sad news about a long standing member of the club

Hello all!
SAD NEWS ABOUT A LONG STANDING
MEMBER OF THE CLUB
Unfortunately Derek Eneas passed away last Thursday
12th March after a relatively short battle with an
aggressive form of cancer.
Derek had been a member of Purley for more than 50 years
representing the Tennis and Squash teams for many of
those years. He won numerous titles over this time,
including 13 consecutive doubles titles with John Wilding
and others. He also formed the now flourishing bridge
section, and bridge became his main love in his later years
and he also excelled at this.
If anyone would like to attend the Funeral this will be at
Croydon Crematorium at 12:45 on Friday 27 th March, and
then afterwards back at Purley Sports Club in the terrace
room from 2:00pm. To help cater for numbers please let
Paul Eneas know by dropping him an email
at Paul.Eneas@mercer.com. He can also provide details of
the collection for St Catherine’s Hospice who helped care
for him so kindly.
Paul Eneas [Derek’s son] is a long standing member of
Purley squash section.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
 EGM about new tennis courts on Saturday week, 28th
March in the Cowen Suite at 12.45pm. Ballot vote
allowable. All details about ballot process as in my last
email and is on the reception desk at Purley.
CLOSING TIME FOR BALLOT VOTE IS 12.45 on
THURSDAY 26th MARCH.
We will need a quorum of 20 people who are ACTUALLY
PRESENT AT THE MEETING in order for a vote to be
ratified
 For all those who expressed an interest in playing on
artificial clay courts, I have been finding it difficult to get a
response from The Wimbledon Club, but I am still hoping
that we will be welcomed one weekday next week. The
probability is that it will be on Tuesday 24th March starting
at either at 12md or 1.30pm. When I receive definite
confirmation I will contact all of you who wished to try out
the courts.
 The number of Sainsbury’s ‘Active Kids’ sport vouchers is
building up nicely. Many thanks for all that you have
donated so far. Please keep bringing them into reception,
as Terry will be able to use them for more sports
equipment for the juniors.
 Terry will not be organising club session this Saturday
afternoon. Chris Ryan will be in charge.
 Junior Open Day is between 10 and 12 on Saturday 28th
March.
ALL WELCOME TO COME ALONG AND TRY TENNIS AT
PURLEY …ANY AGE….WHETHER THEY HAVE EVER
PLAYED BEFORE OR NOT.
 Club session on a Tuesday evening starts on Tuesday 14th
April.
 Adult Open Day is on Saturday 25th April between 2 and
5pm. There will be no ’Free April’ as in previous years.
 Young people’s [16 – 30] tournament and barbecue on
Bank Holiday Monday May 4th . Further information from
Jeannette Ryan at jeannette.ryan@gmail.com Invitations
to this event will be going out shortly. THOSE OF YOU ARE
LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE THAT YOUNG PUT THE DATE IN
YOUR DIARIES NOW!
The cricket section [in the voice of first team captain
Scotty] is sending the following invitation to all club
members, but especially as you can see, to the tennis
section.
The astonishingly good looking, intelligent and above all modest
members of the Purley cricket section have a big favour to ask.
Our annual pre-season curry night is due for the evening of Saturday
11th April at Mirch Masala in South Croydon (same venue as last
year).
Last year the stylish ladies & gentlemen of the tennis section
undoubtedly made the evening and we were hopeful you would
extend the invitation once again.
You can find the details below
·
Cost - £15 per person (This should include a £10 per person
deposit to secure seats and then £5 on the night)
·
Food – All you can eat buffet including selection of meat and
vegetarian options
·
Drinks – The restaurant operates a Bring Your Own policy but do
sell soft drinks if required
·
Times – Please ask guests to arrive for 7 to be seated and
settled for food to begin being served at 7.30
The address is below
Mirch Masala
40-42 South End Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 1DP
That’s all for now.
Mary Roe
Purley tennis secretary