​Important changes following the release from lockdown
On Monday, the Government announced the release from the legal restrictions of the Covid-19 lockdown but that we should all still proceed with some degree of caution.  The Centre is pleased to announce the following changes as to how we operate from this coming Monday, July 19:

• Face Coverings - we would strongly recommend that members continue to wear face coverings when not on court
• One Way System - this will still continue to operate due to the confines of the stairways and reception
• Inviting Players into the Centre - we will continue to invite players to enter the Centre, court by court, as this helps manage the number of people in our small reception area
• Showers, Toilets & Changing Facilities - these will be fully opened and we ask Members to behave in a responsible manner in these areas
• Bar Area - this will remain closed, due to the likely prolonged mixing of multiple groups in a confined area
• Spectating - spectating will still not be permitted
• Online Bookings - Members still need to list all players for their courts (this is how the new booking system works) but the restriction of 6 players per court is now removed
• Block Bookings - we would like to receive requests for block bookings in August for courts starting in September

We believe these changes are a reasonable balance between what the removal of legal requirements permit and what will continue to help minimise the risk to our Members and Staff given the confined spaces at the Centre whilst not on the Courts, and the ongoing pandemic.

Whilst we all hope that, as time progresses, we will be able to continue to remove restrictions, this remains dependent on Government and Badminton England guidance.  The Committee will continue to keep the situation under review and make further updates based on the appropriate guidance and conditions.

It with much sadness that Wycombe Badminton Centre has learned of the recent  passing of Dave Dovey.
Dave was a long standing Committee Member for both the local league as well as the Management Committee at the Centre.
He was the founder of Revelations BC, a Club formed from his contacts at the College where he worked (now Bucks New University). He tirelessly submitted league reports to the local paper and members remember fondly his unbiased and fair accounts of all matches.
He famously learned Italian and offered his coaching skills to the Italian Badminton Association, which epitomises his generous nature and love of the sport.
Indeed, until recently, Dave would still call the Centre for clarification on new rules of the sport, or scoring changes, such was his genuine interest in Badminton.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him at the Centre and remembered with much affection.
 
Dave’s funeral service will be held at the St Margaret’s Church, Tylers Green (HP10 8NY) at 11.00am on Monday 12th July. Current rules permit only 30 in church, so if more turn up some may have to stay outside. Hopefully the weather may be kind but better bring a brolly, just in case. After this, Dave will be buried at the Cock Lane cemetery  12 midday and there will be a wake at the Old Queens Head pub (HP10 8EY opposite the church) at 1pm. Same attendance rules apply at the pub but if the weather is ok we can gather in any number outside but if it’s raining, only 30 will be allowed inside and have to be seated and served at the table.
 
No flowers please but if you wish to make a donation, Dave’s preferred charities are; Cancer Research; Help the Aged; and British Heart Foundation. If you make a donation please make it in Dave’s name so they know where it has come from.