BADMINTON BEATS RECORD
Gay and Lesbian Badminton have experienced a surge in popularity for their regular Wednesday social games recently, with a record number of 50 participants attending on May 20. ‘The most people we’ve had previously is 42, but we always average about 20-40,’ said organizer Dallas. Participants have been coming from as far away as Canada and Japan and Dallas says this could be due to the fact that G&L Badminton is well advertised through gay media in Western Australia. ‘Most people do some research online before coming to Perth,’ he said. ‘I get calls from all over the world’. Dallas says the weekly games are friendly more than competitive and everyone is welcome no matter what their skill-levels. ‘Most people haven’t played since high school and some have never played at all. We’re always happy to help out new players.’ G&L Badminton will be holding their first ever Competition Night on Wednesday July 22, with great prizes to be won. Registrations can be made until July 8 at Wednesday night social games, held at the Alma Venville Recreation Centre on 8th Avenue in Maylands. For more information on G&L Badminton, contact Dallas on 0415 486 854, Frank on 0410 465 372 or visit the website www.perthgaybadminton.wetpaint.com
LOTON PARK AGM CALLED
Loton Park Tennis Club will be holding its AGM on Saturday, July 4 at 5pm. This will be an important meeting for the club as it signals the start of preparations for a new season (and the end of a particularly difficult one). A new committee will be elected and the financial position of the club will be announced. Both full and social members are eligible to vote. Saturday Social Tennis will continue throughout June, from 1pm every Saturday. For more info on the AGM, contact Michelle Rigg on 0418 942 231.
SAPPHISTS’ SIGHTS ON RAILWAYS AND CAFES
Sapphic Trampers will this month be combining the themes of railways and cafes when they meet on Sunday June 7. The group will depart from the Information Shelter just outside Jarrahdale, on Jarrahdale Rd at 10 am and follow the 8km heritage Railway Trail through woodlands of huge tree ferns and black butt trees. The Trampers will then take a well-earned rest at a nearby café (or pub). Participants are reminded to wear sturdy walking shoes, bring lunch and snacks and 2 litres of water. For more details contact walk leaders Leah on 9337 2097 or Blandine on 0420 520 960.
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