Fireworks display this weekend

Fireworks this weekend - fireworks start at 8pm, disco at 9, adults £5, kids £2.50...

The Reporter 25/10/06

UPDATE : normally you would find a retraction printed some where in the corner of page 309, in print so small you need a microscope to read - but, I’m happy to admit when I have made an error. This week the M1’s don’t in fact have a game – they have a week break. It’s not really my fault, well ok, it is!

Not much from me this week I’m afraid as I missed the whole weekend. This week the M1’s are away to St Albans, a game in which a win would be a great boost, following the last couples of weeks results. The M2’s are travelling away to also promoted Southgate, and hope to pick up their first win of the league season. Following the 6-1 destruction of Chelmsford the L1’s head over to Cambridge in the hope that they carry on where they left off last week. While the L2’s on the other hand could do with picking up some points at home to St Albans. 12.30 at Langley Park – support most welcome.

Also a quick reminder that the Saturday week (ie, not this Saturday but the next one!) is the Clubs fireworks night. This event has taken a long time to organise and was well attended last year. It is also a very good fundraiser for the section – so please come along – and bring your friends too (and possibly some wellys!)
It also happens to coincide with my birthday – so no doubt there will be a crew heading down to Pat’s after the fireworks.

PS Happy Birthday Nev !

The Academy Presents..

UPDATE : Oops apologies, we totally missed that Sophie Davies was selected for East U17 in the Girls Divisional Tournament which was played last weekend, which finished third.

We would like to congratulate 4 of our Junior boys for being selected to take part in the U15 and U17 Divisional Tournaments this coming weekend.

Dan Smedley and Olly Harvey for South East U15's

Tom Mullins for South West U15's

Mike Lawrence for the South East U17’s

A number of boys also narrowly missed out on selection.

Link to news page on England Hockey website

The Reporter 18/10/06

Another mixed bag of results this week, the ladies 1’s back to winning ways in the league with a 2-0 win over ….. but unfortunately couldn’t beat a good St Albans side in the cup on Sunday, they have a home game at Langley Park this Saturday against Chelmsford 2’s starting at 2.30pm – Support would be most welcome.

The Men’s 1’s had a reasonable result on Sunday away to Indian Gymkhana (never an easy game) in which the final score was 2-2. following a last minute equaliser from Nick Bluett to level it up. Special mention to Adam Kitch (travelling supporter), who drove an hour to the game watched for 45 seconds and then spent the rest of the afternoon in the A&E with Antony Pike – who had taken a ball in the face. Thanks for coming along Kitch! This week sees a coming together with Ipswich on Saturday at Langley Park, 12 o’clock pb for those supporters that are able to support. Obviously the game being on a Saturday – means that the guys will be allowed to booze on Saturday night- a idea that will no doubt be grasped with open arms!

The L2’s travel to Sevenoaks this week, following a 1-1 draw with Hertford on Saturday, a game in which we had a lot of possession before going 1 down in the first half (from what I saw, which wasn’t much!). M2’s had a difficult game last week away to the league winners of last year Hamp & West. We had out a strong team on the day and still lost 4-2, just showing the general strength of the London Premier league. Keep with it boys the positive results will start flowing soon. This week is an equally tough ask home to Reading 2’s and a team that have already beaten H&W this year (I think?). On the bright side (maybe) we are playing them at Ravensbourne at 11.45, so the early start, long journey and home advantage pitch play into our hands.

I thought I’d mention the M3’s as I haven’t heard anything from the other skippers about the weekends results – we had a home fixture with H&W 3’s, a team who are a good side and were up there last year – 3-1 win to BromBeck, thanks very much – safe journey home! Man of the Match going to Dom Jones, the youngster’s first game in the team, out of position and had a stormer!

I’ve had no reports of any shenanigans in the evenings – apart from myself that is (and any I cant remember that much anyway!) and a first young 1st team-er out boozing most of his counterparts on Sunday night after the game

If you want me to mention any thing/gossip/bad behaviour etc – let me know!

Also skippers – if you want a mention in the weekly reports email early in the week and I’ll include you here.

Don’t forget – we are bringing back Hi-Tec, so get them on!

Peace Out...

Flat mate needed

From everyone's favourite keeper - 'David Taylor is looking for a flat mate to move into his flat located on the avenue, just 2 mins walk from the club. Flat is stunning and has all mod cons including entry phone, washing machine, dishwasher and also a cleaner.

Flat also has a garage, loads of parking and large balcony. Is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom property so flat mate would have the main bathroom to themselves with bath and power shower. Rent will include all bills and is negotiable. Anyone interested or has a friend that may be please contact David at " david.taylor@venuereservations.co.uk

The Reporter - weekly update 10/10/06

Ok – so the third weekend of the season is out of the way and to be honest it could have been better at the top of the club! Both our 1st teams dropped points at home, the ladies against Canterbury 2’s and the men’s 1’s against Oxted – who seemed to be a slightly tougher opposition than in the cup game the week before. The men’s 2’s collected a point against Spencer at Ravensbourne and the ladies 2’s came good against Stevenage, which resulted in the first win of the year, 4-2.

This week see the men’s 1’s taking the ‘long way round’ the M25 to Indian Gymkhana, I’m sure the game will be as friendly as ever. Following last Sundays game in which we were out gunned on our own turf – support for this one would be greatly appreciated. I’m sure there are enough people driving over so anyone wanting a lift - get in touch.

The ladies 1’s are away to Tunbridge Wells at their Hawkenbury Rec ground starting at 1.30, once more any support much appreciated. The ladies 2’s are home to Hertford at Fortress Langley starting 12.30 and the men’s 2’s have an early game over at Hampstead and Westminster with a 12.00 push back.

I’ve kept it short this week as I’ve had no info from anyone regarding other teams, Captains of any team - if you would like a mention here, please get in touch early in the week and I’ll write you in.

Captains (or anyone for that matter!) let me know if you want anything mentioned – good performances or bad, moments of madness – pretty much anything, let me know - reporter@brombeckhc.co.uk

Club social at Foxgrove road

Saturday 7th October

A chance for all new members to meet the club and enjoy a drink and for all teams to show their support for the club

Also it is Danny Macs birthday and he has got downstairs in pats so as a club we can wish him a happy birthday while supporting one of our main sponsors

Please make all members aware and try and ensure a good turn out

Weekend review 2-10-06

OK here's a new feature of the site, following my cry for help last week, Colin Couldrey has kindly offered to write weekly reviews and previews of the section. If you would like to get your team a mention email Colin at : reporter@brombeckhc.co.uk , here's this weekend's review :


So the first weekend with a full fixture card saw mixed results all round. The Men’s 1’s built on the result last week with a good 3-1 win down at Exeter Uni, giving them the 2nd spot in the league. Unfortunately the Ladies 1’s weren’t able to build on last weeks win – with an unfortunate loss at the hands of Wisbech Town. The Ladies 2 progresses to 2 wins from 2 with a 4-2 win against Stevenage, leaving them sitting in 3rd. The Men’s 2’s playing there first game in the London Premier found the going tough with a 3-0 loss over at Old Loughts. The 2nd round of the mens HA cup was played on the Sunday – over at Oxted and with the squad filled mainly with 2nd XI players the game went right to the wire with BromBecks holding out for the win and progression into the next round.

This weeks fixtures at the top end of the club see the Men’s 1st’s at home to Oxted on Sunday , 13.30pm push back at Langley Park. On Saturday the Ladies 1st’s are at home to Canterbury – also at Langley – push back being 2.00pm – please come along and lend support wherever possible. The men’s 2’s are also at home hoping to bounce back against Spencer, a team that we lost to in the pre-season – lets hope the tables are turned this time around! The ladies 2's are on the march hoping to make it 3 from 3 - away at Gore Court.

Good luck to all that are playing this weekend.


Over and Out.

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