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SAC Newsletter Friday 10 October 2025

SAC Newsletter Friday 10 October 2025

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‍‍SAC Newsletter

‍Friday 10 October 2025

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NO HOT WATER THIS WEEKEND
‍Please be aware that our boiler has broken down and there will be no hot water available over the weekend and until it gets fixed.


‍Contents

Some dates for your diaries
Swimming News - the pools closed on Monday 6 October
Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 11/12 October
Little Musicians and Brunch - Sunday 12 October
Brunch - Sunday 12 October May
Bridge News - Next Tournament 14 October 2.30 pm
Pilates and Step & Sculpt News
Taekwondo News - Sessions started Saturday 13 September
Yoga Classes have restarted
Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night - Saturday 08 November 2025
SAC Open Tennis Tournament 1- 21 September Results
Old Rackets Tournament (21/9): prize winners show that fashion and tennis run in the family
Bridge News - 23 September Tournament results
Golf News - 2025 Autumn Weekend Granville, Normandy - Results
Self-defence classes
Junior Football News - Registration for 2025-26 Coaching is open
Tennis Coaching News: 2025/26 Group Classes Registration for Adults & Children
Tennis Coaching News: Campus Ambition
Children at the Club
Changing Room lockers available
Help Wanted for the Front Desk at Weekends

Some dates for your diaries

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30/09: Deadline for membership renewal
01/10: Club closing times change (8 pm Sun-Thu; 9 pm Fri/Sat
06/10: Pool will be closed until the spring
10/10: Private event in tent 6 pm-1 am
12/10: Little Musicians and Brunch
14/10: Bridge Tournament
08/11: Guy Fawkes


Swimming News - the pools closed on Monday 6 October

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Dear Members,
Please be advised that the club’s swimming pools closed on Monday, 6 October, for the winter season.
This annual closure during the cold season helps protect the facilities from harsh weather conditions and allows us to carry out essential maintenance work — including the installation of new "margelles" in the coming weeks.
We hope you enjoyed this summer season with our newly renovated pool, and we look forward to welcoming you back next spring.
Thank you for your understanding. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
The Management Committee


Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 11/12 October

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Saturday
Lunch by Rym from The Néflier:  
Pumpkin Soup with mini burgers & puff pastry, Tagine with meat & rice
Pastries by Janine:Tangerine cake, Apple cake, White chocolate macadamia cookies, Lemon curd tart with blueberries, Chocolate loaf bread, Tiramisu cheesecake
Sunday: Brunch


Little Musicians and Brunch - Sunday 12 October

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The Little Musicians/Petits Musiciens will be back again on Sunday, 12 October and also Brunch by Janine.
Please use this HelloAsso link to reserve.


Brunch - Sunday 12 October May

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The next Brunch will be on Sunday, 12 October, together with the Petits Musiciens.....
Please sign up using this HelloAsso link.


Bridge News - Next Tournament 14 October 2.30 pm

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The proposed date for the season's first tournament and cocktail is Tuesday, 14 October at 2.30 pm. (Jenny will go through the quiz at 2 o'clock.)
The quiz will be provided later.


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Pilates and Step & Sculpt News

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BEGINNERS' PILATES STARTS THIS SATURDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER! Join now to progress with the group.
Registration is now open for the Saturday 9:45 Beginners Pilates class. There are possibilities for Wednesday too.
Please keep in touch at and check your emails regularly.
(Normal schedule: Mondays: Step 10:00; Sculpt 11::00. Wednesdays: Zoom Pilates 9:30; SAC 2:30 pm Pilates Mat - Beginner/Intermediate. Saturdays: 9:45; Pilates Mat Intermediate/Advanced; 11:00;12:30 Step.)


Taekwondo News - Sessions started Saturday 13 September

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Taekwondo classes started on Saturday, September 13. The classes are almost full, but there are still a few spots left for children, so, if you’re interested, feel free to send a message to .
Hadad, the Taekwondo instructor, would like to offer a self-defence class for teens and adults at the club on Fridays from 6 PM to 7 PM.
If you're interested, feel free to send us a message via WhatsApp or email to .


Yoga Classes have restarted

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Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.
Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:45 am Vinyasa followed by Gentle yoga 11-midday. Saturdays from 3-4:15 pm.
Contact Monica by email at , WhatsApp, or visit her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.


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Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night - Saturday 08 November 2025

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We are delighted to invite members and non-members to reserve their places for this year’s Guy Fawkes and Bonfire event from 6 pm on Saturday 8 November, featuring a traditional Bonfire, Fireworks, British Beer & Mulled wine followed by food trucks and British specialties at the bar (ginger parkin, toffee apples...) Movie for kids at 8.30 pm. 
Earlybird prices available until 1 November by booking via this HelloAsso link.
Click here for a short video


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SAC Open Tennis Tournament 1- 21 September Results

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SAC Tennis signs off a sport-rich summer with Open Tournament finals.
The first edition of the SAC Open Tournament concluded this weekend with some engrossing final matches. The competition attracted more than a hundred players—adults and children—to SAC, giving members a taste of some highly competitive play.
Men’s Final: Winner: Romain Ducasse (3/6), Finalist: Eliot Dufour (4/6)
Women’s Final: Winner: Nadège Saramito (4/6), Finalist: Oriane Lajoie (15)
Full details and photos in the main article.


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Old Rackets Tournament (21/9): prize winners show that fashion and tennis run in the family

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Our annual Old Rackets Tournament took place under the last rays of summer sunshine on Sunday, 21 September with the Marrison and Prat families carrying off the fashion and sporting trophies. 
Under the masterful organisation of Philippe Ayme-Jouve, it was Benoit Prat and his nephew Antoine (see photo in main article) who triumphed in the final. Runners-up were Kevin Jackson and Henrik Jessen. 
As for the most elegantly dressed racketeers, it was Georgina Marrison with son Hugo who stole the show in their 1920s-style tennis kit. Suzanne Lenglen and Fred Perry would have been proud.
A big thank you to all who took part and to Mario Figueira de Ornelas for his super organisation of the Classic Car Day, providing an excellent backdrop -- among other things! -- to our tennis tournament, 
The Tennis Committee

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Bridge News - 23 September Tournament results

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Warmest congratulations go to Marie-Claire and Christine, 1st in NS with 60.60% and to Jane and Françoise, 1st in EW with 59.59%; 2nd in EW Richard and Leon with 58.54%, and 2nd in NS Jean (Pal) and Alain with 52.38%.
According to the FFB the tournament we played was an "Octopus simultaneous tournament".
See the main article for more information and the SAC and FFB results.
Thanks to Joan, Maureen and Pat for all their help in getting everything ready, Monica and Anne (R.) for their super contribution to the cocktail, and Christine (Butterworth) and Carole for their help in preparing the cocktail; and all of you for participating and helping with the clearing away!
Next month's tournament is planned for Tuesday, 14 October, Quiz at 2pm and tournament at 2:30.


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Golf News - 2025 Autumn Weekend Granville, Normandy - Results

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The Golf Section’s 2025 Autumn Weekend took place between the 27th and the 29th of September in Granville, Normandy. Blessed with good weather, 18 participants enjoyed three days of golf and tourism in a beautiful part of Normandy, close to the Channel Islands and Mont Saint-Michel.
The Kiwi Cup (best net individual) was retained by the Jones family, this time with Ian in first prize with 41pts and Muriel in second. John Goodhardt won the Andrew Dean Trophy for best brut. The team competition on Monday was played in the Shamble format. It was won by the team of John Goodhardt, Corine Balleyguier and Jonathan Hibbs with a round of 63, followed by the team of John McCallum, Monica Greenwood and Naomi Moore also with a score of 63, but with a lesser back nine.
Thanks to all for your participation. Our next Golf Weekend will be in April 2026 at Belledune Golf Club in the Baie de Somme.
Read on for some photos


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Self-defence classes

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Hadad, the Taekwondo instructor, would like to offer a self-defence class at the club on Fridays from 6 PM to 7 PM.
This class is intended for teens and adults.
If you're interested, send us a message via WhatsApp or email .


Junior Football News - Registration for 2025-26 Coaching is open

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The registration for Junior Football coaching on Saturday afternoons in winter, beginning mid-September, is now open to Club members. The number of places available is limited and these will be allocated on a “first come first” served basis.
Please register the application for your children by completing the form accessible by clicking on this link:  2025-26 Registration Form.
The price for child members of the Club for the 2025-26 season is 245€.
Members whose children were registered for 2024-25 and have already completed the 2025-26 form do not need to resubmit a registration.
Contact:


Tennis Coaching News: 2025/26 Group Classes Registration for Adults & Children

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To register for the Group Classes for adults and children, please go to the page in the main article and scan the appropriate QR code.


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Tennis Coaching News: Campus Ambition

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Tennis Ambition and the SAC present "Campus Ambition", more than just a leisure centre.
Fun and sports activities in English for children from 3 years old on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
See the poster in the main article as well as the QR code for information and registration.


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Children at the Club

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We are trying to keep our favourite club members (and their parents) as happy as possible. If any parent wants to join the WhatsApp group dedicated to children at the club, wants to discuss anything child-related, or has any suggestions, please email .


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Changing Room lockers available

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Some lockers are available in both the Men's and Women's changing rooms.
The price depends on the size: Large: €135, Small: €95 (Women's only).
Contact  if you are interested.


Help Wanted for the Front Desk at Weekends

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We need help to welcome our members and their guests on Saturdays and Sundays for one or two hours from 9 am to 5 pm.
Volunteers, please contact Roxane at  if you can help and we'll add you to our WhatsApp helpers group. Thank you!


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