Re Chairman's Update - May 2026

Dear [[firstname]]

I hope all is well and you are continuing to enjoy using the club. And always, if there are any concerns, feel free to raise these directly with me or a Committee member. Your feedback is always useful and appreciated.

As ever, things are rarely straightforward (US President etc) and events sometimes lead to unforeseen economic conditions, which on top of the increased overheads of employing staff and maintaining any building need to be covered. Whilst I and the Committee are committed to keep fees as low as reasonably possible, we have to be realistic and the club must remain viable. And for these reasons only, the Committee unanimously agreed that this year's subscription fees will increase by £2 per month per category (£2 per year extra for social and junior members). This will take effect in line with the annual renewal date on 1st July and Bryn will send out information in due course. I sincerely trust, while this is not the best news, that you agree with this decision and understand the reasons behind it.

On behalf of the Committee can I thank all those involved with the forthcoming Squash and Racketball Singles Open tournament in July and urge people to take benefit of the early entry discount (by end May) as entries are selling quickly. It would also be fantastic to get numbers for the function on the Saturday night - tickets now available in the bar.

Finally, on reflection, the Committee has also agreed that the charging of £1 on sauna lights is counter-productive and therefore will be shortly free of charge for all members.

Best regards

David Goodridge
Chairman

13/05/2026

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