OTHER EVENTS
We are in early stage discussions to hold a number of other events at the Rose Bowl next year.
Events under discussion include a pop concert, an opera and trade shows.
Naturally, we will keep you informed of progress in respect of these events.
Overall, therefore, you can see that we are making considerable progress on all fronts.
From a personal point of view, I should like to say that, not only has this been a busy year, it has also been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable years of my business life.
There are a number of people I must pay tribute to for their efforts in addition to those mentioned above:
- all staff involved in stewardship, catering, administration, scoring, golf management, the Hampshire Shop and other ground facilities. Throughout the entire summer our staff were helpful and cheerful and I am deeply grateful to them all;
- all Committee members who have been hugely supportive during a time of significant change. All committee meetings have been held in a constructive and convivial spirit which exemplifies the 'Hampshire style';
- the Executive Management who, more than anyone else, have had to continue the management of the Club at a new ground whilst coping with dramatic changes in style and circumstances. In particular, I must thank Graham Walker, the incoming Chief Executive, for his tireless efforts since April and Tony Baker, his predecessor, who has provided me with outstanding support and help at all times. He has been a truly magnificent servant of our Club for over 15 years and we will, no doubt, wish to mark his forthcoming retirement in an appropriate manner in due course.
Finally, and most important of all, I should like to thank all our members for their fantastic support this year. The messages of encouragement, both written and spoken, have been enormously inspirational to me and I genuinely appreciate this.
Whilst acknowledging that we still have much to do, I detect a great spirit amongst management, staff, players and members alike; a new sense of purpose whereby we all share in a mission to ensure a successful future for our Club - both on and off the field.
During times of great change, of course, we will occasionally encounter difficulties but, if we can continue with optimism and an open dialogue, we will succeed.
More than anything else, I look forward to sharing in that success with you all.
With sincere thanks
Rod Bransgrove - Chairman
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