including our football club, is the personnel who belong to and support it. So, it is with immense appreciation and gratitude that our club thanks John and Thelma Stone who collected over £270 for our funds, whilst collecting similar amounts for both the Lee Stratford Community Trust and the Sports and Social Club with their sponsored wheelchair push (thanks also to their many sponsors). Additionally, thanks are due to all our valued sponsors and supporters for their continuing efforts and not least to those who perform the vital tasks that keep the club ticking over, including Mike Hemmings (who made and donated the pay kiosk),
Val Stratford (First Team Laundry), Mick Prentice (Gateman), Billy Green (Groundsman), KMS Printers (Match Day Programme), Village Shop (Hospitality food), Colette and Kerrie (Clubhouse), Dasher and Terry (Ground maintenance).
Up the Hooky! Geoff 'Jesse’ James


A NEW INTEREST – CHIPPING NORTON BOWLS CLUB
Moving to a new location can be quite difficult – finding new friends is just one of the challenges.
After arriving in this area four years ago, I happened to see a small promotional advert for an Open Day at Chipping Norton Bowls Club. I had no previous interest in bowling; I, like many others, thought it just a simple 'old peoples' game.
I enjoyed my first 'go', so I joined the Club and having had a couple of tuition sessions, I gradually improved my game. I find it challenging and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.
Like many Bowls Clubs, new members are needed and welcomed. So, if you have a competitive nature, why not come along and have go? We have a bar and hold fun days and social events. Best of all though, is the beautiful green and being able to play through the summer; and in the winter months, play indoors. All ages benefit from fresh air and exercise. Come and join in!