LIVE MUSIC, 'Big Fight Night; Tai Chi, Tea@TheGreen - and much, much more; that's May at LGCC for you.
Please find below details for the latest events and other regular features of life in and around LGCC's community-focused clubhouse here at The Green.
Here's what's coming up for you...
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SAT MAY 4 - SATURDAY SOCIAL: Live Music At LGCC with 'Uptown Funk UK'
Returning to The Green by popular demand, Uptown Funk UK are once again going to funk it up at LGCC - just as they did to a packed clubhouse this time last year!
The sound of their great mix of soul, funk and disco covers is a sure-fire winner, with LGCC members and guests warmly welcomed for what will be a great evening.
The club once again offers live music without charge at The Green, recognising its position as an important community hub.
We continue to reserve the right to make a small charge for certain events - but this will always be made clear at the time of advertisement.
For now, let's look forward to the first Saturday evening in May. Join us a little earlier if you wish, to watch the end of cricket on The Green (weather permitting, of course).
Then it's time to get your groove on, funkers!
STOP PRESS: Bar open from 12.30pm onwards on Saturday, to show live Premier League football - including Arsenal v Bournemouth (12.30pm) and Manchester City v Nottingham Forest (5.30pm).
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SUN MAY 5 - MONTHLY GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT
It's thinking caps on time every first Sunday of the calendar month - and we'll be ready to welcome you for the latest monthly quiz night on Sunday May 5.
The clubhouse usually opens between 7pm and 7.15pm, with the aim to start between 7.30pm and 7.45pm.
The quizzes are set and designed to be quite informal and not too heavyweight; so they should appeal to a broad range of people among the LGCC membership.
Quiz teams can be formed of any number you'd like to bring. The entry fee of £2 per person is divided between the top performers. New participants are always very welcome - either as a whole team, or as individuals joining others.
Quiz-maestro for May is Roy Makins.
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TUE MAY 7 & EVERY TUESDAY MORNING - TAI CHI (QIGONG) SESSIONS: 10.30am to 11.30am
Targeted especially at senior members, enjoy something quite different at LGCC, as local instructor Fiona Walsh leads you through two free taster sessions of Tai Chi (Qigong).
These are gentle, strengthening easy movements which are perfect for beginners. Even better, you can stand or sit - as preferred - while taking part.
There's no need to book. Simply come along on a Tuesday morning, with £5 payable upon arrival.
Give it a try. Many have and are already really enjoying it.
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TUE MAY 7 - CHRIS'S BANJO BASH: Bar 8.00pm, Music 8.15pm
Enjoy the foot-tapping sounds of bluegrass and old-time music courtesy of Chris Lawrance and his gang of maestros.
The monthly Banjo Bash takes place every first Tuesday of the calendar month, with instruments strumming from around 8.15pm.
The bar is open for you to enjoy a drink while listening to a group of talented musicians keep some really traditional sounds alive - sure to put a smile on your face.
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THU MAY 9 & THU MAY 23 (every second & fourth Thursday of the month) - T@THEGREEN: Join Us For A Cuppa & A Chat - Free Community Event, All Welcome
LGCC's community-focused offering T@TheGreen continues with a May double-bill, on both the 9th and 23rd...
As Tea@TheGreen continues into 2024, local people - some of whom may really appreciate the chance to spend time in the company of like-minded others - have been able to gather between 10.00am and 12noon twice a month for a cuppa and a chat.
Completely free to attend and personally hosted, everyone in the local community is welcome to pop by or stay for the whole two hours; whichever is most appealing.
Have a chat with other folk from around the village and surrounding areas, or simply sit back, relax and take in the calming view across The Green from our bright and airy clubhouse facility - while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and some light refreshments.
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SAT MAY 18 - BIG FIGHT NIGHT AT LGCC: Fury v Usyk For The Undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Crown - Reserve Your Entry Now By Advance Ticket
Reserve your place(s) now for LGCC's Big Fight Night by messaging Rich Walker on 07881 658415.
Tickets are limited in number, costing £5 per person toward the club's cost of putting on the screening, and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Any surplus from ticket sales will be made available for Junior cricket accessories.
Join us on the evening of Saturday May 18 when undefeated rivals Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go head-to-head to become the undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing champion.
LGCC's clubhouse bar will be open from mid-afternoon with cricket on The Green, then remain open throughout the evening until the main bout has finished.
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SOME THURSDAY EVENINGS DURING CRICKET SEASON - YOGA & RELAXATION SESSION: Yoga 6.30pm, Bar 8.00pm
Come along and enjoy a relaxed yoga session under the watchful eye of a qualified tutor, every Thursday evening (apart from planned absence re. junior cricket) inside the LGCC clubhouse.
Mats are available to use should you not possess your own, and the group often stay behind for a quick drink after the clubhouse opens to others at 8.00pm.
Co-ordinator Glennis Taylor will be only too happy to welcome you along to a friendly group of like-minded folk. Please contact her for more information as sessions are sporadic during the junior cricket season: 07778 797475.
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SAT JUN 1 - SATURDAY SOCIAL: Live Music At LGCC with 'Hope And Glory'
Enjoy live music at LGCC as Ska and Two-tone tribute band 'Hope & Glory' join us once again to get you singing along and "moving your feet to the rock-steady beat"!
They'll be performing live from around 8.30pm, possibly even outside if it's a proper summer's evening!
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MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: Darts Teams
The Wednesday Darts team have backed up the Monday team's promotion by reaching the final of the Hemel Hempstead Wednesday Night Darts League Cup. Congratulations to all involved.
Monday Darts home fixtures have been added to the club website's Events section for reference, while there are also in-house competitions set for every Wednesday until the end of August.
Updates on the full Darts schedule can be found at the 'Upcoming Events' section of our club website lgcc.hitscricket.com, with fixtures from there listed for easy reference on the website's homepage.
To get involved and find out more about our two Darts teams, please contact Darts Secretary Roy Makins on 07312 080302.
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LIVE FOOTBALL & OTHER SPORT ON THE BIG SCREENS
Remember if there's a major sporting event on a midweek evening or Sunday afternoon, we'll be showing it live on the two big screens inside the LGCC clubhouse.
With full subscriptions to both Sky Sports and TNT Sports, you can swap pounds saved for drinks at The Green while taking in the action alongside fellow club members and their guests.
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Welcome to...
LGCC's OVERSEAS CRICKET PLAYER 2024: Callum Dodds, from Australia
It's a really warm 'G'Day' to Callum!
Having arrived recently from the warmer climes of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, Callum's had the chance to watch the rain fall for a couple of weeks to get accustomed to the UK!
It's a far cry from sunny NSW back home, where the 23-year-old runs his own carpentry business.
But now he's getting ready to 'chip in' with some runs & wickets for the club's Saturday senior 1st XI, as they prepare to start a Herts League Division One campaign on Saturday May 11.
Callum will be around the club helping out here & there, as well as getting stuck into his cricket training with all of the senior players on Tuesday evenings.
Come up to The Green and say hello to Callum when you can. He's settling in really well so far!
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SUGGESTIONS?
If you have any ideas relating to social events you'd like to see LGCC host, or would be keen to put something on yourself, please feel free to contact Social Events Co-Ordinator Sandra Malloy on 07515 458861.
That's it for now. We look forward to providing a warm welcome at The Green whenever you're next calling in.
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PLEASE NOTE: All club events and clubhouse hires are shown within the 'Next Up At The Green' events section of our club website: lgcc.hitscricket.com. Do make that your first port of call in between our email updates. The website section is constantly updated.
And please, if you get a chance when next on Facebook, search out our new official 'page': Leverstock Green Cricket Club. There's a link to click from the current 'Leverstock Green CC Players & Supporters' group. We're now only posting new updates to this new page, so we can be more visible online to the local community.