by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Great to see Westleigh School enjoying use of our courts last month for their Mini Tennis Festival. 110 pupils took part on the day. Thanks to Graham and other club members who helped to make the event a success. Pictures and photos can be seen here.
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
What a turnout for this year’s Captain’s Day! About 65 members, family and friends came to the club at some point during the day to enjoy a BBQ lunch, social tennis in the afternoon and/or afternoon tea. Many were there for all three!! And in...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Westcliff Lawn has held a first stage “Play Your Way To Wimbledon” tournament for our club junior members. The winners of the four events played now have the opportunity to compete in County or Regional finals to try for a place in the National finals to...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Great to see club members Freddy and George Ward benefiting from a doubles coaching session from Ken Skupski, current international player and doubles specialist. Ken visited Westcliff Lawn and spent 3 hours on court with the boys. Ken intends to continue coaching...
by Gillian Sanderson | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Another successful social event was held at the club this month – our French themed tennis and supper evening. Unfortunately no photos taken of those who came dressed for the occasion in blue, red and white, sorry! But some food photos instead –...
by Gillian Sanderson | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the Easter Holiday run of tournaments, club members Freddy and George Ward won the 16&U Grade 3 Boys Doubles at Gosling, and were runners up in a Mens Grade 3 Doubles event at Garons. Their success continued this month at the Grove Grade 3 Open Doubles...
by Gillian Sanderson | May 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
A great evening at the club to celebrate the completion of the new LED floodlights on courts 3, 4 and 5. We were joined by friends from Penzance Tennis Club – Birte, Des, Keith, Elaine, Helena and Joyce – plus Rod from Nottingham, who like many of our own...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
This new event proved popular with all ages enjoying their usual coaching sessions with an emphasis on fun and games plus the chance to try out the ball machine and test their serving speed. This was followed by Parent/Adult & Junior Doubles competitions split...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wonderful weather brought members flocking to the club for our traditional Good Friday social tennis session. Great to see all the courts in use and spectators too! A headcount of 65! Thanks to Steve for his efficient organising as ever, and to Hazel for providing...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Twenty four members competed in our Start of Season American Tournament and the eventual winners were Christine Phillips and Chris Rackham. Congratulations to both! We were pleased to welcome back to the club Deb Saund’s husband Paul and brother-in-law Dave to...
