Climbing up the walls

A brilliant turn out for the climbing last night at Creation Climbing. If my memory is right there were 20 of us there virtually taking the place over.

After the climbing it was on to Imrans for a much needed curry.

A very brief report on a very good night which was enjoyed by all (even the non-climbers).

Calling all protential Spidermen!

Good news,

I have managed to secure 3rd instructor (1 per 6 people) for the Wall Climb on the 19th of February

Neil – we are now committed to £165 – so £10 per head, please have Table cheque book with us. I suggest we pay for the climb out of Table funds – then put £2 towards food later, Tablers on standing order will then be able to have their £12 towards the meal (bit complicated – but I’m sure you will cope).

I have allocated these extra spaces to Pete Mardling (additional 2 places), Martin (1 additional place), Andy Vaughan (1 additional place), Steve Peace (1 additional place) – making 17 people in total (still awaiting to hear from John Roe). Pete/Martin.Andy/Steve – let me know if you don’t need the additional places – because I’m sure we will

Chris – they are happy for us to take photo’s for inclusion on Staffordshire Life, and you might want to let Imrans know we might be 20+ strong (Pete H – we are going for a Curry – not your bag, but it would be great for you to be there)

Will/Tim/Robin – they are happy for us to have as many spectators as we like (Rob please confirm with your Dad). Paul/Lee/Jamie – I know you have apologised but let me know if there is change of plan

The location of the Wall is in Moseley, and we have been asked to turn up 15 mins early so e can get togged up. Therefore we need to arrive there at 8pm. So I suggest we meet at Drayton at 7:00pm to leave by 7:15. Let me know if you are going directly and I will let you have directions.

Dress code will be casual – climbers I suggest that you wear loose clothing !!

Looking forward to this !!
Regards
Idris

NSW 2007

This years NSW (National Sporting Weekend) is to be held in Edinburgh. Or to be more precise the Heriot Watt University and will take place 7th to 9th September. Costs at the moment are £170 for the Fri / Sat night package but only if booked BEFORE 31 / 03 / 2007.

Why go?

• An excellent weekend
• Cheap beer
• Excellent entertainment
• Cheap beer
• Excellent sports
• Cheap beer
• A chance to get to know more Tablers from outside of Tamworth and feel invigorated about Table in general
• Cheap beer

Recent attendees to NSW's have been

• 2004 Keele - Rob Wilkie, William Bryan & Richard Kingstone
• 2005 Brighton - Rob Wilkie, William Bryan & Lee Sweet
• 2006 Warwick - Rob Wilkie, William Bryan & Martin Hall

Tablers interested in going to Edinburgh are Rob Wilkie and William Bryan. Will anyone accompany them as Rob will need a drinking partner after he's drunk William under the table?

Click HERE to go to the NSW 2007 website

update: 5 Tablers from Area 35 already booked in!

Area 35 membership stats

As of early January 2007 the state of play for Area 35 for active Tablers is as follows:

• 13 active clubs - City of Birmingham, Redditch, Solihull, Bromsgrove, Stratford-upon-Avon, Moseley, Tamworth & District, Shirley, Coleshill & District, Droitwich Spa, Alcester, Knowle & Dorridge and last but not least Sutton Coldfield & District.
• 3 clubs have closed - Birmingham Edgbaston, Atherstone and Lapworth & District.
• 158 members in total
• An average of 12.2 members per club
• An average age of 38.7 across Area 35.

The state of play for honoraries is:

• 33 honoraries in total
• An average of 2.5 honoraries per club
• An average age of 51 across Area 35

Tamworth & District Round Table has the following stats

• 16 active members with an average age of 35.9
• 3 honorary members with an average age of 57.5
• The official stats will not show our two unofficial PIG's (Permenantly Invited Guests)
• 21 people in total associated with Tamworth & District Round Table

Mandatory retirement ages will mean that:

• 1 will reach retirement age within this Table year and there will be 17 across Area 35
• 1 will reach retirement age by 03/2011

National membership statistics

The National Membership Statistics are now available on the National website, the link can be found at the bottom of this article. I would urge you to go and download the PDF file… it's only 1MB, even without broadband it'll only take a few minutes. Click HERE to go to page in question

Points of Interest:

• Increase in Members 71 New Members since last report - net increase of 21 for month.
• Still 702 Clubs
• Average number of members per club increased to 10.7
• Average Age dropped again to 39.7

We must all look to further increase our membership numbers to outweigh the number of retirements at the end of the year.
Please notify us early of any resignation that you become aware of.

Yours in Table
Brad Parkes

Membership & Development Officer 2006-07National Association of Round Tables

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