Have A Happy Christmas

Derry Hill Utd is now closed for the Christmas break. The Club re-opens for training and matches on Saturday 8th January 2011. The following two events are scheduled to run on the morning of our return:

• Young Leaders Programme Introduction
  An introduction to the Club's Young Leaders Programme for members aged 15 and older. This takes place in the Clubhouse between 10.40am and 11.10am. Please contact YoungLeaders@dhufc.org if you wish to know more about this excellent, nationally recognised, experience and confidence building programme.
  
  
• Under 7s Taster Session
  Yes we'll try again. After 3 cancellations due to poor weather conditions I am hoping to run the second of our Under 7s free taster sessions. I have included an invitation to this event below. Please forward to and encourage parents with children in School Year 2 to bring them along to this fun, friendly, enjoyable session.

I also have two updates of activities that some of you have an interest in:

• Christmas Party (for members aged 12 and younger)
  Despite the poor weather conditions we have decided that the main roads remain passable and safe enough to hold the Christmas Party. Entry is by ticket only and takes place per the schedule written on it. My grateful thanks go to Karen McCormack and her small group of helpers for arranging, promoting and running this favourite annual event.
  
  
• Squad Pictures
  For those of you who had their pictures taken by A&M Photography collection of outstanding orders will take place on Monday and Wednesday between 6pm and 7pm from the Oxenham's house in Derry Hill. Ensure you make time during these collection periods to fetch your pictures. The Oxenham's house address is 31 Lansdowne Crescent, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9NT. Please arrive within the designated time to collect your pictures. I have heard many good reports of the pictures provided and am pleased to see that many of you purchased the packs. Please email me with your feedback so we can judge whether we arrange further visits from A&M.

I do hope we will have some better weather when the Club reopens. Remember if you have any doubts regarding whether the ground is open or closed, then you can resolve this by looking at Twitter, Facebook, and the DHUFC Website or ringing the Pitch Hotline (0845 5272 886). If you like or follow our facebook or twitter feeds you will receive immediate notification of pitch status changes direct to your phone.

Finally I would like to recognise each of our enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteers who devote so much time and energy to providing a valuable and much needed sporting experience to the young people within our community. None of the coaches, secretaries, helpers and officials receive expenses or pay for their time and commitment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of them on your behalf and send my personal thanks for what they do.

Wendy and myself wish you all a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Regards,
Alan

Under 7s @ Derry Hill United
Saturday 8th January
The session runs from 11.30am - 12.30pm at Bowood Sports Ground, Studley (next to the Soho Pub on the A4). In order for the session to start on time ensure you arrive by 11am. On arrival look for the registration desk by the Clubhouse where you will need to register and receive information about the Club.

Your child will need suitable clothing to run around and take part, shin pads, covered by long socks, football boots if they have them, or if not trainers. We do operate a second hand football boot scheme for any one interested.

Please also ensure your child brings a drink to the session and suitable clothes to keep them warm and dry.

We need your support to help your child settle in to this new environment and ask that you remain at the ground for this session