What's going on? Social Events at Lansdown Hockey Club in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Lansdown Hockey Club is well known for it's social atmosphere. However, as well as the general drinks after training, games and random nights out on the town, our social secretary - Rob Mudge - has put together an assortment of social events to suit everyone.

If you have any ideas for social events or would like to contact Rob about one of the events below, please email him on fun@lansdownhockey.co.uk

If you're not feeling the love for our social events and would like to tell Rob about it, you can also email him at antisocial@lansdownhockey.co.uk!!

Lansdown end of summer league social at the Balti Walla in August 2009

I want to join in - What do you have planned?

Club Day BBQ

Saturday, 5 September 2009 - 19:00 start at Jolly Brewmaster

Cost: £5

After the Club Day tournament, come along to the Jolly Brewmaster for a BBQ.

Arrive between 7-7:30pm at the pub.

We need to know numbers for the BBQ ASAP, so please let Rob Mudge know if you can or cannot join in. You can email Rob at fun@lansdownhockey.co.uk. (Anyone over 14 years old is welcome)

The intention will undoubtedly be to head on into Cheltenham to continue with the social merriment after the BBQ is finished.

Hope to see you there...

Club Day Tournament

Saturday, 5 September 2009 - 14:45 start at Bournside School

Cost: £FREE

Each year, Lansdown Hockey Club begins the winter season with a Club Day tournament.

All members (old, new and still thinking about it!) are welcome to join in. Just turn up on the day and we'll organise you into a team to play a tournament.

This year, you'll also be able to place your orders for the new club social kit (T-shirts, hoodies and polo shirts with the new club brand and logo).

Don't forget, you can get in early and pay your club membership fee by credit card on the day.

2.30pm Arrival of Juniors
2.45pm Juniors on pitch
3.30pm Arrival of Senior Ladies and Men
3.45pm Seniors on pitch
5.00pm End of Pitch time

Speak to your captain if you'd like to know more about the day. Afterwards, there will be a BBQ at the Jolly Brewmaster - you'll need to book your place with Rob Mudge for this ASAP if you'd like to join us.

Pub Golf

Saturday, 26 September 2009 - 7.30pm start at Tee off at the Norwood, Bath Road

Cost: £2

For those who don't know, Pub Golf involves each person having a score card which specifies the par for the pub that you're in. You will be expected to consume your drink in the number of mouthfuls specified as the par. Drinking over par may result in forfeits which will be set by the Pub Golf Captain.

First hole at the Norwood, Bath Road, 7.30pm meet. 8pm Tee off. Score cards handed out on the night or purchased in advance from Rob Mudge.

(Strictly over 18's only!)

Cinema Night - The Invention of Lying

Sunday, 11 October 2009 - 20:00 start at Cineworld, Cheltenham

Cost: £7ish

A social for everyone here! Come along for a leisurely Sunday evening cinema night to watch the new Ricky Gervais movie The invention of lying. 8:00pm meet outside the cinema to go and see the 8:20 showing, see you there ..............

Cinema Night

Sunday, 11 October 2009 - TBC start at Cheltenham

Cost: £TBC

This will be the first Cinema Night of the season and more will happen as time goes on. The film and time will be decided in the week leading up and it will issued to all members who can then turn up if they would like to. (Age limit dependant on film chosen)

Pool Tournament

Saturday, 17 October 2009 - 7:30 start at The Frog & Fiddle

Cost: £3

Come and try your luck at winning the Pool Competition or just come along for a bit of fun!

Everybody wishing to play pool should get a few games and then there will be a semi-final and a final. Contact me at fun@lansdownhockey.co.uk or at speak to me at training by the 16th so I can confirm numbers with the pub (you don't have to pay until the night though).

See you there.....

The Howlers Club

Saturday, 14 November 2009 - TBC start at The Wheatsheaf, Leckhampton

Cost: £11

Side splitting comedy night to come along to!

If you are interested visit their website for more information www.howlerscomedyclub.com. Contact the Wheatsheaf directly to purchase tickets, rather then going through Cheltenham town hall, so they know how many from LHC are coming (they can't do this if we buy tickets from the town hall). Tickets are available 4 weeks before the showing and they do sell fast so get your tickets early!!!!!

Tickets are £11 each and it is strictly over 18's only.

Christmas Social

Saturday, 12 December 2009 - 19:30 start at The Railway Inn, New Street, Cheltenham

Cost: £Varies

We will be meeting in the Railway at 7.30pm. If you would like to order food please do so with Rob either at training on Tues 8th December or via the social email (BY THURSDAY AT THE LATEST AS I WILL ORDER FOOD THEN!!!). You can find the menu selection on their website below.

If you are not wanting to order food and want to go by the 'eatings cheating' rule then just come along at 7.30pm

http://www.therailwayinn.furryfeet.tv

See you all there :o)

New Years Day Races

Friday, 1 January 2010 - TBC start at Cheltenham Race Course

Cost: £TBC

An afternoon at Cheltenham Racecourse. All welcome as this is a family day out.

Details will follow when they are issued by the racecourse

100 BALL - Draw finally arrives

Saturday, 16 January 2010 - 00:00 start at

Cost: £Ã‚Â£10

Hi all,

I have finally started the 100 Ball. Thank you to all for being so patient and to those that know nothing about it the details are below.

Every month a draw will take place and the winning number will receive £30, with the second number receiving £10. If you are not in it already and would like to participate you just need to choose a number that is spare, let me know straight away so that you get that number and then give your £10 to Mike Sheppard at the next training session. I will post the result on here each month as soon as it has been drawn - so look out for it..........

January Draw Results (witnessed by the Ladies 3's team)

1st Prize - 47 Susie Francis

2nd Prize - 88 Chris Billington

Well done to Suzie and Chris (you can collect your winnings from me on Tuesday training) and good luck to you all for next month.

Sara :o)

1 S Vickery
2 S Vickery
3 D Holdaway
4 L Worth
5 D Ashenhurst
6 B Snape
7 Dave Holdaway
8 A Buckmaster
9 P Vickers
10 Rob Mudge
11 D Holdaway
12 Si Trower
13 Bob Moxom
14 Bob Moxom
15 Alice Vigor
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17 Karen Porter
18 Julie Stowe
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21 Julia Smith
22 Kelly Conibere
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37 Negs Luckman
38 Ange Myerscough
39 Sally Privett
40 Tracey Millington
41 Josie Hilton
42 Sara Thompson
43 Susie Glover
44 Karen Holdaway
45 Lorna Dymock
46 Hannah Skinner
47 Susie Francis
48 Sam Hook
49 Phil Sidey
50 Simon Clarke
51 Phil Sidey
52 Simon Clarke
53 Tony Moule
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61 Samantha Kloos
62 Harriet Greenstock
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65 Carolyn Evrall
66 Hannah Drew
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68 Nicola Beattie
69 Hazel Galton
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75 Gerald Reeves
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79 Hannah Lloyd
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82 Jamer Conibere
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85 M Sandison
86 P Bickell
87 C Billington
88 C Billington
89 J Postlethwaite
90 M Williams
91 T Postlethwaite
92 P Bickell
93 N Fairburn
94 H Gladman
95 A Allen
96 C Billington
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Skittles @ The Somerset Arms

Saturday, 23 January 2010 - 19:30 start at The Somerset Arms

Cost: £5

The popular annual Skittles Night is back again. Skittles, food (buffet), and a bar, what more do you want on a Saturday night?!? The cost is only £5 which can be given to me (Rob Mudge) at training on Tuesdays or to your captains on Saturdays. I need to have names and money in soon, but as long as I know you are coming I will except money on the night. See you all soon!!!!

Quiz Night

Monday, 1 March 2010 - TBC start at Somewhere in Cheltenham!

Cost: £TBC

This event will not be taking place. I will appear in next seasons social calender. Apologies.

End of Season Dinner

Saturday, 17 April 2010 - TBC start at Brickhampton Golf Course

Cost: £TBC

After the success of last year's event we have been welcomed back to Brickhampton.

Please ensure that you put this date in your diary now, so that you can come along to celebrate the 09/10 season in style.