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Tim Lamb returns to Northern. (Jan.2007)
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Following our 3rd place in the National Club of the Year competition in May,
we will welcome the Honourable Timothy Lamb back to the club on 7th February,
to formally present us with a cheque on behalf of CCPR (the Central Council of Physical Recreation),
of whom he is the chief executive.
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It will be a return to former haunts for Tim,
who played first team cricket for Northern during his university years,
before going on to a successful cricket career at county level with Middlesex and Northamptonshire.
He then moved into cricket administration, becoming Chief Executive of the ECB until 2004.
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Around the Waist in 80 Days (Jan.2007)
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Vice President Phil Sloan and cricket chairman Andy Davies have begun a sponsored diet,
with half the money raised going to Woodlands Hospice, and half towards youth development at the club.
HSBC will be doubling up the first £500 raised.
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Around the Waist in 80 days began in earnest in the early hours of the new year,
followed by an official weigh-in at the club at 2:50pm on New Year's Day.
Andy weighed in at a relatively slender 18st 0.5lbs, while Phil clocked a colossal 19st 6.5lbs.
The pair are looking to jointly lose around 50lbs over the two and a half months, up to
the day when a streamlined Phil assumes Presidential responsibility.
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Woodlands Hospice
The Northern Club
Charitable Trust
The Northern Club
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OFFICIAL JOINT STARTING WEIGHT – 01 January 2007
37 stones and 7 lbs
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Andy Davies and Phil Sloan are undertaking a joint sponsored diet from 01 January 2007 to 21 March 2007
to raise money for the Woodlands Hospice in Liverpool
and for youth development at the Northern Club in Crosby.
Under a fund raising matching scheme, HSBC will also match the amount raised for the charity.
Please put your name down on the sponsor form and watch out for regular updates.
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The pair have both been in heavy training, in preparation for their weighty challenge.
Andy has been working hard on the Guinness in the weeks leading up to Christmas,
while Phil's preferred method of body-building has been via weight-lifting,
carrying copious additional pints of Thwaites to his table at closing time.
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At the weigh-in,
Phil (left) struggles to maintain balance, while straining forward for a glimpse of the dial.
The official adjudicator (right) recovers from its ordeal.
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Carol Concert success. (Jan.2007)
Thanks to all who supported the return of the annual carol concert.
This Christmas's concert was held, after a few years absence, and successfully raised £198 in aid of Woodlands Hospice.
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Ideal Wedding Venue - Available Saturday 23rd June 2007 (Nov.2006)
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The Northern Club 2007 Marquee is available for your Wedding Breakfast and
evening celebrations on Saturday 23rd June.
The 300 person marquee (250 seated with full dance floor and stage) makes a very
special venue for your family and friends to celebrate your very special day.
- The marquee is fully lined and carpeted throughout with a connected but
separate bar marquee with fully stocked and serviced bar.
- The stage can be used as a raised area for the 'top table' during the wedding
breakfast and then cleared to provide a full stage area for your chosen evening
entertainment.
- The marquee is sited in front of the main Clubhouse and when hired, it is for
your exclusive use throughout the day.
- The Club grounds (23 acres) provide a unique setting for those memorable
wedding photos, capturing the full splendour of your day’s celebrations.
- In addition to the main marquee, included in the hire is full (covered
access) to washroom and loos within the main Clubhouse for you and your
guests.
- A secure changing room area allowing the wedding party private access to
washroom and toilet facilities of their own (with 4 showers, if the need takes
you!!!), also a handy place to secure all those toasters you get as pressies from
your generous guests.
The Club only has the marquee for one week per year and this is the only day
available for Wedding hire, so your wedding day venue will be held at a truly
unique venue in 2007.
Please contact the Club (0151 924 1594) or Phil Sloan (0785 219 8311) to find
out more and make your booking.
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Cricketers on cue for Snooker Final. (Nov.2006)
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The snooker singles competition drew to its conclusion on Monday 27th November.
The final was keenly contested by two cricketers, young pretender Mike Jones and seasoned veteran Andy Davies.
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Andy was straight out of his blocks in the first frame, potting everything in his way,
as Mike found it difficult to match the deceptive pace of Andy’s game.
The rest of the match was a well-fought affair with Andy emerging the eventual winner against a worthy opponent.
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Match referee and tournament organiser, Snooker Secretary Colin Rhind,
is pictured (centre) with runner-up Mike and victor Andy.
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Football Quiz Night raises £1000. (Nov.2006)
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Friday the 17th saw a Football Quiz, organised by Mark Harrop.
The evening raised funds for the junior squash section,
with the quiz itself raising almost £500
and the raffle of Jamie Carragher's England kit from the Holland game raising a further £500.
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Left, the winning raffle number is drawn for the England kit, which was won by John Stanton.
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Party Gang in Good Fourm. (Nov.2006)
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Dancing the night away to the Fourmations -
with their brand of tamla, soul and all round good music.
Thanks to Anne Sheils for another great evening.
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One Weekend - Two Sports Do's. (Nov.2006)
Our sporting sections are chipping in on the social side,
organising back-to-back Do's over an otherwise blank November weekend.
So why not come along and join in?
On Friday 17th November, the Squash section are staging a Football Quiz.
To enter your team of five, see the list on the noticeboard or contact the organiser Mark Harrop.
There will be cash prizes for the winners, with entry of £25 per team of five.
The following evening, on Saturday 18th November,
The Cricket and Hockey sections go head to head in running a Darts and Poker Night.
The evening will feature Knockout Darts, the 'One Minute Challenge' and Texas Hold em.
All welcome.
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Sean is proving a big Turn-Off (Oct. 2006)
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Our energy-saving Project Sean is looking to be a success, with gas consumption down 9% and electricity costs down 32% for the July and August months. As another cost-cutter, water pressure has been reduced. It is now vital to the club’s balance sheet, over the darker, colder winter months, that we all turn off lights and avoid leaving on unnecessary heating.
EVERYONE, please, help where you can.
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Our new weekly lottery has also been a success over the summer months.
We need everybody, and the hockey and squash sections in particular,
to continue the momentum with the sale of tickets.
Winning tickets are usually drawn on Saturday or Tuesday evenings,
and the names of winners are published via the noticeboard and website.
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Book now for New Year's Eve. (Oct.2006)
Details of the club's New Year's Eve party have been announced.
The theme will be "Mardi Gras", a very colourful occasion, with masks and garlands all supplied.
No specific dress code, and you can choose to wear whatever you prefer, casual, colourful, dinner suit, anything goes!
Buffet with hot and cold food will be served at approximately 8:30pm,
and also sandwiches around midnight for those of you feeling peckish after a drink or two!
There will be a disco, and of course a late bar.
There is a poster in the main lounge, and tickets will be £30 each.
Sign up on the ticket request sheet underneath the poster.
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