Northern Aces Social Events
Northern Aces is not just about tennis: it's also a place to meet new friends, and what better way to do that than in the gay village. After you've worked hard on the tennis court (or even if you've just been working hard in the city centre shops), why not come down to Taurus for a post-match drink? Taurus, as many of you know, has long been incredibly supportive of the many gay sports groups we are lucky to have in Manchester, and is our "designated" bar, Saturdays and Sundays, from 5.30pm onwards. We can't guarantee to be there every week, but hey, once you're there, I'm sure you'll find someone to keep hold of those tennis balls...
Forthcoming events
Nick Markley and Jason Pestel are your social secretaries. In 2011, Northern Aces are keen to organise a programme of social events for members throughout the year, as well as providing members the opportunity to play tennis. These social events could include a wide range of activities from trips to international tennis competitions, meals out, visits to the theatre, quiz nights and evenings of competitive bingo! If anyone has any suggestions of possible events then please email Jason or Nick, or speak to any member of the steering committee during one of the regular sessions.
Diary
12 February 2011. At home in Taurus bar. Come down from 2pm onwards
19 March 2011. Film at Cornerhouse. Part of the Spanish Film Festival, we will be watching the 8pm showing of 80 Egunean. Meet us in the bar from 7.30pm onwards. If you don't fancy the film, come join us in Taurus or Molly bar afterwards.
02 April 2011. Part of our Springles tournament, come join us in Taurus, but be warned: play starts promptly at 9am the following day!
03 April 2011. Our official post-Springles tournament meal will take place in Beluga. Come join us (even if you didn't play in the tournament)
28 April 2011. Manchester Tennis Club Challenge. As part of the launch celebrations of the Manchester Tennis and Football Centre, NA are taking part in a tennis challenge with other tennis clubs who regularly use SportCity as their tennis venue. Come and support our mixed doubles team!
21 May 2011. Castlesands LGBT Sports Day and Social. NA are fielding two teams. Come and be part of the team, or just come and watch. It promises to be a great day out.
11 June 2011. Manchester Pride Games 2011. NA are having an American Tournament as part of the celebrations. Come and play, or come and watch.
12 June 2011. Bell Boat regatta at Manchester Pride Games 2011. NA are fielding a team. If you would like to be on the boat, please email Will, our NA secretary.
27 August 2011. Manchester Pride Parade. NA will be strutting their funky stuff through the streets of Manchester for the first time ever. If you would like to be part of the action, please email Will, our NA secretary.
