Membership Matters

MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP MATTERSMATTERS

With the winding down of a communications committee, this page is devoted to being more of an opinion page, where prevailing moods and sentiments of Members on current Club issues, expressed in comments and mails, are echoed. As always, we want to know what’s on your mind, and will always welcome your feedback. RECENTLY, A DECISION WAS MADE TO OFFER BREAKFAST ONLY AT PINKS… Breakfast at Pinks only is a mistake. Do away with the chafing dishes and cook to order as it used to be. TP Appalled by people’s behaviour at Pinks, and disappointed to have to have breakfast there… I am an overseas Member and come to the Club for the Club, not to come to an average hotel. FP While I agree with the economic reasons for having only one venue for breakfast, I do not agree with the argument that economy alone justifies dispensing with breakfast in the old restaurant in a child-free environment. RS No waiters, tables not laid, multiple trips required, no logic to layout, food in chafing dishes cold, table not cleared as food finished, coffee disgusting.AB

MORE GENERALLY Your German sausage has not seen Germany and the saurecraut [sic] was not cooked. It tasted ok as I was very hungry. PE Why is it that there are never any ice-creams in the fridge? Also, never any low-fat milk. RH Not the place it used to be. WR There are only three things wrong with Pinks: 1. Service. 2. Service. 3. Service. DN BUT IT WASN’T ALL BAD… Thank you to the team for a wonderful Red Room dinner… It made for a special evening and a great meal. DB www.mcc.co.ke www.mcc.co.ke April– June 2017 Muthaiga Country Club 3

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Kenya Ladies Bowls Champion MEMORIAL FOR & MCC Member Essie Walker RICHARD (DICK) MOSS MBE

to Represent Kenya at the A Musical Memorial will take place at 2.30pm on World Bowls Sunday 24th July 2022 Ladies Singles Championships at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa Auditorium off Langata South Road, just past Tangaza and Allamo MCC bowler Essie Walker, who is the current on the Left, Gate C. Kenya Ladies champion, will be representing ALL ARE WELCOME. Kenya at the 2022 World Bowls Ladies Singles Championship, which will be hosted by the Donations, if any, to be made to the Parkinson’s Support Group. Naenae Bowling Club in Wellington, New Zealand in November this year. For more information please contact at Pinks Father Thomas Kevin Kraft tkkraftop@gmail.com Essie is a regular bowler at Muthaiga and a very keen competitor. TO We wish Essie all the best in New Zealand. TONY VALENTINE … MEMORIAL SERVICE Peter Vernon-Evans Bowls Trophy A celebration of Tony Valentine’s life will be held in the Ballroom at Muthaiga Country Club on Former MCC Secretary, the late Peter Vernon-Evans, MORE GENERALLY Wednesday 27th April 2022 at 3.30pm for 4 pm. All Members and friends are welcome. facilitated the creation of the MCC Bowling Green in Your German sausage has not seen Germany 1992. Each year the PVE Trophy and the saurecraut [sic] was not cooked. It tasted ok as I was very hungry. PE Christmas Draw Prizes is awarded to the bowler Winners of the Christmas Draw who who has made a distinct contribution to the spirit of the Lawn Bowls Section at Why is it that there are never any ice-creams in the fridge? Also, never any low-fat milk. RH have not yet collected their prizes,are kindly requested to do so by the end of April 2022. Muthaiga Club. Any unclaimed prizes will be entered into the Not the place it used to be. WRThe 2021 award went to Clare Jethwa (pictured with Bowls Captain Christmas Draw this year. Gerry Cunningham) who is not only an excellent bowler, but a Prizes can be collected from the Front Desk every day. There are only three things wrong with Pinks: For other arrangements call Purity on 020-7229203loyal supporter of the Bowls Section who brings enthusiasm and 1. Service. 2. Service. 3. Service.camaraderie to social bowls and all Club competitions. DN

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SQUASH

The Squash community welcomes new members to join in their weekly social mix-in, every Wednesday from 4:30pm onwards. BUT IT WASN’T ALL BAD…

Thank you to the team for a wonderful Red Room dinner… It made for a special evening anSNOOKER d a great meal. DB Snooker Club is offering Snooker Coaching Drives every Friday & Saturday from 2-6pm at the Snooker April–Room (opposite the June 2017 Muthaiga Country Club 3

Ballroom garden). GYM For Fitness enthusiasts, Gym Rates for 2022 have been reduced by up to 30% with an optimised “off-peak rate” (including weekends and public holidays).

MASSAGE

Massages at the MCC Spa are becoming increasingly popular and Members are advised to book early to get their desired slot. We hit a new record of 122 massages in March.