Old Owens C.C. are having a ‘Family Fun Day’ on Monday 28th August 2019 at Old Owen’s Sports Ground, Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, Northaw, EN6 4NF, starting at 11 am (This is the rescheduled event that was cancelled on the 28th July due to the weather).
The event will start at 11 am with a junior match to be followed by an adults game to commemorate past players who are no longer with us.
Other events will include Softball, Fun activities for all the Family and a BBQ plus the Bar in the pavilion will be open for drinks.
Entry on the day is FREE and everyone is welcome.
Old Owens C.C. are having a ‘Family Fun Day’ on Sunday 28th August 2019 at Old Owen’s Sports Ground, Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, Northaw, EN6 4NF starting at 11 am.
Please see the Flyer on the left for all anticipated activities on the day!
Everyone is welcome!
Drawn on the 24th June 2019 1st Prize £75 - Mr A. Droy 2nd Prize £50 - Mr W.Sutter 3rd Prize £25 - Mr B.Clifton
Old Owens F.C. have received recognition for our grounds/pitches in the FA Grassroots Awards 2019 and have won the ‘Grounds Team of the Year‘ award (see email from the Amateur Football Alliance below):
Email from AFA 24th May 2019
Old Owens were nominated for an FA Grassroots County Award 2019, sponsored by McDonald’s, and we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on winning in the following category – Grounds Team of the Year.
The awards say ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who keep Amateur FA football going week in week out throughout our region and their contribution to grassroots football.
The Amateur FA will be holding an awards ceremony in late August/early September, to which you and members of your Club are invited to receive your award. The exact date will be communicated shortly.
Samantha Brown (Football Development Officer)
Amateur Football Alliance
Preparations for the upcoming Race Night are in full swing and it promises to be a blast! You need to book as soon as possible!
The OSA relies on the support of all parents and friends of the School to raise much needed funds for all of our children. Please do what you can to support this event.
The fun-filled evening will take place in the main hall and the bar will be set up in the dining room (i.e. same set-up as the Quizzes).
Tables can be booked for any size groups.
8 pre-recorded races will be shown on a big screen throughout the evening. ‘Bets’ are placed prior to each race. The result of each race is not known until the race is broadcast on the night. The 1st Race will be run at 7.30pm and we aim to be finished by 10.30pm.
Each race is sponsored by a parent or friend of the School or a local company *
Attendees and non-attendees are encouraged to ‘buy’ and name a horse (for £5**) to support the event. All horse owners names will be displayed on the race card which will be given to all attendees. Winning horse owners win a prize.
A Fish and Chips supper will be provided ***
Please go to www.buytickets.at/theosa to book your tickets and buy your horses!
Thank you for your support and good luck!
*There are still some races that have not yet been sponsored, so if you are able to sponsor a race then please contact events@theosa.gov.uk.
You will be welcome to promote your company or simply sponsor a race yourself. Race sponsors’ details will appear on all race cards and will be announced prior to each race. All that we ask is that you provide a prize for the owner of the horse that wins your race.
** Non-attendees are asked to donate £10 if they wish to buy a horse.
*** If you have specific dietary requirements, please make this clear on your booking form.
Venue for the Event is Dame Alice Owen’s School, Dugdale Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2UD (Main Hall)
It is with deep regret and sadness we announce the death of Old Owenian (1953-60) and Old Owens Cricket Club stalwart Edward James “Ted” Cook.
Ted passed away on Monday 25th December 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Those who knew him will not be surprised to learn that he never let it get him down, and fought tooth and nail to retain his faculties and dignity until the very end. Those in the care home where he died remember him as a kind, generous and funny man, who rarely complained. Doubtless countless others will agree.
Ted left Owen’s in 1960, joining the North Thames Gas Board, and worked all his life in gas engineering, finally retiring in 2007. After leaving school, Ted was for many years involved with the Old Owen’s 2nd XI cricket team, and was team secretary for a prolonged spell (always of course ensuring the team bag was up to scratch). He was primarily an off-spin bowler, though general consensus was that this was not the case. Wicketkeeper Dennis Elston for one, suggested he had “never turned a ball”. Add to this an unparalleled prowess as a no. 10 or 11 batsman (6 and out being the usual story) and Sam Kershen regularly instructing him to “stop dancing about at the wicket”, you have all the ingredients for a long-serving stalwart of the team. His wife Sue spent some years as scorer and often organised the teas. Post-match, Ted frequently joined other members of the team in a game or two of poker and of course, the obligatory beverages.
During Ted’s time, regular players included Sam Kershen, Roger McHugh, Ian Dowty, Ken Rowswell, Roy Vandermeer, Bo Shepherd and Keith Freeman.
He leaves his wife Sue, son George, daughter-in-law Felicity and grandchildren Tobias and Elizabeth.
A memorial service will be held at Worcester Crematorium at 12.15pm on Friday 18th January. Please raise a glass for Ted on that date, preferably of whisky, though he wouldn’t be too picky!
Donations, if desired, can be made by cheque and sent to E.J. Gumery and Son, 68-70 Ombersley Rd, Worcester, WR3 7EU, or can be made directly to: Thames Valley Air Ambulance or the Salvation Army.
Old Owens Association and Old Owens Cricket Club sends sincere condolences to all the family for their sad loss.
Dear Committee Members,
Please find below the list of dates for the OOASC Full Committee meetings for 2019, to be held in the Les Williamson Room at Old Owen’s Sports Ground, Coopers Lane.
Monday 11th February 2019 (7.30 pm)
Monday 1st April 2019 (7.30 pm)
Monday 13th May 2019 (7.30 pm) – AGM
Monday 10th June 2019 (7.30 pm)
Monday 5th August 2019 (7.30 pm)
Monday 7th October 2019 (7.30 pm)
Monday 2nd December 2019 (7.30 pm)
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES AT OLD OWENS SPORTS GROUND
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DATE |
TIME |
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Monday 24th December 2018 (CHRISTMAS EVE) |
12 pm – 7 pm |
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Tuesday 25th December 2018 (CHRISTMAS DAY) |
12 pm – 2 pm |
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Wednesday 26th December 2018 (BOXING DAY) |
CLOSED |
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Thursday 27th December 2018 |
2 pm – 11 pm |
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Friday 28th December 2018 |
NORMAL HOURS |
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Saturday 29th December 2018 |
NORMAL HOURS |
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Sunday 30th December 2018 |
NORMAL HOURS |
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Monday 31st December 2018 (NEW YEARS EVE) |
2 pm – 7 pm |
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Tuesday 1st January 2019 (NEW YEARS DAY) |
CLOSED |
Normal opening hours resume from Wednesday 2nd January 2019.
John & Lynn Clark
Old Owen's Association and Sports
Club Limited
Old Owen's Sports Ground
Coopers Lane
Northaw, Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 4NF
Tel: 01707 644211
Email: jlcowens@gmail.com
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