Left to Right: Abigale - Ron - Nigel - Roy 2006 Xmas at The Strawberry Bank Meriden Over thirty Solihull judo players and friends get into the Christmas spirit! On Saturday 2nd December, 2006, Solihull Judo Club had its annual Christmas Dinner / Dance at the Strawberry Bank, Meriden. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves tucking into the festive fare in congenial surroundings. The more energetic amongst us, could be seen jiving away on the dance floor into the early hours! Thanks again to Mike Yates for his sterling efforts in organising the meal. What would we do without him?

From top to bottom: Roy - Bruce - Tony Bruce - Lena - Mike Tony - Sandra - Ron

Xmas at The Strawberry Bank Meriden Another huge thank you to Mike Yates for arranging our Annual Xmas Supper (this time with a DISCO) at the Strawberry Bank, Meriden Saturday 3rd December 2005 Friends from Coventry and Solihull were back again at the Strawberry Bank enjoying a splendid Dinner/Dance in pleasant surroundings. Everyone enjoyed the occasion, the food was good, the friends were friendly, the Disco Dancing energetic and hugely appreciated by those who had the nerve to get up and have-a-go. Roy Muller, as usual presided over the Special Awards Ceremony.

From top to bottom: Roy Manuel with his Award Certificate - Mark Holt receiving his (with Mike Yates in the background) - and don't they look smart: The Holt brothers

Our Juniors have a Xmas Party 2004

An Excellent spread was enjoyed by all the children at their Xmas Party on Friday 3rd December 2004 A big thank you goes to Bev Sherwood and Rachel Riches for organising everything, especially the excellent spread. A selection of 'goodie' boxes were there for the taking by all those who attended. The Juniors go from strength to strength and deserve all the support we can give. It is hoped that our Seniors will take time off to demonstrate their skills to the young ones. Also, the Club would welcome more parents getting involved, both on the mat (we hope) and in the general running and organising of events. Anybody with fund raising skills will be most welcome.

We know how to enjoy ourselves !

Xmas Curry in Solihull A big thank you again to Mike Yates for organising our annual Xmas meal. And at such short notice. He worked a miracle having only a couple of weeks notice to get everything organised. On Friday 17th December 2004, over twenty Solihull players and friends enjoyed a festive meal at the Shades of Raj in Solihull. The meal was well earned as most, including visiting players from Coventry, built up an appetite at the usual Friday night training session beforehand!

Lena Strang took photographs which speak for themselves. (mouse-over and the names will appear)

Barbara Barnett

On Friday 27 August 2004 Barbara celebrated her 70 th birthday at the Strawberry Bank, Meriden The guests (hundreds of them) included her loving daughters: Debbie, Gale, and Tracey who flew in unexpectedly all the way from San Francisco. Also there, six very special Judo friends: Carol de la Pole, Dave Walker (and Pam), Keith Cannaby (and Ann Marie), Roy Manuel (and Rhona), and Roy (two medals) Muller, Les Hudspith The evening included good food, live music and a first class stand-up comedian. Best of all, Barbara was there looking half her age wearing a fabulous taupe satin full length dress, delicately set off by a crystallised top bodice. Wow!

(The photographs speak for themselves, but 'mouse-over' will help)

Xmas at The Strawberry Bank Meriden A huge thank you to Mike Yates for arranging our Annual Xmas Supper at the Strawberry Bank, Meriden Saturday 29th November 2003 Friends from Coventry, Northampton and Solihull enjoyed the food and drink in pleasant surroundings Roy Muller presided over the awards ceremony - we didn't know so many players had so many talents! Apart from one, Lena Strang took the photographs which speak for themselves.

Roy Muller hands out Merit Award Certificates to (L to R) Ron Knight - Clive Biggs - Danny Broughton (L to R) Les Hudspith - Roy Muller - Carol de la Pole Carol - Clive Douglas - Tony Weaver Lena Strang - Debbie Berrow - and Andy