HELLO AND WELCOME
Good Day to everyone, welcome, and as this is the first Mbabane Club newsletter of 2022, a belated Happy New Year to all our members, new and old.
New members: A warm welcome goes to the following new members:
- Claire and Craig Du Toit (ordinary, family)
- Barry Meng (ordinary, single)
- Sabelo T Masuku (ordinary, single)
Condolences: Our sincere condolences to our secretary Jennifer Neves for the loss of her sister. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
EVENTS
Food Market at the Albert Millin on Saturday 26 Feb 2022. Please feel free to attend the event. There will be a discounted entry to Full Members of the Club.
There is a Junior Tennis Tournament hosted by the Tennis Association taking place this coming Saturday and Sunday 26/27th Feb between 8.30am and 4pm using courts 1 and 2. So those who want to play / train need to book court 3 to avoid disappointment.
Quiz Night – this is usually on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Presented by Peter Dixon. Please contact 78510963 (Qiniso) should you wish to take part. Dinner is also available on the night.
CAPITAL PROJECTS: The Club premises have fared relatively well given the rich history and seminal social space they have provided for decades. However, in moving with the times , your Committee would like to upgrade the infrastructure and facilities offered by the Club and at the disposal of members. In this regard, members are invited to propose capital projects that will both enhance the Club and add value to those using the facilities. Please forward your ideas or thoughts to Jennifer (secretary@mbabaneclub.co.sz).
SPORTS
The Golf Course is in excellent condition and we invite all members to enjoy a round of 9 or 18. There is a social 9 hole competition every Friday aafternoons from 2pm. Please contact our golf captain Fesiwe for further information – fisovee@gmail.com. We also have 18 hole competitions most Saturdays. Again please contact fisovee@gmail.com for more information. Should you be interested in Golf Lessons we have Peter Dlamini & Jay Le Roux who can help you or your kids out. Please contact jayleroux@yahoo.com for more info.
Tennis – The Tennis Section has put up a booking sheet. Please purchase stickers from the bare or rreception before you play. The cost is E 100 per hour, or if you are a regular player, then you get a discounted rate, which is in the hands of Peter Plachkov – peter.plachkov@gmail.com
Tennis Lessons are done by Coach Bongani – Please contact him on 76689437
Squash – Both the courts are in great condition. Please make sure you wear non marking shoes. Tokens can be purchased from the bar. We are having a Squash Social Summer League in March. Please let us know if you would like to play – all welcome. We will add you to the WhatsApp group and you’ll know exactly what days we are playing and who’s in your team.
Swimming – With summer here, members are welcome to use the Swimming Pool. Please make sure kids are under adult supervision within the pool area.
Netball – Pplayed most Thursdays at 5pm – Young and Old are encouraged to put on their shoes and have a social run around. Played on the Millin Field. Please contact Lean Drinkwater for further information – leandrinkwater@gmail.com
Touch Rugby – Played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm. Please let us know if you are interested and we will add you to the group.
Cricket – We have practice nets at the back of the Tennis Courts and practice is usually Friday afternoons. Please contact Charlie Bethel if you are keen to join us on 78021353.
Basketball – We will be having a meeting to arrange a coaching programme for juniors, so those parents who might be interested should have some good news soon.
Park Run is back. Kicks off at 8am every Saturday Morning. Get there a few mins early to ensure you aren’t left behind.
Gym – Full members of the Club are offered a 30% discount on Gym fees. Also, Full Club Members are allowed to access the Gym once a week for free (please contact Reception to let you in). And also, if you are a Oracle Health Life or Insure Member, you qualify for a 50% discount at the Gym, plus a 50% Discount on your Joining Fee.
Nicole the Chiropractor – If you have any sports injuries, we do have Nicole who is a Chiropractor and practices at the Club, which is a great help. Her number is 78613160.
DONATIONS – If anyone has old ttoys, wwheelchairs, clothes, food, money or anything they don’t need at home, please let us know, and we will gladly collect what you have and donate to Frances Takis, who will hand them out to those in desperate need. Should you have any free time and wish to go out to the rural areas and be a part of handing out and helping, Frances would only be to happy to take you along.
SPONSORSHIP – The Mbabane Club always seeks assistance from all members who would like to advertise / sponsor products that would benefit both themselves and the Club. From Repairs / Maintenance / Lights / Painting / Cleaning / Food & Beverages / Refrigeration / Solar and more. Please contact info@mbabaneclub.co.sz, and we would love to hear from you.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Many thanks to you all for paying your 2021-22 subs; we really appreciate it. For enquiries about membership, please contact Jennifer on secretary@mbabaneclub.co.sz or Sean on info@mbabaneclub.co.sz or take a look at the member listing on www.mbabaneclub.co.sz.
Membership cards: These are available at the reception together with the 2021-22 parking discs. Occasionally you may be asked for proof of membership, so please collect and carry your card.
MISCELLANY
Mbabane Club Access at the Front Door to reception is 1(ok) 3568 (ok). Lower Gate Parking at the lower tennis courts / golf course side is 3568#. If you still can’t get in, please contact our Reception – Qiniso / Lolo – 78510963
Mbabane Club Reception Phone Number – 78510963. Currently on Duty: Lolo (Mornings) & Qiniso (Afternoons)
The Mbabane Club has a website – www.mbabaneclub.co.sz, please feel free to go through it.
For any queries with regard to the club, please feel free to contact secretary@mbabaneclub.co.sz or info@mbabaneclub.co.sz
TAXIS – A late night – get home safely with Derrick – 76171559, Mabuza – 76070849, Mokoena – 76144282, or Sabelo – 76053068
Thanks for reading and All the Best for 2022
Mbabane Club Committee & Management.