| Beer Festival - 16th - 18th Nov |
The beer festival opening hours and drinks list are now published:
https://beerfest2023.vercel.app
Thanks to all who attended, to James for organising and to everyone who helped to make it such a great success. |
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| Back to Hockey |
We are starting up again on Weds, Sept 6th, from 7.00 to 8.00 at WB School, on Loughborough Road. New starters are always welcome, whether you have never played before, played when you were at school ..... years ago or ..... - well you get the picture. No need to sign up in advance, but do get in touch if you need any more information.
Bob Douglas, Organiser bob@douglas54.co.uk, 07738 762897 |
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| NEW SEASON - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME |
Looking for a new hockey club, or just moved into the area? Just click on link to right to join, or contact sharon.cheetham@outlook.com, or call Martin 07305 463698 (secretary@wbhockey.co.uk) or Ellie (elldavissx@gmail.com) We run 9 mens sides and 6 ladies plus numerous Vets, Juniors and mixed sides. Our Mens 1s are in Midlands Premier, and our Ladies 1s are in Div 3 North East. We have a good social side, and known for the real ale served in our Clubhouse. If you have not played for years, or want to give it a try, look out for our Family Nights, Back to Hockey and even Walking Hockey sessions over the next few months. Formal Club training restarts from August (see diary section) and the Juniors start from 10th September at Becket School (see Junior page) |
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| New President's Speech |
Our new(ish) president has posted his speech on your members page document section. |
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| Fun Hockey |
Open to everyone, both members and non-members, to come and 'have a go' at hockey. Starts Wednesday 14th June, 6.30-7.30pm at Becket running until 19th July. £3 per person, £7 for a family. No need to book. For details/questions: sarah.aaron@yahoo.co.uk |
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| Ian and Steve |
| Those who were present at the club day will know that our “celebration” game was different this year in that it was held to support ian (Johnson) and Steve (LeMottee) who are under treatment for bowel cancer and myeloma respectively. It was great to see both of them at the game, looking as well if not better than could have been hoped for. As part of the celebration, we made efforts to help them raise money for their chosen charities and a grand total of £500, split equally between Bowel Research and Myeloma UK, was raised on the day. Both Ian and Steve have asked the club to pass on their thanks for the generous donations made and also for the support that our club and our members are giving them. Our thoughts are with them both as they continue their treatment. |
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| 18.02 - Bar Opening Times. |
Missing your hockey fix this weekend. Why not pop down and support the Mens 4's this afternoon and then celebrate the result at the bar after the game. Push back is 1330 at West Bridgford School, bar opens just before1500 for beers.
Beers are Franklin & Endless Summer (& Hazy Days if you finish those).
James |
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| Thursday Beers |
We will open the clubhouse the first Thursday in a month after mens training in November. All are welcome. If it is busy we will of course carry it on through the rest of the season! |
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| Bissie's Reef Article |
Please read this article about the Bissie Reef. Click this link
Lovely words from Sharon:
“The reefs represent a new beginning and so Bissie’s sad and untimely death is not the end but the start of something that will be there long after we have all gone. “It also represents her commitment as an environmentalist. “It is truly special.” |
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| Reef Raffle update - 12 reefs for Bissie |
Thank you to those who bought raffle prizes. The raffle made £2000 and as a result we have been able to buy 12 reef scapers for Bissies Reef. Thanks to those who donated prizes, and specifically to Faye for organising and Sharon for having the onerous task of going out to arrange the reef purchase - someone had to do it! |
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| New Hockey Kit |
Playing shirts are available via your captain. All the other additional kit such as shorts, skorts, gillets are available from Mick Hart, please look at the latest catalogue via the KIT BUTTON to your right. |
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| Tony Johnson Family message |
I wanted to pass on my sincere thanks on behalf of myself and my family for the wonderful and fitting tribute you and the other members of West Bridgford Hockey Club organised for my fathers funeral procession recently.
Hockey meant a lot to him, West Bridgford Hockey Club meant so much more.
His weekend revolved around the hockey club, whether it was playing and then propping up the bar, umpiring and then propping up the bar, conducting a pitch inspection and then propping up the bar, and on the rare occasions 'working' on the bar and then propping up the bar from the opposite side, the club was never far from his heart (or his home...!).
He made so many great friends there and so many happy memories and he would have been truly blown away to have seen the number of people that came to show their respect a few weeks back.
Thank you so much to you and anyone else involved in organising it and please pass on my thanks and gratitude to everyone who made the effort to come out to show their respect. It was an incredible sight to see so many familiar faces in full attire, hockey sticks and all, one that will stay with me and my family forever.
Finally a huge thanks to everyone who donated to the chosen charities. The donations to The Lake District Mountain Rescue Dogs amounted to nearly £1200. Being an entirely voluntary organisation the donations were greatly received and contribute towards helping them to continue their good work. The charity have been in touch and pass on their thanks.
Once again we are truly grateful for yours and everyone else who were involved, not only in organising and participating in the procession, but for being a part of my dads life.
We hope you are all well and wish you all the best for the future.
Regards,
Michael, Pip, Samantha & Rebecca. |
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| The MAGIC of Hockey |
Despite Election and Brexit gloom, every now and again something happens which reminds me that we are very lucky to have our Club and our Hockey. On Sunday the Mens 1s had a rearranged match away at Barton, a couple of players were unavailable from the Boots win on Saturday so Ali asked George Wells (aged 14) if he would like to play. Of course he would was the expected response. George came on at first rotation into the midfield, and did well considering that Barton were quick and physical. It didn't take long for him to realise that you cannot wait for a pass to arrive, unless you want, man, stick, ball and ambulance to arrive at the same time, He rapidly adapted to the speed of the game, and later in the second half had a stint up front with Zack. A slick move up the left initiated by Natt and Dave E found Zack wide on the left wing just outside the D. A great cross to the far post was turned in by George, diving full lenght to register his first first team goal in his first first team match. MAGIC. |
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| Jonno Braved the Shave |
Jonno braved the shave in memory of former club member Gary Hunt. Thanks to the generosity of club members and friends we have raised £1200 direct to Cancer Research and a further £800 to the Hayward House Hospice. A massive thanks to you all for your contributions. Still time to give cash as the donation to Hayward house will not be done for about 10 days. |
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| A very sad day for the Club |
It is with a very sad heart that I have to announce the passing of our past member and very dear friend Gary Hunt. Gary was a much loved member of the Club in the 70's through to the mid 90's having joined the Club as a schoolboy and returning to us after University in Sheffield. He played for the 2's and 3's as well as becoming a key member of the ubiquitous Coops Sunday XI through the golden years of the 80's. Gary has of course remained very close to the Club through the wonderful friendships forged in that team, and his illness has hit all of us who loved him very hard.
Gary was an honest, reliable and steadfast man both in his sport and his life, a better friend you could not wish for. Cancer took him rapidly, taking as it tends to a fine person with so much more to give, and damaging the lives of his loved ones. He leaves a beautiful wife and daughter Chris and Lizzie, who have been brilliant in their support for him over the last 3 months, and of course he leaves all of us who loved him with a massive void in our hearts. He will be sorely missed. (Jonno and Geoff).
The funeral will be at Catfoot Lane on the 4th October at 1:30 and afterwards at the 4 Bells in Woodborough. |
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| SECURITY |
| Please can you be vigilant when leaving the Clubhouse and if you have been given a set of keys check carefully and lock up properly.
Thankyou |
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| Ladies Back to Hockey |
We restart on Wednesday, Sept 11th, 7.00 to 8.00 at West Bridgford School. Do come along and encourage your friends to come too. It's good fun and aches and pains are guaranteed! |
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| Junior Coaching |
Sunday coaching will now start this coming Sunday, Sept 8th. Midweek boys (U14 and U16) start on Monday, Sept 9, 6.30 to 7.45 and girls (Y7+) Wednesday, Sept 11, 6.30 to 7.30. |
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| SUMMER HOCKEY CAMP |
The Summer Hockey Camp was another great success. Thanks to the hard work of all concerned, and special mention to Paul and Faye Sibley for the determination to organise it all, and the expertise to carry it through. (Geoff)
As well as making a decent profit, you have helped us show how good we are to our own youngsters and also to those who haven't yet joined. (Bob) |
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