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Recreation Ground User Group Stanford-le-Hope Cricket Club, Stanford-le-Hope Rugby Football Club, United Services Bowls Club President: John E.Green
20th May 2007 – Official Opening Ceremony Afternoon events The afternoon saw the formal events take place with speeches from Mark Nuttall SRGUG) and Grahame Thomas (Cory Trust). Following this, Danny Crates (Paralympic 800m Gold medalist from SLH) unveiled the commemorative plaque as he officially opened the Clubhouse. John Green then hoisted the new SRGUG flag for the first time. There followed a buffet and drinks for all the invited guests.
Tennis courts being prepared
First tennis played on the new courts
Mark Nuttall, SRGUG Chairman, gives opening speech
Grahame Thomas (Cory Trust), speaks on behalf of the Trust
Danny Crates unveils the plaque
Victoria Crates receives flowers
The commemorative plaque
The SRGUG General and Development Committees
The wonderful buffet
Celebratory champagne is opened
The new SRGUG flag
Evening events Late evening tennis The evening saw members let their hair down as they relaxed and celebrated the official opening. It was an evening of fine entertainment provided by two top bands to which members danced the night away.
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