The Olympic year is positively in full swing, so now is as good a time as any for an update regarding all things Kilham Playing Field & have I got some exciting news for you all....
Many, many blogs ago, this writer suggested that you dust off your tennis bats (& those Cliff Richard records) in anticipation of the new tennis courts being built at your Kilham Playing Field. Since that time, much has been happening & I can now officially announce that the Kilham Tennis Club is now (almost) open..... Hooray !!!
Officially, things won't be ready until some time this weekend. But I wanted to let you know what was happening.... Will also post some pictures up here in the next couple of days.
However, before you all go into the garage to dust-off your bats & balls, if you fancy playing tennis at the playing field, then along with the arrival of the 3 grass courts, there are some rules you need to play by. Only members of the newly founded Kilham Tennis Club will be able to play & access to the courts will be restricted accordingly. Membership fees are very reasonable though & will be used to ensure the up-keep of these facilities & allow for tip-top tennis. More details are in the latest Kilham newsletter, however if you would like to know more, then please just get in touch via the new tennis email address - tennis@kilhamplayingfield.org
However, for those who fancy their tennis in a more informal style (jeans instead of white shorts with ironed creases) much effort is currently being spent in raising funds to provide a hard court version, which will be open to all 24x7x365. This isn't going to happen overnight as they do cost a few bob to make, so fund raising events such as the 3 Peaks Walk will all be helping to contribute to the funds.
On the subject of the 3 Peaks Walk (aka Steve Greaves Challenge) there are 42 people confirmed & will be heading out on 21/4 to punish their bodies in aid of you & your playing field. I'm sure you'll wish them all well & I'll report back on how things went very soon.
Finally, there is a top secret summer event being worked upon. Can't say too much at this time, but with the Queen's Jubilee event this June, the usual Gala Day / Night won't be happening this year. However, something else truly spectacular is being developed in a hidden Kilham laboratory which will hopefully be THE event of the summer (perhaps even better than the Olympics !) More tit-bits coming soon & will confirm everything as soon as possible....
I hope that you all have a fantastic Easter break & look forward to seeing you at the playing field soon. Until then, ciao for now...
