The club would like to say thank you to the Aquarelle Bed and Breakfast in Urunga. They have provided us with a very generous deal on accommodation for Brendan and Lisa Meehan to have a weekend away before the chaos of the new season begins.

The weekend away is a small token of the club’s appreciation of the time and effort that Brendan and Lisa put into the club, and was announced at the 2009 Awards evening. We hope they have a great time in Urunga, and that Chloe has an equally enjoyable time in Armidale.

Aquarelle is a 4½ star bed and breakfast in a beautiful, secluded spot. So if you are thinking about spending some time at the coast, consider the Aquarelle. More information and pictures are available at their web site.

The club will have new kit for the 2010 season; including jumpers, shorts and socks.

To make sure you get your preferred jumper number and in the appropriate size get in touch with Ben Page (0429 682 001, president@newenglandnomads.net). He needs to know your preferred jumper number, jumper and shorts sizes (see this size guide) and whether you want to buy the sleeveless jumper and/or an additional long-sleeved jumper.

This information is needed now, please.

It’s not too late to order Nomads t-shirts to give to all your friends and relatives this Christmas. Redbubble’s final date for Christmas orders, in Australia, is 13 December.

And we have a new design which even looks good on aging skinheads. T-shirts cost $30, $5 of which goes straight into the coffers of your very own footy club. Go on, treat yourself. And the rest of the family too.

There will be a get together at the Wicklow on Thursday 17 December. A table has been booked for those that want to have dinner, but if not just come along for a drink.

The table is booked for 6pm. If you are planning on having some food, could you let us know so that we can keep an eye on numbers in case we need a bigger table.

Bring the family etc.

The Nomads’ Adrian Walsh was elected President of the Country Energy TAFL at the AGM held on November 15. Having taken on the post during the 2009 season, following Darrell Benfield’s illness-enforced resignation, Starry was re-elected unopposed for the coming season.

The rest of the league committee consists of Gerry Griffiths (Vice-President), Andy Larpent (Secretary), Graham Nuttall (Treasurer), Josh McKenzie, Graham Brown and Dave Chapman. Andy Larpent is new to the area, loves his footy and was keen to get involved in the league despite not being a member of any of the local clubs. Good on you, Andy, welcome on board.