RGT Badminton 2012
Only people who are better looking than this in real-life are allowed to take part in our Badminton tournament. 
Anglia & South East Area’s Badminton Tournament, part of the Roy Gordon Trophy (aka “RGT”) is taking place on Sunday 29th April 2012. The details are as follows:
Time: 11.45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
First games start at 12 prompt.
(Organisers may refuse admission if late).
Costs £5.00 per player (plus admission to centre)
A minimum of 3 games per player (or partial refund)
Maximum of 20 players, book asap.
Wanstead Leisure Centre
Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, E11 2JZ
(near A12 Redbridge roundabout, or Redbridge/ Wanstead tube)
RGT events are only open to PLUS members. For details about how to join PLUS, please use our Contact form.
The Annual Celebrity Mystery Challenge!
Barking & Dagenham Plus chair Gemma Crader presenting the Annual Celebrity Mystery Challenge Cup to Richard.
Mr Richard Leach of Green Lane, Dagenham, was the surprise winner of Barking & Dagenham Plus “Celebrity Mystery Challenge,” which is an annual event, held at the White Horse Pub in Chadwell Heath. This is a fun competition which helps to raise awareness of Plus’ work within the community, as well as being an enjoyable night-out.
Richard said: “We had people from all over Essex come to this, so we had a great crowd there. I am also looking forward to our Charity fund raising events later this year, which include our Darts Tournament and sponsored walk in aid of Haven House.”
“Plus” is a nationwide social organisation for young people aged 18 to 35. The Barking & Dagenham branch meets every Tuesday at the White Horse, Chadwell Heath, from 9pm. For more info, including membership enquiries, please ring Joe on 07958 669339, or visit www.barkingdagenhamplus.com
AGM Results
Here is a short summary of what occurred at our recent AGM.
New Committee
The new committee which will serve from March 1st 2012 to February 28th 2013 is as follows:
| Chair | Gemma Crader |
| Secretary | Sanya Preston |
| Treasurer | Richard Leach |
| Activities | David Sands (1) Nick Barrett (2) |
| PRO | Joe Gurney |
| Memberships Officer | Charlie Lewis |
| General Committee Members | Allan James (1) David Rew (2) |
The National AGM
The club was generally in favour of the motion to spend £500 of each Area’s money on an “Inspire” style event. Against his better judgement, Joe Gurney agreed to attend the National AGM on the club’s behalf.
Other news
Joe Gurney was named as the winner of the “Adrian Pembroke Trophy,” for service to Barking & Dagenham Plus (mainly for the creation of this website and his work as PRO). 
Cue Action!
Barking & Dagenham Plus members took part in the Anglia & South East Area Plus Pool Tournament this Sunday, held at Namco Funscape in Romford. This is an annual event which always draws a large crowd of young men and women from all over East Anglia, Essex, east London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Steve Poysden of Redbridge eventually won the tournament, whilst Sanya Preston was the highest placed member of Barking & Dagenham, getting as far as the semi-finals.
Barking & Dagenham Plus’ chair, Miss Gemma Crader, 22, said:
“I love events like this! It is great to be able to come out and have fun and meet so many friends from across the area – and sometimes from across the country as well. Plus often organises sporting tournaments like this as well as sporting events, so there is always something for everyone.”
Sanya Preston, of Barking & Dagenham Plus
Plus is an organisation for young adults aged 18 to 35. The local branch meets at the White Horse Pub, Chadwell Heath, every tuesday from 9pm. For more information, including how to join, please use the Contact page of our website.
