Farewell to …..
At a dinner held in their honour on 26 August 2005 we bade farewell to three
people who have served CACSSA for many years. The dinner was attended by the
CACSSA President, committee members, staff and representatives from the affiliated
clubs and their spouses.
Roger Merrick (left above) has been our
groundsman for 30 years. He maintained the grounds to a high standard and
regularly received praise from the visiting teams. He was presented with a set of
coloured bowls and life membership of the association in recognition of his long
and valuable service. He is succeeded by Martin Saunders.
Jeff Watson (right) resigned as Club
Steward after 12 years with the club. He has been responsible for many of the
improvements at the clubhouse including suggesting the restaurant service which is
a regular feature every Monday to Thursday evening. The new steward is Phil Lewis
who started on 21 November.
Dave Wilson (centre) retired as Manager of
the clubhouse, a role he held since he retired from GCHQ. His duties have passed
to Reg Rowley who lately has been co manager with Dave. We have not seen the last
of Dave. He continues to work with the committees and liaises with other Civil
Service departments in the area, and is Treasurer and past-Chairman of South-West
Region of the CSSC. Instead of a gift the Management committee conferred on Dave
the honour of Vice President in recognition of his past and continuing
services to the club.
Also Gerald Wynn was given the honour of Vice President in
recognition of his long and valuable service. Gerald is a former Chairman and
President of CACSSA. He continues to represent the club in its negotiations with
the local authorities over the lease of the clubhouse and the grounds. Geoff Hardy
was our first Vice President.
Social Events
Monkey Face Concert – Saturday 3 December
Come listen to Monkey Face – tickets are £3.50. Doors open at 8:00pm and Monkey
Face perform at 9:00pm
New Year’s Eve Dance and Disco
Catering for a wide variety of tastes: there will be a dance with the
Manhatten duo in the Function Room and Gary G’s disco in the
Geoff Hardy Room.
£12 for members and £17 for non-members – 8:30pm till late.
General Knowledge Quizzes
These are held monthly on Friday evenings starting at 7:30pm at the Tewkesbury
Road Clubhouse. There is a 
maximum of 4 people in a team and costs £2 a head.
These are getting popular and you are advised to book your team to avoid
disappointment. Contact Brian Partridge (01242 704720 or quiz
cacssa
couk
or bapartr
gchq
). When put to the vote it was agreed there should be no smoking at these events.
The next is on Friday 9 December. For 2006 they will be on 13 January 2006; 10
February; 10 March; 7 April; 12 May; 9 June; 4 July; 11 August; 8 September;
6 October; 10 November; and 8 December.
Do you know a little about music? Then come with your friends to the
Music Quiz: on Friday 23 June 2006 at 7:30pm:
booking details as for General Knowledge quizzes.
Jazz on a Sunday evening with the JB Quintet
Playing to a high standard under their leader, John Beckingham, the JB Quintet
covers jazz and blues from the 30s, 40s and 50s; visit
www.jbjazzandblues.com to learn
more about them. The admission charge is £3 for members and £3.50 for non-members.
They will play on the second Sunday evening of each month: next on 11 December.
This will be a Christmas “do” featuring Bridget and the Big Girl’s Blues, with
jazz, jive and a taste of R&B. The dates for beginning of 2006 are 8
January 2006; 12 February; 12 March; 9 April; 14 May and 11 June.
Jazz in the Lounge Bar at Tewkesbury Road featuring
Peter Davies
The sound of acoustic guitars and clarinet is to be heard once a month in the
bar playing quiet, tuneful music in an informal setting to accompany the eating,
drinking and chatting. The music includes popular melodies of the Swing era, with
a touch of Django and a smattering of Latin.
Starting around 8:00 pm on Thursday 15 December.
Cricket
With the season now behind us, the club experienced a difficult time.
Throughout this second season in their respective divisions, the 1st and 2nd XI
encountered some strong opposition, and unfortunately have struggled. Both teams
were unable to avoid relegation. However, despite some early concerns about
availabilities, both have fielded teams and not had to cancel very many games. A
full list of fixtures and results, and league tables, can be found on our web site
at GCHQ.
In the Curtis Bennet competition we achieved some success, and were good enough
to make it to the Quarter-Final stage. At this point the team came up against
DSRA, who proved to be too strong on the day. Well done to all those involved.
Results of this competition can be found using the link above.
The club has again entered a team in the indoor sixes competition held at
Pittville Recreation centre. The club has had some success in this competition in
the last couple of years, but it was not to be this season. As at the end of
October the team was second from bottom in their division, with only one league
fixture left to play.
We are still keen to recruit new players for the 2006 season. Players of all
ages and standards are welcome, although we are particularly keen to recruit
players to represent the 1st and 2nd XIs. Both these teams play on a Saturday. We
also have Sunday and Midweek XIs for those interested. If you are looking for a
club to join, or just require details regarding any aspect of the club you can
find all the information and contact numbers on our web page at:
http://www.gchq/societies/cacssa/cricket/index.html
or contact one of the club officials at:
http://www.cawsnet.gchq/~mwturne/ccscc/officials.html
Rugby
Mark Butler (Chairman), Phil Cox (VEGA) and Terry Cann (Club President)
with the 1st XV, 2004/5 Inset is Player of the Year: Phil Whitehead.
The Cheltenham Civil Service Rugby Club (CCSRFC) has a new major sponsor for this
season in System and Assurance group VEGA. The sponsorship has been made possible
thanks to the effort of CCSRFC player and VEGA employee Phil Whitehead. Last
season Phil was awarded Player Of The Year by the committee and also won the
respect of fellow club mates who voted him Players’ Player Of The Year. On
Saturday 22 October the sponsor’s account manager Phil Cox was invited along to
the first of the season’s two Vice Presidents days and to watch the first team
play against Gloucestershire Division One rivals Bream. Before the game Phil
presented club chairman Mark Butler with a new set of team shirts (see picture).
Although CCSRFC lost, Phil says he will be a spectator at many of the team’s games
during the season.
Civil
Service, newly promoted into Division One for 2005/6, got off to a flyer at the
start of the season with a hard fought win over Cirencester but have yet to
replicate that form in other league games. Injuries have taken their toll on the
club and, with depleted numbers, have only been able to field two teams each week.
A new recruitment drive is currently under way with the aim of bolstering club
membership enough to field three sides on a regular basis.
Chairman Mark Butler has been with the club for over 25 years and is confident
that, with injured players back, the first fifteen will soon be back into winning
ways and that just a small influx of new blood into the club will strengthen the
two lower sides.
If you are interested in competitive rugby and believe you have the skills to
aspire to the first or second fifteens, or if you are interested in third team
social rugby, then please give Mark Butler a call on 01242 522328.
Skittles
The Player
of the Year knock-out competition held on Wednesday 15 June 2005 was won
for the third time by Bill Leach. He is shown here (left) just
before the final game in which he beat Tim Masling (right).
Odds and Ends won the
Presidents Shield. They beat SAS 509 to 474 on Finals Night on
Friday 17 June 2005.
The Summer League final
on 3 September 2005 was fought between the two teams who came top in the summer
league. A-Bombs beat Over the Odds 509 to 469.
Congratulations to all the winners!
So the 2004 and 2005 seasons ended successfully. We were disappointed that only 10
teams entered the winter league for the
2005-2006 season. At the time of writing Muffin Men are top of the
table followed by A-Bombs with the
same number of points.
Contact Brian Wood, skittlescacssacouk or on 01242 515941. If you would like
to play but are not part of a team, there’s room for everyone. More details are
available on our websites:
http://www.gchq/societies/cacssa/skittles/index.shtml and
www.cacssa.co.uk/skittles
Ladies Hockey
CHELTENHAM CIVIL SERVICE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB
This is a well-established club with a good reputation. We run two sides, one
in Severn Division I league and the other in Severn Division III. We play on
astroturf pitches and most of our games are played on Saturdays and are local. We
have a good, friendly club atmosphere and welcome new players. It doesn't matter
if you haven't played for some time you'll soon get back into it. Why not come
along to one of our training nights at East Gloucester club in Old Bath Road on
Wednesday evenings at 20:00 - 21:30 and give it a try with no obligation to join?
At these sessions we offer excellent coaching at very low cost (£2 per session).
If you're interested (or if you know someone who might be) and would like further
information contact Carol Febry on 01242 221491 ext. 33773, home 01242 242160 or
Lorry Butler on ext. 30427 or home 01242 522328.
Restaurant Service
Have you tried the new menu yet?
The Restaurant is open every Monday to Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30pm.
There is no smoking in the Lounge Bar Mondays to Thursdays.
A three-course Christmas dinner with a cracker and a mince pie is being served
for £14.50. Booking is advised for large parties. Call the manager on 01242
680424.
The bar snack menu of basket meals and extras, which has become so popular in
recent years will continue to be available until later in the evenings and at
weekends.
If you like you may pay using debit and credit cards.
Civil Service National Skittles Finals
CACSSA was once again pleased to host the Finals of the National Skittles
competition on Saturday 14 May. Seven teams from around the country took part,
having won their Regional contests. All three alleys at the Clubhouse were used
and stickers, in two shifts, were provided by CACSSA.
The Midlands team emerged as victors, winning five of their six games, and
losing only to Wales. Northern Ireland were runners-up with four wins, followed by
Wales with three wins and the only tie of the day, against Scotland whose
additional two wins left them just behind the South-West and South (each with
three wins). This left the North West holding the wooden spoon, having lost all
their matches!
Prizes were presented by Marion Holmes, Chief Executive of C.S.S.C. and the event
was organised by John West of the Plymouth Club. Great enjoyment was evident
throughout, enthusiasm for the games being complemented by the challenge of choice
at the Bar!
Reg Rowley
SMOKING WITHIN THE CACSSA CLUBHOUSE
On Monday, 23 May 2005 the smoking policy at the clubhouse
will change.
- "No smoking preferred" signs will be displayed throughout the club.
- There will be a total ban on smoking in the hall, toilets, kitchen,
General Purpose room, office and committee room.
- During weekday mornings and afternoons there will be a total ban
throughout the building.
- During Mondays to Thursdays there will be a ban on smoking in the Lounge.
- During Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays smoking will be permitted
in the Lounge but not next to the bar.
- For private bookings of the Geoff Hardy Room and the Function Room in the
evenings and at weekends the bookers will be asked to choose whether or not to
permit smoking.
- When the members' clubs are using the Geoff Hardy Room in the evenings
and at weekends smoking will be allowed.
Receptacles for cigarette ends will be provided near the entrances to the
building. Should anyone need to smoke during the no-smoking times, they will be
asked to go to the patio area. Here there is protection from the weather and is
away from the entrance.
Smoking has been allowed in the main public rooms of the CACSSA clubhouse,
though not next to any of the bars and a "no smoking" sign is displayed in the
upper seating area of the Lounge. Because of plans to refurbish some parts of the
clubhouse and to provide an improved food service in the Lounge, but also with an
eye on recent government proposals on smoking in restaurants/pubs/bars which
prepare and serve food, the Management Committee deliberated on making these
changes to our current arrangements. We hope everyone will co-operate with this
new policy.
WHAT ELSE?
From May 24 we shall have a caterer on the premises every Monday to Thursday
evening in order to offer a more extensive range of food. We intend to trial this
using the dais of the Lounge bar as a restaurant area. The bar snack menu, which
has become so popular in recent years will continue to be available unchanged. If
you like you may pay using debit and credit cards.
New furniture and curtains have been purchased for both the Geoff Hardy Room
and the Lounge Bar, and the décor of the Geoff Hardy Room has been improved. A new
42" plasma widescreen television will soon be installed in the Geoff Hardy Room.
We hope to widen members' usage of the clubhouse as a result of these changes. Our
intention is that the Geoff Hardy Room should revert to the original concept for
use as the home for all our sports teams. If we achieve that satisfactorily, then
it will open the way for further development of the lounge bar as a quieter area
which can be the focus for members and their families who wish to use the club for
social purposes.
There has been refurbishment of the children's play area and patching the
tarmac in the car park. The tennis courts, resurfaced last year, have now been
colour-coated in time for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Tennis Club.
To improve the security of the grounds gates have been installed at the front
entrance and these are locked at night. Concrete blocks and fencing have also been
placed to help prevent access to the grounds by joyriders and travellers.
Social Events
Do you know a little about music? Then come with your friends to the
Music Quiz: on Friday 24 June 2005 at 7:30pm:
booking details as for General Knowledge quizzes, and ...
Charity Music Quiz in aid of St John Ambulance
on Friday 9 September
General Knowledge Quizzes
These are held monthly on Friday evenings starting at 7:30pm at the Tewkesbury
Road Clubhouse. There is a maximum of 4 people in a team and costs £2 a head.
These are getting popular and you are advised to book your team to avoid
disappointment. Contact Brian Partridge (01242 704720 or quizcacssacouk
or bapartr@gchq). The dates for the remainder of the year are:
10 June; 15 July; 12 August; 23 September; 14 October; 11 November; and
9 December.
Jazz on a Sunday evening with the JB Quintet
Playing to a high standard under their leader, John Beckingham, the JB Quintet
covers jazz and blues from the 30s, 40s and 50s; visit
www.jbjazzandblues.com to learn more
about them. The admission charge is £3 for members and £3.50 for non-members. They
will play on the second Sunday evening of each month: next on 12 June 2005.
Jazz in the Lounge Bar at Tewkesbury Road featuring
Peter Davies
The sound of acoustic guitars and clarinet is to be heard once a month in the
bar playing quiet, tuneful music in an informal setting to accompany the eating,
drinking and chatting. The music includes popular melodies of the Swing era, with
a touch of Django and a smattering of Latin. Starting around 8:00 pm on
Thursday 9 June and 14 July.
Rugby
CIVIL SERVICE RUGBY LEAGUE SEVENS - Tuesday 10 May 2005 @ Tyldesley RFC
A team from the Health & Social Security Recreational Association (HASSRA)
Yorkshire & Humberside Region emerged as the winners of the inaugural Civil
Service Rugby League Sevens at Tyldesley RFC's St George's ground, which was
seeing rugby league for the first time in just over a century.
Five teams from Scotland and the north of England fought out a round robin
competition, which saw some superb action. The finalists weren't decided until the
very final game when HASSRA Yorkshire & Humberside took on CSSC North. A heavy
defeat for the North would send HASSRA Scotland through to the decider but the
North edged in despite losing 20-6. In the final, Yorkshire & Humberside repeated
their 14-point win, this time by 14-0. Chris Dawson, Dan Tate and Danny Price,
with his sixth of the tournament, scored tries, Price kicking two goals. The
winners proved to be the superior outfit on the day, conceding just two tries in
their five matches.
The Scotland side began with a draw against CSSC North before losing to
Yorkshire & Humberside. Wins over DWP Bradford (18-12) and Bradford & District
Inland Revenue (12-10) took them to within touching distance of the medals.
The CSSC North side contained players from Newcastle and Scotland and following
their opening draw, enjoyed wins over DWP Bradford (14-10) and Bradford & District
Inland Revenue (12-4) before their final, unsuccessful, showdown with HASSRA
Yorkshire & Humberside.
It was not a happy tournament on the field for the Bradford sides. DWP went
down in all four of their matches, though they made both the eventual finalists
work hard for their wins, while the Revenue boys recorded a single win - 22-0 over
their city rivals in the opening game of the competition.
Played in dry but cool conditions, the event was superbly organised and thanks
go to referee Walter Johnston of the Wigan & District Referees Society, touch
judge Nigel Wachs of the Southern Referees Society and Tyldesley RFC for their
generous hospitality.
| RESULTS: |
|
|
| |
DWP Bradford |
0 – 22 |
Bradford & District Inland Revenue |
| |
HASSRA Scotland |
10 – 10 |
CSSC North |
| |
CSSC North |
14 – 10 |
DWP Bradford |
| |
HASSRA Yorks & Humb |
26 – 0 |
HASSRA Scotland |
| |
DWP Bradford |
0 – 14 |
HASSRA Yorks & Humb |
| |
Bradford & District I.R |
4 – 12 |
CSSC North |
| |
HASSRA Yorks & Humb |
12 – 4 |
Bradford & District I.R. |
| |
HASSRA Scotland |
18 – 12 |
DWP Bradford |
| |
Bradford & District I. R. |
10 – 12 |
HASSRA Scotland |
| |
CSSC North |
6 – 20 |
HASSRA Yorks & Humb |
FINAL:
HASSRA Yorks & Humb 14 – 0
CSSC North
| TABLE: |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
| |
HASSRA Yorks & Humb |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
72 |
10 |
8 |
| |
CSSC North |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
42 |
44 |
5 |
| |
HASSRA Scotland |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
40 |
58 |
5 |
|
Bradford & District I.R. |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
40 |
36 |
2 |
| |
DWP Bradford |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
22 |
68 |
0 |
Chris Wilson
Media Manager,
Civil Service Rugby League,
Tel: 01242 221491 x32885
Skittles (as seen on TV)
We are in a 6-week period of no CACSSA skittles as the Cheltenham Skittles
League are playing their Hospital Cup and Front-Pin Finals at the clubhouse.
Because the skittles committee and CACSSA have agreed they may use our alleys for
at least five years they have paid half of the cost of installing the CCTV over
the diamonds.
The Presidents Shield games will be starting on 24 May. Finals Night is
on Friday 17 June 2005.
The Player of the Year competition is to be held on Wednesday 15 June
2005. This popular knock-out competition is open to all CACSSA members and is
free this year. The qualifying nights are Wednesday 8 June and Monday 13 June. To
enter send an e-mail to skittlescacssacouk or pjphair@gchq by 1 June
stating your name, the name of your team (if you would like to play with your
teammates), and state if you cannot make any of the dates mentioned here.
The Summer League will start on 20 June. This will involve teams of 9
players. Enter your team by the end of May by contacting Brian Wood or
other committee member.
Contact Brian Wood, skittlescacssacouk or on 01242 515941. if
you would like to play but are not part of a team, there's room for everyone. More
details are available on our websites:
http://www.gchq/societies/cacssa/skittles/index.shtml and
www.cacssa.co.uk/skittles
Skittles Club AGM will be on Tuesday 19 July 2005 at 19:30. All
winter league teams are requested to be represented.
Ladies Hockey
CHELTENHAM CIVIL SERVICE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB
This is a well-established club with a good reputation. We run two sides, one
in Severn Division I league and the other in Severn Division III. We play on
astroturf pitches and most of our games are played on Saturdays and are local. We
have a good, friendly club atmosphere and welcome new players. It doesn't matter
if you haven't played for some time you'll soon get back into it. Why not come
along to one of our training nights at East Gloucester club in Old Bath Road on
Wednesday evenings at 20:00 - 21:30 and give it a try with no obligation to join?
At these sessions we offer excellent coaching at very low cost (£2 per session).
If you're interested (or if you know someone who might be) and would like further
information contact Carol Febry on ext. 33773, home 01242 242160 or Lorry Butler
on ext. 30427 or home 01242 522328.
Close to the front entrance of the Tewkesbury Road clubhouse is a tree which
has been planted in memory of Geoff Hardy, former chairman of CACSSA and
President of the Rugby Club. The Rugby Club have organised a plaque on a
slab of York stone bearing Geoff’s name to be placed beside the tree. The
plaque was officially unveiled during the RFC President's buffet lunch on Saturday
5 March 2005 by his widow, Sue, and his son, Richard.
Pictured above are Terry Cann, President of our Rugby Club, Richard Hardy,
Sue Hardy and Malcolm King, chairman of CACSSA.
SMOKING WITHIN THE CACSSA CLUBHOUSE
Smoking is currently
allowed in the main public rooms of the CACSSA clubhouse, though not next to any
of the bars and a "no smoking" sign is displayed in the upper seating area of the
Lounge. Because of plans to refurbish some parts of the clubhouse and to
provide an improved food service in the Lounge, but also with an eye on recent
government proposals on smoking in restaurants/pubs/bars which prepare and serve
food, the Management Committee is considering whether to make general changes to
our current arrangements. We would welcome your views as a member of CACSSA
on what changes, if any, you would like to see - please email these to me at GCHQ,
davidmaconochiegchqgsigovuk
,
or fill in the simple form at the clubhouse, by Saturday 16th April.
Thank you in advance.
David Maconochie,
Vice-chairman
Social Events
Do you know a little about music? Then come with
your friends to the
Music Quiz: on Friday 24 June at 7:30pm:
booking details as for General Knowledge quizzes.
General Knowledge Quizzes
These are held monthly on Friday evenings starting at 7:30pm at the Tewkesbury
Road Clubhouse. There is a maximum of 4 people in a team and costs £2 a
head. These are getting popular and you are advised to book your team to
avoid disappointment. Contact Brian Partridge (01242 704720 or
quizcacssacouk
or bapartr@gchq ). The dates for the remainder of the 2005 are:
15 April; 13 May; 10 June; 15 July; 12 August; 9 September; 14 October;
11 November; and 9 December.
Jazz on a Sunday evening with the JB Quintet
Playing to a high standard under their leader, John Beckingham, the JB Quintet
covers jazz and blues from the 30s, 40s and 50s; visit
www.jbjazzandblues.com to learn more
about them. The admission charge is £3 for members and £3.50 for
non-members. They will play on the second Sunday evening of each month:
10 April; 8 May and 12 June.
Jazz in the Lounge Bar at Tewkesbury Road featuring
Peter Davies
The sound of acoustic guitars and clarinet is to be heard once a month in the
bar playing quiet, tuneful music in an informal setting to accompany the eating,
drinking and chatting. The music includes popular melodies of the Swing era,
with a touch of Django and a smattering of Latin. Starting around 8:00 pm on
Thursday 12 May; 9 June and 14 July.
Cricket Club
With the season over, the club looked to the annual Indoor six-a-side
competition, which took place at the Pittville Cricket Centre between October and
December. The club had another good year, finishing top of its Division and then
progressing to the Semi-Final Of the Cup competition. Results of matches were:
| Date |
Opponents |
Result |
| Oct 5th |
Woodmancote |
Won by 5 Wickets |
| Oct 12th |
Winchcombe |
Won by 4 Wickets |
| Oct 26th |
Chedworth |
Won by 58 runs |
| Nov 2nd |
Down Hatherley |
Cancelled |
| Nov 16th |
Coombe Hill & Boddington |
Won by 3 Wickets |
| Dec 1st |
Woodmancote (1st round Cup) |
Cancelled (Won by walkover) |
| Dec 7th |
Tewkesbury (Quarter-Final) |
Won by 18 runs |
| Dec 12th |
Hatherley & Reddings (Semi-Final) |
Lost by 4 Wickets |
Well done to those who participated: Andy Williams, Martin Williams, Mark
Febery, Steve Bridge, Mike Meredith, Chris Pollard, Stuart Russell and Matt
Wheatley. The team can now look forward to playing in the Top Division (a first
for the club).
With the festive season over, it is time to start looking to Summer 2005. With
this in mind, the club will soon be holding indoor net sessions. Dates for the
nets will be published once confirmed.
Inter Departmental Cricket is Changing!!!!!!
In an effort to combat fading interest IDC has undergone an overhaul. This year
it will be 8-a-side and the matches will be 15 overs a side. This means you can
still catch the buh duh da boom bit in Eastenders should you so wish. The games
start at six (allegedly) and are held at the excellent facilities at the Civil
Service Club, all equipment provided - just bring yourself and a natty pair of
trainers.
IDC is still open to everyone at GCHQ, it matters not what size, shape or
ability you are, you will find a home for your cricketing ambitions here, so if
you want to improve or stagnate or if you just need to get out of the house for a
few hours IDC could be the answer.
Would all those interested in putting a team together, or those who are
teamless but wish to play please get in contact with Allan Gobey on x33613
For full details regarding any aspect of the club, or if you are interested in
playing, you can find all the information and contact numbers on our web page at:
http://www.gchq/societies/cacssa/cricket/index.html
or contact one of the club officials at:
http://www.cawsnet.gchq/~mwturne/ccscc/officials.html
Skittles (as seen on TV)
We are almost through the 2004/5 Winter league. The Muffin Men
are the champions, 4 points ahead of the Rugby Club. Alec Woodward
of the Dirty Dozen has the highest individual score of 62, and Jenny Adams
of the Hangovers has scored 61. The highest team score is the 536 of the
Hangovers. Congratulations to all. These teams and individuals
will receive prizes at the Finals Night celebrations on Friday 17 June 2005.
Two CCTV cameras have been installed above the diamonds to help everyone in the
Geoff Hardy Room enjoy a good view of the games in progress.
The Presidents Shield games will be played in May and June
The Player of the Year competition is to be held on Wednesday 15 June
2005 This popular knock-out competition is open to all CACSSA members
and is free this year. The qualifying nights are Wednesday 8 June and Monday
13 June. To enter send an e‑mail to skittlescacssacouk or
pjphair@gchq by 1 June stating your name, the name of your
team (if you would like to play with your teammates), and state if you cannot make
any of the dates mentioned here.
The Summer League will start on 20 June. This will involve teams
of 9 players. Enter your team by contacting Brian Wood or other committee
member.
Contact Brian Wood, skittlescacssacouk or on 01242 515941.
if you would like to play but are not part of a team, there’s room for everyone.
More details are available on our websites:
http://www.gchq/societies/cacssa/skittles/index.shtml and
www.cacssa.co.uk/skittles
Ladies Hockey
CHELTENHAM CIVIL SERVICE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB
This is a well-established club with a good reputation. We run two
sides, one in Severn Division I league and the other in Severn Division III.
We play on astroturf pitches and most of our games are played on Saturdays and are
local. We have a good, friendly club atmosphere and welcome new
players. It doesn't matter if you haven't played for some time you'll soon get
back into it. Why not come along to one of our training nights at East
Gloucester club in Old Bath Road on Wednesday evenings at 20:00 – 21:30 and give
it a try with no obligation to join? At these sessions we offer
excellent coaching at very low cost (£2 per session). If you're
interested (or if you know someone who might be) and would like further
information contact Carol Febry on ext. 33773, home 01242 242160 or Lorry Butler
on ext. 30427 or home 01242 522328.
