Welcome to the website of the Optimists Club Jersey
The Optimists Club, Jersey is a members only sports and social club. Founded in 1963, the club has been based at 19 Oxford Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands since 1975.
The Club currently runs two league crib teams, a golf society, a pool team and a battle of flowers section. It also holds various social activities throughout the year.
The clubroom at 19 Oxford Road is open from 9pm until 1am on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays and from 11am until 1pm on Sundays for Club members and their guests. A guest book is held behind the bar for Club members to sign in their guests.
08.07.2010 - Announcements
The bbq starts at 5pm with food being served between 7 and 7.30pm. Music and entertainment provided throughout the evening until 11pm.
This event is always very popular with members and non-members alike and guarantees a good night out. Tickets can be purchased from behind the bar.
26.05.2010 - Announcements
Congratulations to Neil Pugsley who was voted Optimist of the Year and to all members who received awards at this year's dinner.
The Annual Barbeque will be held on Saturday 31st July at St Lawrence Football Club. Details of prices and times to follow.
17.03.2010 - Announcements
Work has now begun on the float for this year's Battle of Flowers entry. The team will be working at the Meadowbank shed on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The design is now completed and is displayed at the shed for anyone wishing to see it.
Congratulations to Sheila Blandin, the winner of this year's Wii Bowling Night. It was an impressive performance from first time Wii-er Sheila who beat Andrew Bouchard and Neil Pugsley in the final.
1.11.2009 - Announcements
The Club is holding a Winter Buffet Evening on Saturday, 21st November. In addition to providing hot food, there will also be dog races shown on our 'Big Screen' and bets will be taken on each race. (Similar to 'race nights').
Tickets cost £7.50 for Club Members and £10.00 for non-members. If you would like to attend, please add your name to the list on the noticeboard at the club.
Our last Winter Buffet Evening was a great success and a brilliant time was had by all, so bring your friends and family for what promises to be a fantastic evening.
A date for your diaries: Sunday, 13th December.La Fête dé Noué Battle of Flowers Christmas Parade. A spectacular parade with many illuminated & decorated Battle of Flowers Floats.
16.09.2009 - Announcements
If you have not already paid, Subs are now due. Rates are; Married couple £50, Single person £30, Juniors & Overseas members £7.50.
A reminder that the club can be hired out by members & non-members. Members have free room hire (if you 'hire' the bar, you will just need to pay for bar staff). There are varying rates for the hire of club facilities by non-members, depending on the duration of hire & facilities required. Anyone wishing to hire any facilities, please contact a committee member.
Photos required! Lisa is updating the photo boards at the Club and would like any photos of interest related to the Club that you have (from the 1960's to the present day). If you have any photos you would like added to the board, please bring them to the Club.
The Club now has a 'book club'. Please donate any unwanted books you have to the Club. Books are then sold for 50p each to raise money for the Club.
22.08.2009 - Optimists v Walkovers Annual Cricket Match Report
The annual cricket match between Walkovers C.C and the Optimists was again held in good spirits on a fine summer’s day at FB Fields. Both teams were missing ‘regular’ players for this annual outing, but both fielded good sides.
The Optimists won the toss and chose to bowl first. Walkovers got off to good start in their 30 over ‘slog’, although it might not have been had Jonny Bouchard not dropped 3 catches! However, good bowling from Stephen Dunford and Neil Pugsley halted the Walkovers charge, and off another Bouchard drop, came the highlight of the innings. Jake Patel, Walkovers captain for the day, was run out by new comer Olly Meaton! However ‘microphone head’ made up for his error, and batted well finishing on 40 not out (retired) as Walkovers finished with over 180 runs. This was despite Dan Militis getting 2 golden ducks in on game... surely a record! The Optimists bowled well and had three chances to get bowling hat-tricks, however none were taken.
The Optimists then batted, and did not get off to good start at all, losing wickets very quickly and facing an uphill task. This was not helped by the amount of beer and cider being drunk by the Optimists, and the lack of alcohol being drunk by the Walkovers team... such an unfair advantage!! There was good tight bowling from the Ladies representing Walkovers, Nat, Katie and Lauren, and they took vital wickets. The Optimists were helped in their batting by big hitting duo Stephen Dunford and Matt Cox, however they were a long way away from their total with 6 overs left. Paul Michel hit a very quick fire 20 not out (retired) to try and help the Optimists reach their target, but they agonisingly lost by just 9 runs.
The game was played in good spirit by most players, but some of the younger members of the Walkovers team did get a bit annoyed, (no names mentioned) but when an island youth player gets 2 ducks, and all the 4 ladies playing scored more runs, there is no need to get stroppy... even if the ‘ladies’ were seen necking cans of lager in the outfield!!!
Here’s to the rematch next year...
21.08.2009 - Optimists Club Battle of Flower's Draw Results
To find out in you are a winner, please click on the link below.
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14.08.2009 - Optimists Senior Float wins the Best Illuminated float over 25' in the Jersey Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade
13.08.2009 - Optimists Senior Float wins the Prix des Fleurs in the Jersey Battle of Flowers Day Parade
09.07.2009 - Announcements
The Annual BBQ is being held on Saturday 25th July. Further information can be found on the notice board at the Club. Please purchase your tickets (from the bar) as soon as possible, as we need to know how many people to cater for. Thank you.
The Club is holding its first Table Top sale (Indoor Car Boot Sale) on Sunday, 19th July. Pitches are available at £8 each. If you wish to book a pitch, please do so via the 'contact us' page.
The Club is holding a Summer Raffle to raise much needed funds. Tickets are £5 each, with the first prize being £1,000. The draw is being held on Friday the 21st August 2009. All Jersey based Club members are being allocated some tickets to sell. If you require more tickets than your initial allocation, kindly contact Paul Michel. Thank you.
Congratulations to Club members Jonny & Laura who are now parents, following the recent birth of their daughter, Chloe Marguerite.
Congratulations to Richard & Steve Bouchard for qualifying to represent Jersey in the recent NatWest Island Games held in Aland. Further congratulations go to Steve, who won both a bronze and silver medal at the games.
Congratulations too to our Club members who took part in the Walkovers Cricket Club's recent world record attempt to play four different 20/20 games, one in each of four different Islands, all in one day, whilst raising much needed awareness of and funds for, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
31.03.2009 - Announcements
Congratulations to Andrew Bouchard, the winner of the first Optimists Wii Bowling Night. A brilliant night was had by all and the final was down to a nail biting close race between Brenda Couillard & Andrew Bouchard, with Brenda leading until the final leg, when Andrew overtook her by ending on a turkey (3 strikes in a row), taking his score to 211. Congratulations also to Steve Bouchard, who had the highest scoring game of the night, with a score of 225.
Football on the Big Screen... Various games are to be shown on the 'Big Screen', including world cup qualifiers, The FA Cup Final & Champions League Final. Please check on the 'diary of events page' for when the Club is open for these screenings.
The Optimists Annual Dinner will this year be held on the 16th May at the Royal Hotel, followed by the presentation of the trophies back at the Club. Tickets for the meal are £20 and can be purchased at the Club.
17.03.2009 - Announcements
Congratulations to Peter Blandin & his team on winning the recent Club Quiz Night. Thank you to Trevor for compiling the quiz, a great night was had by all.
The Club held its Annual Crib Knockout Competitions on Thursday 12th March. Congratulations to Neil, the winner of the Singles Knockout Competition and Trevor & Anne, the winners of the Doubles Knockout Competition.
Congratulations to the Optimists 'A' Crib team, this years winners of the Island Technology League 'Doubles'
01.03.2009 - Announcements
The Club has a Nintendo Wii!!!!!!! And lots of different games to play on it. The Games can be played using our Big Screen and we have enough bits and pieces for up to four players to all play at the same time. Come to the club and have a go, it's great fun!!
23.01.2009 - Announcements
Congratulations to Vi Peck, the winner of our 'Christmas Card'.
The Club will be opening this Saturday, 24th January, at 4.30pm, for Members & their friends who wish to watch the Spurs v Man U game on the 'big screen'.
The Friday night Pool League commenced on the 16th January. 14 club members are playing in the league.
If you would like a particular CD added to the juke box, please provide the Club with the name of the artist or group, together with the title of the CD.
A Quiz night will be held on Saturday 21st February - please see the notice board for further information.
Please see the notice board at the club for additional information and details of events not published on our website. Thank you.
12.10.2008 - Announcements
There have been a few changes at the Club recently. We now have a Juke Box! 50p for 2 tunes, £1 for 5 tunes. Come and listen to yout favourite music!
We also have a brand new Pool Table, as the Club will be entering a team in a local Pool League. The pool table can be used any time the hall is free & costs 60 pence a game.
We are also now serving hot snacks in the form of sausage rolls, cornish pasties and steak and kidney pies. Each costs £1.50 and tastes delicious!
12.10.2008 - Subs Reminder
If you have not yet paid your subs for the year, please arrange for them to be paid as soon as possible. The rates are a follows:
Married Couple : £50
Single Person : £30
Students or Overseas Members : £7.50
14.08.2008 - Optimists win 2008 Battle of Flowers!
Click on the Battle of Flowers tab at the top of this page to read more & view photos & a video.