29th September-08
BATTS October-08 Bulletin

I know we haven't quite reached October but lots of news around for the coming month. The big item is that work finally starts on Monday October 6th (at last !!) to completely renovate the centre and is due to finish on December 19th. You will notice a huge improvement but it does mean sadly we will be completely shut between these dates.

On this subject, we will be loading equipment from the centre into the container outside this coming weekend. If you can spare a couple of hours to do a shift please let me know and I will confirm details nearer the time.

We will be buying new tables so we are selling off our 12 Donic blue foldaway tables. Please let me know if you know anyone who is interested.

Harlow League matches start week commencing October 6th. Please note that all BATTS teams and Hoddesdon 'A' will be playing home matches at Mark Hall Sports College on a TUESDAY night until the end of the year. Access is off the Old London Rd where there is ample sports hall parking. Matches should start promptly at 7.30 as we have to finish by 10pm.

On Wednesdays , while we are closed, Natalie Green will be running sessions at Mark Hall school from 3.30 until 7pm. These are aimed at juniors and details of times for different groups will follow. Once again adult helpers are really welcome. Wednesday sessions are actually in the school assembly hall and you should enter via the main school entrance in First Avenue.

Finally BATTS has learnt that the club has been voted National Winner at the Premier Clubmark Club of the Year awards. The award will be presented at the club awards dinner at Lilleshall during the annual ETTA Conference. This event takes place on the weekend of 1st and 2nd November. Unfortunately I'm on holiday at this time, so we are looking for 2 volunteers who would like a very enjoyable weekend away with everything paid for. Please let me know if you would like more details.

Neil Brierley