by Gillian Sanderson | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Excellent quiz night at the club thanks to quizmaster Bez. Five teams tackled some tough multimedia questions over 10 rounds, with each round ending on an optional “double or lose your points by answering” question! Congratulations to the winning team...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Excellent day at the club for this year’s Captain’s Day. We couldn’t have been luckier with the weather! The day started with free sessions at club coaching morning and the chance for everyone there to meet new Head Coach Oli who is taking over the...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Another successful social event at the club with tennis and supper in the clubhouse afterwards. Delicious pizzas and salad thanks to Ashley and Andrea, followed by tiramisu made by Gill. Thanks also to Angela and Karen for looking after the bar, and Jane for leading...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach at the club, Oli Mason. Oli has over 15 years’ coaching experience and for the past few years has been the performance coach at Thorpe Bay LTC. He has completed the Professional Tennis Registry level...
by Gillian Sanderson | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
An enjoyable coronation celebration was held at the club. A sunny evening for some social tennis followed by supper for over 30 people in the clubhouse. Coronation chicken and baked potatoes followed by fruity flag traybake desserts! Thanks to the chefs –...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
The choir had a fantastic last session before taking a summer break whilst midweek matches are played. With twenty attendees in addition to Jane, the singing was at its best yet! Choir leader Jane was thanked for all her hard work keeping the choir going all winter,...
by Gillian Sanderson | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
A grey, windy afternoon for our American Tournament but the rain held off. All the courts were full and after six rounds, our winners were Julie Rackham and Mark Taylor. Julie received the Deb Saund Memorial trophy for the second consecutive time whilst Mark received...
by Gillian Sanderson | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
We topped £3000 at our auction night! Thanks to all those we came and bid on the lots on offer and to those who bid remotely. Fantastic job by auctioneer Steve, by Hazel keeping track of bids, Angela and Karen on the bar, and social committee members for all their...
by Gillian Sanderson | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to the winners of our Winter Handicap Tournament finals The Ladies Doubles was won by Jaki Moffat & Julie Milner who beat Juliette Young & Laura Ravinet in a three set battle. The Mens Doubles title went to Darren Glover & Duncan Taylor...
by Gillian Sanderson | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to our Mens Senior team who reached the final of the Essex Winter Ian Pitt Cup competition. On the finals day at Deanes Indoor Tennis Centre, they lost to a strong Connaught side, but fought hard, taking two of the three rubbers to a third set...