by Gillian Sanderson | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
WLTC hosted S&D Tournament Finals day this summer. Congratulations to club member Dan Thrale who won the Mens Open Singles final in straight sets. And another title went to Marg Rimmer who won the Mixed Senior Doubles final with her partner Stuart Eley...
by Gillian Sanderson | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many thanks to Martin Powell who did a fantastic job running our June/July Tennis for Kids courses. Over 30 children aged from 4 to 11 had the chance to enjoy these introductory courses backed by the LTA. Hopefully Martin’s enthusiasm will encourage them to...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Another successful Friday night social at the club. Not much tennis was played as everyone wanted to watch the Federer v Nadal semi-final but this was followed by a delicious supper thanks to Sheila who cooked sausages with double onion marmalade and jacket potatoes,...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Something for everyone during the school summer holidays. Our Open Tournament 4th to 10th August has events for all age groups – see our Open Tournaments page. More Tennis for Kids courses available week commencing 12th August and Kids Tennis Camps week...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
What amazing weather yesterday for this year’s Captain’s Day at the club hosted by Steve. A very large turnout for tennis in the afternoon when it was almost too hot to play! Steve generously supplied a fantastic array of prizes for everyone who won a set...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
After very mixed weather all week, the sun was shining for WLTC’s Golf Day at Garon Park today. Members and guests played 18 holes in teams of three, with various prizes up for grabs. The winning team were Bill, Caroline and Tony. Thanks to Caroline for...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
An excellent season for our Mens 1 team in the Essex Team Tennis (singles) league. Our players won their last match 6 rubbers to nil to secure top place in Division 2 and gain promotion to Division 1 next year. The statistics for the season were 46 sets won and only 2...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
A very successful weekend at the club offering free tennis to local school children. In total about 80 children aged 4 to 11 years attended the three action-packed taster sessions at the club after which almost half this number signed up to attend Tennis for Kids...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Very enjoyable Spanish night at the club with Ashley’s delicious paellas going down a treat! Over 50 people supported the event which was great to see. Many thanks to Ashley for all his hard work, also Lisa and Oscar who were helping him. Plus all the ladies who...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
A very successful tournament again this year with an increase in the number of entries making a busy three days for referees Graham Boosey, Lesley and Ian Pitt. Thanks to them for their hard work and also the tournament committee consisting of Bill Dixon, Mark Taylor...
