1 - ATTENDANCE
- Marc Shipley, Mandy Forster, Kevin Forster, Tracey Coats, Russell Hughes, Mick Barnes
2 - APOLOGIES
- Ian Davies, Anita Hammond
3 - MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
- Minutes of the Meeting 5th January 2026 agreed.
4 - MATTERS ARISING/ACTION POINTS
4.1 - Action Point Update
4.4 (7/10/25) Marc – Ongoing. (Marc chased up DIGON, awaiting quote).
4.4 (10/11/25) Marc – Ongoing. (Driveway lights with Executive Committee, Marc chasing up).
4.4 (15/12/25) Marc – Closed. (AC Graphics signage ready for delivery).
4.4 (15/12/25) Committee – Closed. (‘To Do’ List now an agenda item).
4.5 (5/1/26) Marc – Ongoing. (Club AGM date Thursday 12th March – Exec to be asked to change it as no squash committee members available).
5 (5/1/26) Marc – Closed. (Exec has agreed to pay costs of squash defibrillator repair).
5 (5/1/26) Marc – Ongoing. (Exec made aware of problem of football marks on new squash entrance door, but still happening).
5 (5/1/26) Marc – Closed. (Exec made aware of marks/chewing gum on new patio area outside squash entrance).
Marc advised the committee that he has received notification from Connor Snaith of his resignation from the squash committee and also step down from his role as First Team captain and participation in team squash at the end of the current season. Marc asked that the minutes reflect our grateful thanks for Connor’s long-standing contribution to the committee, team and club. ACTION Mandy – send a letter of thanks to Connor.
4.2 - Dashboard
Marc advised that £1,769.06 has been transferred to the Treasurer for court bookings.
£152.95 in membership money transferred.
179 members to date.
4.3 - Squash News
Team Squash 2025-2026
- Team results: Boldon 1 won 7 lost 4; Boldon 2 won 3 lost 8; Boldon 3 won 6 lost 6; Boldon 4 won 8 lost 3
4.4 - Squash club maintenance/ improvement
2026 ‘To Do’ List:
Bouncing floors in the corridors: Marc has approached a joiner with a view to start work after the Team season finishes in April.
Redecoration of the squash club: Commercial painter (possibly Shaun Matthias?) to be sought following completion of other works.
Update stairs and bannister: Renew where necessary at future date.
Proposal to update Ladies showers to divide into 2 cubicles with coloured screens for privacy: Kevin to liaise with Colin Dumble.
Members Feedback
- Complaint made about behaviour of children in the Club. ACTION Marc – to raise matter at Exec Meeting tonight (9th Feb).
Cleaning
- Kevin to see cleaner Friday 13th Feb about adding glass cleaning behind courts 1 and 2 to her schedule. No problems to report.
4.5 - Club Executive Committee Feedback
Current Account £22k, Reserve Account £15,200k.
Turnover £380k in 2025.
LWC providing £14k in ‘kickback’ as a result of increased bar sales.
Operating loss of £14k – mainly due to major works such as patio area.
2026 costs - outlay for solar panels plus air conditioning unit in function room.
Cricket – discussions taking place with NE Premier League regarding bringing grounds up to expected specification e.g. 4 side screens, working clock.
5 - AOB
- Kevin reported that we have a YouTube channel but 50 subscribers (free) are required before live screening is allowed. Discussion held as to the content matter to put on our channel. ACTION Marc – discuss with Cai Younger (MatchPoint) and Ben Sims about Data Protection issues. ACTION Marc – advertise channel to members and seek ideas on content.
Date of Next Meeting – MONDAY 16th March 2026 6.30pm
