The annual meeting for the club will take place on Friday, when elections will be held for roles such as chairman, treasurer and activities leader. The group is for anyone aged from 18 to 40, and general committee member Gary Silver encourages all new faces to get involved and join in with the voting prossess. A member of the club for 20 years, Gary said: "All the committee positions are up for grabs, though it is usually the members who have been around longer that get the more important roles."
New members are charged £20 for their year-long membership, with weekly subscriptions at £2, though their first night with the group is free. The group meets every Friday at 8.30pm in The York Room, Central Library, Clements Road, llford before moving on to a local pub. For more information about joining visit www.redbridge18plus.org.uk
Members of the Redbridge branch are celebrating being crowned regional pool champions. The contest saw 16 players from across East Anglia do battle in Romford last week.After thrilling round-robin and knock-out stages, the final was an all Redbridge affair.Two-time champion Paul Savvas took on Steve Poysden and, after sharing the first two frames, Mr Poysden went on to win convincingly.Mr Poysden said that he "enjoyed the competition". He added: "Although probably not the favourite, it wasterrific to win the competition, having reached the final and semi-final in previous years." Redbridge 18 Plus meet on Fridays from 8.30-10pm in Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford. To find out more call, 020 8553 0947.
The New Year got off to a lively start for the social group with the launch of a new events programme last week.
The list of activities includes day trips, mid-week nights and Friday events.
Highlights in January are the area pool competition, a tour of the Olympic Park in Stratford and a trip to Brean Sands and the Norfolk Broads.
Event organiser Kerry Mann said: "We've got a whole hosts of events planned to get the new year off to a good start, and have a warm welcome for anyone new."
New members can take advantage of a "January sale", by attending their first two events with the club for free and enjoying a discounted annual membership of £20.
Redbridge 18 Plus meets every Friday from 8.30pm at the York Room, Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford. For more information contact 020 8553 0947.
One member of the social club bowled over all opposition when he was the highest scoring player at the area's annual competition at Dagenham Leisure Park.
The event attracted eight teams from the Anglia/ Southeast region of 18 Plus and each side played two games.
Although Redbridge had to settle for second place overall, Chris Mann managed to edge just ahead of Lee Gillbert from Chelmsford to take the best individual players title.
The Chelmsford team was the best overall. Mr Mann said he was "delighted" to grab the top score, adding: "The event has been a very enjoyable afternoon and I am hoping to repeat my success in the pool competition in January."
Redbridge 18 Plus meet on Friday's from 8.30-10pm at Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford.
- For more information phone 020 8553 0947
With Christmas around the corner, social group Redbridge 18 Plus has put some dates in the diary to make sure it celebrates the festive season in style.
On December 17, the group for 18-40-year olds will enjoy a Christmas meal at a pub and go head-to-head in a game of pool. It will be party time on Christmas Eve as members gather for a bash, also at a pub in the area, as the clock ticks to the big day.
The group meets every Friday at 8.30pm in Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford.
Other events planned for this month include a cinema night, a game of Indoor cricket and a visit to a pantomime show.
Members will head off on their annual trip to the Norfolk Broads in May.
For more information visit www.redbridge18plus.org.uk or tweet @ redbridge18plus
