It won't have escaped anyone's attention if they've played recently but the squash court temperatures have plummeted. I have emailed centre management who tell me they have a new BMS as part of cost cutting measures.
The net result is no heat whatsoever at our end of the building and courts which are nearly unplayable. What I'm told is nothing will change.
I naively thought our heating issues were well and truly over with a newly installed and state of the art heating system, alas no, they have now chosen to to switch it off.
Several players have complained to reception staff who I know have passed on the comments to staff upstairs. This is a waste of time. Can I suggest that any complaint be sent to the Head of Leisure at County Hall, a quick email should be all it needs.
I'm not sure what the future holds or what the real agenda is (a subtle attempt to remove the club altogether is not such a fanciful idea and has been mooted) I for one can't play a competitive game of squash on these courts, injuries are bound and frankly it's no fun. I'm not suggesting what players should or shouldn't do but I know one or two are already playing elsewhere.
I shall continue to try and resolve the situation and get court temperatures back to (at least) what they were last winter but so far I have failed. The management position seems unremitting so don't hold your breath.
I would normally sign off "Enjoy Your Squash" I know you can't so I won't.
Ian Mc