Watch Murray v Djokovic at Western!

Oz Open Final - 830am tomorrow You can watch the final tomorrow at the club! The build up begins at 8am and the match starts at 830am. Caffe Parma will be doing a special offer of coffee and a roll and bacon for only £3 so don't miss it!(The normal full breakfst menu will still be available) The match is exclusive to Eurosport which we managed to get set up today and will have the telly in the front part of the bar just like for the Davis Cup final. Gordon Reid won the wheelchair final and Jamie Murray the doubles so it's now up to Andy to get the hat trick! Hope to see you tomorrow Ian

Family Tennis: Don't forget about FREE family tennis every Sunday from 4 - 5 pm! Updates regarding this will be made via https://www.facebook.com/juliegtennis/

Happy New Year

Squash Club Champs 2016 
Hi all and a happy new year!

 

It’s that time of year again, a time for the start of the squash competitions. 

 

Last year I organised 4 competitions, an open entry (main and plate) and a Ladies only (main and plate). I intend to do the same again with the addition of a veteran’s competition but more about the vets later.

 

The issue at the moment is how people enter for the 4 main competitions.  Last year, for the first time, I experimented with an opt out rather than an opt in system.  In other words I asked the regular players to decline entry otherwise they would be entered.  On the whole this worked well in that participation was better than previous years.  The danger is that too many players are entered but then do not play and I really don’t want that to happen.

 

The process this year is as follows:

 

FOR WESTERN TEAM PLAYERS

You will be entered automatically unless you request not to be so by replying to this email. It really isn’t a problem if you do not want to play but you must opt out unless you want to play.

 

FOR SOCIAL PLAYERS

You need to email me to enter. 
 geoff.cordwell@me.com
 

 

To play in these competitions you merely have to be a member of the club.

 

I will organise the draw and publish the same by Monday next week (11th January) so please do not delay!

 

There is a modest entry fee of £4 and for that you should get a minimum of two games.  The entry fee will be collected through the club admin court booking system and details of how to do this will follow when the entry list is finalised.

 

 

Regards all

 

Geoff

Squash Convenor and occasional player

Refer A Friend Membership Offer
If you refer a friend to join the gym before the end of January 2016 you will get either a free  personal training session in  the gym or a free tennis or squash lesson. ( Offer only for gym or full)
Also your friend will get 2 months free plus 3 free spinning sessions ! 

 New Adult Tennis Coaching Groups 

New groups will begin mid - late January for all levels from beginner to advanced on Monday & Wednesday evenings. If interested please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk and I'll add your name to the mailing list for notice of a start date.
Cost is £42 for a 6 week block

 

Tennis Team Training

Will re commence in mid January Sat 16th or 23rd weather permitting!
Ladies 12-130pm
Men  130-3pm
Cost - £5

If interested in team tennis but unsure of level required to attend please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk

New Yoga Bellies classes starting in January! Plus, other club news

New "Yoga Bellies" Classes starting Friday January 15th. Dragons' Den winners!
YogaBellies classes offer a complete holistic programme for women’s specific needs from menstruation, through conception, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. YogaBellies sessions incorporate a range of authentic yogic and holistic techniques and include traditional yoga asanas (postures); self­hypnosis and deep relaxation within a typical class. For mother and baby, we offer yoga during pregnancy; post natal yoga and massage, beautiful songs, games and positive life building experiences. We also offer YogaBelles, our women only classes which focus on women's health and wellbeing and their natural cycles right up until postmenopausal. *Mum&Baby sessions begin in the Western on the 15/01/2016, *Pregnancy yoga sessions begin in the West End on the 20/01/2016. You can book a block now by contacting Emma­Jane on: 07765250289 or emmajane@yogabellies.co.uk

Refer A Friend Membership Offer
If you refer a friend to join the gym before the end of January 2016 you will get either a free  personal training session in  the gym or a free tennis or squash lesson. ( Offer only for gym or full)
Also your friend will get 2 months free plus 3 free spinning sessions ! 

 New Adult Tennis Coaching Groups 

New groups will begin mid - late January for all levels from beginner to advanced on Monday & Wednesday evenings. If interested please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk and I'll add your name to the mailing list for notice of a start date.
Cost is £42 for a 6 week block

Club / Caffe Parma Closing Times

Closed from 3pm on Xmas Eve and New Years Eve plus all day 25/26 Dec and 1/2 January.
Caffe Parma closed on Xmas Day and New years Day only.

Tennis Club Champs Prizes 2015

All winners/runners up of this year's club champs can pick up their tops from the office any time that suits.
 

Tennis Team Training

Will re commence in mid January Sat 16th or 23rd weather permitting!
Ladies 12-130pm
Men  130-3pm
Cost - £5

If interested in team tennis but unsure of level required to attend please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk


Social Tennis/Squash

Social tennis will continue (weather permitting) on Sunday 27th Dec and Sun Jan 3rd with this continued mild spell of winter! Just pay £2 direct to bar staff who will switch on the lights.

Social squash will also continue as normal on the same dates above to help you work off the Xmas excess!

Happy Hols!

December News

Refer A Friend Membership Offer If you refer a friend to join the gym before the end of January 2016 you will get either a free  personal training session in  the gym or a free tennis or squash lesson. ( Offer only for gym or full) Also your friend will get 2 months free plus 3 free spinning sessions !  Babolat & heist Jewellery Sale Sat 19th December  930am-530pm In members bar area. Only a few Babolat items of sale left. Plus a chance to buy the new Pure aero line of senior racquets. (Internet prices) Jewellery sale Discounts on current stock with lots of one off items created by Anne Walker.   Santa and real reindeer! Yes ----  Santa and real reindeer will be at the club this Saturday from 10am - 3pm Saturday 19th December! Buy a tree and meet Santa for free or get an undecorated wreath (or just meet the reindeer who will be under the balcony where the table tennis table is.) Free delivery from the growers at Edenmill farm. How To Get Reduced Spinning Rates   Boiler Room Fitness - Spinning Studio is growing every day and before we hit the big "get fit/fitter" time after Christmas Michael has asked me to remind you that as Members of Western Health & Racquets Club you qualify for a REDUCED RATE to Spin at Boiler Room Fitness.   In order to get this reduced rate you need to email Michael on info@boilerroomfitness.co.uk stating that you are a member of the Club and an alteration will be made to your registration detail and the reduced rates will become available to you on your account. The reduced prices are as follows -  - Single Class £6 - 10 Single Classes £55 - Unlimited monthly classes £65 If you haven't Registered on the Boiler Room Fitness Booking System, you need to via boilerroomfitness.co.uk and via the Book a Class tab. Once registered follow the instructions above and your reduced rates will be available to you.      New Adult Tennis Coaching Groups  New groups will begin mid - late January for all levels from beginner to advanced on Monday & Wednesday evenings. If interested please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk and I'll add your name to the mailing list for notice of a start date. Cost is £42 for a 6 week block Club / Caffe Parma Closing Times Closed from 3pm on Xmas Eve and New Years Eve plus all day 25/26 Dec and 1/2 January. Caffe Parma closed on Xmas Day and New years Day only. Tennis Club Champs Prizes 2015 All winners/runners up of this year's club champs can pick up their tops from the office any time that suits.   Tennis Team Training Will re commence in mid January Sat 16th or 23rd weather permitting! Ladies 12-130pm Men  130-3pm Cost - £5 If interested in team tennis but unsure of level required to attend please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk New Retro Western Tops Last chance to make an order.  Unisex retro tops which can be ordered from behind the bar at any time but money upfront please! A sample behind the bar to try for size - £30 Xmas Vouchers For Tennis Lessons  Available as a voucher which can be emailed. If interested contact ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk for prices. New Club Sign Have a look at the detail of our new sign at the gap in the hedge. All steel with tennis/squash racquets and woven steel string! This was designed and manufactured by Bob McInnes the builder who constructed Caffe Parma. Very stylish and a great job!

Holiday hours and Santa's visit

Holiday Hours:

Closed from 3pm Christmas Eve
Closed Christmas Day
Closed Boxing Day
Open regular hours on 27th December

Closed from 3pm New Year's Eve
Closed New Years Day
Closed 2nd January
Open regular hours on 3rd January

Christmas Trees are on sale at the club.
Santa and Reindeer (REAL ONES!) will be at Western Saturday, 19th December.

Davis Cup Final at the club - Babolat & Jewellery Sale - Caffe Parma News - Tennis Team Training - New Retro Western Tops - Xmas Trees

Davis Cup Final Saturday 28th Nov - 2pm start Watch the Davis Cup Final This Weekend At The Club! Saturday is the crunch match with the doubles tie. Come and watch at the club bar where we will be setting up a new TV area (at the balcony side of the bar)  especially for this match. Pizza will be supplied by Caffe Parma and tickets will be £5. With 2 TV's at opposite ends of the bar we can cope with a reasonable number but it will be first come.... Tickets available on the day . Babolat & heist Jewellery Sale Sun 29th November   930am-530pm In members bar area. Up to 50% off this year's remaining Babolat stock including racquets & rucksacks etc Plus a chance to buy the new Pure aero line of senior racquets. heist jewellery sale Discounts on current stock with lots of one off items created by Anne Walker. Members Bar Area  As of Sunday 29th November the members bar area will be run by Stefano of Caffe Parma. Not too much will change initially other than improving the amount of choice on sale. (Plus great food of course!) At some point early in the new year Stefano will renovate the members area but this will be done in consultation with the members When designs have been drawn they will be posted in the club for your comments as the members bar area is for you ! Tennis Team Training Takes place every Saturday (weather permitting) at the following times: Ladies 12-130pm Men  130-3pm Cost - £5 If interested in team tennis but unsure of level required to attend please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk New Retro Western Trackie Tops Unisex retro tops which can be ordered from behind the bar at any time but money upfront please! A sample behind the bar to try for size - £30 Order early for Xmas! Xmas Trees Will be on sale at the club (supplied by Eden Mill Farm) from the beginning of December with Santa and real reindeer coming on Saturday 19th December!

Caffe Parma Opening

Dear Member

The caffe is now up and running with a hugely successful opening and extremely busy already! A fantastic menu for breakfast, a special lunch menu plus the a la carte at any time.

Opening hours are as follows:
Monday - Thursday - 730am until 945pm
Friday - 730am until 1045pm
Saturday - 8am until 1045pm
Sunday - 8am until 945pm

Members Bar Area 

Current bar prices will apply for another couple of weeks until Stefano takes over the running of the members area. At that point various draft beers will then be sold at discounted prices at all times.
Please remember that food can be ordered from the members bar area at any time if you prefer to dine in a more casual environment.

At some point early in the new year the plan is to renovate the members area but this will be done in consultation with the members so if you have any ideas why not come along to our club AGM on Thursday 12th November at 730pm. If you can't come but would like to offer your opinion please do so by email or speaking with Ian at the club.
Your input is valued as the members bar area is for you !


Christmas Club Dinner - Saturday 5th December.
 Only 20 spaces left!

Will be at Caffe Parma (not surprisingly) and if interested please confirm by sending an email to ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk. A list is now up in the foyer. Maximum 60 so get in early! Only 20 spaces left approx.
 

 

Tennis Team Training
 

All men/women interested in team training are invited to another free session this Saturday from 12-2pm approx where we can play some tennis and discuss training options for the winter.

I plan to do on court sessions on Saturdays for women from 12-130pm and the men to follow from 130-3pm.I will be assisted by Alberto if no's require an extra coach.

Other areas to discuss would be off court training in groups plus one day competitive events.

If interested but unable to attend please email ian@glasgowwestern.co.uk with your thoughts/requests.