IT

TECHNOLOGICAL JOURNEY

Harvesting success and preparing for future innovations

As the leaves turn and autumn sets in at Hurlingham, we look back on a season marked by notable achievements and forward to more exciting developments. This summer’s Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic was a testament to the resilience and capability of our new Point-of-Sale and Ticketing platforms, which were both rigorously tested before and during the event. Both performed exceptionally well, ensuring a smooth experience for attendees and staff. 

The demand for tickets was yet again immense, which always presents a huge challenge to any technology platform. This year, however, our improved platforms coped admirably, selling almost our entire allocation of tickets within 20 minutes!

This season has also been pivotal in paving the way for the ‘My Hurlingham’ app. Your feedback and engagement have been vital in shaping its path thus far, and for this to be as valuable a part of your Club experience as possible, we need this to continue. 

Seen in The Times Notebook…

Bot ticking

When I sign up for something online, I am often asked to tick a box that says “I am not a robot.” I think this is pointless. Surely in the age of AI, any robot worth its salt could be programmed to tick that box.

We have also implemented improvements to our online dining bookings system, making reservations easier and more efficient. This early upgrade is another part of our broader commitment to integrate the best technology to enhance your Club experience.

Looking ahead to the cooler months, we are excited to begin planning improvements to our Clubcard statements. These will be designed to provide clearer, more detailed financial transactions with the Club, and improve transparency and member satisfaction.

As autumn progresses, we continue to cultivate a landscape of innovation at Hurlingham. Each step forward in our technological journey is taken with careful consideration, ensuring that we not only meet, but exceed the expectations of our members, maintaining our tradition of excellence, as we embrace the future.

ALEXIS CHESHIRE, DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

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What a Summer

In this issue

Club News

This October’s meeting is online only

Summers sees the Club at its best

David Paterson and Simon Duffy update members

A big thank you to supporters and volunteers

IT update from Alexis Cheshire

Member Experience and Events

A look back at some of the highlights

Capturing the best of a sizzling summer

The secrets of the Players’ wardrobe

Gardens & Landscape

The Grounds are the jewels in our crown

Jenny Montefiore spends time with Aby Parrot and her team

The dream team keeping mice and pigeons at bay

The super pollinators

Our bees have been busy!

Heritage

The history of cricket at the Club

Update on some of the Club’s many treasures

Food & Beverage

A big thank you to our F&B team

A selection of seasonal whites

Member Stories

Members letters cover the Club’s guardian policy and modestly-priced wines

Including Olympic beach volleyball

How to leave your book group and advice for new members…

How to get hitched without a hitch

Hurlingham’s unsung heroes

The Hurlingham Club Racing Syndicate

Jay Prosser on writing his new book in an age of division