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Dear Community members ,
The Governing Board met on 21 October to review ongoing works, the operation and development of our leisure facilities, membership matters and a number of improvements planned across the Club. Below is a summary of the main updates.
We are pleased to confirm that, since the Governing Board meeting on 21 October, the contract with the new restaurant operator has now been finalised and signed.
This marks an important step forward for the Clubhouse and provides continuity for the restaurant as we move into its next chapter. The Board looks forward to working positively with the new team and supporting the restaurant in becoming an i ntegral part of the wider leisure and social facilities enjoyed by the community.
The new membership arrangements are generally working well, and the €950 annual concession for licensed short term rental properties i s now in place.
As the policy settles in, further guidance is being provided where necessary to ensure that access to the facilities remains fair and consistent for members, licensed rental properties and paying guests.
The Board has also reviewed the golf sign in arrangements. As the present system is not being used consistently, it will be phased out in favour of visible, non transferable golf bag tags identifying members and paying guests. This should provide a simpler and more effective way of managing access to the course.
The golf greens continue to be in good condition, and installation of the new Tee 9 mat is expected shortly.
The extended gym opening hours have proved successful, allowing greater flexibility for members wit hout creating any identified operational issues. The extended hours will therefore become a permanent arrangement.
The Board will hold a separate review of the Wellness Suite to consider the next stage of its development, taking account of the community survey results and the available budget.
Use of the multisport court continues to grow, particularly for basketball and five-a-side football.
The new outdoor chess set has now arrived and will be positioned on the patio near the table-tennis area. This forms part of the wider aim of making this area an attractive and welcoming space where residents can meet, socialise and enjoy the facilities beyond the more traditional sporting activities.
A number of outstanding projects continue to progress.
The Tee 2–3 staircase remains a priority has now at the time of writing been completed.
The lower section of the tennis court fencing also requires replacement. As this is specialist work, an appropriate external contractor will be used.
Minor outstanding work to the pergolas must be completed and signed off before the final payment is made. Once this is resolved, the previously approved toldos can move forward.
Recent rainfall has substantially replenished the lower lake, helping the irrigation position. The team is also continuing to use the paid water supply available near Tee 9 when required.
For the time being, significant non-essential expenditure on major plant and equipment is being paused while the Board seeks greater clarity regarding the longer-term position of the golf course.
At the same time, the Board will explore improved digital booking and access technology for the facilities. The aim is to simplify administration, improve the management of access and allow greater focus on community activities, facility development and attracting sporting groups to El Soto.
There has been a noticeable improvement in the overall appearance and presentation of the golf and leisure facilities.
The Board would like to record its appreciation to the whole facilities and greenkeeping team for the work being undertaken to maintain and improve the environment for members and visitors.
There were no new health and safety incidents reported at the meeting.safety incidents reported at the meeting.
The Board remains focused on making practical improvements while managing expenditure responsibly. Alongside essential maintenance, the priority is expenditure responsibly. Alongside essential maintenance, the priority is increasingly to develop the Club as a welcoming leisincreasingly to develop the Club as a welcoming leisure and social environment ure and social environment that can be enjoyed by the whole community.that can be enjoyed by the whole community.
The next Governing Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 13:30, subject to confirmation.
Warm regards, The Governing Board