by Gillian Sanderson | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Once again, a considerable number of club members made the journey to Cornwall for the 72nd Penzance Open in 2022, the 26th year with our Club Captain, Steve Wynn, acting as Tournament Referee. And a great week was had by all with fantastic weather, lots of tennis and...
by Gillian Sanderson | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Success on Southend & District Summer finals day for some of our club members. Cally Flinders & Sarah Jolley took both the Ladies Over 35 Doubles and Ladies Over 40 Doubles titles. Sarah also teamed up with Paul Moffat to win a third title in the Mixed...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
At the recent Leigh & Westcliff Platinum Ball, trophies and certificates were presented to captains/players of our successful teams for the last three completed seasons. These included our Ladies 2 and Mixed 3 teams in Winter 2021/22, our Ladies 3, Mens 3 and...
by Gillian Sanderson | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Great to see some of our own junior members reaching the final stages of events at the Westcliff Lawn Half Term Junior Tournament. This was a three day Grade 4 open tournament with nine singles events for various ages. In the 8&U Mixed Singles event, Finn Fordham...
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...
