The club's mid-pennant breather is marked by Men's and Ladies' Championship games and, of course, our Christmas luncheon. There was no repeat of the downpour that made our Melbourne Cup festivities so memorable. On matters Naughty and Nice, there WAS... some disturbingly childish behaviour from some of the tables, but putting party hats on adults… Continue reading Christmas 2018
Congratulations to Joyce Watts for a stunning victory in the Ladies Singles for the third year running. It was a long game and Heather Topp wasn't going to hand her the spoils easily, but Joyce's now-familiar determination and focus won her the day. Over on the mens' rink, Ron Peng had a grin like a… Continue reading Club Champions 2018
We recently invited club member and sponsor Colin Topp to give us a few of his private insights to his art, some pieces of which are in the members' lounge. Here's what he gave us. 'I was first introduced to abstract art when I went to see Jackson Pollock’s “Blue Poles” at the National… Continue reading Sponsor In The Spotlight
It's Christmas time! That also means Mens and Ladies Singles Finals. Joyce stares down Heather for the Ladies' crown and Ron Peng squares up against John Davis for the Men's title. After lunch, and by which time he'll know whether it's the Davis Cup or not, John will be pounding the Wurlitzer with a selection… Continue reading Christmas lunch
